Canal Art by Julie

Jane Smith reviewed: Canal art - roses and castles - decorate a plate in narrowboat decoration

"I really enjoyed Julie’s Castles and Roses course. We learned a lot about the art and set to work on a plate doing a Castle scene in the centre and with 4 roses one in each corner. I am proud of what I achieved on the day, it looks lovely and resembles the traditional Castles and Roses scene, although I didn’t think much of it at the time. I had never done anything like this before but feel that with practice it is something that I can a get better at, thanks to Julie. Thank you Julie for the inspiration."

Canal Art by Julie responded:

"Thank you Jane, that's so kind of you and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day! Julie"

Julie Hancox reviewed: Rag rug making

"Even though it rained all day we had a really cheery day. We learnt a great new skill, had a fantastic lunch and bucket loads of coffee. Julie and her partner made us very welcome and I look forward to taking part in another course."

Mandy reviewed: Rag rug making

"Had a great day in the cabin and learnt new skill. Great lunch and great company! Julie made rag rug making very easy!!!!"

Afton reviewed: Rag rug making

"Julie is a wonderfully warm and friendly artist that welcomes you with open arms. When I arrived I met the other attendees and we had a lovely cup of tea. It was a great bunch of crafters! We had a very informative introduction to Rag Rugging by Julie and she handed out workpacks and textbooks for inspiration. She also showed her previous works of art in different shapes and materials. Then helped us all prep with designs and fabric choices and start off. There were enough tools, fabric and cups of tea for everyone! In her cabin it was a great crafting atmosphere and we soon got going! It was lunchtime before we knew it, which was also a delicious little buffet. I was especially chuffed with all the vegan options Julie had especially got in for some of us :). After lunch half of the group learnt how to do the spider web embroidery and Julie was very attentive, they all did such a great job, but she didn't forget about is continuing with our rugs. Plenty of support and more tea! It was a shame when the day was over, I for one could have stayed in that craft cabin a while longer progging away. Overall it was an absolute delight hearing about Julie's crafting and canal life, meeting the other attendees, lunch! and coming away with a very good start to a Rag Rug. Thanks very much for a very happy birthday, Julie! See you soon xx"