The Boho Shed reviews

14 Jul 25'

Ren reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Preston, Lancashire

"Jo was incredibly welcoming and brilliant at explaining every step of the process. I had such a lovely day - and came away with a beautiful footstool that I'm really proud of!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your very kind words Ren. I'm delighted you had such a lovely day and that you are so proud of your stool. You made such a lovely job of it. x"

25 Jun 25'

Jo Heslop reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"What a fantastic day we had at Jo’s workshop. Jo guided us every step of the way and we all left having produced an amazing footstool. Such a pleasant way to spend a day. A fabulous venue and wonderful cakes. Thank you Jo. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thanks so much for your lovely review Jo. You made such a gorgeous stool and I'm over the moon you enjoyed the day. So pleased you enjoyed the cakes too. :-) x"

22 Jun 25'

Rachel Arnold reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"I had such a great day at the furniture painting workshop. Jo was great at explaining all the different techniques and we had a go on boards to practise which was really helpful. I feel really confident now to have a go at furniture painting and transform some old pieces. I loved the day - great company and refreshments and fun to have a go at something new! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop Rachel and that it gave you confidence to continue your own projects at home. Thank you for your lovely review. x"

22 Jun 25'

MJ reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"I came back for another Beginners Upholstery Workshop after attending one a while ago — and it was every bit as wonderful as I remembered, if not more! Jo is an exceptional instructor, and her passion and knowledge shine through from the moment you step into the studio. She breaks everything down in such an accessible, encouraging way, whether you’re brand new or returning for a refresher like I was. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and filled with the buzz of creative energy. It was lovely to once again be surrounded by others who were just as curious and enthusiastic about learning upholstery. This time around, I felt even more confident with the tools and techniques thanks to Jo’s expert guidance and thoughtful tips. As before, we left not only with new skills but also a beautiful, hand-crafted footstool — which I'll be gifting to a friend, who I'm sure will be over the moon! I can’t recommend this workshop enough. It’s practical, inspiring, and incredibly rewarding. Thank you again, Jo, for another unforgettable experience!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Wow! Thank you for your wonderful review MJ. I'm over the moon you enjoyed the workshop as much as you did last time, and I'm delighted you wanted to return. You are an absolute pleasure to teach and you made another really beautiful stool which I have no doubt whatsoever your friend will be delighted with. Thank you for your very kind words and i look forward to seeing you again in Aug."

17 Jun 25'

Andrea Garratt-James reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a wonderful day at the Footstool Upholstery Workshop. Jo is an excellent teacher who explains everything thoroughly for complete beginners. I have wanted to have a try at upholstery for a while now and this short course has given me all the fundamentals that I can now take to other upholstery projects. I do feel confident that I could upholster other things now and I can’t wait to get started. Would thoroughly recommend. :-)"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review of the workshop Andrea and for your kind words. I'm so pleased you finally did it after wanting to for a while. I look forward to seeing your future creations. x"

7 Jun 25'

Rockhopper77 reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"I attended the Beginners DIY and home maintenance workshop this week and learnt so much. Having done very little in the way of DIY previously, I now have much more confidence to try different jobs around the home. It was great to have the opportunity to try new skills during the course. The notes provided during the learning session are a really useful prompt. And the home toolkit list will be essential in putting together some key items. It was a really lovely day, in a small group so very relaxed, and definitely worth attending. Thanks again Jo"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the course. I love it when people leave with more confidence and raring to go! I'm pleased you got so much out of the practical learning. Give me a shout if I can help further. Jo x"

29 May 25'

Caroline Birch reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Had a fab day with Jo at The Boho Shed on a furniture upcycling course. Learnt many techniques from how to prepare and paint furniture to applying crackle glaze, distressing techniques, waxing, highlighting and brushing. With a wealth of knowledge and experience and Jo’s friendly personality it was a fabulous day and I would highly recommend. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your very kind review and recommendation Caroline, I’m so pleased you got so much out of the day. It was great to meet you. X"

28 May 25'

Sarah Rhodes reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Wow what a great day, I loved it!! Jo is really welcoming, knowledgeable and creative, I came away feeling inspired! She’s great at explaining and demonstrating different techniques and gave us all the confidence to just get stuck in. Such a lovely group of like-minded people too Thanks Jo! Was just what I needed, in lots of ways 😊. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Ahhh Sarah, what a great day we had. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it too. You made such a lovely job of your tray table. I loved it. Thank you for your lovely and very kind review. 🙏 x"

28 May 25'

Penny Holloman reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"This was a wonderful course, very well run and very informative. Jo was a great teacher who helped and guided us through all the new methods. I recommend this course for anyone starting to learn about painting furniture."

