Imogen Bittner Studio reviews

Anna Greaves reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Imogen welcomed us into her lovely cottage with a beautiful wood burning fire. We set about drawing jugs and mugs. There was a huge mound of fabrics to look through for inspiration for our collage choices. Imogen also pointed things out to us in her own beautiful framed pictures. The home made cake was lovely. Thank you for making it Imogen. It was interesting to see the project that Imogen herself was working on. I’ll look forward to seeing her finished picture especially if it features the flat back which she showed us. I have come away from the day inspired by Imogen’s art and have spent most of today working on my collage. Thank you Imogen for your hospitality. "

Cilla Sparks reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Imogen's welcome and her studio were both lovely and warm, on a very wet morning. We were encouraged to dive into the process, and draw from the special objects she provided. We had access to a wonderful selection of fabrics to stimulate and inspire our creativity. Imogen was able to offer us individual guidance, affirming our ideas and encouraging us to experiment with the techniques. I came away with a piece of work to develop further, and lots of ideas for future projects. Thank you Imogen. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Cilla, It was a pleasure to work with you and Anna and I really enjoyed our day together and feel I picked up a lot of textile tips from you! Your work was very accomplished and exciting and I can’t wait to see the finished pieces. Thank you again for coming, for your feedback and for giving me such an enjoyable day!"

Fiona M reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"I enjoyed this class very much , I came away with the confidence to produce more designs on my own. It was a very pleasant instructive day."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you Fiona! I’m glad you enjoyed the day and have some more techniques to add to the skills you already have. It was lovely to meet you and I would love to see your piece when you have finished it. Good luck with future projects, Imogen."

Lesley reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"What a wonderful, indulgent day, despite the rain. Thank you so much Imogen, for your hospitality, patience, interest and guidance, knowledge sharing and encouragement. I'm chuffed with my picture creation and am looking forward to putting the finishing touches to it. Lovely fellow students, a fab day all round. Very inspiring. Thank you so much. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"A really enjoyable day for me as well but thank you Lesley for your lovely comments. I hope this will be the start of many creative textile projects. Wishing you the very best and thank you for coming! Imogen."

Jane and Alyse reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Such a wonderful experiential day with Imogen...relaxing and creative, immensely warming and an amazing process to work through for our landscape textile creations! Thank you for your kindness, attention, and artistry. We LOVED our day with you. With our blessings x"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" Thank you so much! I had an equally enjoyable day and was so impressed with the work you produced. Very well done and I hope you go on to make many more wonderful landscapes. Imogenx"

Lavinia reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had a wonderful day , Imogen was inspiring , patient and so easy to be with. Great fun learning to work with all sorts of fabrics. Using a hand machine gave so much more control with fabric manipulation and has inspired me to continue experimenting at home. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I had a lovely day too Lavinia! It was so nice to work with you and hear our old machines stitching together. You understood the processes and translated them into a colourful landscape and I am sure that you will be able to take these techniques further and experiment more with your hand sewing machine. Thank you for coming! "

Cheryl reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had a wonderful day with Imogen. Her studio is a relaxing space and she is so friendly and welcoming. I was the only student so we had time to chat and she was attentive and helpful with the piece I worked on. Fantastic array of fabrics to choose from and good advice from Imogen on colour and form particularly. Highly recommend. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I really enjoyed the day too ,watching how your landscape developed and how your own embroidery skills combined so well with my techniques and enhanced the fabrics that you used. I feel sure you will go on to make some really accomplished and exciting work- thank you again for coming and making it such a relaxed and enjoyable day!"

Carol Owen reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Imogen was so welcoming and we had a fantastic day designing and making our collages. Imogen is so talented and we felt privileged to be guided by her in her lovely studio. We were surrounded by Imogen's art and lots of inspiration for our own work - the perfect creative setting. Amazing cake too!! Highly recommended. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much Carol, I really enjoyed working with you too- such talented ladies! I was very impressed with your confident approach and the pictures that you made- quite unique, using a variety of fabrics in bold designs. A very enjoyable day and thank you both for coming so far!"

