The Leaf Press

Contact name: Suzy Dobson

50
Total bookings

Rating

(28)

almost 2 years
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

gold award

NORWICH

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

2 days

Next date: 2nd Feb 2025

4 places left

(3)

£78.00

gold award

NORWICH

Handmade books - Introductory workshop

3 hours

Next date: 25th Jan 2025

4 places left

(9)

£38.00

gold award

NORWICH

Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

3 hours

Next date: 1st Mar 2025

4 places left

(5)

£38.00

gold award

WOODBRIDGE

Make your own handmade books (Framingham in Suffolk)

3 hours

Next date: 29th Mar 2025

8 places left

£37.00

gold award

NORWICH

Paper Cutting - half day workshop - beginners or experienced

3 hours

Next date: 1st Feb 2025

4 places left

(9)

£38.00

gold award

NORWICH

Papercut collage - make a greenhouse filled with paper plants

3 hours

Next date: 15th Feb 2025

3 places left

(1)

£39.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Nov 24'

Sue and Ella. reviewed: Make your own Christmas Crackers

"I and my granddaughter Ella had a super time with Suzy making Christmas crackers. We found Suzy very accommodating and helpful. Everything was provided and of very good quality. Can't wait to put them on the table on Christmas Day. Thank you Suzy. 🎄"

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for your review and for coming to the workshop. It was lovely to meet you and Ella and I'm glad you enjoyed making your crackers. I hope they go down well at Christmas!"

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!"