Sew Forest of Dean

Contact name: Jennifer Johnson

66
Total bookings

Rating

(28)

about 4 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

In case we haven’t met before, I’m Jen Johnson and I run Sew Forest of Dean, teaching all aspects of sewing by machine or by hand. I’m also a crazy cat lady, wife to Ed and Mum to identical twins Oscar and Charlie. My workshops and courses take place in my purpose-built garden studio in Clearwell and my aim is very simple – to help get people sewing. My designs have been featured in British Patchwork and Quilting Magazine and I am qualified in Textiles, from Herefordshire Ludlow College.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Coleford

"Through the Garden Gate" - Machine Embroidery Workshop

Next date: 16th May 2024

(2)

£130.00

gold award

Coleford

Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

Next date: 14th Jun 2024

(7)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Dressmaking Techniques

Next date: 22nd Apr 2024

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Fabric books and journals

Next date: 26th Apr 2024

(2)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Fabric Dyeing

Next date: 26th Sep 2024

(1)

£130.00

gold award

Coleford

Free machine embroidery - an introduction

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Free Motion Quilting for the Terrified!

Next date: 20th May 2024

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Improvisational Quilting

Next date: 20th Jun 2024

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

Next date: 9th Aug 2024

(11)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Nature Inspired Hand Embroidery

Next date: 13th Sep 2024

(1)

£65.00

gold award

Coleford

Quilting and Quilt As You Go

Next date: 10th May 2024

£65.00

gold award

Online on-demand course

Reversible Tote Bag Pattern PDF Download

£7.80

gold award

Coleford

Sashiko Decorative Embroidery

Next date: 2nd Oct 2024

£65.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

6 Apr 24'

Lorraine reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"Had a fabulous time yesterday on the Wonky Donkey Quilt Workshop. As a beginner to quilting this course was really informative and covered everything needed to know to complete the quilt. Jen was a great tutor and had time for all of us on the course. Really looking forward to getting into quilting with the skills I learned."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Lorraine, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day, you all did an amazing job with your quilts! Let me know if you need any more helping in sourcing your new machine and enjoy your quilting. Thanks for a lovely day"

20 Mar 24'

Kingsley reviewed: Nature Inspired Hand Embroidery

"As a novice embroiderer I had a wonderful day learning a wide variety of stitches in the lovely relaxed setting of Jen’s studio. Jen was an excellent tutor, teaching us clearly step by step and demonstrating embroidery stitching tips and techniques. We spent the day surrounded by her beautiful work and gaining inspiration from her smaller pieces. The day was exactly what I had hoped for and I would have no hesitation in recommending any of her courses. I hope to attend another of her courses when possible. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Kingsley, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was wonderful to share the day with you, you were all so enthusiastic and made a lovely job of all the techniques and stitches. Have fun experimenting with your projects and exploring the endless possibilities of hand embroidery 😊 Best wishes, Jennifer"

21 Feb 24'

Donna Rose reviewed: Fabric Dyeing

"It is one of the best courses that I have attended. Jen was a fabulous tutor and made us feel immediately welcome. Over the 2 days we made samples using many different techniques. I came home with lots of lovely work and have been inspired to carry on dyeing!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Donna for your lovely review! It was a great couple of days in the studio and I'm so pleased you are going to do more dyeing - your pieces were gorgeous - I'm going to dye some t-shirts today! Thanks again, Jen "

21 Jan 24'

Dave reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Excellent course, nice balance of learning about how my sewing machine works, important tips for making things look professional, also nice to leave the day having made something, thanks Jen 😊 "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Brilliant! Thanks so much for your kind review Dave, it was lovely to spend the day with you and Gayle. I'm so pleased you found the day useful and enjoyable, good luck with all your future sewing projects. Best wishes, Jen "