Alison Loasby • May 2026
Highland Cow Candle Making Workshop
Great time, we really enjoyed making the candles. We were well looked after, he was thoughtful, helpful, supportive and good fun. Would highly recommend the evening to all. Such a joy on a lovely summers evening. We love our highland cows, thank you (sorry could find emoji for highland)
John Bartlett • May 2026
Excellent workshop and excellent tutor, shame it was only for two hours, could have happily sat there for. Another hour refining things
Claire Mabbett • May 2026
Good, clear instruction. Always walking around the room and ready to help. We had a very enjoyable time.
Kerry Collins • May 2026
Great class, easy to follow instructions from fayIdeally 2.5 hours would have been better as we all panicked at the end However 8 cows that look liked cows were made and from the volume of chatter i think everyone had a really fun time. Highly recommend!
Jan Billington • May 2026
Had a lovely time, the teacher was friendly and helpful. This was a christmas present from my daughter, we loved it and will book again for another experience.
Julie Cottenden • Apr 2026
Teacher was really good at explaining the task do-able sections
Martin West • Apr 2026
Lovely little idea for a date for a couple or even to do on your own as a nice small group of about 10-12 people all very friendly in a nice setting. 2 hours flies by, the teacher took us through each stage but you have to keep up as time is upon you before you know it. The highland cows turne dout lovely and we can go back and paint hem ourselves once they have been kiln dried in a few weeks or you can opt to have them glazed by just picking a colour. Think the teacher could advise a little more on taking care where you hold the cow as you progress, it gets heavier as you add more to it and there is dange of squashing some of the work you had done if you dont take care inplacing your fingers and hands when handling it. And feel free to add your own touches to give it personality etc. Overall a great experience and creating something you wil treasure and have fun making.
Kate Hince • Apr 2026
Great soap making class! Really good fun for a hen do and very well organised
Sara Gravett • Apr 2026
I booked this as a surprise 40th birthday present for my friend and I can't thank Phoebe and Will enough for making this happen on the only date we could get there. We had a great time and both managed to make a Highland cow. We enjoyed it so much that we're planning to take my friend's two children to a workshop in the summer holidays.
Carol Hart • Apr 2026
The teacher was fun and helpful.Highland Cow pottery workshop was so much fun.I have already booked to do another class.
Joanne Hynd • Apr 2026
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
My friend and I really enjoyed my wheel throwing experience. We were complete beginners and Ben spent a lot of time showing us what to do. We finished up making some plates and bowls not the best! But to be honest we never thought we could make anything! I would highly recommend
Matilda Pursey • Apr 2026
We came for the perfumery workshop today and we all had the best time! So many scents to choose from and the studio was really lovely we will defo be coming back!
Hayley Danks • Apr 2026
This was a Mother’s Day gift. Myself and my Mum had a great time. Loved the different scents, and the teacher was friendly and gave clear instructions. We both liked that we were left to explore the scents, without any pressure. We were given after care advice and the best way to help choose our final fragrance. The size of the bottle you’re given is great, so you won’t be running out any time soon. Only criticisms would be, possibly having more variety with the scents, especially more male specific, and the workshop being longer than an hour, as we didn’t want to leave!
Lynda McKeegan • Mar 2026
We are not in the tiny but creative but this was a fun evening of trying to be. Relaxing vibe, lots of support and encouragement was given as people required.
Benjamin Allan • Mar 2026
Highland Cow Candle Making Workshop
Instructors were great. Class size was small enough for everyone to have adequate attention from staff. Amazing experience! Had a lot of fun and the cows we took home are great! Thank you guys! We had so much fun!
Faye Burrows • Mar 2026
Phoebe and Will are a great team. We booked this for a team building event and they were very helpful making sure we had all done what we needed and supported when required. They were very professional and made sure the room was clean once we have finished.
Sarah Green • Mar 2026
Lovely way to spend an afternoon in a beautiful setting. Teachers were informative and helpful.
Sarah Burge • Mar 2026
Great evening trying to create a Highland Cow. Everyone was lovely and the workshop was great fun. Would highly recommend this
Kerri Langton • Mar 2026
Class was amazing! Teachers are very helpful & knowledgeable. Just the right amount of difficulty for someone who isn’t creative at all! Can’t wait to see the finished product
Ellie Wakelin • Mar 2026
Perfect level of difficult, very achievable but still challenging. Hosts were lovely. Beautiful setting!
Alice Scott • Mar 2026
Really fun couple of hours for Mother's Day. Easy to follow. Good size group- not too big. Nice instructor. Would recommend.
Diana Damptey • Mar 2026
Reed Diffuser and Candle Making Workshop
I really enjoyed the class and the teacher was fantastic. I will recommend the class to my friends
Josh Shakespeare • Mar 2026
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
Booked for me and my partner, had a great time. Teacher was very helpful and will definitely be returning!
Zoe Adlam • Mar 2026
Lots of fun and great guidance throughout can’t wait to get our highland cows following glazing
Tracey Hughes • Mar 2026
The teacher was great. So patient with our clay challenges. Very helpful with errors and a good sense of humour which was appreciated. The end results were better than we expected given our lack of creativity. All credit to the instructions given. Total absorbing and fun couple of hours. Would highly recommend. Thanks, we’ll be back if you can cope again :-)
Mellina Fc Williams • Feb 2026
It was an excellent class. The space is really nice and cosy. Will is an excellent teacher. It was a lot of fun to make a highland cow!
Adam Cannon • Feb 2026
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
We really enjoyed this activity the teachers were great and had a fantastic amount of patience for something that we were obviously not talented at!
