The River Shop reviews

14 Aug 23'

Toby Wilson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

"The Epoxy Resin - part two course was a great way to finish the day. I can recommend doing the part one and part two on the same day if you can. Dan who ran the course with Richard had the right level of instruction vs give it a try approach. Again a very practical and informative course."

14 Aug 23'

Toby Wilson reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Fantastic course, really well delivered by Richard. The course has the right balance of technical information and hands on experience. This created an informative and fun day."

7 Jun 23'

Adam Morgan reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Excellent course, great tutor. The course was very informative and enjoyable, it answered questions I had about why my project didn't work before I did this course. I would certainly recommend to others with an interest in wanting to trying something new."

4 Jun 23'

Rebecca reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I took this course on 3rd of June and really enjoyed it. Richard, the course instructor, was welcoming, funny, explained the do’s and don’ts of epoxy resin, without making it complicated and putting the fear of God into us. Demonstrated what we would be doing, (which for a visual learner is great). He asked and answered questions about resin. All in all a very pleasant experience."

3 Jun 23'

Ewurafua Plange reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Loved every bit of this class, very informative, very fun. It was really easy to follow the instructions and absolutely loved the results. "

3 Jun 23'

Sam reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Booked this course for my husband and me to do together, after he saw and liked some seascape artwork when we were on holiday. It was his first ever crafting course and he loved it, as did I. Richard is a fantastic tutor - patient, knowledgeable and encouraging! We made some coasters that we are really pleased with and will definitely be back for more classes!!"

10 May 23'

Dawn reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I had a great day doing this course with my daughter and friend. Can’t wait to do some more courses really fun. The teacher was really informative too. Would definitely recommend to all ages. "

8 May 23'

Uli reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"I enjoyed making my own breadboard. I was surprised by how much I learned within a short time and how easy it was to produce, as commented by my son, an “insanely good breadboard”. The instructors were patient and thorough in their explanations. The course didn’t feel rushed and allowed people of differing skill sets to have fun. "

8 May 23'

A Blake reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"I had a brilliant day, 6 May, producing 4 beautiful individual resin coasters. I did not know what to expect as I had went with a friend who was interested in working with resin. The tutor, Richard, shared his knowledge in a relaxed and informative manner. No question was too trivial. The class size was small so Richard had time for us all. Great class for people interested in resin and a fun craft for others. I would highly recommend."

30 Apr 23'

Lambros reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"A great introduction to woodworking! The instructor was fantastic and made everything clear and easy to follow. Will definitely be back!"

20 Apr 23'

Philippa reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"A great class with a relaxed vibe. Perhaps could have had a slight bit more "structure" to it or more signposting of expectations on what we were doing when. Overall there was clear instruction and engagement, and I certainly want to do more work with this material. The format of the class worked well within the timings."

6 Apr 23'

Gail reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Richard is a great tutor. Explains everything in a clear and concise manner, easy to understand way. I enjoyed this ‘Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop’ and look forward to attending ‘Part 2 - Resin Finishing’ workshop."

2 Apr 23'

George reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"I had a really good time doing this course and recommend it. The level was perfect for me as a beginner - not too difficult but not too easy. Dan was a good teacher who explained things clearly and helped whenever needed. I thought that the day was great overall and I even enjoyed having wonder around this inserting part of London at lunch to find a cafe."

2 Apr 23'

George Altham reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Very enjoyable morning yesterday at The River Shop. Wanting to learn more about the process before handling expensive materials on my own. Learnt all sorts of tips and tricks to get the best results! "

1 Apr 23'

Grahame jones reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop. I had a wonderful experience doing this. Filled in for my son so I wasn’t supposed to go. Not something I would have done, but it was excellent , very good tuition he made time for everyone, and if you were unsure he would go over it again. No pressure very enjoyable would recommend this to anyone even if like me you are not that interested in doing it, I must say I really enjoyed the course thanks. Parking was easy. "

22 Mar 23'

Chiara reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"It was my first time with epoxy rrsin and I enjoyed every single moment of it! I'd love to come back soon for another workshop!"

19 Mar 23'

Gail reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"A great afternoons introduction to using epoxy resin, I enjoyed Richard’s seascapes class immensely, I knew nothing about epoxy resin and left inspired to try the process at home, armed with the basic principles and practical tips. He is a very supportive tutor, patient and knowledgeable. Great day!"

20 Feb 23'

Anastasia reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Such a fantastic workshop. Richard was very helpful and knowledgeable, has demonstrated everything clearly and relaxedly. So I've learnt a lot. The atmosphere was super comfortable and enjoyable. Everyone left with a gorgeous set of coasters. I've even stayed longer to make an additional piece and made a beautiful tray. Big thank you for such a great experience. I want to come back for a different class soon."

19 Feb 23'

Liz & Toby reviewed: Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass: Seascapes

"Brilliant course. Excellent tuition. My son and I loved it"

18 Feb 23'

Hannah Abend reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Excellent teaching, Richard is excellent and explaining things to beginners. What a wonderful craft! "

6 Feb 23'

Keeley reviewed: Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop

"Enjoyable afternoon, but the workshop was a little overcrowded and the tutor a little dismissive when asked questions"

5 Feb 23'

Emma and Robbie Fitzgerald reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"Richard was amazing - we had such a great day and love our finished breadboards. The course was informative and fun at the same time and has definitely got us thinking what our next project will be!"

29 Jan 23'

Niall Stephenson reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"A great course with a great teacher. Richard explained everything clearly enabling beginners to understand the subject and those with previous experience to build on their knowledge. Richard went above and beyond in answering any questions posed to him. I would highly recommend and look forward to doing another course with Richard."

27 Jan 23'

Yohan Fernando reviewed: Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board

"Did the course today and I can confidently say that it’s an exceptional introductory workshop for woodworking. Not only you get to know the basics of making a beautiful breadboard, Richard and Dan will make sure to give you all the pro tips of using tools such as drop saw, router, sander..etc. Small groups mean you are not rushed and have ample time to practice the tools before working on your breadboard. Richard is very knowledgeable and also very patient. Dan is always around to give you a hand and engrave the board if you wish to do so. Pretty satisfying day! "

27 Jan 23'

Sean Lima reviewed: DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

"Another great course from Richard and the River Shop that I did as a follow up to the resin workshop. Lots of handy tips and tricks that I'll be able to apply to bigger projects and general wood working, not just tables. It was great being able to use some more advanced machinery while we also learned how to use more basic tools available to the DIYer. Highly recommend the course and can't wait to receive my table top once it's ready. "