Patchwork Puddleduck reviews

19 Feb 20'

Jean reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful creative afternoon. Jo was warm and welcoming and explained everything us beginners needed to know to create our felt pictures. There was a huge range of colours of wool and fibres to choose from and there was a chance to have a practice run before going on to our main pictures. I was really pleased (and pleasantly surprised) at how my picture turned out. A great way to spend an afternoon."

18 Feb 20'

Janet Philp reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"This was a very relaxed course with a very knowledgeable leader. It was fantastic to be able to come away with a finished product"

18 Feb 20'

M McAlpine reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Great to learn a new skill in a relaxed environment. Jo explained the technique and guided us but let us create our own masterpiece. The small group was very sociable and everyone was chatting and sharing ideas right from the start. Would recommend the class and now hooked on felting. Thank you."

30 Aug 19'

Mary McNeil reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"I don’t view myself as particularly creative so it was with a bit of trepidation I signed up for one of Jo’s classes. I shouldn’t have worried! Jo was so warm and welcoming and set before us the most beautiful array of coloured wool. She explained the process clearly and we all set to work creating our own feltings. We all had a great time, chatting and felting. There was a lovely warm atmosphere and I ended my session feeling relaxed and rather pleased with what I had made. Which Jo framed for me, it looked really professional."

27 Aug 19'

Felting Workshop reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Jo is so good at helping bring the group together. She helped everyone get through their nearvousness at trying something new. It was amazing what everyone managed to create. The way she made sure everyones work was framed up made it even more precious because it could go on the wall. Its a really great group experience. Highly recommend it, even to people who don't feel 'arty'. Its like going to an art class too. Jo gave so many clever colour tips that made it all look so professional."

27 Aug 19'

Lisa reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"The needle felting workshop with Jo was great. Really nice, relaxing and great fun. Brilliant to learn something new and Jo was a great teacher and friendly host. Would definitely recommend giving the workshop a try."

25 Mar 19'

Marion Goodfellow reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"It was a thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing, afternoon. Jo was very good at explaining the craft and also very encouraging about our efforts. There was a warm friendly atmosphere and we all had our own creation to take home with us. The venue was lovely and peaceful. I would like to do more!"

25 Mar 19'

Alice Sharp reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"I cant think of a more wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning. Jo was lovely, created a relaxed and informal atmosphere, chatting about life before we started. If I had felt any concern about my ability to participate she would have washed it away with her soft lilting words. The explanation of how to use the tools was clear and helpful and gave me courage to try straight away. The cacophony of felts and spectrum of colours available was spectacular we were encouraged to handle, caress and feel a connection to the materials which inspired my idea of what I wanted to do. During the process of creating my 'merry dancers' I asked for advise which was given quietly and as suggestions and ideas without demonstration which was ideal because my piece remained my piece. I would attend again in a heartbeat! Thank you Jo for your inspiration."

26 Feb 19'

Susan Cochrane reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Lovely morning spent at Jo's class. I was nervous to try something new but Jo made me feel at ease, explained the process well and supplied a fantastic range of wools for us to use. It was extremely enjoyable to come away with a finished piece that I created and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the variation of work around the table. Currently awaiting delivery of supplies to carry on this relaxing and rewarding hobby at home. Thanks Jo!"

26 Feb 19'

Shirley Goodyer reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Very enjoyable felting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park. Good venue. Jo was very friendly and the course was a great introduction to needle felting with an excellent range of materials available. It was very satisfying to be able to produce something worth framing in just 3 hours! The only significant disappointment was that there were no original examples of Jo's work to view; I had very much been looking forward to seeing these and I am sure they would have been inspirational."

26 Feb 19'

Julie Hutchison reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"Fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The colours available were so numerous and vibrant, the atmosphere was relaxed and informal, Jo was so welcoming and allowed us all to work at our own pace and ability to create pieces which surprised and delighted all of us. Thank you Jo!"

25 Feb 19'

Needle felting reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"What a relaxing, yet productive way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Felting is something I had never done before but Jo explained it all so well then let us all have a go. The results were so different. Great fun. Thank you."

25 Feb 19'

Annis Maciver reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"A really great course, Jo was so helpful and even though I’m definitely lacking in artistic ability I ended up making something I’m delighted with! Highly recommended!"

15 Feb 19'

Veronica Housden reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"The workshop was very relaxed and enjoyable. There was ample supplies and tools for everyone to participate and express their individual creativity and style."

14 Feb 19'

Renae Bell reviewed: Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

"This was a fabulous way to bond with my daughter and we both got to walk away with a beautiful picture that we're very proud of :)"