The UK craft guide that actually does the research

Hobbify exists because finding good craft resources in the UK is surprisingly hard. Marketplace platforms bury quality in volume. Review sites are full of affiliate-driven "best of" lists that don't actually compare anything. And nobody tells you whether a pottery class in Manchester is worth £85 before you book it.

What we do differently

Every review on Hobbify is independently researched — we look at real booking flows, real pricing, real customer reviews from Trustpilot and Google, and we compare platforms head-to-head rather than just listing them. We earn money through affiliate commissions (we always say so), but our ratings are based on evidence, not relationships. How we review →

Who runs Hobbify

Hi — I'm Jo. I'm a UK-based writer and craft enthusiast who's spent years booking craft workshops, testing online courses, and trying to figure out whether a new sewing machine is worth the money before buying it. Hobbify is the resource I wish had existed when I started.

I cover crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, pottery, glass blowing, and most of the other crafts you'll find on this site — not as an expert in all of them, but as someone who's done the beginner experience and can tell you what to expect honestly.

I'm joined by a small team of editors and researchers — each with a specific area of expertise. Meet the full team →

How Hobbify makes money

When you click a link and book a course or buy a product, Hobbify may earn a small commission from the platform you booked through — at no extra cost to you. We're on affiliate programmes with platforms like CraftCourses, ClassBento, Hobbycraft, Domestika, and others. We disclose this on every page.

We never accept payment for reviews, never hide negative findings because a platform is an affiliate partner, and never link to something we wouldn't recommend to a friend. That's the whole deal. Full affiliate disclosure →

We don't sell directory listings or charge providers for inclusion. If you run craft classes, see our submissions page — it's free and editorial only.