Loraine Sherlock reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"This as the third workshop I have done with Imogen and each time I have come away feeling totally inspired having learnt new techniques at each session. Her studio is as welcoming as Imogen herself and a great ‘arty’ space in which to immerse yourself for the day. It is comfortable and warm, and you are surrounded by her beautiful colourful textiles that encourage you to create your own. Imogen is a patient and encouraging tutor, generous both with her materials and time. I would thoroughly recommend her creative workshops as being suitable for both beginners and more experienced crafts people."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your warm review Loraine. It was lovely to work with you again and I especially like to see how you continue to develop your ideas and incorporate your own skills into your work even after the course has finished. You produce a very unique and exciting interpretation of your subject matter and I hope you will send me images of your work as you continue to make them.Lovely to see you again!"

Deirdre Tahany reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A wonderful workshop with an inspirational artist. It was an awful day and we got a little lost. I rang Imogen who stood outside in the wind and rain directing us to The Old Forge. Her studio, in sharp contrast, was warm and cosy. Inspirational textile landscapes and still life compositions covered the walls. I am an indecisive ditherer which can be infuriating however Imogen remained positive and encouraging throughout. The day flew by and although my textile landscape is not finished, thanks to Imogen, I have a selection of fabrics and a clear vision. A 2 day workshop would have been wonderful! Completely forgot to mention the delicious Victoria Sandwich cake that Imogen baked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for that lovely review! The studio is always cosier in bad weather! I am really pleased you enjoyed the day and feel sure that you have the necessary skills to develop and continue your own work and to have a lot of fun hunting out fabrics in charity shops! I would love to see your finished piece- almost there but the final tweaks are always the most exciting to make. Thank you again for coming so far and making the day so enjoyable."

Linda Atkinson reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Imogen. We chatted on and off as she guided me through an entirely new creative process for me. At the end of the day, I felt I had a good basic knowledge for me to continue at home and I was very happy with my finished 'still life' - it's now framed and on my bedroom wall 🙂 Imogen creates a warm, friendly, relaxed and encouraging environment which I really appreciated."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Linda. I really enjoyed working with you and thought you made a lovely piece of work. So glad you have it on your wall already! I hope you make many more. Imogen"

Ros reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Very happy with this course - it was fun, creative, expansive and completely accessible especially as I have never done this work before. Our tutor was great - really helpful without being imposing, and I managed to construct something I was proud of. Thank you - I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to really enjoy a creative day out."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"You made such an exciting, innovative and original piece of work Ros. I was very impressed with your individual approach and might explore the very different style that you worked in myself! Lovely to meet and work with you."

Hilary reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Imogen welcomed us into her studio and quickly set us at ease. The studio is filled with examples of her extraordinary, unique textile artwork and was very inspiring. We were quickly set to a task which was explained clearly - with quality materials provided for us - to begin designing our own still life picture. Imogen was very involved with us throughout the day offering encouragement and support with the creation of our own unique pieces of art. The whole day was thoroughly enjoyable and we all left proudly holding our artwork."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"You grasped the technique easily and looking at the still life you produced, it is hard to believe this was your first attempt. It was beautiful; a good balance of colour and design and so pleasing to look at. I am very impressed! "

F Taylor reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Fabulous and inspiring day . Very relaxing , the tutor was very hands on and happily shared her knowledge, experience and expertise Thank you"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Fiona and it was a pleasure working with you. You grasped the technique very quickly and I feel sure you will go on to make more exciting work. I really enjoyed working with you and found it also very productive and relaxing."

Sue Morrison reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"This was a great day of textile art.Imogen was very welcoming and encouraging and on hand to help as we progressed our work.We sat in an area full of her creations which was inspiring. On top of everything, she made us delicious cake! A really enjoyable day of arty-crafty."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Such hard working and motivated participation. All your extensive skills and textile experience really helped you to produce an interesting and atmospheric landscape and I hope that these methods, which you grasped so easily, will translate into many more landscapes ."

Jennie reviewed: Tree kits - textile landscapes in a box

"I have only just started work on my tree kit. Having decided to sew it by hand, I find it very relaxing as I can sit in my armchair in the same room as my bedbound husband. I love the tree and look forward to more days when I can enjoy this activity. It will inspire me to do more collage work on my favourite subject... trees."

