Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

Anna Billings reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Four friends who go back 50 years celebrated a big birthday by attending Christine’s felt-making taster day at her beautiful cottage in the lovely Forest of Dene. Christine explored what we wanted to get out of the day and we were helped to each make an individual felt design which would be suitable for framing. We also made colourful felt balls suitable to use as buttons or earrings and made flower brooches. We had such fun choosing our own colours and developing our designs. Christine’s studio was inspirational too, with many beautiful items she had created displayed. We had a delicious lunch sitting in her stunning garden and Christine took several photos of us at work which she promised to share with us. We were so proud of our achievements at the end of the day as we had no previous experience of this skill. We would all thoroughly recommend the day."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Dear Anna, Thank you so much for your kind review. I enjoyed sharing your celebration, and am so pleased that you had a good day. We were so lucky with that lovely weather so we could eat outside! I do hope I'll see you again! Kind regards, Chris"

Juliet Bews reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Our day with Chris was such a lovely relaxing and peaceful experience. She is a fabulous teacher, calm and encouraging, helping us to explore our creativity. We both came away feeling empowered with new skills and a yearning to return for another day with her. Thank you Chris!"

Mary reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I had a fabulous day with Christine on 2nd September 2022. The workshop is held in a lovely light workshop in Christine's garden. I have no experience of felting but by the end of the day I had lots of information and practice and lots of inspiration for future makes. We made multicoloured felt circles and turned them into 3D flowers but if flowers were not your thing I felt that Christine could adapt the course to your needs. Lunch of home grown produce and home made cider went down very well."

Eileen Mary Saunders reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I had a fabulous day with Christine creating a 3D picture, with a background, with 3D wet felted flowers, needle felted onto it. I love Christine's understanding of colour and how she helped me create in felt the piece I had imagined in my mind. It was great fun carding to blend colours and also to add texture and the way Christine helped the piece evolve as we played and experimented as we went along."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review. I really enjoyed working with you, and the challenge of trying to achieve the effect you wanted in the day. You created a lovely piece. I just wish we'd had twice as long to work on it! I've still got lots to do on mine- but as I said, I'll show you mine (when it's finish) if you'll show me yours! Maybe you can bring it along to my open studio in the summer?"

Wende Arundale reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Christine, made me very welcome and generously shared her vast knowledge with me over two days. Her lovely studio on the hill was bright and welcoming with a myriad of facilities and equipment. Very highly recommended."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. It was great fun teaching you, and helped to reboot me after a quiet lockdown! I'm looking forward to seeing your Green man when he's finished."

Sheran Van Der Merwe reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"What a wonderful day I had earlier this week at Chris's one day felt making workshop. Made to feel very welcome and just loved her studio and that we could make something that I wanted. I can't wait to make lots more pieces and feel I now have the confidence to carry on. Fantastic hospitality, lovely lunch and a wonderful bed and breakfast recommended by Chris. Would love to come again and bring a friend."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you so much Sheran. I really enjoyed it too. I do hope I'll be seeing you again .Come and explore the Forest, and make sure you bring along any pieces that you've make!"

Liz Reece Harris reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Ian and I really enjoyed our day with you introduced to felting.You are a great ans supportive tutor and have so much experience - thank you for passing on some of your knowledge and enabling us to do fun and attractive projects, pictures, a vase , and some flowers. We found it interesting to try the different wools and techniques, and you were very generous with materials.We really look forward to doing more with our wool next year when our sheep are shorn. I have attached some photos, and will send more when my vase has dried, and hs the flowers in it."

Frances Bellord reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"This was my third trip to Christine Waygood and I loved it! As usual Christine made it inspirational and enjoyable. The studio has a wealth of colourful wools and materials. We spent the day creating felt flowers, using lots of techniques and having lots of fun. I am really pleased with my lovely colourful results and will definitely be coming back."

Isabel Davies reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"‘Lovely day making flowers using felt, very relaxing and fun after a hard week at work, just what I needed. Christine is a great teacher and offers a very warm welcome with delicious home made soup and cake. Great location and lovely house nestling in a sun shine spot’ Isabel"

Elke Treherbert reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"A truly inspirational course. It was my second course with Christine and I am glad I did it. Again we enjoyed the private atmosphere in Christine's workshop and a nice round of similar-minded people. We got lots of options to try and everyone produced a unique felting object, or even two. I gave it a go with nuno-felting and concentrated more on trying different techniques simply because Christine's experience of working with the different materials to produce a good quality fabric is massive. It was again an amazing day and I am looking forward to practice now on my own."

Louise Pople reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"What a great day. Christine was a patient, helpful inspiring teacher with a lovely approach to her craft and pupils. Well equipped studio, plentiful cups of coffee, wonderful soup for lunch and a view to die for. The process of making the felt was interesting and absorbing, all the slippers that we made were very individual and creative. I shall look forward very much to wearing mine this winter. I would thoroughly recommend Christine's courses."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you . It would be lovely to have a photo when you've added the finishing touches. Hope to see you again. Chris"

Rita Patrick reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Attended a workshop on 29th September. I had a most wonderful day, thank you so much Christine. Very satisfying working with such lovely colourful wools. We all made our own items and Christine was very patient and encouraging all through. Thank you too Jem who made us a fabulous lunch. Rita."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thanks Rita, Glad you enjoyed it. See you again soon, Chris"

Frances Bellord reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"This one-day course was most enjoyable. Lots of beautiful colours and an opportunity to make your ideas be expressed in felt. I have never made any felt before and I came away with a piece I felt proud of. Creative, relaxing and full of surprises! The studio and house are set in a beautiful garden with stunning views. The lunch was delicious and it was good to be creative with others. Well done Christine Waygood!"

Heidi Davies reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"My Mum, Aunty and I recently spent the day with Christine, where we made welt felted vessels for tea lights, using ideas that I had found on the internet. We had a lovely, relaxed day and were made to feel very at home in Christine's cottage, with plenty refreshments and tasty home made food. Christine shared many of her tips and is very passionate about her craft and clearly gains enjoyment through sharing it. We are all inspired and confident enough to make more items and continue wet felting at home. Many thanks!"

Emma Knowles reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"I wanted to do something different for my mum for mother’s day. I looked up felting courses after she showed an interest in it at an art exhibition. I thought it would also be something nice we could do together ... and as complete novices, we arrived with no expectations but ended up having a fantastic day, learned so much and Christine made everything easy to follow. We travelled from Bolton encouraged by the great reviews and it was definitely worth the trip! We had lots of opportunity to experiment, try lots of different techniques and ask questions. We both came away super inspired and shared the day with some really lovely people! (And gorgeous little Fife the dog) Thankyou so much , Christine! Lunch was also fantastic and We hope to be able to come back again! Emma and Julie x"

Kate Bennion reviewed: Introductory course covering wet felting and Nuno techniques in the beautiful Forest of Dean

"Thank you for a super day. A relaxed and fun experience - I learnt a lot and now have the confidence to go home and try wet felting on my own. Chris shared lots of good ideas and tips over and above the basic wet felting method. Lunch was yummy too. I would recommend the day to anyone who wants to have a go at a new skill in a lovely setting."