Joe is an amazing teacher. I had the pleasure of joining in one of Joe’s Willow Workshops many moons ago at a Gathering of Forest School Workers (Tweet Meet). We made a beautiful pheasant. Joe is knowledgeable in her craft and can accommodate the beginner to the most skilled individuals. Her ethics on growing her …
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A fantastic 2 day rush weaving workshop at Creative with Nature, with a great tutor Rachel Frost. Every step was explained and demonstrated, giving me confidence ahead of actually gaining any skill! Really enjoyed it and the workshop premises are fab too.

Had the best couple of days willow weaving a basket. Fantastic patient tutor, will definitely be booking another in the new year. Loved it!

Wonderful weekend of basket weaving in the lovely airy new classroom above Joe’s shop on Todmorden high street. I booked a two day “Asymmetric basket weaving” course from Creative with Nature as a birthday treat for my sister. We stayed in a lovely airbnb in the village, and walked to the classroom each day. I …
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After 2 years of covid related rearranging, which the owner was very flexible about, I really enjoyed it ! I did a Christmas crafts workshop with no prior experience at all. I learnt lots in a relaxed and happy group. The tutor was knowledgeable and skilled and accommodated all our requests. I left with an …
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This was such an enjoyable course. The teacher was lovely and taught the class lots of different techniques and styles and she had a really well stocked stash of clips and clasps and all sorts of things to create interesting patterns. I would definitely recommend.   – Shibori Dying Workshop with Emma Wilkinson

Emma’s teaching was thorough and very enjoyable. I came away with loads of samples and a finished bag! One of the most enjoyable courses I’ve been on in a long time. I’ll definitely be booking more courses at this venue.

I attended my first mosaic course at the weekend and was really impressed. The workshop space has a positive energy and the building contains a wonder world of inspiring art pieces and materials. The teaching style, being both supportive and empowering, makes for a relaxed and enjoyable learning experience. Met some lovely people …and we …
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Lovely day making a mosaic number. Could choose what we wanted to create. I would go again.

Really informative and fun time on the two day stained glass workshop. Never thought I could learn and master so much in just a weekend. It has instilled a need in me to continue and master the process even more now, with more adventurous projects. Met some lovely likeminded people on the course as well …
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An informative, hands on course! Learned plenty of skills cutting glass, using lead and soldering. Was great to come home with two stained glass pieces to remind us of a great weekend!

Absolutely fantastic course from an inspired and experienced teacher. The whole experience was very well thought through, with differentiation built in depending on ability/ confidence. I felt fully supported through the whole process and came out with a fantastic looking log basket and a sense of real achievement. It has inspired me to continue my …
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Such a fun day out learning a new skill & relaxing , better that a day spa with a great reward to take home. I didn’t think I could make a stag 🦌 head , well with the experienced guidance I was amazed by lunch time as the willow came to life. I know have …
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The course is really enjoyable and the end-product is amazing. Cathy was a very patient and helpful teacher and made the experience really fun.

My wife booked me on my first course as a Birthday present and I’ve been hooked ever since! I’ve been on 3 so far and I have loved every single one, the teaching is brilliant and the baskets I’ve made are beautiful and its amazing to see how far I’ve come. I cant wait for …
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Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, in fabulous new premises. Joe is a great teacher, I’m amazed that I was able to make a basket in two days. I wish I lived closer, would love to do more.

Booked this for a Christmas and thank you present for my sister and it was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the contemplative nature of weaving with willow and Joe is so knowledgeable about her craft. Todmorden and the surrounding area is so beautiful we loved it. We stayed locally and had two days of quiet, precious …
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Had a great time on the course. Has no experience at all and managed to create a piece I’m really proud of. Excelling teaching style from Karl, really let’s you get on and give it a go. Would recommend this to anyone!

I loved these two days. As a complete beginner, at the end of day one I wondered how any of us would ever come away with a basket worth having, yet by the end of day two, like magic, we each had a log basket to be really proud of! The course was well planned and paced and Joe, as well as being a lovely person, is such a good teacher. She explained everything so well and so simply, yet not in the slightest bit patronising, just encouraging, reassuring and very complimentary about all our efforts. Thank you Joe, you’ve certainly kindled a little fire

Had a great time on a two day log basket course with Joe. She was very patient and I learned a lot, came home with a great log basket and a bucketful of enthusiasm to continue. Throughly recommend.

“ Thoroughly enjoyed making a willow deer with Joe. Willow is such a nice natural material to work with especially for large projects. I was really impressed with the result for a first attempt. Thanks Joe.”

Absolutely fantastic course from an inspired and experienced teacher. The whole experience was very well thought through, with differentiation built in depending on ability/ confidence. I felt fully supported through the whole process and came out with a fantastic looking log basket and a sense of real achievement. It has inspired me to continue my learning journey in working with willow and will no doubt return for some more training at some point.