Debbie D reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day spent with Imogen, it felt like I was spending the day with a friend discovering new techniques and creating together. Imogen is a very supportive and encouraging tutor who guided me through the process, offering suggestions and assisting me with fabric choices. I would recommend the course just to spend the day in Imogen’s studio. It is truly beautiful space, filled with Imogen’s work and many inspiring objects for a still life study. Thank you Imogen. "

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Dear Debbie Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It was so nice to spend the day with you, I felt I had know you for years and was very impressed with your skills and speed! You made such an interesting still life which I will post shortly on my site. So nice to meet and work with you and can’t wait to see more of your work!Imogen"

Maggie Widdecombe reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Tutor quick to assess my level of skill and provide appropriate guidance and suggestions. Lots of fabric choice available allowing experimentation and personal development of skills. Very pleased with the finished picture."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much for your review. I am very pleased you found the course interesting and that it added to your skills. I was very impressed with the landscape you produced and hope you go on to make many more. Thank you for travelling so far to take part! Best wishes, Imogen."

Julie Black reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had such a lovely day with Imogen last week. I was very fortunate to be the only student that day so had 1-1 tuition! I thoroughly enjoyed learning Imogen’s clever techniques for creating textile landscapes, she is an excellent tutor, supportive and encouraging in a very relaxed atmosphere. She shared lots of ideas and details of suppliers etc for future work. Lots of coffee, home made cake and an introduction to puppy Nelly rounded the day off perfectly. Thank you Imogen."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I had a lovely day with you too! So glad you enjoyed it and I am pleased you will be able to use these techniques in the future. Love to see what you make! Thank you so much for the review."

Gill Grout reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A lovely day in a great space. We undertook a tree design. Isabel explained the procedure clearly and was happy to help with suggestions or any queries. Lots of fabric to choose from and lots of encouragement given. I learnt some different techniques that I shall try out at home. The added bonus was the great cake ( worth going for that alone) and lots of tea and biscuits "

Gill Grout reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had a very enjoyable day with Isobel learning some new techniques. We focused on a tree landscape. All materials supplied I just needed a basic sewing machine. Lovely spacious workroom with a cosy wood burner for those chilly days. I was well supplied with tea, scrummy biscuits and a slice of wonderful cake. It’s worth coming just for the cake?"

Virginia Metcalfe reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a really interesting and enjoyable day, Imogen is an interesting and knowledgeable teacher and great host and the location was fabulous."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I also had a lovely day! It was great fun to see how you approached your work and created such a wonderful and unique image. "

Lizzie Sturdy reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A fantastic day in Imogen's beautiful house and studio... filled with tea & cake, great conversation and learning really experimental and fun techniques to take away with you. What better way to spend a day then happily creating art in such lovely surroundings!!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you so much! I had the most enjoyable day and was equally inspired by your work Lizzie and enjoyed catching up on, and discussing the way art education is moving in schools. I am more than happy that you will pass on the techniques of this very affordable art form and hope it will inspire many students over the next years. "

Gill Rice reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a lovely day. Very welcoming, lots of help, advice, and equipment readily available. Have often admired this form of art work but had no idea how to achieve it. I was able to create a picture which I can take home to complete and be proud of. The venue is lovely and adds to the enjoyment of the experience. Thank you Imogen for renewing my enthusiasm to do creative art."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I was so impressed by your enthusiasm and the way you adopted this new technique to create such an interesting and textural landscape. You worked hard to build up the various elements of your image which developed so successfully over the course of the day and I feel you now have mastered another way of expressing your creativity."

sue pritchard reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A brilliant day with an inspirational tutor. An abundance of fabrics to choose from and a lovely space to work in. Imogen is so generous with her time and has so much patience. I came away with my head buzzing with creative ideas and would love to go back and do the Still Life course. A plentiful supply of tea/coffee and cake/biscuits too!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was such a pleasure to work with you and see how your attention to detail and perfectionist approach produced such an interesting and well constructed image.The materials you selected and the way you put them together created a landscape that had both texture and perspective and I feel that you have the confidence to use this technique to produce more landscapes in the future. Lovely to work with you!"