Sian • Feb 2026
This was a gift from a friend and was something we had never done before. There were only 6 of us in the class which was perfect. We were given a warm welcome and offered to sit at a table where each place had been set up with a board and some equipment. We were given step by step instructions with a visual demonstration and talked through each one. Hands on guidance was offered if needed. The whole experience was relaxing with no pressure to keep up with the group, we all worked at different paces. Would definitely do another pottery class and would recommend this one to other people.
Britt Hodge • Feb 2026
Relaxing, friendly, fun class. Would definitely recommend.
Stuart Mason • Feb 2026
Had such a fantastic time candle making with my son today at The Fire Nest in Kempston️Will and Phoebe were so welcoming, friendly and the studio is beautifully laid out.It was so much fun choosing all the different flowers to decorate the candles and mixing essential oils to see what fragrances worked together. Now I’ve got some candles that smells amazing and feels a bit more special knowing I made it myself. Definitely something different to do on a Sunday.Would highly recommend and will be back to do some other experiences.
Samantha • Feb 2026
Simple, clear, step by step instructions given meant a successful, cute Highland cow produced. Just waiting for it to be fired, painted and glazed - exciting! Class was small, relaxed and fun. Loved the experience and now looking to find another class to enjoy. Highly recommend.
Lucy Ilsley • Feb 2026
Our teacher was lovely! Brought a great fun and calming energy into the room, explained every step very clearly and was on hand to help when needed. We made a highland cow out of clay, ans I am so excited to get him back!! I loved how methodical and easy to follow the class was, and how we started with a lump of clay and finished with a sculpture. It was very relaxing and satisfying, I can’t wait to have him on my shelf at home!! I got this for my sister in law and she absolutely loved it, she want’s to come again with her mother in law! Easy to use gift card on website, no issues. Meant I didn’t have to book a time / date up front.
Qays Faizal • Feb 2026
The teacher was kind and very patient with us. He made sure that everyone was at the right step of the way and didn't leave anyone behind even though we were a little late.
Colin Crook • Jan 2026
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
It was brilliant! The teachers Will and Phoebe were fantastic. We made some sculptures to start and then made some bowls on the wheels. It was the first time we had been and it was great fun so we will definitely be going back.
Kim Ulmer • Jan 2026
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends. Great instructor taking us through the steps to make our cows. Venue clean and purposeful. All resources provided.
Gabriella Catrisano • Jan 2026
Wonderful experience. All in all took about an hour. The teacher was lovely and informative and helped us if we needed it. Lots of variety of scents to create your signature perfume.
Kim Janes • Jan 2026
I received this experience as a gift and thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly teacher who gave step by step tuition and helpful advice. Cant wait to collect my Highland Cow and see the finished item. Will definately book again. It was a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Olly Young • Dec 2025
Great fun and enjoyable experience, teacher was very helpful and supportive.
Andrew Furniss • Dec 2025
Absolutely brilliant experience, lovely environment and a really friendly atmosphere, the tutors were very helpful and explained the process well
Deborah Green • Dec 2025
Great fun class. Will was very patient and explained and demonstrated each step. Was pleased with my finished cow. Can't wait to see it painted and glazed in 4-5 weeks. Can't recommend this high-land-ly enough.
Linda Furber • Dec 2025
Very enjoyable workshop. Great pace and the time flew by.
Raminta • Nov 2025
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
I had such a lovely time at this pottery class! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the instructor was patient, encouraging, and really knowledgeable. It was a relaxing and fun experience, and I enjoyed learning new techniques. My pieces aren’t ready to take home yet, but I’m excited to see how they turn out once they’re glazed and fired. Overall, a wonderful class that I’d definitely recommend!
Janet Balderston • Nov 2025
Will was very informative, friendly and helpful. The pottery class was great fun and I surprised myself with a highland cow at the end!!
Lynsey Bateman • Nov 2025
We (i went with my sister) had great fun making our highland cows. The group was nice and small so the teacher was able to help with anything you found tricky. All techniques were clearly demonstrated well by the teacher. Even tho im not artistic in any way at all, with the right advice provided by our teacher, i managed to produce a piece that resembles something similar to a highland cow! We loved it and would highly recommend!
Heather Griffin • Nov 2025
This was a brilliant class. Easy to make, well broken down into easy steps so no experience needed. My friend and I were really happy with our finished Highland Cow and can’t wait to pick it up when it’s done. Thank you Fire Nest xx
Tina Wright • Nov 2025
The class was excellent, the teacher took us step by step through the process. All materials and tools were supplied but as a messy person I should have remembered an apron!The end product by everyone looked great and some participants were especially successful in creating characters.
Chloe Phillips • Nov 2025
Classic Candle Making Workshop
Gorgeous setting. Class was just our booking so was really personal. Background music was lovely and relaxing. We had a lovely evening and were all chuffed with our candles!
Victoria Jephthah • Nov 2025
It was such a fun experience, I truly enjoyed my time there. Everyone was cheerful and friendly, and the atmosphere was calm with soft music playing in the background. It was definitely worth the time, and I’ll be booking more classes. My perfume turned out beautifully, it smells amazing and lasts a long time!
Sarah Claypole • Oct 2025
Helpful demo and advice. Lots of fragrances to choose from and advice at every stage. Loved the class. Sadly I was the only person in what should have been a group class but other people did not turn up! I got lots of help but it felt a bit lonely
Andrea Newbury • Oct 2025
Great class, really enjoyed it. I did feel we needed more time and that a 3 hour workshop would have been better for us
