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Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing

Contact name: Simon Taggart and Louise Taggart
287
Total bookings
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(491)
over 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Blended Monkey is a husband and wife team. Our studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border. Our setting provides ample inspiration for our work, and is perfect for our woodturning & pottery courses. Louise (ceramicist) - I studied at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and I am interested in various art forms, design and applied arts. Simon (woodturner) - I love working with wood & exploring its versatility. I'm a member of the AWGB and APTGW.

Courses, kits & gifts

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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" 1-2-1 woodturning & pottery experience for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(21)
£250.00
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"2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(35)
£460.00
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Acrylic Art - Large Loose Florals - Large Canvas Painting - Blended Monkey
7¼ hours
Next date: 13th Sep 2025
5 places left
£80.00
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Acrylic Art - Loose Florals Taster Session - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 30th Aug 2025
5 places left
£50.00
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Acrylic Art - Semi-Abstract Angels - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 29th Nov 2025
5 places left
£50.00
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 29th Jul 2025
(39)
£230.00
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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(190)
£230.00
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Beginners 1-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
1 day
Next date: 29th Jul 2025
(12)
£420.00
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Beginners 1-day pairs woodturning workshop
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(46)
£420.00
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 29th Jul 2025
(17)
£130.00
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 pottery throwing workshop for 1 person
3 hours
Next date: 29th Jul 2025
(6)
£130.00
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Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(33)
£130.00
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery / ceramics workshop
3 hours
Next date: 29th Jul 2025
(33)
£230.00
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Beginners half-day pairs pottery throwing workshop
3 hours
Next date: 29th Jul 2025
(13)
£230.00
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Beginners half-day pairs woodturning workshop
½ days
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(12)
£230.00
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Beginners half-day pen turning experience (woodturning) 1-2-1 or pairs
3 hours
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(2)
£140.00
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Beginners Pairs Green Woodturning/Green Woodworking Workshop 1-day
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
£420.00
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Bird Sculpture Workshop - Clay Sculpture - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 2nd Aug 2025
1 place left
£65.00
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Botanical Photography Workshop - Photography - Botanical Art - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 17th Aug 2025
6 places left
£50.00
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Carve a Spoon and/or Spatula Workshop - Woodcraft - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 10th Aug 2025
8 places left
£95.00
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Clay Botanical Vases Workshop - Botanical Vases - Blended Monkey
2¼ hours
Next date: 30th Nov 2025
6 places left
£50.00
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Creative Ceramics Workshop - Tile Making & Glazing - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 27th Sep 2025
5 places left
£75.00
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Enamelling Workshop - Jewellery & Decorative Panel - Blended Monkey
6½ hours
Next date: 4th Oct 2025
2 places left
(1)
£110.00
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Fabric Bound Junk Journal Workshop - Junk Journalling - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 3rd Aug 2025
7 places left
(2)
£80.00
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Fused Glass Workshop - Autumn - Art Panel - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 20th Sep 2025
6 places left
£70.00
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Fused Glass Workshop - Winter - Christmas Dish - Blended Monkey
3¼ hours
Next date: 14th Dec 2025
2 places left
£70.00
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Green Woodworking - Woodcraft Workshop - Blended Monkey
7 hours
Next date: 17th Aug 2025
3 places left
(1)
£85.00
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Half-day 1-2-1 sharpening (woodturning gouges) workshop for 1 person
½ days
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(5)
£130.00
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Intermediate 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(11)
£230.00
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Leatherwork - Carving & Tooling - Make a Valet Tray & Coaster - Blended Monkey
6¼ hours
Next date: 24th Aug 2025
6 places left
£100.00
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Lino Printing - Decorative Cards & Envelopes - Blended Monkey
6¾ hours
Next date: 16th Aug 2025
4 places left
(1)
£95.00
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Pole lathe turning / green woodworking 1-2-1 or pairs
1 day
Next date: 31st Jul 2025
(3)
£230.00
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Relaxing Silk Painting Workshop - Silk Art - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
5 places left
£80.00
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Stone Carving Experience - Carving Roman Letters - Stone Masonry - Blended Monkey
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Aug 2025
2 places left
£130.00
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Textile Art - Stamp, Layer, Stitch - Christmas Cards - Mixed Media - Blended Monkey
6¼ hours
Next date: 1st Nov 2025
6 places left
£80.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
23 Jul 25'

Steve G reviewed: Beginners half-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

"Hi I had a great 1-2-1 beginners course with Simon, he showed me what wood turning is all about and I learnt so much. From safety first to different woodworking working chisels to making delicate object and showing how to finish it off. This was a fantastic experience, thank you to Simon for his learning and patience. "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Hi Steve, So glad you enjoyed the session; I hope it inspires you to continue this lovely craft. — Simon"

6 Jul 25'

Liz & Alan reviewed: "2 Crafts in 1 Day!" pairs - woodturning & pottery experience

"Great day out with Louise & Simon. Thoroughly enjoyable and fun whilst learning 2 new skills. The time flew by and would definitely recommend. Also fabulous lunch provided "

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"We're so pleased you enjoyed your Pairs 2 Crafts in 1 Day experience with us here in the Blended Monkey studios :-). You both rose to the challenges of woodturning and pottery; creating some beautiful work in the process! Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again sometime."

27 Jun 25'

Fiona reviewed: Lino Printing - Decorative Cards & Envelopes - Blended Monkey

"It was a lovely day, leaving me wanting to pursue the art of lino printing. Lovely setting and fantastic refreshments."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"Fiona, thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your lino printing experience :-)."

16 Jun 25'

Dawn and Julian reviewed: Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 pottery / ceramics workshop for 1 person

"Julian and I have just finished a one-day pottery course with Louise and cannot speak highly enough of everything. We were able to try all types of pottery, from pinching, to throwing on the wheel and, despite being total beginners, under Louise's guidance and excellent tutoring, we produced items that we are really rather proud of and cannot wait to see after they are fired. We were part of Louise's family for the day and found this just the most welcoming and delightful way to help us to feel engaged and looked after. The location is beautiful and the facilities are just about perfect. We will definitely be coming back for another course and a catch up. Louise is a warm-hearted person who just makes you feel that you can achieve in the time you spend together. The day rushed by because we enjoyed everything that we were able to create and participate in. Thank you, Louise. We recommend this course highly."

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing responded:

"It was a real delight teaching you guys in our Blended Monkey ceramics studio. You embraced all the different pottery techniques with creativity and good humour, and you both achieved so much! Thank you for your lovely review ... look forward to maybe seeing you again in the future :-). "

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