The Boho Shed reviews

22 Aug 21'

Lisa Thompson reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"Had a brilliant day yesterday on the footstool making workshop in Preston. Jo was friendly, helpful and patient and I feel very proud to have made such a lovely little footstool. Fabulous afternoon tea too!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"You did a fantastic job of your footstool Lisa and you were a pleasure to teach. Thank you for your lovely comments. x"

20 Aug 21'

Daniela reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"This was a fun and instructive workshop, which has given me the skills to finally reupholster a couple of footstools that I've been meaning to do for years! I would definitely recommend Jo and this workshop. I'm now booked on to one of her furniture painting workshops ?"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thanks so much for your lovely review Daniela and I’m so pleased the three of you have now booked a painting workshop. The best compliment I could receive. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Jo x"

19 Aug 21'

Claire Geddes reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"Really enjoyed this course - Jo explained everything so well and I was delighted to leave with a fabulous footstool - family were all impressed with it too!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day, and your lovely footstool Claire. Thank you for your kind words. Jo x"

18 Aug 21'

Sue Laff reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"I attended the footstool upholstery course - the second time I have been because I enjoyed it so much! Jo is a fantastic teacher and the small number attending meant everyone could be guided individually as required. Everyone came away with a gorgeous footstool and I am now very keen to attend Jo’s furniture painting course. The venue is lovely and a plentiful supply of Jo’s homemade cakes made it a very enjoyable day indeed."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so very much for your lovely review Sue. It was really great to see you again. I’m so pleased you wanted to come again and I look forward to having more fun at a painting workshop in the future. X"

31 Jul 21'

Sarah bushell reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Jo Just wanted to say I had such a lovely day today. Never felt so relaxed for a long time. & loved the sunshine touch lol! Xx"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Sarah. I'm so pleased you had a lovely day. For those reading this, Sarah has given me a new name for 'dry brushing' - the 'sunshine touch' cos she loved the technique so much, and so do I! :-)"

29 Jul 21'

Ruth lovelady reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Lovely welcoming reception v informative day thoroughly enjoyed Thanks Jo"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Ruth. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. X"

23 Jul 21'

Ali McGregor reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"Fantastic course led by a very knowledgeable teacher. Jo explained every step in detail and at the end of the day I was thrilled with my super cute footstool (that is being put to good use). I’ve a new skill. Thanks Jo …. and the afternoon tea was delicious."

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Ali and your lovely footstool. Thanks for your kind words and thanks to Cuerden View Cafe for the usual delicious afternoon tea."

15 Jul 21'

Jane N reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a really enjoyable day in the shed and Jo was excellent - good level of information given and then we were let loose to work on our projects with Jo on hand to help and make suggestions along the way. I had a brilliant day and was delighted with the results of my project - the outcome was better than I had dared to hope for. Would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone starting out on furniture painting - it gives a really good base of knowledge and understanding. The homemade bakes were a bonus too! Many thanks Jo for a brilliant day."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow! Thank you so much for your lovely words Jane. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day. You did a lovely job of your furniture. Happy painting at home! :-)"

28 Jun 21'

Simone reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"Educational and fun course is such beautiful settings. Thanks so much Jo for a really good day....I love my foot stool!!!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day Simone. Your footstool is gorgeous!"

27 Jun 21'

Chris reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"Really enjoyed the day making a footstool, very relaxed , Jo is very welcoming and an excellent teacher! Very friendly, informal and beautiful venue - would definitely recommend this course x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow! Thank you Chris for your very kind words. I'm so please you enjoyed it."

26 Jun 21'

Lucia reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"I did the 1 day upholstery course at Grappenhall. Jo was fab, very attentive and welcoming. Put me at ease as a complete novice! Lovely and social too meeting other ladies, having a few cuppas and cake too. Made a lovely footstool and am feeling more confident doing other bits around the house now after the advice Jo provided. Would highly recommend."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Lucia. It's great to hear you feel more confident to continue your upholstery skills at home. Let me know how you get on."

26 Jun 21'

Anne Murphy reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"A thoroughly enjoyable day with Joanne and fellow “would be upholsterers.” We had excellent tuition and support throughout and all were pleased with their footstools. Gorgeous home made cakes, scones, tea and coffee included in the price were an added bonus. Excellent value for money and good fun."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely words Anne. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day and I will pass on your comments to Mum and Aunty (the cake ladies!) x"

23 Jun 21'

Becerley reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"Thoroughly enjoyed the Footstool workshop with Jo, she is a lovely lady, patient, helpful and supportive. I met a great bunch of ladies, swapping 'crafting' tips all day! My footstool turned out really well, and i would be more than happy to go on other courses run by Jo. The afternoon tea was also delicious. A great day!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Awww such lovely words, thank you. I really enjoyed the day with all of you. Jo x"

22 Jun 21'

Angela Forshaw reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"Really well organized and great fun. Jo is patient, professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. All i needed was my fabric, everything else was provided, including a fabulous lunch. Will be booking on a painting course very soon!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thanks so much Ange, that's so very kind of you. I look forward to painting wiht you soon. Jo x"

22 Jun 21'

Carolyne Bradley reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"Had a really great day today on the footstall upholstery workshop. Wasn’t sure what to expect but learnt a lot, Jo was so helpful and very patient. Also met some lovely people and had a very enjoyable lunch. Thanks Jo"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Carolyne. What a great day we had. X"

1 Nov 20'

Wendy Tierney reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"I attended the 1 day furniture painting workshop for beginners yesterday at the lovely Grappenhall Heys Gardens in Warrington. It was a very enjoyable, relaxed and informal day. First class tuition from Jo who took us through several paint techniques step by step. Jo kept us topped up with refreshments and delicious cakes & scones baked by her mum and auntie. I painted and waxed a small side table using the air brushing and ageing technique and I was well chuffed with the final finish resulting in my table now being promoted from garage to dining room. All materials were supplied by Jo with a huge choice of colours. I would highly recommend the workshop and I’m ok considering booking the upholstery course she runs in the future."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely kind words Wendy. I’m delighted you enjoyed the workshop and cakes! Mum and Aunty are delighted. ? Hope to see you next year."

