Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

Deirdre Tahany reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A wonderful workshop with an inspirational artist. It was an awful day and we got a little lost. I rang Imogen who stood outside in the wind and rain directing us to The Old Forge. Her studio, in sharp contrast, was warm and cosy. Inspirational textile landscapes and still life compositions covered the walls. I am an indecisive ditherer which can be infuriating however Imogen remained positive and encouraging throughout. The day flew by and although my textile landscape is not finished, thanks to Imogen, I have a selection of fabrics and a clear vision. A 2 day workshop would have been wonderful! Completely forgot to mention the delicious Victoria Sandwich cake that Imogen baked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" Thank you so much for that lovely review! The studio is always cosier in bad weather! I am really pleased you enjoyed the day and feel sure that you have the necessary skills to develop and continue your own work and to have a lot of fun hunting out fabrics in charity shops! I would love to see your finished piece- almost there but the final tweaks are always the most exciting to make. Thank you again for coming so far and making the day so enjoyable."

Sue Morrison reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"This was a great day of textile art.Imogen was very welcoming and encouraging and on hand to help as we progressed our work.We sat in an area full of her creations which was inspiring. On top of everything, she made us delicious cake! A really enjoyable day of arty-crafty."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" Such hard working and motivated participation. All your extensive skills and textile experience really helped you to produce an interesting and atmospheric landscape and I hope that these methods, which you grasped so easily, will translate into many more landscapes ."

Maggie Widdecombe reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Tutor quick to assess my level of skill and provide appropriate guidance and suggestions. Lots of fabric choice available allowing experimentation and personal development of skills. Very pleased with the finished picture."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" Thank you so much for your review. I am very pleased you found the course interesting and that it added to your skills. I was very impressed with the landscape you produced and hope you go on to make many more. Thank you for travelling so far to take part! Best wishes, Imogen."

Julie Black reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had such a lovely day with Imogen last week. I was very fortunate to be the only student that day so had 1-1 tuition! I thoroughly enjoyed learning Imogen’s clever techniques for creating textile landscapes, she is an excellent tutor, supportive and encouraging in a very relaxed atmosphere. She shared lots of ideas and details of suppliers etc for future work. Lots of coffee, home made cake and an introduction to puppy Nelly rounded the day off perfectly. Thank you Imogen."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" I had a lovely day with you too! So glad you enjoyed it and I am pleased you will be able to use these techniques in the future. Love to see what you make! Thank you so much for the review."

Gill Grout reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A lovely day in a great space. We undertook a tree design. Isabel explained the procedure clearly and was happy to help with suggestions or any queries. Lots of fabric to choose from and lots of encouragement given. I learnt some different techniques that I shall try out at home. The added bonus was the great cake ( worth going for that alone) and lots of tea and biscuits "

Gill Grout reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had a very enjoyable day with Isobel learning some new techniques. We focused on a tree landscape. All materials supplied I just needed a basic sewing machine. Lovely spacious workroom with a cosy wood burner for those chilly days. I was well supplied with tea, scrummy biscuits and a slice of wonderful cake. It’s worth coming just for the cake?"

Virginia Metcalfe reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a really interesting and enjoyable day, Imogen is an interesting and knowledgeable teacher and great host and the location was fabulous."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" I also had a lovely day! It was great fun to see how you approached your work and created such a wonderful and unique image. "

Lizzie Sturdy reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A fantastic day in Imogen's beautiful house and studio... filled with tea & cake, great conversation and learning really experimental and fun techniques to take away with you. What better way to spend a day then happily creating art in such lovely surroundings!!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" Thank you so much! I had the most enjoyable day and was equally inspired by your work Lizzie and enjoyed catching up on, and discussing the way art education is moving in schools. I am more than happy that you will pass on the techniques of this very affordable art form and hope it will inspire many students over the next years. "

Gill Rice reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a lovely day. Very welcoming, lots of help, advice, and equipment readily available. Have often admired this form of art work but had no idea how to achieve it. I was able to create a picture which I can take home to complete and be proud of. The venue is lovely and adds to the enjoyment of the experience. Thank you Imogen for renewing my enthusiasm to do creative art."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" I was so impressed by your enthusiasm and the way you adopted this new technique to create such an interesting and textural landscape. You worked hard to build up the various elements of your image which developed so successfully over the course of the day and I feel you now have mastered another way of expressing your creativity."

sue pritchard reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A brilliant day with an inspirational tutor. An abundance of fabrics to choose from and a lovely space to work in. Imogen is so generous with her time and has so much patience. I came away with my head buzzing with creative ideas and would love to go back and do the Still Life course. A plentiful supply of tea/coffee and cake/biscuits too!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" It was such a pleasure to work with you and see how your attention to detail and perfectionist approach produced such an interesting and well constructed image.The materials you selected and the way you put them together created a landscape that had both texture and perspective and I feel that you have the confidence to use this technique to produce more landscapes in the future. Lovely to work with you!"

Trisha McGarry reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a wonderful day with Imogen. Really enjoyed learning and came away with a piece I was very proud of. Imogen has some amazing pieces of work and I felt honoured to spend the day with such a wonderful artist. The course was relaxed, informative & fun and gave me some real insight to enable me to do more myself. Thank you"

Kate reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"As a stone mason, this completely different world could have felt completely out of my comfort zone, but not with Imogen at hand! Imogen is the best sort of teacher: available,flexible, encouraging but knowing when to stand back and leave you enough to explore on your own. I absolutely loved it! It was a brilliant, inspiring day, surrounded by Imogen's stunning work, with tea and cake a plenty. I feel confident and excited now, to explore and develop my newly learned techniques, and make my next piece alone. This is a skill and art form which you can do without spending huge amounts on materials and tools, using mostly recycled fabric, easily purchased in charity shops. It was a really rewarding and satisfying experience and I completely recommend it and will be back to do her still life course soon!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" It was wonderful to work with such a positive and talented person, willing to experiment and try new techniques. I am sure you will go on to produce and develop your work and I really look forward to seeing how your own strong individual style translates into textiles in the future, both in landscape and hopefully, still life!"

Eva reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Such an inspirational day - if a little challenging for a novice like me. But Imogen was at hand to encourage and guide me along - thank you so much for a lovely day and for keeping us warm and “watered” in your beautiful studio."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" It was lovely to meet and work with you and I certainly wouldn't describe you as a novice! Your unfamiliarity with the process and subject matter did not stop you producing an interesting and unique piece of work which I look forward to seeing when you have had time to finish it off. Having an open mind and no preconceived ideas often opens up the way to creativity!"

Glenda Sprake reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Imogen made us feel very welcome, sharing her knowledge and expertise. I learnt so much In just one session. Her creative skills for textile art are inspiring. I would recommend this day course to anyone, as I’m sure anyone would come away feeling they had learnt many things."

Chris reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A thoroughly enjoyable day, thank you. Your teaching and encouragement could not have been better. You were so generous in sharing your ideas and instructions very clear. I had not touched a sewing machine for years and set out just to have a fun day, but it has been more than that. I have learned a completely new skill and now feel confident enough to continue to make textile art on my own. I have already raided local charity shops and started a second piece on my own!!"

Simone Emerson reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A very enjoyable day! Imogen made us feel very welcome and it was wonderful to spend a day in her cosy house."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

" It was a pleasure to work with you too Simone and I was very impressed with your landscape!"