Artisan Stitch

I attended the 3 day beginners intensive course. Excellent! Jen was patient, understanding, explained things well and gave me real confidence to get started myself.

I attended the overlocker training on zoom. Fantastic course, knowledgeable trainer. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone new to overlockers. Hopefully be allowed to the studio soon for a proper dressmaking course.

I had an excellent day attending a beginners sewing class last week. I met lots of lovely people (including Jen of course) and gained the confidence to go home and use my own machine. I am now very excited to try and make lots of clothes and accessories in the coming months. I would recommend Jen's courses to anyone wanting to learn how to sew. I am sure I will be back for more classes in the future….

Loved Jen’s monoprint course. Learned loads, got really inspired by the possibilities and will definitely look for her courses in the future.

Jen is a lovely teacher and is very encouraging. The course was well prepared and informative, and the classroom is lovely. I only signed up for one class but have now done three… Would recommend!

I attended a rags to riches workshop in August. As with previous workshops Jen offers, I really enjoyed it - learned two techniques for using fabric scraps to create fabric panels which can be used to enhance a cushion cover or to incorporate into a bag - or can be fabric creations in their own right. Highly recommend this workshop!

Fabulous clear and concise teaching. Really enjoyed my classes and I made a tote bag into the bargin, which I'm really proud of. Thanks Jen. I'll be back for another course very soon.

A great course for beginners! Made so much progress in such a short period! Well worth it!

Went to beginners sewing - very clear teaching - made a tote bag (mine's in the middle). The following week I went to the free motion embroidery workshop and created a great picture. Both classes Jen was patient, concise and informative. Would highly recommend her workshops.

Great reminder course to get me back using my sewing machine.

I was a complete newbie. Jen was supportive and helpful. She made the whole experience relaxing and positive, so much so that I immediately signed up for another class.

I attended Monoprinting for Stitch last Friday. In the morning we used acrylic paints to print on paper and fabrics and in the afternoon we made collages with our fabrics and enhanced them with stitch. Everything was supplied, including delicious chocolates nibbles to sustain us! It was great fun and Jen gave a lot fo individual help and attention. I’m a quilter but had no experience of printing. The course showed me techniques I could apply and gave me lots of ideas to build on and develop my own individual style. Thanks, Jen.

I attended Free Motion Embroidery class today. Had never even dropped the feed dog before today but by the end of the day I had a very impressive stitched herbaceous border and the confidence and knowledge to press ahead and practice at home. Definitely recommended.

I had absolutely no experience behind a sewing machine before the beginners course and I came out of the course having made three items that I was very proud of. I thoroughly enjoyed learning from Jen and I was amazed how much she managed to teach me in just 6 weeks. I highly recommend this course and I am now completely hooked on the idea of sewing. Thanks Jen.

I really enjoyed the Over Locking course I did. I already had basic sewing knowledge, but everything to date looks homemade, so my focus was on learning techniques, which a lot of classes don't teach. Jen was very well prepared, she brought examples of everything we were going to work on and sent follow up notes after the course. The course has saved me money already as I'm much more motivated to get things right and not waste fabric on things i'll never wear.

After moving back from living abroad one of my first goals was to try and find a dressmaking course and I came across Artisan Stitch during a google search. I did a series of beginner classes with Jen which provided a great foundation for me to leap into dressmaking. Jen is very patient, explains things step by step whilst allowing you freedom. I have continued to attend classes for over a year even after moving a considerable distance away. I thoroughly enjoy my sewing and have made various skirts, trousers and a dress as my skills have progressed. In addition Jen runs various other classes e. G. Christmas classes, felt making, free motion embroidery of which I have yet to try. If you are thinking you want to give it a go then do not hesitate in contacting Jen she will be able to suggest appropriate classes for you.

I have had such pleasure doing a several sewing classes with artisan stitch. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to give this sewing class a go. Very relaxed and friendly, informative but also fun. Jen is a lovely lady and makes you feel very comfortable, she is incoraging and let's you go at your own pace. I am looking forward to booking up again for another fun project.

I have attended various classes with Jen : beginners, dressmaking, felt making, Christmas bottle bags and a full day workshop on free motion embroidery. Classes are varied and suitable for all levels and interests in sewing and crafts. The classes are local, value for money and Jen is enthuiastic, patient and helpful.