Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses reviews

5 Mar 19'

Neil Marshman reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day

"Hard work but satisfying, Mark has very helpful and always on hand to sort out problems"

30 Oct 18'

Lisa robinson reviewed: Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day

"Excellent tuition in a relaxed setting. First class and 5 star!"

8 Oct 18'

Emily Webb reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"Absolutely loved this course. Mark was very knowledgable, helpful and encouraging. I have come away with a beautiful, unique stool which I am so proud of. Brilliant course. I’d recommend to anyone."

8 Oct 18'

Heather Coulson reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"What can I say? I had absolutely brilliant time on this course. As a complete novice (but with an interest in woodwork) this course was perfect. Mark was clear in his instructions. Also explaining how we got to have the logs in front of us, and giving us a little lesson in the parts of a tree trunk, which I thought was a nice touch. I would definitely go on this course again, and I'm thinking of signing up for the spoon carving course Mark also holds. I think I may have fallen in love with green woodworking!"

8 Oct 18'

Claire Marr reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"My brother Sam had an amazing time with you this weekend. My father was supposed to attend (xmas gift) but sadly he passed away very unexpectedly earlier this year. The furniture Sam produced will therefore always have special meaning for us as a family. Sam told us the course was a very special experience so thank you once again. Kind regards Claire Marr"

20 Mar 18'

Wayne groom reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"Yet again trading post did it again for me.hell you lot are great helpful and most of all fun fun fun. Great group, superb instruction (even when he spent most of his time assisting with his first ever square legged stable) .May have to come again as my 6 year old has claimed it as hers and does everything from eating breakfast on it to her colouring books. Thanx guys, great time and have been recommending."

16 Mar 18'

Jane squires reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"This is the second course I have been on at Trading Places, both excellent. Mark was a great instructor, very patient and had time for everyone in a very relaxed atmosphere. I thoruughly enjoyed my weekend and came home with a lovely table. :)"

15 Mar 18'

Lisa Robinson reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"This was a fantastic course and the second one I’ve done at trading places. Excellent instructor, great atmosphere, very good value for money and I went home with a really impressive piece of furniture. I have already recommended it to friends. 5 stars! Lisa"

19 Feb 18'

Chris Shaw reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"I really enjoyed the day - thank you"

15 Feb 18'

Emma reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"We came on the course on 5th Feb and had such a fantastic day. Stuart was fab, really knowledgeble and made us feel at ease and have a lot of fun. Highly recommend this day course to everyone."

12 Feb 18'

Peter GRIFFIN reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Excellent course - excellent tutor. This was a most enjoyable day with a splendid tutor"

8 Feb 18'

Matt Colley reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Really enjoyable, informative course. Paced to suit the participants."

26 Oct 17'

Jeanette Stevens reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"Fantastic course could't recommended more highly! Thank you Maggie - a lovely way to spend a weekend! Hopefully I will be back for more!"

23 Oct 17'

Stephen Rippington reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"This was an excellent course. The course leader was knowledgeable and approachable. I especially enjoyed how much hands on time there was. Highly recommended!"

23 Oct 17'

David Ray reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"A well presented and executed course. Content was sufficient to lead the student into each step with adequate knowledge and skill for the task ahead. Good premises well laid out for adequate space for the number of students. An enjoyable day ."

18 Oct 17'

Jane reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"Just completed the 2 day basketry course and had a great time with lovely people. Great tuition and came home with a new skill."

18 Oct 17'

Lesley reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"Absolutely brilliant course, enjoyed every minute, Maggie is a great tutor giving us a chance to explore the weaving, giving guidance when it did not go quite right. I was amazed with the basket I had made, would highly recommend this course looking forward to March to come again."

18 Oct 17'

Judi Fisher reviewed: Basket Making – two day course

"Fantastic two days, I went home exhausted but very happy. Maggie is a great tutor, she coped brilliantly with a group who had a wide range of experience and expectations."

18 Oct 17'

Robert Blandford reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Thoroughly enjoyed myself, left with the confidence that I could actually make something. Learning that I could control the heating up of a particular part of the metal by cooling either side was especially useful. Stuart was excellent and I enjoyed meeting the others on the course."

13 Oct 17'

Andy Savage reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Really enjoyed my day- learnt lots. Thanks"

13 Oct 17'

Clive watson reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"I arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic. However, soon down to a quick brief on H&S. Kit on and away we went. What a great day I had and my wife was very appreciative of the goodies I brought home, after all she had brought me the course as a birthday present. Stuart is very competent instructor with a good sense of humour and easy manner. Thanks for the brilliant tuition and no my wife tells me I may not get a forge in the back garden."

27 Sep 17'

Anne Alsop reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"A very relaxed , welcoming and supportive environment. The tutor was clear in his instructions and demonstrations. A group of only six gave plenty of time for individual attention when needed . Tools were in good condition and plenty available for most steps of the project . Mark organised the time so we had other tasks to do while waiting our turn with the powered tools (which were only used when necessary ! ) A very enjoyable and rewarding course - I've already signed up for another training day with this tutor"

21 Sep 17'

Keith Hoidgson reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"Great course and great teacher. it was good to lean how to make a stool with the use of hand tools and not using nails and glue. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in making things out of green wood. wish I had found out about this course sooner. I will be looking into taking more courses like this. Mark was very helpful to everyone on the course and he didn't just stand and watch he took his time to show us the right way to make our stools. he also explained every step in great detail. I would give mark 10 out of 10."

21 Sep 17'

David Yorkstone reviewed: Rustic Furniture Making – 2 day course

"Fantastic, head clearing and productive weekend. The stool I made will be well used!"

20 Sep 17'

C Barber reviewed: Blacksmithing Introductory Workshop - One Day

"Blacksmith at Stanwick - Fantastic day - Stuart was brilliant - being faced with three mature ladies refusing to grow old gracefully. Blacksmith is now our definite new career path. !!"