Latest reviews

Jonny Miles reviewed: Chopping & Serving Boards Workshop

"I travelled over to Manchester specifically for this course from Newcastle and it was absolutely worth the journey! My brother-in-law and I had a fantastic day. Vas really puts on a great workshop, from sharing his knowledge of woodworking to his knowledge of the other local small businesses in the area, it was just overall a brilliant experience. Not to mention the end result, which is a handcrafted serving board, designed and built with your own hands. A truly unique and sentimental memento from the class. I would 100% recommend this class and would happily book again myself in the future."

DEMOD Design Workshop responded:

"Thank you very much for your feedback, Jonny! I’m very happy you enjoyed the course and it was worth your travel. I would be really glad to see you again in one of my courses. Enjoy your stunning serving board!"

Clare reviewed: One Day Beginners Mosaics Workshop

"Lovely course, with plenty of time to make two mosaic items. Justine had a warm and friendly delivery style, and offered us an array of options for our pieces. We really enjoyed the day, thank you! "

Primary Colours Murals And Mosaics responded:

"Hi thank you Clare for your lovely review, it was a nice day to finish the courses for the year x"

Darren reviewed: One day Wood Carving Experience

"Great day! My partner and I had a lovely day out carving some designs. The workshop is lovely and peaceful, Peter was a really nice guy and made the whole group at ease straight away and taught us some interesting techniques and was on hand throughout the day to assist. Would highly recommend attending a course, we will be going back for a longer course very soon! "

Liz Cheesbrough reviewed: Lamp glass bead making

"The lamp/glass bead making workshop was gifted to me as a birthday present by my two dear ‘crafty’ friends! It was truly a brilliant experience. The course was much fun & relaxing at the same time with results that were unique and satisfying. Jade who took the workshop was just brilliant! Fun & helpful & a really great teaching style. Jade & her husband Ian welcome you into their home come workshop like long lost friends! Very generous & genuine people. I will def go back for more classes with her and her husband Ian. Many Thanks "

Emma reviewed: Blow Your Own Glass Bauble – Festive Workshop in Essex

"Informative and fun, would recommend as a great festive activity!"

Anna Bates reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"Family of 4, children age 17 & 11. We all thoroughly enjoyed our bauble blowing experience. Chris demonstrated and explained the process, then we each made our own baubles with help and assistance where needed. We're all thrilled with our beautiful baubles which we were able to bring home after our session. I would thoroughly recommend this as a Christmas outing and will definitely consider booking again next year. Thank you Chris and Grace."

Dan reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"A wonderful two days spent with Paul, learning how to create stained glass windows and art. Beautifully paced teaching with a calm and reassuring tutor. A lovely setting, a great little group of people (maximum of four on a course) and a lovely finished piece of stained glass to take home. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Thank you Paul! "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Very much appreciated Dan, I really enjoyed your company and please feel free to keep in touch. Best regards Paul"

Kristina Pfaff reviewed: Spoon Carving - Slojd Workshop

"A really brilliant introduction to spoon carving. All tools and skills were very well demonstrated, Max is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled but he still understood how to support and guide a complete beginner. I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this course!"

David and Debbie Johnstone reviewed: Mosaic and Glass Art 2-day Course

"Debbie and I have just got back from this fascinating, enjoyable beginners’ course in creating our own special mosaics, using cut glass, wee ceramic what-nots and carefully snipped bone china and setting it all onto old roof slates! Never done anything like it before and we came home with two lovely, unique creations. Maggie guided us through safety, practices and use of several tools and the wee edge grinding machine. She taught us cutting techniques and grouting, but encouraging our imagination to become transformed into our own mosaic pieces of a herb garden and a fruit tree. Amazing, loved it. "

Pretty Rubbish Mosaics responded:

"Thank you David and Debbie for your lovely review. You were both great to work with. I really hope you will both carry on with this hobby, as I think you will enjoy filling your garden with lovely pieces . xx"

Marie Howard reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"I cannot praise Rick enough. He is obviously excellent at his craft and a natural tutor. I was exceptionally nervous but his calm manner and professional approach to explaining helped me to have a thoroughly enjoyable day. His small, but well equipped, workshop means that you get plenty of supervision and help if you need it. I was amazed at what he helped me to achieve in 1 day. Relaxing over a delicious lunch was a lovely touch too. Thank you for a super day, to celebrate my birthday."

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you for your kind review Marie, I'm delighted you enjoyed your birthday surprise. You should be proud of the projects you have to remind you of the day. All the best Rick "

Deborah Rigg reviewed: Willow Christmas Reindeer

"It was fantastic and had a lovely day"

Steve Fogerty reviewed: One day Wood Carving Experience

"What a great day with Pete and the other participants of the group. If you want to give carving a try, do this course. Pete is an excellent teacher, giving everybody time and encouragement. Just what you need as a beginner. You can produce a passable first piece of work in the day, learning about the tools and maintenance. as well as loads of other tips Pete drops in. You don't need masses of expensive equipment to start, you can add as your skill and ambition increases. The tea flowed as did the chat, very nice lunch, so all in all, a great day. A new hobby, very satisfying. Thank you PETE "

Andrew Deeley reviewed: Two day (consecutive) stained glass starter course at North Norfolk Stained Glass