The Boho Shed responded:

"I’m delighted you enjoyed the workshop Penny, thank you for your lovely review. What a fantastic group you were, I love it when a group gels together. 🙏 x"

26 May 25'

Emily Servante reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"Had a lovely day making a footstool under Jo's guidance. Jo walked us through each step really clearly and helped us get each stage just right. I chose a bit of a tricky fabric but Jo was great at giving everyone just the right amount of time to get it looking great. Really lovely day and can't recommend the course enough!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"You made such a lovely job of your stool with your gorgeous fabric Emily. I'm delighted you enjoyed the day. Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. x"

28 Apr 25'

Sarah Best reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"What an amazing day I spent with Jo making my footstool and also the brilliant conversations. Jo is a fantastic teacher and so inspirational. I absolutely love how my footstool has turned out. I have learnt so much and have gained so many skills to take forward. Also, I now have the confidence to start creating my own projects. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn the basics of how to upholster. Just get on one of the workshops if you can, you will enjoy it. Big thanks to Jo for a wonderful experience and an unforgettable day. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Sarah, thank you so much for your beautiful and kind words. What a really fantastic day we had learning how to upholster and great conversations. I'm so pleased you feel inspired to continue on your upholstery journey. I have no doubt you will smash it! Thank you also for your recommendation for the workshop. x"

17 Apr 25'

Paula Sindall reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"My sister and I attended the upholstery course. It was a small group and Jo created a warm, relaxed atmosphere which meant that we had a good opportunity to chat and get to know the others who were attending. Jo was very knowledgeable about her subject, gave lots of advice and guidance, and had lots of helpful tips based on her own experience to share. I came away from the workshop having had a really enjoyable day and feeling as if I had gained skills which I could use to undertake my own upholstery project, which is great! I love my new footstool 😊. The homemade cakes were an added bonus, thanks Jo’s mum! All in all a wonderful day which scratched my creative itch and gave me some new skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would definitely attend some of Jo’s other workshops."

The Boho Shed responded:

"It was great to meet you both Paula. Thank you so much for your lovely recommendation. I love it when a group enjoys each other's company and I had a great day too with you all. :-) I'm delighted you love your stool, it's gorgeous. I will pass your kind comments on to Mum the baker, thank you. Hope to see you again soon. x"

15 Apr 25'

Di Stearne reviewed: Upholstery for Beginners Workshop - in Cheadle, Gr Manchester

"Just had a fabulous day learning how to upholster. Jo was so skilled at guiding each one of us at our own pace, I’m delighted with the footstool I made. It was brilliant getting to know the others attending the workshop, we had many laughs!!!! Jo is an excellent teacher and her enthusiasm is a joy. Just do this workshop if you can. 😊"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Di!! Thank you so much for your very kind review of the workshop. What a fantastic group you were. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it so much and you footstool was gorgeous. I had a great day too with all of you. Thanks for such great company. :-)"

9 Apr 25'

Ann Green reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Preston, Lancashire

"An informative day spent learning furniture painting techniques and tips. Jo is a super tutor, very knowledgeable and offers many helpful ideas. Lovely small group to work with too. I've come away with lots of ideas and plans to revitalise old pieces of furniture. Can't wait to get started on a larger project. Great location. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Ann. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and learned so much. I'm excited for you with your future projects. Give me a shout if you need any further help. Jo x"

8 Apr 25'

Viv reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Warrington, Cheshire (1 Day)

"I really enjoyed this course. It was a lovely friendly group of people, Jo's teaching was excellent and the Grappenhall Heyes setting was beautiful. The cakes were delicious too! While I've done quite a bit of basic DIY, I've always been nervous about using power tools and it was great to have a chance to use the small drill screwdriver. I'll certainly be buying one of my own now, and probably a few more of the items on the list."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Viv. I'm delighted you enjoyed the course. You did extremely well with all the tasks and exercises. Hopefully now you'll feel much more confident with your drilling. Give me a shout if you need any more help ongoing. xx"

14 Mar 25'

Jacqui T reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"Spending a day with Jo at the Boho Shed's furniture painting workshop was wonderfully relaxing and mindful experience. I arrived with a charity shop cheap and cheerful practice piece and came away with something that now takes pride of place in my home. Not to mention bursting with enthusiasm and ideas for allsorts of projects and armed with a whole range of techniques and the hands on experience of applying them. Thank you Jo for your kind and generous teaching, I hope to join you on one of your upholstery courses later in the year."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Jacqui, I'm over the moon you enjoyed the workshop so much. Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. I can't wait to see what you produce at home. Give me a shout if you need any further help. I look forward to seeing you later in the year for the upholstery workshop. x"

12 Mar 25'

Jane reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Warrington, Cheshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed this furniture painting skills course held at Grappenhall Heys walled garden. It's a great location for the course as it lends to the relaxed nature of the day. Jo expertly covered many different painting techniques, giving us the opportunity to practise some before applying our preferred effects to our own item. I made the mistake of taking along too large a piece to complete in the time so heeding Jo's advice to keep it small is paramount. I would recommend the course to anyone who enjoys upcycling and learning new skills."

