Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. reviews

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!"

Sharon reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"We had a fun and interesting day with Chris. What a fascinating process it was to make a pair of slippers, with a great selection of colours to choose from. A really different workshop. Plenty of coffee or tea, and a lovely home made soup for lunch."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Sharon. I'm glad you both enjoyed your day. I would love you to send me photos of your completed slippers, and hope to see you again in the future. "

Tamsin Kilner reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"This was a truly excellent experience overall- my daughter was keen to make a top hat and Christine made one the day prior to the course so that she was well-prepared to support my daughter’s project, which turned out fantastically well. We each came away with hats we love, completely made in the one day, and I was so impressed by Christine’s skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm for her craft, as well as the lovely location of her workshop and the facilities she had. Amazing range of colours on offer and lots of examples for inspiration as well. Thoroughly recommend! "

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. I really enjoyed our day, and having to get to grips with making a top hat! I've turned the sides up on mine, and it's worked really well! All the best , Chris"

Philippa reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"Brilliant fun making a funky hat 8-)"

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thanks Philippa! Hope they look as good in it as you do!"

Rose reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"I had a lovely birthday making moss inspired felt slippers with Chris. They went with one of her hats which also had a very mossy theme! Jem made a very delicious lunch which we enjoyed outside in the vibrantly colourful garden. Chris helped me as much and as little as I needed, while making her own pair of gorgeous slippers. Chris and Jem gave me valuable advice for the surrounding area on the rest of my weekend trip, and sent me along with some of Jem's homebrewed cider to celebrate my birthday with! They helped make one of my best and most memorable birthdays, thank you so much for such a wonderful day."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Rose! I'm so glad you enjoyed your day-and survived your camping in the forest! I really enjoyed our day too. All the best for your next adventure, and new job. 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."

Trish Gilbert reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"Excellent course. Everything explained clearly and lovely lunch"

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Trish, enjoy your slippers!"

Funmi reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"A fun course, stretching the beauty from felt. I wondered how the bare felt would become a slipper at the onset and before my very eyes to my amazement things gradually took shape. A great day at a beautiful location, Christine was an amazing hostess and teacher all round. I look forward to my next course :-)"

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Funmi! I hope you had a good journey home and I'll see you again before too long. Chris"

Caroline Prosser-Lodge reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"I had a great time making my unique wet felted hat with Christine! The day was enjoyable throughout, very relaxed. Lunch included, a very sociable time. Amazing to see the felting process turn gradually little shreds of wool into a wearable garment. Many thanks to Christine and her husband."

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Caroline. I had a great time too. I hope you'll enjoy wearing your hat, and look forward to seeing you again when you need a pair of slippers . Do come over to see us when the studio is open in July."

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?"

Sara Beck reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself making a beautiful pair of felt slippers with Christine Waygood. She is very knowledgeable on all things felt and cooked us a delicious lunch as well. I will definitely be doing another course with her and would recommend her courses to everyone interested in fibre arts."

Leonie reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"Had a fantastic time with Christine as a surprise present from my sister. I'm not a crafter but had great fun with the felt-making process from start to finish and made a rather good hat even if I say so myself haha. Christine was great fun and the whole day was relaxed and enjoyable - highly recommended!"

Drusilla Kenney reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"We spent a thoroughly lovely day with Christine, playing with colour and texture, chatting, laughing and creating, with frequent coffee and tea and an excellent homemade lunch. From my original enquiry - this was a special surprise birthday present for my sister - Christine was enthusiastic, helpful and accommodating. We are both crafting novices. Christine was happy to be flexible and we made our final decision on the day to make felt hats (but were tempted too by the slippers and bags on show). Although we both chose the same style as inspiration, our results were totally different and utterly personal. We have made very special memories with Christine - and very special, individual hats!"

Chris Thomas reviewed: A one day felt making course designing and making your own pair of cosy slippers. in the Forest of Dean

"I had a fantastic day yesterday making some gorgeous felt slippers with Christine Waygood in her lovely studio in the Forest of Dean. I was an absolute beginner at felting, and was given clear instructions and supported through the whole process. Much to my amazement, I had created a lovely pair of slippers by the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone. Lovely surroundings and excellent friendly teacher."

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."

Hester Wain reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"Fantastic day making hats! Nothing like what I planned, but turned out better! Will be coming back to do more."

Andrew Terry reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"Amazing what you can do with a bit of fluff! Blue and pink stripes or spots with tassels! Fabulousness personified!!"

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."

Elke Treherbert reviewed: A One-day Feltmaking Course to Make a Fabulous Felt Hat in the Beautiful Forest of Dean.

"It was my first felting experience and it was great. Christine is an amazing, inspiring, knowledgeable teacher. As first-time felter I benefited massively from Christine's experience. We not only made our hats, beyond that is was a real eye-opener what you can do with felt in terms of patterns, material-mix, shapes, and uses. It is a very intimate learning environment giving each of us time to try and get help. There is no rush or pressure, just a wonderful day of hand-crafting in a beautiful setting with people sharing the same interest. I enjoyed it a lot and will come back for another of the courses. Elke, Treherbert"

Christine Waygood. Contemporary Textiles. responded:

"Thank you Elke! It's been great having you on my courses. I hope I'll see you again."

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"