1 Nov 20'

Luise reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"A great course! Jo takes you through a range of techniques and gives you the confidence to experiment on your own piece of furniture. She is knowledgeable, patient and inspiring. Lovely to take home a transformed piece of furniture at the end of the course. Looking forward to doing level 2 next year!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Luise. I look forward to seeing you again next year."

31 Oct 20'

Rachael reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"I attended Jo's Painting Furniture workshop in Grapenhall and wasn't sure what to expect as it was a gift from my husband and I hadn't done anything like it before. Jo did a great job of putting me at ease, taking the time to explain lots of different techniques before we got to put them into practice. The workshop was lovely and relaxed and after practicing some of the techniques, we got to paint our own piece of furniture from home. There were lots of handy tips, and I feel like a gained the confidence and inspiration to paint some more pieces (and we got to enjoy some lovely cakes and scones too)."

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m delighted you enjoyed the workshop Rachael. You made a lovely job of your table. Thanks for your lovely comments."

27 Oct 20'

Lindsey B reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire - Make a Footstool

"I attended the footstool upholstery workshop on Saturday 24th October 2020 at Grappenhall Heys Walled Gardens in South Warrington along with two of my friends. The workshop is held in a potting shed with a kitchen and dining area attached, where you eat your lunch, or you can buy food from the on-site cafe. Tea & coffee is also supplied for you to help yourself to, along with a selection of homemade cakes. Jo is a very friendly and attentive teacher, nothing is too much trouble. She takes you step by step through the fundamentals of upholstery, giving you the benefit of her knowledge whilst giving top tips on materials and methods. We all brought a one metre piece of material to creat the mini footstool (the cushion is approximately 25 by 30cms). We thoroughly enjoyed the day, and I would highly recommend the workshop to budding upholsterers. Thanks Jo x"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much Lindsey for your kind words. I’m delighted you all enjoyed the day."

16 Oct 20'

Liz Webster reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (Levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Cheadle Gr Manchester

"5* review. Brilliant day. Jo is such a good (and patient) teacher. All the techniques we used and the items we made were so useful. Excellent venue. Loved it. Thank you so much Jo and the rest of the class."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much Liz. I sincerely appreciate your comments. What a great day we had."

11 Oct 20'

Linda reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Preston, Lancashire - Make a Footstool

"I attended this workshop for a friends birthday and what an excellent choice we made. Jo was a patient and informative teacher who has given me a skill that I can know do at home. Not only do you have a fantastic and enjoyable day, you learn a new skill, get to take your beautiful footstool home and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea as well. Would highly recommend anyone take this workshop no matter what your skill level is."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much Linda. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. What a lovely bunch you were."

3 Oct 20'

Wendy reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester - Make a Footstool

"I really enjoyed the recent upholstery course at Poynton. We were a small group and the atmosphere was relaxed with Jo on hand to help us all at each stage. Jo is extremely helpful, patient and knowledgable and gave us some great advice and tips to take our new found skills further. The cakes and scones were an added bonus and very much appreciated, thank you Jo’s mum! I am so pleased with my footstool which is so much better than I expected it to be. A great day. Thank you."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much Wendy, It always makes my day to receive such a lovely review and my Mum is delighted you enjoyed her cakes. You did a lovely job of your footstool. Enjoy putting your feet up!"

28 Sep 20'

Liz G reviewed: Beginners Upholstery Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester - Make a Footstool

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day at The Boho Shed in Poynton (The Centre) with Jo. It was just what I was looking for. I attended a Saturday workshop in September 2020, and was so pleased it was running. We were socially distanced as it was a small class due to Covid-19 restrictions. Jo showed us each stage of the process of upholstery clearly and empathized with any difficulties we encountered. All who attended were of a like-mind, and it was a delight to be an a relaxed environment. I am hoping she will run other classes from Poynton soon as it was a convenient hub for me to travel to and there was dedicated free parking space outside the building. By the way, 'The Centre' is a large village hall with plenty of rooms, a separate kitchen and good toilet facilities. An all-round excellent experience. Well done Jo."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thanks so much for your lovely review Liz. That's much appreciated. I'm delighted you enjoyed the day and it was lovely to met you. I am running workshops in Poynton ongoing this year and will be organising more dates for 2021. I hope to see you again at some point for more creativity :-)."

22 Sep 20'

Christina reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Attended the furniture painting and upcycling workshop a few days ago and it was excellent! The workshop was a perfect size, really chilled and informal and the location was perfect, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a fab little café. Jo was an excellent trainer and I picked up some great prepping and painting techniques and advice around the best paints and brushes to purchase. Will definitely be attending more of Jo's sessions! X"

The Boho Shed responded:

"So pleased you enjoyed the workshop Christina. It was a pleasure for me and your little chair looked really gorgeous. I look forward to seeing you again soon. X"

14 Sep 20'

Lesley reviewed: Level 2 Advanced FURNITURE PAINTING Skills Workshop Intermediate/Advanced (1 Day) - Lancashire

"The furniture painting workshop at Cuerden Valley yesterday was really enjoyable and very informative. Jo allowed all participants to ask questions as we were learning new techniques and was very supportive and encouraging as we worked on our individual pieces. We all came away inspired and more confident to try out new techniques. Thanks Jo!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Lesley. I’m delighted you enjoyed the day and feel inspired to try some more new techniques. Happy Painting."

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