Phinefibre reviews

Clare Harris reviewed: Needle felted hares for two in Hebden Bridge

"We had a fabulous time on the course. Jo was an excellent tutor and offered support and guidance when needed but allowed us to work independently enabling us to feel a real sense of achievement at the end of the day. We were really pleased with our finished products. I would thoroughly recommend the needle felt hare course."

Jane Morgans reviewed: Needle felted hares for two in Hebden Bridge

"I had a really enjoyable day and Jo was an excellent tutor. She was very patient and encouraging and I was delighted to be able to make a hare I was proud of in one day . I worked steadily but without the pressure I’ve felt on some courses I’ve been in . Harold Hare has been much admired by my friends and family. I would highly recommend this course even for a beginner as Jo clearly demonstrates and explains what to do and is on hand at all times to help . I will definitely be doing another needle felting day with Jo and also have a go at my own project at home ."

Cath reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"Had a brilliant day in a small class (5 people in total). Jo is a very talented and patient teacher guiding us when necessary to achieve something resembling our pets. Want to try needle felting? Then I would recommend this class."

Linda Ross reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"What a wonderful way to spend a Friday. In the company of my oldest friend, three other lovely entertaining ladies, producing felted versions of our beloved pets. Josephine is a lovely, calm and very patient teacher, who guided us easily through the very therapeutic art of felting. If you have ever wondered about giving felting a go, just do it, you will love it. Thanks Josephine for a great day."

Cheryll reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"Had a brilliant, fun day with my bestie, Josephine and 3 other lovely ladies on the course last Friday (10th June). Really enjoyed doing something different, learning a new skill and taking home my first needle felt project. Would highly recommend this course for first timers to needle felting. Still amazed with that I made something that resembles my cat (well sort of !!) Thank you Josephine and here's wishing you the best of everything for the future xx love from Cheryll and Kathy."

Tina Jennings reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"I attended the animal felting course with my friend who very kindly bought it for me as a birthday present. I was a little nervous as I had never done felting before and wondered how on earth I would get a pile of wool to resemble my dog ! I didn't need to worry as Josephine was so lovely and demonstrated everything very clearly and helped us all along the way. The other ladies on the course were lovely too and we had such a laugh. I was absolutely thrilled with the end result and would definitely recommend Josephine's courses and am hoping to attend another in the future."

Brenda Ann Walsh reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"The wet felting course was great fun. Jo explained the materials used and the method in detail. She also inspired us with examples of what could be achieved and books we could buy. Her studio was comfortable and inspired creativity. All the materials we needed and more were readily available and the company was good. Thanks for a great day Jo."

Susan Baines reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"My friend and I attended this course yesterday and can absolutely recommend it. Jo was lovely and a very patient tutor! Having had no experience of working with felt, by the end of the day I knew how to work the different yarns to produce felt and had made a lovely picture in felt to take home and frame. Everything was provided including refreshments. We took our own packed lunch. There was a free car park right next door to the venue. Thank you Jo, a lovely relaxing and enjoyable day,"

Joan reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"A really interesting workshop, with excellent chocolate biscuits! Jo seamlessly tailored the course to meet the different needs of all 3 of the group, so we all learned new things and were all able to take home a completed piece of work. The workspace is ideal with ready access to a wide range of materials. I'm enjoying watching my work develop as it dries. Thank you Jo!"

Julie Dalton reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"Came on this course in Feb 2022 and had a lovely day with my Mum and friend. Very pleased with what we came out with in a covid safe environment. Would recommend."

Emily Kirkcaldy reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"Came on this course with my daughter for a girls day! We both loved it. She’s only 10 and did so well with Jo’s instruction and help. The day was relaxed and we came away very pleased with our lovely needle felt versions of our pets, and a new skill to practise. Thanks so much Jo!"

Tracey Russell reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"I recently attended the workshop. I found Jo to be very relaxed, very informative and of course, talented! The studio is well equipped, materials and equipment all of a good standard and Jo's input is just right. I am delighted with the needle felted dog I made , and it has definitely given me confidence to keep going . I would recommend the workshop to budding crafters, and I intend to return with friends and family at some stage"

Francis reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"I had a great time at Jo's wet felting course in her bright, warm and creative studio. Jo explained in detail about materials and techniques. I learnt a lot as a novice and I'll be back for more felting courses in 2022!"

