Sew Forest of Dean

Contact name: Jennifer Johnson

95
Total bookings

Rating

(42)

about 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

In case we haven’t met before, I’m Jen Johnson and I run Sew Forest of Dean, teaching all aspects of sewing by machine or by hand. I’m also a crazy cat lady, wife to Ed and Mum to identical twins Oscar and Charlie. My workshops and courses take place in my purpose-built garden studio in Clearwell and my aim is very simple – to help get people sewing. My designs have been featured in British Patchwork and Quilting Magazine and I am qualified in Textiles, from Herefordshire Ludlow College.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Coleford

Beginner's Hand Embroidery Workshop

1 day

Next date: 22nd Sep 2025

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

1 day

Next date: 11th Apr 2025

(11)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Dressmaking Techniques

1 day

Next date: 9th May 2025

(2)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Free machine embroidery - an introduction

1 day

Next date: 9th Jun 2025

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Free Motion Quilting for the Terrified!

1 day

Next date: 9th May 2025

(2)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Improvisational Quilting

1 day

Next date: 8th Sep 2025

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Introduction to Goldwork

1 day

Next date: 13th Jun 2025

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

1 day

Next date: 23rd May 2025

(12)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Nature Inspired Hand Embroidery

1 day

Next date: 6th May 2025

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Poppy Fields Hand Embroidery Day

1 day

Next date: 12th May 2025

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Quilting and Quilt As You Go

1 day

Next date: 7th May 2025

£65.00

gold award

Online on-demand course

Reversible Tote Bag Pattern PDF Download

1 day

£7.80

gold award

Coleford

Under The Sea Machine Embroidery

1 day

Next date: 28th Apr 2025

£65.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

16 Mar 25'

Marilyn Blake reviewed: Improvisational Quilting

"Really impressed with this course and the expertise of Jen who helped us all along the way. Small group, individual support when stuck, excellent ideas thoroughly enjoyable and inspired to continue with Improv quilting thank you."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Marilyn. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day, you did a great job of all the ideas I threw at you! Have fun experimenting and hope to see you in the future. Best wishes, Jennifer"

4 Mar 25'

Amanda reviewed: Free Motion Quilting for the Terrified!

"Very informative. Lots of practical advice and opportunities to learn new skills."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You did a great job with all the techniques and it was lovely to see everyone's confidence and skills improve as the day progressed. Have fun practicing! Best wishes, Jennifer"

21 Jan 25'

Jane Ridge reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day "Wonky Donkey" with Sew Forest of Dean

"Great day. Jen made us feel very welcome & kept the tea & lovely homemade cake flowing. Nice small group. Lots of handy tips & clear instructions on making our quilt. I would definitely recommend the course & contacting Jen with queries. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review Jane. It was a great day with you all yesterday, your quilt is looking lovely. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day, have fun with your quilting. Best wishes, Jennifer "

16 Jan 25'

Anna reviewed: Beginner's Hand Embroidery Workshop

"The workshop gave me exactly what I was looking for - an introduction to hand embroidery. I came away with a sampler of stitches I am now keen to use in my own projects. I was a complete beginner and I found that Jen was welcoming and explained and demonstrated clearly. I think I am going to like the art of slow stitching."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the slow pace of the hand embroidery day, you made a lovely job of your sampler and you now have a lovely selection of stitches in your armoury 😊. Thanks again and happy stitching, Jennifer "