The Leaf Press

Contact name: Suzy Dobson

31
Total bookings

Rating

(16)

about 1 year
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

The Leaf Press is the studio name of surface pattern designer and papercut artist Suzy Dobson. I create colourful designs which I sell on stationery, wedding invitations and pictures. The Leaf Press was originally a bookbinding studio but has evolved over the years so that papercut style designs are my speciality. I have been teaching adults since 2009 and am very excited to have started offering workshops in my own studio in 2023. Students have described it as a 'bright, calming space' and with a maximum of 4 students you can be sure of a friendly and relaxed learning experience where you can work at your own pace but receive help when you need it. I look forward to welcoming you to a workshop and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Bookbinding - make a hardback journal and leather notebook - two session workshop

Next date: 13th Jun 2024

2 places left

(2)

£78.00

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Handmade books - Introductory workshop

Next date: 11th May 2024

2 places left

(7)

£38.00

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Handmade books - make a coptic binding lay-flat book

Next date: 27th Jul 2024

4 places left

£38.00

gold award

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Paper Cutting - half day workshop - beginners or experienced

Next date: 23rd May 2024

4 places left

(7)

£38.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Mar 24'

Elaine reviewed: Paper Cutting - half day workshop - beginners or experienced

"Brilliant Papercutting course, very enjoyable highly recommend, just four people taking the course which worked perfectly. Easy instructions, did well considering I was a beginner. Thank you Suzy"

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Elaine. I'm so pleased you liked the workshop and the giraffe you created was lovely."

17 Mar 24'

Emma reviewed: Handmade books - Introductory workshop

"Absolutely loved this course! Suzy is a brilliant teacher, the afternoon was well paced and the activities were really interesting. I learned lots and feel confident to make a few more notebooks myself at home. I'll definitely attend another course with The Leaf Press :D "

The Leaf Press responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed yourself Emma and the books you made were brilliant. Thank you so much for your lovely review too!"

22 Feb 24'

Veronica Gilbert reviewed: Bookbinding - make a hardback journal and leather notebook - two session workshop

"Very enjoyable workshop. Suzy is an excellent teacher, breaking down processes into easy-to-follow steps and showing how to get the best results. She offered alternatives for the materials used so we could choose the colours and patterns that suited us best. The hardback and (in my case, faux) leather notebooks are lovely. Suzy also explained where to find specialist materials and how to adapt materials we have already to make further notebooks at home. Highly recommended."

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Veronica. Your books were great and yours was a lovely class ❤️. Thanks also for booking another workshop!"

20 Feb 24'

Mary Luke reviewed: Bookbinding - make a hardback journal and leather notebook - two session workshop

"I very much enjoyed this 2 session course. We learned a lot with Suzy who is an excellent teacher. She introduced us to some very interesting techniques and gave advice on how we could make books at home. She is incredibly patient and explains everything very clearly. Thank you very much for 2; brilliant Saturday afternoons "

The Leaf Press responded:

"Thank you very much for your review Mary. The books you created were lovely and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. "