My daughter Lucy and I really enjoyed this class. Bettina is a very friendly and patient teacher, and she was able to explain the required techniques in a way we could easily understand and apply. We learnt the entire process of making a woven coil basket from start to finish, and we were both delighted with the finished products we took home. Bettina had lots of baskets on hand in a variety of colours, stitches and media that really highlighted the versatility of this craft and gave us lots of inspiration for future projects. Lucy is already working on a new project as I type this review! Forager's Nest is a delightful co-operative art space with lots of beautiful and creative things to admire and purchase. The excellent tea and shortbread for morning tea was an added bonus. Highly recommended!

We really enjoyed our Weaving Course for Beginners. Susan is an great teacher; she was very friendly and enthusiastic and patiently answered our many questions. She was very generous with her time, expertise and materials. She showed us all the steps involved in loom weaving, from warping the loom to finishing off, how to correct mistakes, and tips to improve your project and process. She talked about the pros and cons of different materials and equipment and gave us lots of links to on-line resources and groups. Sitting on her patio, looking out over the lovely Sunshine Coast hinterland, chatting and weaving was a very enjoyable and relaxing experience. By the end of our two sessions, we got exactly what we had hoped for - a useful and attractive piece of weaving, and the skills and motivation to continue on our weaving journey. To make the most of your course, I would highly recommend that before you start the course, you have a good idea of the item you would like to make (table runner, cushion cover, place mats are all achievable in the timeframe) and the colours/materials you would like to use, and discuss this with Susan prior to your course, so that she can be prepared to help you achieve your goal.