Felting in Devon reviews

Annie reviewed: Wet Felt a beautiful neck warmer for Spring- in fine Merino wools and silks

"I am delighted to have made a very stylish and snug neckwarmer in an afternoon. I loved the colours of the wools and silks and their soft textures. The whole process was revealing with design and layout taking up a large part before the actual felting and rolling. Excellent course."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Thank you. ?"

Alice robin reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Had an amazing morning with Judi. She was so friendly and enthusiastic as a teacher. Everything was explained without overloading us. Her own art work is sublime. A very talented artist and tutor. I didn't dream I could create a painting in wool, but I did! Great workshop and fantastic value."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Thank you. ?"

Emily Evans reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"My sister booked this course as my birthday treat and it was a wonderful surprise. Judi laid on cakes and elderflower champagne and was a brilliant teacher in a well stocked studio. Had a fab time and will actually frame my painting on the wall. Would definitely recommend. Already signed up for the nuno silk scarf! Thank you. ?"

Felting in Devon responded:

"It was great to meet you. Loved your picture. ?"

Nicola reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"I had a lovely morning. Judi was very bubbly and a great teacher. We learnt lots of different felting techniques, with access to lots of beautifully coloured wool. Would thoroughly recommend. Thank you. ?"

Helen Isbister reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Amazing day creating wonderful pictures. No experience necessary as excellent tuition given in a lovely, friendly environment."

Sally W reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"This was my first attempt at creating a felt picture, and am delighted with the result. A truly amazing experience. Judi explains patiently and clearly different techniques and offers lots of encouragement. The studio offers an abundance of wools and silks to use. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. The time just flies by, an inspiring 3-hours. Highly recommended."

Sheila S reviewed: Wet Felt a beautiful neck warmer for Spring- in fine Merino wools and silks

"Sheila just wants to add her comments to Denise's review below: "I would just like to add that I thoroughly enjoyed the course - I'm delighted with my garment - and we both very much enjoyed your company too; being the absolutely perfect person for the venture you're running.""

Denise Elliott reviewed: Wet Felt a beautiful neck warmer for Spring- in fine Merino wools and silks

"Mum and I did this workshop together. We were the only 2 people so got very individual attention. Judi was welcoming, helpful and encouraging. Three were plenty of wonderful materials to choose from and she was generous in letting us make our selections for the design of our scarves. We really enjoyed the class from start to finish and were very pleased with the results. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Hi Denise and Sheila, Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to see your scarves from design to near completion. Hope you got my instructions okay. (I like to run workshops with 3 people at most so you all get expert attention.) Your scarves were very beautiful. Well done. Thank you again. Judi x"

Hazel P reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"I am thrilled with my landscape picture as I had not felted before. It was totally absorbing getting lost in all the colours and watching the picture grow. It was fun. Friendly relaxed atmosphere in well resourced studio. Highly recommended."

Annie reviewed: Wet Felt a beautiful neck warmer for Spring- in fine Merino wools and silks

"This was the second felting course I've taken with Judi as I was so impressed by the landscape course the first time. Her enthusiasm and inspiration are infectious and she is so knowledgeable and patient that it makes learning fun! I can genuinely say that I'm delighted with my scarf which I shall definitely wear out, rather than hide in the drawer. I'm looking out for my next project. I feel full of ideas and possibilities now. Very, very happy. Also, it was nice being with a friend as we made more progress. Plenty of teas, coffees and biscuits too!"

Connie reviewed: Wet Felt a beautiful neck warmer for Spring- in fine Merino wools and silks

"My friend and I spent a delightful morning with Judi as she patiently showed us how to choose our colour palette and to lay out a design and follow the whole felting process. We had such a good time and I'm totally thrilled with my scarf as it's unique and special. Very enjoyable and educational. This was my second time with Judi and it was of a really high standard."

Felting in Devon responded:

"That's great Connie. Thanks for letting ne know. It was my pleasure."

Annabel T reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"Nuno felting a scarf with Judi was a totally absorbing experience as she explained how the process worked and encouraged me to be bold in my design and layout of fibres. I have a chronic shoulder problem from a tennis injury so the rolling out process could have been an issue, but Judi showed me how to use a palm felting tool (made by her husband) and an electric sander! Really helped me. The result was a beautiful soft scarf ideal for spring or autumn. Loved the class. Thank you."

Sue H reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"This was my second course with Judi and I can't wait for the next one! This time it was landscapes and she arranged the session to suit me on my own at no extra charge. No matter what subject, she always explains patiently and clearly how to use different techniques and the time flies by. Very relaxed atmosphere and nice biscuits! Her studio is packed with wools and silks of all colours. I came away with a super picture I made in a few hours and I'm really happy. Thanks."

Felting in Devon responded:

"That's very kind of you. I enjoyed working with you."

Ceri reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"Had a wonderful morning felting with Judi who is an excellent and patient teacher, guiding me towards producing a quality product without stifling my own creativity and personal taste. Her studio is comfortable and well equipped with a wonderful range of felting materials and embellishments in all colours imaginable. The wide choice of felting possibilities available makes this course suitable for people of all ages, experiences and abilities. I will definitely be back to felt some more. Thank-you so much. It was brilliant!"

Felting in Devon responded:

"I really appreciate your kind comments and so glad you enjoyed it."

