Lynne Friel

Contact name: Lynne Friel

18
Total bookings

Rating

(92)

over 8 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I started by teaching mount cutting, an essential skill for any artist wanting to sell their own work. I taught this for several years for West Sussex County Council. I really enjoy passing on my skills and I've always loved making 'stuff'. It's great when I can take tools and techniques from one area to another, so my next step was to revive my book making skills using upcycled leather. That quickly led to a series of workshops. During lockdown I became fascinated with unusual book forms - especially folding techniques to make concertina bindings and new stitches for books. There is a danger I might disappear under a sea of paper and card ...

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Chichester

1-to-1 Mount cutting and effective presentation for painters and photographers

7 hours

Next date: 11th Sep 2024

1 place left

(37)

£295.00

platinum award

Chichester

Leather long stitch journal / artist's book (beginners)

1 day

Next date: 19th Oct 2024

4 places left

(45)

£95.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

22 Jul 24'

Sylvie Moors reviewed: Leather long stitch journal / artist's book (beginners)

"I absolutely loved doing this course and highly recommend it. Lynne is well deserving of her Platinum Award, her attention to detail was second to none, she had work stations set out for the three of us with all the tools/equipment required. In addition, there was a good selection of leather pieces, threads etc to choose from. Lynne was very knowledgeable and provided expert tuition, this was supported by comprehensive instructions and diagrams, plus a list of suppliers which were all extremely helpful. I am definitely going back again to do the intermediate course. Ps Lynne makes fabulous Welsh cakes. "

Lynne Friel responded:

"Thanks Sylvie, glad you enjoyed the workshop so much (and the Welsh cakes). Best wishes Lynne"

21 Jul 24'

Claire K reviewed: Leather long stitch journal / artist's book (beginners)

"Enjoyed the day immensely. Well planned, all the materials and tools provided. Learnt a lot. Thank you very much (cat was well behaved). "

Lynne Friel responded:

"Hi Claire, thanks for coming and for your kind review. It was a very good day and the results from the three of you were stunning. Hope to see you again. Best wishes Lynne"

28 Jun 24'

Cristiana reviewed: Leather long stitch journal / artist's book (beginners)

"This is definitely a 5 star experience. I highly recommend it. I enjoyed the course to the full even though I was a complete beginner; I went home with two books I had made and they look really good. Lynne is a confident and passionate teacher. She had lots of colours of leather I could choose from and different types of decorations to finish the book binding. I ended up making my own style and chose to combine fabric, elastic and button. Thank you Lynne, what a great day !! "

1 Jun 24'

Alyson reviewed: Leather long stitch journal / artist's book (beginners)

"This was a very enjoyable day. Lynne is a great teacher with a friendly, helpful style and she encouraged our creativity with different styles which evolved through the day. It was a really fun course and I loved doing it. I was very pleased to go home with 2 lovely books. I look forward to the next course."

Lynne Friel responded:

"Hi Alyson, thank you for your very kind review. It was a really good day with lots of laughs. Now to decide if you keep the books or can bear to part with one! Best wishes Lynne"