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The Leaf Press

Contact name: Suzy Dobson
49
Total bookings
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(27)
over 1 year
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

The Leaf Press is the studio name of surface pattern designer and papercut artist Suzy Dobson. I create colourful designs which I sell on stationery, wedding invitations and pictures. The Leaf Press was originally a bookbinding studio but has evolved over the years so that papercut style designs are my speciality. I have been teaching adults since 2009 and am very excited to have started offering workshops in my own studio in 2023. Students have described it as a 'bright, calming space' and with a maximum of 4 students you can be sure of a friendly and relaxed learning experience where you can work at your own pace but receive help when you need it. I look forward to welcoming you to a workshop and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Bookbinding - make a hardback journal and leather notebook - two session workshop
2 days
Next date: 2nd Feb 2025
4 places left
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Handmade books - Introductory workshop
3 hours
Next date: 25th Jan 2025
4 places left
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Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book
3 hours
Next date: 1st Mar 2025
4 places left
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Make your own handmade books (Framingham in Suffolk)
3 hours
Next date: 29th Mar 2025
8 places left
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Paper Cutting - half day workshop - beginners or experienced
3 hours
Next date: 1st Feb 2025
4 places left
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Papercut collage - make a greenhouse filled with paper plants
3 hours
Next date: 15th Feb 2025
3 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
17 Nov 24'

Mary Luke reviewed: Papercut collage - make a greenhouse filled with paper plants

"This course was excellent. Suzy explained everything really well, provided a lovely variety of papers and other materials and left me feeling full of enthusiasm to try more paper cutting. She also gave us delicious cake and tea and coffee! Thank you Suzy "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for coming to another workshop Mary and being part of such an enjoyable morning. Your greenhouse was beautiful and I hope you'll enjoy looking at it in your craft room."

6 Nov 24'

Penny Beard reviewed: Paper Cutting - half day workshop - beginners or experienced

"I had a wonderful afternoon paper cutting. Informative, enjoyable and lots of idea to take forward. Thank you"

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for attending the workshop. I hope you were pleased with the design you created - it was lovely - and hope the recipient will be delighted too!"

15 Oct 24'

Becky reviewed: Bookbinding - make a hardback journal and leather notebook - two session workshop

"Lovely calm setting. Went at our pace and had a lovely afternoon. Came away with journal and will finish book next week. Suzy is helpful and we learnt a lot about book binding. Would definitely recommend. "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Becky. I'm so glad you enjoyed the first afternoon and I look forward to seeing your completed books after the second session!"

2 Aug 24'

Rosey reviewed: Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

"Thank you Suzy for a lovely afternoon. I am sorry that I had to leave you, and I hope you did not have to wait too long for help to come and the lady was ok. I look forward to joining you again soon. "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for attending the workshop and nothing to apologise for - everything was okay. The book you made was lovely and I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the workshop."

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