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Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing

Contact name: Simon Taggart and Louise Taggart
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over 4 years
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Maker's bio

Blended Monkey is a husband and wife team. Our studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border. Our setting provides ample inspiration for our work, and is perfect for our woodturning & pottery courses. Louise (ceramicist) - I studied at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and I am interested in various art forms, design and applied arts. Simon (woodturner) - I love working with wood & exploring its versatility. I'm a member of the AWGB and APTGW.

Courses, kits & gifts

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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" 1-2-1 woodturning & pottery experience for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 23rd May 2024
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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience
1 day
Next date: 23rd May 2024
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 23rd May 2024
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
1 day
Next date: 23rd May 2024
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Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop
1 day
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery throwing workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 20th May 2024
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
3 hours
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop
3 hours
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Beginners half-day pairs woodturning workshop
½ days
Next date: 20th May 2024
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Beginners half-day pen turning experience (woodturning) 1-2-1 or pairs
3 hours
Next date: 20th May 2024
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Green Woodworking / Pole Lathe Turning Experience
7 hours
Next date: 7th Jul 2024
5 places left
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Half-day 1-2-1 sharpening (woodturning gouges) workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 20th May 2024
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Intermediate 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 21st May 2024
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Pole lathe turning 1-2-1 or pairs
1 day
Next date: 21st May 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
15 May 24'

Verna reviewed: "2 Crafts in 1 Day!" 1-2-1 woodturning & pottery experience for 1 person

"I had such a wonderful day. My course was a 1-2-1 day. Woodturning with Simon in the morning, followed by the Pottery workshop with Louise in the afternoon. It was an amazing day, very informative. Both Simon and Louise explained every step of the way and very encouraging. Can't wait to rebook another session "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Verna, it was really fun having you with us here in the Blended Monkey studios! You made a lovely dibber with Simon in the woodturning workshop and went on to create some beautiful ceramic pieces in my pottery studio. Thank you for your lovely review :-). Louise & Simon"

7 May 24'

Vickie Rudkin reviewed: Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop

"Had a pottery workshop with Louise on Sunday and it was so much fun. She was very patient with us both and we have not laughed like that in a very long time. We did manage to get some respectable pieces off in the end too and can't wait to see what they come out of the kiln like! Would highly recommend Louise and the workshops at Blended Monkey - Simon does the woodwork courses too. Lovely spot and a really creative place to be."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Vickie, thank you for your lovely review. It was a joy having you guys in the studio and I'm so pleased you had fun discovering the potter's wheel :-). Very sweet of you to recommend our workshops. I'll let you know when your creations are ready :-) "

24 Apr 24'

Roger Gorrod reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I did the 1-2-1 one day introduction to woodturning course in April 2024. This is a great day in which a lot is learnt in a very easy-going, friendly, relaxed style with Simon as the tutor. It's great fun and you even end up with something to show for your efforts. The workshop location is easy to find, spacious, with good parking and a lovely lunch is provided. It truly is a great way to gain an introduction to woodturning, I'd thoroughly recommend it."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Roger, Thanks for a lovely review. Do get in touch if you need any further help or guidance. -- Simon"

19 Apr 24'

Tim reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"I can thoroughly recommend the 1 on 1 wood turning course with Simon . The day is well structured and gives a great overview of the equipment, skills and joys of wood turning. Simon gives clear and concise instruction during the day and is happy to let you to get on with each stage once you are comfortable with the techniques. After practicing in the morning you have a nice lunch and then apply your newly learnt skills to turn a bowl in the afternoon which you then take home as a memento of a very interesting day. There is a lot to take in but the course is run at your pace and is followed up with an email containing all the information you need to start wood turning as a hobby. All in all a great day out - thank you Simon. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Tim, You're most welcome! Really glad you had a great day; do get in touch if you need further assistance or advice. -- Simon"

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