Acton Scott Historic Working Farm reviews

10 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Orchard Restoration - day course

"Knowledgeable tutor. Practical demonstrations, ability to ask questions, having written notes to take away"

10 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: One day introduction to blacksmithing

"All of it excellent"

10 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: One day introduction to blacksmithing

"Frazer was knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful - an excellent instructor. The piece made was great and taught a lot of skills."

10 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: One day introduction to blacksmithing

"The best part was getting to do every step yourself and having something to take home at the end. Frazer was an excellent tutor, easy to talk to and gave good guidence."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Introduction to keeping pigs - one day course

"The opportunity to discuss and ask questions was great."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: From fleece to fibre

"The best bit was seeing the whole process, expert advice"

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: From fleece to fibre

"The teacher was great - loved all of it"

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"All of it was great (lunch as well)"

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"Learning correct consistency and shaping techniques was very useful."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Breadmaking

"Personal tuition on practical dough making was fantastic."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Bread and butter

"All was great but tuition A+++ - very friendly and approachable"

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"I thought it was all brilliant. Examining the hives was exciting but the rest of the course was so interesting."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian's knowledge was clearly extensive and he showed great enthusiasm. We covered a huge range of topics"

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Dressing up and seeing the open hives was great. Gave me confidence being around bees."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian was incredibly knowledgeable - good to have resourses to take away too, great seeing the hives themselves."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"The practical aspects were very well delivered. The lectures were most informative and interesting"

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Looking in the hive was great. Delivery was very informative. Very good knowledge from experienced bee keeper. Pitched at a perfect level for beginners."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"The best part was seeing the hives, Realising how much is involved in beekeeping, the lunch was very good, Brian very informative."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"All very informative, sold bee keeping to me."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Course tutor and material all at the right level for a beginner."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: A year of preserving

"The best part was learning what to do with lots of lovely veg."

2 Nov 18'

Anon reviewed: A year of preserving

"It was all excellent"

5 Jul 18'

Carole reviewed: Split hazel basketry - two day course

"Dave the tutor is patient and very skilled - he makes it look so easy. Then you try yourself and find more strength and control is needed than you first thought. Dave takes the time to explain and find a way of doing things suited to different abilities - I have knee problems and needed another technique to split the hazel, and Dave came up with several. My finished basket looks lovely and is sturdy enough for use as a fruit basket. The cafe food was also great - thanks to Wayne and his team."

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: A year of preserving

"All of it - especially making 3 different recipes. Thank you Sarah-Jane for another excellent day"

20 Sep 16'

anon reviewed: Summer dyes from the countryside - one day course

"Enjoyed the course very much, very informative. Best bit was Handling and looking at the wonderful results of the dye baths."