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Jane. What a great day we had. I’m delighted you enjoyed it so much and I agree, The Walled Garden is just beautiful! 🙏💕"

8 Mar 25'

Sarah reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"I took this workshop and I had so much fun. I felt safe and comfortable learning DIY and I walked in with absolutely zero knowledge! No question was too silly to ask! It was a great location and space. I also got to go home with delicious cake. Would love to book onto more courses in the future. I’m looking forward to getting started on my DIY journey!! "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Sarah. I'm so pleased you felt comfortable asking questions during the workshop. You're right, no question is too silly at all. I will pass your compliments to the chef (Mum). :-) Give me a shout if you need any help with your DIY projects. I'd be happy to help. Jo x"

13 Feb 25'

Charlotte reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (Levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Cheadle Gr Manchester

"Had a great day at the furniture painting workshop and learnt so much! Highly recommend for beginners or people wanting to learn more techniques. Jo is so kind and friendly and helpful, I felt very at ease. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Charlotte. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the workshop so much. x"

13 Feb 25'

Iulia C reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"My partner and I had the pleasure of attending a DIY & Home Maintenance workshop with Jo a couple of weeks ago. The day went great, we learnt so much in the space of only a few hours and at the end felt so much more confident and empowered about fixing things around the house. The atmosphere was lovely, Jo was very attentive and made sure that each of us knew how to use all the tools properly with good technique. She also provided tea and delicious treats! I would definitely recommend Jo's workshops to anyone who is wanting to broaden their DIY skill set and become more self reliant. She is an excellent teacher! 😊"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Awww Iulia, thank you so much for your amazing review of the workshop. I'm over the moon you both got so much out of it. You were both a pleasure to teach. I hope you're getting on well with all of your jobs at home now. x"

9 Feb 25'

Meher Khan reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (Levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Cheadle Gr Manchester

"I attended the furniture painting workshop in Cheadle. It was a lovely workshop! Jo was thorough, touched on key techniques and, had boards for practicing and testing techniques which was one of the most helpful things for me! She’s a gem a of person, always there to guide and was very supportive when we got round to painting our piece of furniture! There was also lots of tea and cake which tied in so well with the beautiful day. I look forward to attending again and learning other techniques and also attending the diy workshop! So glad my hubby booked this for me because I might never have gotten round it otherwise!"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Maher, thank you so much for your amazing review and very kind words. What a lovely day we had and I'm delighted you enjoyed it so much. I look forward to seeing you again for the DIY day. x P.S. I'll pas on your compliments to the chef (Mum) :-)"

8 Feb 25'

Kim Webster reviewed: Furniture Painting Workshop (Levels 1&2 techniques covered) in Cheadle Gr Manchester

"Absolutely loved my furniture painting workshop with Jo. It’s given me the confidence to go and use some new techniques and I had a really lovely day. I came away with a better version of a little side table I had too! Highly recommend "

The Boho Shed responded:

"I'm so pleased you got so much out of the workshop Kim and I can't wait to see what you create at home. Thank you for your lovely review. x"

5 Feb 25'

Kirsty reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"I had a great day! Jo was very informative and engaging. I knew nothing about DIY prior to the class but I definitely feel confident enough to put all my new skills into practice now. Thank you so much 🙂"

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kirsty. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the workshop and that it gave you the confidence to get stuck in. Give me a shout with any questions. 🙏💕"

2 Feb 25'

Valerie reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Preston, Lancashire (1 Day)

"Great course. "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thanks Valerie. 🙏 I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. "

14 Dec 24'

Fabio reviewed: Beginners DIY & Home Maintenance Workshop in Cheadle, Gr Manchester (1 Day)

"I would definitely recommend this course to anyone! very informative and hands on experience, a good overview of different areas you might need to do any diy bits . you come away feeling very empowered to give stuff a go . Its hard to find anything in person for this kind of crash course so it's a great resource . the host is lovely and welcoming and the cakes were delicious :) "

The Boho Shed responded:

"Thank you so much for your fantastic review Fabio. You were a pleasure to teach and I'm so pleased you got so much out of the workshop. Give me a shout with any further questions. "