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

Contact name: Simon Taggart and Louise Taggart
278
Total bookings
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(488)
over 5 years
with CraftCourses

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 Jun 2025
(21)
£250.00
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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience
1 day
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(34)
£460.00
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Acrylic Art - Large Loose Florals - Large Canvas Painting - Blended Monkey
7¼ hours
Next date: 5th Jul 2025
£80.00
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Acrylic Art - Loose Florals Taster Session - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 30th Aug 2025
5 places left
£50.00
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Acrylic Art - Semi-Abstract Angels - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 29th Nov 2025
5 places left
£50.00
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(39)
£230.00
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(190)
£230.00
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Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
1 day
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(12)
£420.00
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Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop
1 day
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(46)
£420.00
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(17)
£130.00
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery throwing workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(6)
£130.00
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(32)
£130.00
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
3 hours
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(33)
£230.00
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop
3 hours
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
(13)
£230.00
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Beginners half-day pairs woodturning workshop
½ days
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(12)
£230.00
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Beginners half-day pen turning experience (woodturning) 1-2-1 or pairs
3 hours
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(2)
£140.00
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Beginners Pairs Green Woodturning/Green Woodworking Workshop 1-day
1 day
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
£420.00
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Bird Sculpture Workshop - Clay Sculpture - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 2nd Aug 2025
1 place left
£65.00
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Botanical Photography Workshop - Photography - Botanical Art - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 27th Jul 2025
3 places left
£50.00
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Carve a Spoon and/or Spatula Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 10th Aug 2025
8 places left
£95.00
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Clay Botanical Vases Workshop - Botanical Vases - Blended Monkey
2¼ hours
Next date: 30th Nov 2025
6 places left
£50.00
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Creative Ceramics Workshop - Tile Making & Glazing - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 27th Sep 2025
5 places left
£75.00
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Creative with Clay - Ceramic Coiling & Botanical Vases - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 31st Aug 2025
4 places left
£95.00
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Enamelling Workshop - Jewellery & Decorative Panel - Blended Monkey
6½ hours
Next date: 4th Oct 2025
3 places left
(1)
£110.00
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Fabric Bound Junk Journal Workshop - Junk Journalling - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 3rd Aug 2025
8 places left
(2)
£80.00
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Fun Spoon Carving Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
7 hours
Next date: 27th Jul 2025
8 places left
£80.00
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Fused Glass Workshop - Autumn - Art Panel - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 20th Sep 2025
6 places left
£70.00
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Fused Glass Workshop - Summer - Dragonfly & Hanging Piece - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 29th Jun 2025
1 place left
£70.00
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Fused Glass Workshop - Winter - Christmas Dish - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 14th Dec 2025
2 places left
£70.00
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Green Man / Oak King Sculpture Workshop - Clay Sculpture - Blended Monkey
7¼ hours
Next date: 21st Sep 2025
1 place left
£130.00
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Green Woodworking - Woodcraft Workshop - Blended Monkey
7 hours
Next date: 17th Aug 2025
4 places left
(1)
£85.00
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Green Woodworking/Pole Lathe Workshop - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 12th Jul 2025
5 places left
£85.00
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Half-day 1-2-1 sharpening (woodturning gouges) workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(5)
£130.00
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Intermediate 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 22nd Jun 2025
(11)
£230.00
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Leatherwork - Carving & Tooling - Make a Valet Tray & Coaster - Blended Monkey
6¼ hours
Next date: 24th Aug 2025
6 places left
£100.00
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Lino Printing - Decorative Cards & Envelopes - Blended Monkey
6¾ hours
Next date: 16th Aug 2025
3 places left
£95.00
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Pole lathe turning / green woodworking 1-2-1 or pairs
1 day
Next date: 21st Jun 2025
(3)
£230.00
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Relaxing Silk Painting Workshop - Silk Art - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
5 places left
£80.00
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Relaxing Spoon Carving Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 28th Jun 2025
2 places left
£80.00
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Stone Carving Experience - Carving Roman Letters - Stone Masonry - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Aug 2025
3 places left
£130.00
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Textile Art - Stamp, Layer, Stitch - Christmas Cards - Mixed Media - Blended Monkey
6¼ hours
Next date: 1st Nov 2025
6 places left
£80.00
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Willow Weaving - Shallow Basket Workshop - Basket Making - Blended Monkey
6¼ hours
Next date: 6th Jul 2025
6 places left
£125.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
16 Jun 25'

Dawn and Julian reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"Julian and I have just finished a one-day pottery course with Louise and cannot speak highly enough of everything. We were able to try all types of pottery, from pinching, to throwing on the wheel and, despite being total beginners, under Louise's guidance and excellent tutoring, we produced items that we are really rather proud of and cannot wait to see after they are fired. We were part of Louise's family for the day and found this just the most welcoming and delightful way to help us to feel engaged and looked after. The location is beautiful and the facilities are just about perfect. We will definitely be coming back for another course and a catch up. Louise is a warm-hearted person who just makes you feel that you can achieve in the time you spend together. The day rushed by because we enjoyed everything that we were able to create and participate in. Thank you, Louise. We recommend this course highly."

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

"It was a real delight teaching you guys in our Blended Monkey ceramics studio. You embraced all the different pottery techniques with creativity and good humour, and you both achieved so much! Thank you for your lovely review ... look forward to maybe seeing you again in the future :-). "

10 Jun 25'

Geoff reviewed: Green Woodworking - Woodcraft Workshop - Blended Monkey

"Easy, relaxed hospitality in a serene garden setting. No pressure and plenty of time to push the world away for a day. My target was to come away having learnt something new; something I could perhaps continue from my own garden. I achieved that and more. I'm even going back for a second bite. Well, the lunch was that good! Simon and Louise - thanks!"

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

"Hi Geoff, So glad you enjoyed the day and took something out of it. Look forward to seeing you again soon. --Simon"

21 May 25'

Jan Rix reviewed: Creative with Clay Workshop - Tile Making & Glazing - Blended Monkey

"What a fabulous, relaxing and creative way to spend last Sunday, making an embossed, decorated glazed tile set. Louise is a wonderful tutor, everything you could need was provided, along with lots of inspiration. Lovely bright venue too. Thank you very much Louise and Simon"

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

"Hi Jan Thank you for your lovely review :-) It was a pleasure having you and your daughter attend my workshop - you both created beautiful tiles. I'm looking forward to seeing them emerge from the kiln in all their glory. Thank you for your kind words. Take care Louise"

21 Apr 25'

susan ruben reviewed: Stone Carving Experience - Working with Geometry & Pattern - Stone Masonry - Blended Monkey

"We had an excellent day learning a new craft. Mark the tutor was supportive, encouraging and helped us achieve a fabulous stone carving. The whole day was well planned and Simon and Louise gave lots of encouragement also as well as providing first class refreshments and lunch. "

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

"Susan, it was a pleasure having you join us for the stone carving experience. We're so pleased you guys enjoyed the day, and thank you very much for your lovely review! You all made such beautiful pieces! "

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