Jenny S reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"What can I say? Had such an enjoyable time in Judi's colourful little studio full of inspiration. I learnt a different sort of felting using carders to mix the colours and turn into fluffy light pieces to lay down. When the water hits them there is almost van Gogh effect in the sky. Judi is so enthusiastic and welcoming. I've now got a painting I'm proud enough of to frame. I can recommend this as an excellent way to spend a morning. Thank you to Judi."

Felting in Devon responded:

"It fills me with joy to read your comments. I'm quite undeserving, really! It's important to me that you have an enjoyable experience and learn a few new techniques. I'm looking forward to seeing you sometime soon. Thank you for taking the time to comment so positively. Judi"

Philippa reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Soap makes water wetter and wool is glue are just two of the things I learned today from Judi. I also learned that she has a wonderful studio overlooking rolling hills, which is warm, welcoming and full of color. Judi made us feel like friends who came for a morning of fun, rather than a serious stiff craft course. Judi made us so at home with fresh coffee, cookies and presse to keep us going. I was so impressed with what we created in only 3 hours. We learned so many techniques and subtle details which created such unique pieces. Judi is so knowledgeable and made us feel so clever and capable. We are both delighted with the results. As an aside, should you join Judi for the morning, I highly recommend the Ring of Bells for Lunch. Thank you Judi."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Thank you-you're a star! I got so much from being with you and watching how you created with evident joy. I'm planning a seascape painting soon - so should be plenty of wet water there, too! So pleased you enjoyed the Ring o Bells. Judi"

Marijke reviewed: Wet Felt a beautiful neck warmer for Spring- in fine Merino wools and silks

"I loved making this so cosy and so colourful little scarf! It was a very clear lesson to learn from start to finish in one morning. For me, the colours are very beautiful and its very funny making the fringes and adding curly locks and silk thread to accentuate the cross-over. Many years ago, I did felting as child in Holland so it is interesting to find more techniques. Plenty of good coffee and conversation with Judi also. Excellent."

Felting in Devon responded:

"It was lovely to meet you and so glad you liked the session. Your painting was lovely. Thank you for your kind comments and I'll see you again in March. Tot ziens! Judi"

June Vellacott reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"I had a lovely day with Judi. I had done a little felting before but this was really fantastic and stretched me. I would love to do another course sometime soon. Judi was so enthusiastic and inspirational to us and made the course a real pleasure."

Felting in Devon responded:

"It was my pleasure, June, to work with you! You have great artistic talent and crafting skill. Thank you for coming and for the lovely review. This weekend, I'm uploading the pictures to my Blog and I will also email the instructions to Alice so she can circulate to you and Heather. Very best wishes. Judi"

Mai W reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"I had really lovely time learning felting pictures because knitting is my hobby and now I can express myself in another medium. The colours of the wool are bright and Judi showed me how to do carding brush to mix more colours together for sunset. Very happy."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Hi Mai, I'm delighted you enjoyed felting. You have a wonderful eye for colour and an obvious love and flair for wool. Thank you for your review and hope to see you again. Judi"

CarolBris reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Fantastic! The great thing about this wet felting workshop is that it’s a simple craft without lots of pricey equipment. Once Judi had carefully explained the basics of the technique, she encouraged us to use our imagination and cross-over skills to create our own unique landscapes. I found it delightful and took home a bag of goodies to carry on creating. The sky's the limit literally!!"

Connie reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"Judi showed our group how to Nuno Felt which we hadn't done before. I designed my own scarf. Friendly relaxed session with loads of materials and inspiration."

Lyn Glover reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"What a wonderful day. I knew nothing about felting before but Judi explained everything so well that very quickly she had me engrossed in making a sample ‘wet felt’ panel of three different designs and colourways, to familiarise me with the technique. With that under my belt, Judi moved me on to working on a delicate Nuno felted panel, which I’m going to make into a small scarf, and I’m thrilled with the way everything turned out. The day was long enough to create the design, apply all the beautiful silky Merino threads and make a good start on turning it into the finished item, but we did run out of time (it’s a long process!) so I’ve brought it home to apply more elbow-grease and finish it off. Judi is a great teacher, very relaxed and friendly, and she supplied me with tea, cookies and a delicious lunch (cooked by her lovely husband) and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this workshop to anyone who enjoys crafting. Ten out of ten."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Dear Lyn, Thank you for your lovely review. I think about you and your scarf often. It was marvellous to watch your act of creation and to witness nuno! You're a seriously good artist and crafter. Do keep in touch as I'm looking forward to inky sensation! Judi x"

Sue Hutch reviewed: Nuno felt a silk scarf in fine merino wools and silks with Judi Binks

"Fantastic! I knew nothing when I arrived but by the end of the day I'd nuno felted an awesome silk scarf. Love it! Judi is a great teacher with endless ideas and resources. Interested to do landscape felting some time in future when I've made a few more scarves at home."

Felting in Devon responded:

"Thank you, Sue. That's really heart warming. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing you at a landscape workshop. Judi"

Stella 44 reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Really pleased with my felted picture. The tuition and range of material were all perfect. Great experience."

Carrie miller reviewed: Wet felting expressive landscapes in wools and silks

"Judi explained every stage in the process very clearly with awesome colours of materials, wools and silks to choose from. She also spoke of the different felting and ancient history of the craft. Very entertaining. She should write a book! Highly recommended. Going to try more at home."