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Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing

Contact name: Simon Taggart and Louise Taggart
234
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about 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Blended Monkey is a husband and wife team. Our studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border. Our setting provides ample inspiration for our work, and is perfect for our woodturning & pottery courses. Louise (ceramicist) - I studied at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and I am interested in various art forms, design and applied arts. Simon (woodturner) - I love working with wood & exploring its versatility. I'm a member of the AWGB and APTGW.

Courses, kits & gifts

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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" 1-2-1 woodturning & pottery experience for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience
1 day
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 21st Nov 2024
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Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
1 day
Next date: 8th Dec 2024
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Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop
1 day
Next date: 21st Nov 2024
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery throwing workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 18th Nov 2024
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
3 hours
Next date: 8th Dec 2024
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
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Beginners half-day pairs woodturning workshop
½ days
Next date: 18th Nov 2024
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Beginners half-day pen turning experience (woodturning) 1-2-1 or pairs
3 hours
Next date: 18th Nov 2024
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Beginners Junk Journalling / Art Journal Workshop - Junk Journalling - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 11th May 2025
9 places left
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Beginners Pairs Green Woodturning/Green Woodworking Workshop 1-day
1 day
Next date: 1st Mar 2025
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Beginners Silk Painting - Silk Art - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 6th Apr 2025
8 places left
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Beginners Silk Painting Workshop - Silk Art - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 11th Jan 2025
3 places left
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Carve a Spoon and/or Spatula Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 10th Aug 2025
8 places left
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Creative Ceramics Workshop - Tile Making & Glazing - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 27th Sep 2025
10 places left
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Creative with Clay - Ceramic Coiling & Botanical Vases - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 31st Aug 2025
9 places left
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Creative with Clay Workshop - Ceramic Coiling & Botanical Vases - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 29th Mar 2025
9 places left
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Creative with Clay Workshop - Tile Making & Glazing - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 18th May 2025
9 places left
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Flower Blossom Tile Sculpture Workshop - Clay Sculpture - Blended Monkey
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
1 place left
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Flower Coaster Sewing Workshop - Patchwork - Paper Piercing - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 23rd Mar 2025
7 places left
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Fun Spoon Carving Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
7 hours
Next date: 27th Jul 2025
8 places left
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Green Woodworking - Woodcraft Workshop - Blended Monkey
7 hours
Next date: 8th Jun 2025
5 places left
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Half-day 1-2-1 sharpening (woodturning gouges) workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 18th Nov 2024
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Intermediate 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 21st Nov 2024
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Large Hare Sculpture Workshop - Clay Sculpture - Blended Monkey
7 hours
Next date: 19th Jan 2025
6 places left
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Lazy Hare Sculpture Workshop - Clay Sculpture - Blended Monkey
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
3 places left
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Pole lathe turning 1-2-1 or pairs
1 day
Next date: 1st Mar 2025
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Relaxing Silk Painting Workshop - Silk Art - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
8 places left
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Relaxing Spoon Carving Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 28th Jun 2025
8 places left
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Stone Carving Experience - Carving Heart / Flower / Star - Stone Masonry - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 14th Sep 2025
7 places left
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Stone Carving Experience - Carving Roman Letters - Stone Masonry - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Aug 2025
6 places left
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Stone Carving Experience - Working with Geometry & Pattern - Stone Masonry - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 12th Oct 2025
7 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
17 Nov 24'

Johanna Sturges reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"What an amazing weekend! I purchased a wood-turning day for my husband for his birthday and decided to make a weekend of it with a pottery session for me and a stay in the beautiful ‘Crafter’s Retreat’. Louise was a wonderful pottery teacher, encouraging me to try new things and have confidence in what I was doing with kindness and patience. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for some relaxation and proper time out. "

17 Nov 24'

Paul Sturges reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Wow! What a brilliant course. Really informative and well delivered. I learnt so much and will definitely be booking the next session very soon. "

14 Nov 24'

Louise Oakley reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I spent a thoroughly enjoyable day with Simon to learn how to do wood turning. It’s something I have always wanted to do and the course didn’t disappoint. Simon is really easy going and gives clear instructions without ‘taking over’. Along with lots of hands on time on the lathe you also get bottomless tea and biscuits along with a hearty lunch. This is one of the best craft courses I’ve done so far. You get to take home 2 projects which will certainly impress your friends. If you’ve always wanted a go, don’t hesitate book this course you will love it. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Louise, Thank you for a lovely review and so glad you had a rewarding day. Do get in touch if you need more help or guidance. — Simon"

13 Nov 24'

Kevin Brindle reviewed: Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop

"Attending the beginners course on wood turning with my neighbour. We had a great time. Simon is an excellent teacher and I learnt a lot. I can thoroughly recommend the course."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Kevin, Thanks for the review and glad you had a good session. I look forward to seeing you again soon. — Simon"

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