Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses reviews

Kim reviewed: Blacksmithing experience workshop 1pm - 2.30pm

"Great experience; v clear instructions, health and safety looked after, bit of help and advice with the hammering and making items, excellent tutor- student ratio and teachers v caring/attentive and made sure we could finish our items and well"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are really pleased you enjoyed the course. Thank you for such a great review. Kind regards, The Stanwick Lakes Team."

Rebecca Clarke reviewed: Blacksmithing experience workshop 3pm - 4.30pm

"I booked the introduction course for my husband as a Father's Day gift. He absolutely loved the experience! He was so proud of the hook he made and of the skills he learnt. He is already looking at booking the 1 day course."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for the great review. We were pleased that your husband enjoyed the experience and we shall look forward to seeing him here again soon. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes Team."

Frank Livesey reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I had an excellent day. Having done some wood carving before I still needed to learn further techniques which I managed to pick up thanks to Pete the course tutor. I would thoroughly recommend doing this course run by a knowledgeable and excellent tutor. Thank you Pete."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your day and were able to learn some more techniques."

Issy Clarke reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"The woodcarving course was wonderful! Peter is an terrific tutor - so experienced but also incredibly approachable, kind and supportive. He made us all feel welcome and encouraged us in our efforts with great patience and generosity. The Training Room is a lovely space and the equipment available was excellent. I am considering signing up for the next one to finish my project and try something a little less ambitious than I opted for in the afternoon! Thanks to Peter for ensuring I came home with a lovely flower and a good start on my crow!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased you had such a good day and we hope you manage to finish your crow!"

Di palmer reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"My husband and myself had a fabulous day, we both hadn’t done anything like this before and have taken 4 things home brilliant ?"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"That's great to hear! We're so pleased you had a good day and went home with your hand carved items."

Andy reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"I was expecting a very traditional course but was pleasantly surprised by the more artistic flair presented by the instructor. I came away with a “bunch of flowers”, that are now proudly displayed in my garden."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you enjoyed the day and hope you enjoy your 'bunch of flowers' for years to come!"

HjT reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes

"Now im not the best, and certainly have minimal experience, but i had so much fun! There was so much to choose from, and we had opportunity to play around and create personal wreaths tobe proud of! Sophie was supportive but not in your space, and leant her knowledge when needed. Thank you!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"So glad to hear that you had fun on this workshop and created a wreath that you are proud of. Thank you for taking the time to write your review, it's much appreciated."

Amanda Kindell reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes

"Really enjoyed the class. Sophie was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed the workshop and would be happy to recommend it to others."

Ruth Tanner reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes

"I had a very enjoyable afternoon indeed and arrived home feeling uplifted. Sophie was a wonderful tutor who ensured that there was a friendly, supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Having demonstrated the main principles she helped us all to be creative. We all went home with a very personalised and individual finished wreath that we had made from the extensive array of materials Sophie provided for us to choose from. It was so good to have enough time to finish the wreath at the workshop and not to return home with it only partially completed (as sometimes happens at some craft workshops) I hope it will be possible to attend other courses at Stanwick Lakes and it would be especially good to learn to create a Christmas wreath nearer the time."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you were able to leave with a finished wreath and had an enjoyable afternoon."

Gillian Baker reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making at Stanwick Lakes

"I arrived with a friend to a welcome from Sophie, our tutor, a voucher for a pieces of cake and a cup of tea. The class started with an introduction and an eplanation of what was available and suggestios about coloiur and texture. There was an abundance of dried grasses and flowers to work with. We all got stuck in with enthusiasm and by the end of the class (2,1/2 hrs) later, all of us had managed to produce a wreath to be proud of. Sophie was great, advising and helping were and when necessary. The promise of another afternoon wreath making with another theme is on the cards. If possible I will certainly be there."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about the wreath making course. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed it. Look out for more courses in the future."

Nici Wilcox reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day

"I absolutely loved this workshop. Made 2 spoons in the day, both of which I’m really pleased with. Carl is a great teacher. Highly recommend, spoon making is fun, relaxing and rewarding."

Jean reviewed: Beginners' Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"Really enjoyed the 2 day course Jo was really great at explaining the techniques & giving the background details about the craft She has great knowledge about the history of the craft & it was so good to have this explained as we progressed through the process"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your review and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the course."