"A fantastic and pretty comprehensive introduction in to the art of traditional leaded stain glass. Paul, the tutor, was amazing. Small group of 4 wonderful 'apprentices'. He could not have been any better. On top of that you leave with a fantastic stained glass panel. A perfect present for a loved one, friend, or even for yourself! "

North Norfolk Stained Glass responded:

"Hi Andrew, thank you for coming on the course, I really think you should take the craft up! I will keep an eye on my ‘offcuts’ and will let you know when I’ve got some usables. Thank you also for the review, most appreciated and helpful. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year. Best wishes Paul"

Liz Inchley reviewed: Festive Fusing - Christmas Curve and Decorations

"Really enjoyed this craft experience! Run by two lovely ladies who were very welcoming and offered excellent tutorial and advice throughout. Hot drinks and a mince pie gratefully received too. Can't wait to see how our pieces turned out!"

Zora reviewed: Stained Glass 3d Copper Foiling for Beginners - Wreath or Flower Cascade at Vitreus Art

"The course was great - lovely studio with all the tools, ample cups of tea for fuel, and Mike was a patient and instructive teacher. The explanations were easy to follow, and I felt very confident with this skill that I had never used before. Also enjoyed meeting and chatting with interesting people. Will definitely come again, and there are so many courses to choose from!"

Vitreus Art responded:

"Thanks for your review Zora - it was a pleasure having you in the studio! KR Mike"

Ana reviewed: Spoon Carving - Slojd Workshop

"I had an excellent experience with Max at the Spoon Carving Workshop. Max is friendly, very knowledgeable, and welcoming, creating an atmosphere where you feel comfortable asking questions and learning at your own pace. He was also flexible and accommodating when I needed to change my date, which was greatly appreciated. The space is warm and cozy, which made the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable. Max provided all the tools and clearly explained how to use them. I left with a beautiful handmade spoon and a strong desire to learn more."

Laura reviewed: Enamelling on Copper for Jewellery (vitreous glass kiln enamelling)

"I was amazed at how many different pieces we managed to make and the quality of the pieces that we produced. Eleanor was such an encouraging, easy to ask questions of and patient teacher. I learnt so much about the processes and art/craft of enamelling. I had an amazing time and made two necklaces and a pair of earrings."

Eleanor Designs responded:

"Hello Laura Thank you for coming on Saturday, I am so glad you enjoyed the day with us! You have a natural sense of colour and which ones to put together as we enamelled; I hope you really enjoy wearing the pieces you have made, they all worked out beautifully! I hope we see you again for more enamelling in future! Thank you for your kind review, Eleanor: Rainbow Glass Studios"

Nancy reviewed: For Linda - Glass Workshop - December - Christmas Decorations

"I really enjoyed this class, good instruction and plenty of choice of materials included. Totally relaxing. Highly recommend "

The Dart Centre responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Nancy, we are so pleased that you enjoyed the class and we hope to see you again next year! Best wishes, Laura"

Sharon reviewed: Woodturning Taster for two - Half Day

"Really great few hours getting stuck in straight away to Wood turning a bowl. Rick was a very good teacher. Thank you"

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Hi Sharon, I'm glad you and your sister enjoyed the Woodturning Taster half day, you both should be proud of the bowls you completed. All the best Rick "

Max reviewed: Wild flower and copper foiling workshop

"Me and my kids had a great time yesterday doing this. The staff are really fun, friendly and attentive. The activity itself was great and we're all super proud of what we achieved. Everything was prepared brilliantly, explained clearly, and everyone in the room was having a great time."

Mandy reviewed: Glass Bauble blowing experience with Chris

"Absolutely brilliant - loved it! Chris is the best tutor and leaves you to (almost) make your own mistakes which means you really learn and it's truly your creation rather than mostly his. Would thoroughly recommend. "

Mary Yates reviewed: Textile Pet Portraits - Applique and Free-motion Embroidery YORK

"This is a fabulous course. Attended on Friday feeling overwhelmed and met a lovely tutor and classmates. We were all new to this skill with two not ever using a sewing machine and we all went home with amazing picture of our pets. Will be definitely be doing further courses soon."

Liz reviewed: Textile Pet Portraits - Applique and Free-motion Embroidery YORK

"A thoroughly enjoyable day. I had never used a sewing machine before and her patience with me was commendable! A great deal of fabrics to choose from, lovely samples to look at of her work and if I had to describe the day in one word it would be Inspirational."

Sarah Parker reviewed: Silver ring making, half day course

"I booked the half day ring making workshop for a friend's birthday. Mark was an excellent tutor. He talked us through, and showed us, how to produce different designs and showed us each step of the process. We had a great morning making our rings under Mark's watchful eye. I'd definitely recommend this workshop. Excellent value for money, great tuition and a fab cuppa too!"

Vanessa reviewed: Creative Vibe - Glassblowing Sessions

"Such a fantastic course! I've been wanting to try glassblowing for so long and I'm so glad I finally did it! It was a great hands-on experience, got to make four different pieces; so you really get a a chance to get the hang of it! Ricky was so lovely, he clearly explained every step, he also had model pieces we can follow. He's so knowledgeable and calm, it was just a great day, can't wait to try it again!"