Jane reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"As a complete newbie to wet felting I was delighted to come away with a piece of work I was pleased with. Jo was a great teacher, the course was well paced with lots of opportunity to follow our own interests and an abundance of materials to choose from. Good value for money."

Sarah Hirst reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"Really enjoyed the workshop. The studio space is beautiful, with lots of lovely materials to choose from, and completed projects to inspire. Jo gave us a comprehensive introduction on how to wet felt, and the pitfalls to avoid. Feel much more confident in trying this at home now, and inspired to do so."

SILVIA VILAR reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"Excellent hands-on workshop to beginners with a wealth of materials and techniques to choose from. Jo was very insighful, kind and supportive and I loved it very much. I will be back soon for more! Silvia"

Christine and Anna reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"We had a great afternoon, and were delighted with our felted birds. Jo has a wealth of knowledge, which was evident in each process, and the workshop provided us with the skills to develop our own projects. Many thanks!!"

Jill Birch reviewed: Needle felted hares for two in Hebden Bridge

"Never having needle felted before I hadn’t appreciated what time it takes to produce all the marvellous creatures for sale in shops. Had a really enjoyable day learning a new skill and making a hare that I am very proud of. Jo was very patient and encouraging, really good Tutor . As only 2 of us on the course we really had 5 star tuition."

Olwen May reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"Jo is such a skilled teacher. She made everything and anything seem possible. My sister and I treated one another to the course. We were both complete beginners and had no idea what to expect. By the end of the day we had each made a piece that we liked and had learnt a lot. The studio is lovely and Jo fostered a relaxed but productive atmosphere. I would recommend this course to anyone."

Helen Abbott reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"Jo was really welcoming and patient with 2 complete novices. We both left with pieces we were very happy with and a desire to learn more."

Veronica May reviewed: Needle felted Dogs & Cats in (Halifax)

"A surprise 1 to 1 class due to cancellations. The experience was a very high standard with excellent teaching. I felt that all my questions on how to do the felting were answered . The teaching was far above what i had expected. I left feeling accomplished with a dog that my family said resembled my photos."

Rebecca reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"Brilliant. Great step by step explanations. Made exactly what i wanted and lots of colours and wools to choose from. Tutor is knowledgeable and helpful. Couldn't ask for better experience."

Louise Miller reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"I was bought this class as a mother's day present from my son. I have done some felting before and needed help to progress with my skills. Despite also having a complete beginner in on the same day, Jo tailored her teaching for both our needs and guided us to create our own individual pieces. With lots of different materials available I was able to experiment with textures and fabrics in a way that I can't at home, giving me insight into what I might want to try in future. I left with a piece of work I am very happy with, and some new skills and ideas. A fun and informative class. Thank you Jo"

Joy reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"I would highly recommend this course for anyone with even a passing interest in learning to do this craft. Jo is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring to her students. Amongst other things she shared the fascinating history and the technical details of the materials which are surprisingly varied. Not requiring the manual dexterity of many fibre crafts, this makes it very accessible so it is possible to complete a rewarding project within the day. I had a lot of fun and a great opportunity to unleash my latent creativity. Thanks Jo!"

Phinefibre responded:

"Thank you Joy, for writing such a lovely and detailed review which is very much appreciated."

Hilary gleghorn reviewed: Felt Making Pictures (Hebden Bridge)

"I can wholeheartedly recommend this day for anyone curious about wet felting! The studio is bright and welcoming and has an amazing array of materials available to explore and use. Jo is both a talented artist and a very able teacher: her style is warm and supportive and she skilfully guided us through the processes of felting at our own pace. After that we were free to create whatever we had in mind: there was plenty of inspiration in the studio to help develop those ideas and Jo gave just the right amount of input to each person to keep us all moving forward …and produce pieces that were significantly better than we might have hoped as beginners! Being able to experiment with so many different wools and textures in one day was a real bonus. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable day!"