Mike W reviewed: Beginners' Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"A great experience with a helpful, personable and knowledgeable tutor in a pleasant setting. The materials and equipment were of good quality and sufficient quantity that there were few occasions when anyone had to wait. My fellow students were very friendly which made for a very enjoyable couple of days. As a bonus, I ended up with a small pane of which I am disproportionately proud"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the course and glad that you feel proud of your creation!"

Debbie Barclay reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Nikki was absolutely brilliant. Ensured we had a thorough health and safety talk prior to getting started . The day itself was very enjoyable and Nikki obviously very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her craft. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to friends. Looking forward to trying further blacksmith days other crafts."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience and would be happy to recommend it to your friends."

Sandra Plackett reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Very enjoyable experience. All the various stages were explained to us as we reached them. Jane very friendly and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this activity."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased you had an enjoyable day."

Suzie Seers reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Had a great day with Jo making our glass birds. She was very patient and helpful to both my daughter and I. We definitely recommend this course. Thank you."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"That's fantastic to hear. Thank you for your review, we are really pleased that you both had a good day."

Vicky reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Would definitely recommend this course. Jo was a great teacher, very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Great choice of things to create and ranges of designs to choose from. Came home with a lovely piece created on the day. Great course even for a complete novice who knows nothing about stained glass."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your positive review. We are really glad to hear you enjoyed your day at Stanwick Lakes."

Kat reviewed: Glass Suncatcher Copper Foiling Workshop

"Brilliant course. Jo was friendly and very knowledgeable and encouraging. We all went from knowing nothing about stained glass to making a lovely piece. The choice of designs, colours and the equipment were great. Would definitely recommend any creative to try this!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are so pleased you enjoyed the course and were able to make a lovely piece of work. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review."

Alan reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day

"Excellent course with good background information and advice and practical experience"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you for your review and praise for the course, it is much appreciated."

Paul Hewitt reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Tutor's knowledge was excellent and the class size was good enabling us all to get some good time learning a new skill"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thanks so much for your review. We are really glad to hear you enjoyed learning a new skill at Stanwick Lakes."

Mary Owen reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I have never done any wood carving before and was really pleased with what I achieved. Our tutor, Pete explained everything thoroughly and was very keen to share the knowledge of his craft. The small size of the group meant that he could give us plenty of individual attention and I would certainly recommend the day. Thank you very much, Pete for a great day."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your day."

PHILIP Greenway reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I have never wood carved before and fancied having a go. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and Peter was excellent in the way he instructed us. It was a small group which allowed Peter to give personal attention. Highly recommend it."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the course. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review."

Patricia Lynch reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"It was very absorbing. I had not done this before. Peter was very helpful and gave good explanations. Time flew by. We made a flower first, step by step, to grasp the techniques. Then in the afternoon we selected a bigger plaque to carve from Pete's selection of template s, eg leaves, animals, Celtic knotwork. There was not enough time to fully complete the second project but we were advised of the tools we could get to complete it. Lovely setting and the food from the cafe was good."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review of the wood carving course. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed learning a new skill."

Tony J. reviewed: Beginners' Stained-Glass Course, 2 days

"I found the two day Stained Glass course extremely satisfying. Having reached retirement, I wanted to try something I had never experienced, and new little about, other than observing the process occasionally on TV or YouTube. I wanted to see if this was the kind of hobby I might like to pursue in my latter years. The course was excellent, all the required tools were supplied as were all the materials, complete with a selection of design guides to enable me to create a sample 'masterpiece'. Step by step throughout the course the help and guidance from highly experienced Jo the tutor was first class and beyond my expectations. Keeping the course to only a few people meant the one to one tutorial was extra useful in the creating and learning process. I'm now the owner of a piece of leaded glass I created during the two days, it may not be a masterpiece or be big enough to adorn a Cathedral window, but during the process of the two days I have cut glass, mitred lead, soldered, cemented and polished my little masterpiece which I'm informed could last over a hundred years! - Now which member of my family should I leave it to....."

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thorough and positive review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the course and we hope your masterpiece is admired by all who see it!"

Sally D reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course! Excellent day out, something different for the weekend and well worth the money. Lovely teacher, very friendly, talented and experienced. Highly recommend this course if that wasn't obvious already!!"

Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're so glad you enjoyed the course."