Sew Forest of Dean

Contact name: Jennifer Johnson

84
Total bookings

Rating

(37)

almost 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: 9th Jan 2025

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

1 day

Next date: 20th Jan 2025

(10)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Dressmaking Techniques

1 day

Next date: 10th Jan 2025

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Fabric books and journals

1 day

Next date: 7th Apr 2025

(2)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Fabric Dyeing

2 days

Next date: 28th Feb 2025

(1)

£130.00

gold award

Coleford

Free Motion Quilting for the Terrified!

1 day

Next date: 3rd Mar 2025

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

1 day

Next date: 27th Jan 2025

(12)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Modern Mariner's Compass Patchwork and Quilting

1 day

Next date: 24th Jan 2025

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Poppy Fields Hand Embroidery Day

1 day

Next date: 14th Feb 2025

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Quilting and Quilt As You Go

1 day

Next date: 13th Feb 2025

2 places left

£65.00

gold award

Online on-demand course

Reversible Tote Bag Pattern PDF Download

1 day

£7.80

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Oct 24'

Lori reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Hi Jen, thank you so much for giving me the confidence to make button holes and place zips, etc, using my sewing machine, plus all the tips and professional advice. You made me feel very welcome and were very patient. I really enjoyed my time and look forward to spending more time with you, your studio is fab, I could outstay my welcome there creating all manor of things! "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Lori, it was so lovely to spend time with you in the studio. You did a great job with all the techniques, it was a pleasure to help you on your way. I look forward to seeing you again at some point in the future. I'll keep an eye on how long you stay! 🤣"

6 Oct 24'

Linda Eggins reviewed: Sashiko Decorative Embroidery

"A lovely day with excellent tuition, cups of tea/coffee and cake. Everything I had hoped for."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Linda, thank you so much. It was a lovely day with you all, I'm so glad you had a good time. Best wishes and enjoy your Sashiko! Jennifer "

6 Oct 24'

CT reviewed: Sashiko Decorative Embroidery

"Lovely friendly and informative day in a dedicated workshop room, brimming with artistic examples and ideas. Had plenty of choice for all levels and lots of ideas for other challenges, and Jen was perfectly content to pop down a few rabbit holes to share wide range of knowledge on all sorts of topics. Exactly the sort of experience you hope for."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi CT, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad you enjoyed the day and yes -I can always make time to send you all off down a rabbit hole for more stitching joy 🤣 Thanks again, enjoy your stitching, Jennifer"

27 Sep 24'

Claire Olohan-Bramley reviewed: Free Motion Quilting for the Terrified!

"Had a really fabulous day with Jennifer. She quickly understands a persons level of understanding and is able to tailor the day to ensure you get the most out of it. Lovely venue and made to feel extremely welcome. Hopefully not the only course I will be doing there. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Claire, thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop and your time in the studio. I think we definitely found the right approach for your quilt borders - I look forward to seeing how that turns out! Thanks for coming all the way from Devon, I hope to see you again sometime. Happy quilting, Jennifer "