Ingrid's reviews


Mar 2024



This was my third workshop/class in 2024 at the amazing Stashworld, and as expected, it exceeded my expectations. I attended with a friend, as we both love reading and have an informal book club. Neither of us had much experience in bullet journals or reading journals, but were keen to join the adventure. As always Jessie was an amazing host, and guest facilitation from the fabulous @emmasmith.art was a great addition. Pleased to update that since the workshop my friend and I have established a more formal bookclub (formalities are restricted to someone choosing a book, meeting once a month, and deciding who brings wine and cheese). We have incorporated individual and group book journalling into our catch ups. And the spreads will include stickers!

Reading Bullet Journal Spread Workshop review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

Feb 2024



This was my second workshop with Stash World, and again I loved it! Jessie facilitated a fun and engaging session upcycling cassette tape cases using stickers, collage, pen and ink, and a bit of ChatGPT to generate playlists. The Stash World resources are like a candy shop - so much to choose from and incorporate into your piece. All the other attendees were so lovely (big thanks to Holly for sharing her condiments sticker page!) and Jessie facilitated great conversations and engagement in the group. I loved seeing other participants' amazing creations. And there was wine, cheese and dips, snake lollies, and 100s an 1000s cookies. And a nice playlist as background music for our creations. What more could I need on a Tuesday evening. Have booked next workshop, and bringing along a friend as a birthday gift.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

Feb 2024



I joined this vision board workshop to get myself focused for 2024. I loved it! Jessie provided an extensive range of materials - stickers (of course), washi, collage resources from curated books and magazines. Stashworld is a gorgeous shop, and fosters a great community. Jessie is a highly engaged and supportive facilitator, and I loved the new ways I found to explore my own creativity and collaborate with others on their vision boards. And the refreshments and snacks were pretty awesome too. I loved it so much I booked another workshop, and will definitely be back for more.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

Dec 2023



Such a fun way to spend a Friday night with my friend in the lead up to Christmas to assemble a gorgeous wreath using great selection of native foliage - ghost gum, beautiful blooms, gumnuts, and other fabulous options. The team was wonderful in providing advice and tips while letting us all explore our own creativity. Always so interesting to see all the participants create very different pieces from the same resources. Loved it and will book in for 2024 festive season. Photo is 'work in progress' and already in love with my wreath. Now finding best place to hang in my house for festive season, and probably beyond.

Christmas Wreath Class: Stylish Christmas Wreath review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

Nov 2023



I loved this class. Learning how the alcohol inks interacted, sometimes unexpectedly, brought out our creativity. Nikki was an excellent teaching, providing advice and tips when needed, while letting the group discover the magic and sometimes unpredictable nature of inks. I left with two beautiful (I think) A3 artworks that I will frame for my office. I chose colours to suit furniture and carpet in my office to give some 'pop' to boring white wall. From our experimenting pages, I have some beautiful colours and images that I plan to use as cards or wrapping over festive season.

Aug 2023



This was a fantastic class. The Blushery is a beautiful space, and Brooke was so generous with her expertise and time. I completed the introductory class a few weeks ago, and returned for the intermediate class. It was amazing! Lots of tips and new techniques, and a great bunch of other participants. I enjoyed it so much, I bought the "Ultimate Polymer Clay" kit, and have booked for three more classes over next few months. And as an added bonus Brooke provides a great playlist and impressive grazing platter :)

Jewellery Making class review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

Aug 2023



I loved this workshop. It was a wonderful way to spend a few hours with new friends on a Sunday morning. I started the base of my fabric scrap basket and over the past couple of weeks have enjoyed spending an hour or so most evenings adding to the basket. It's destined as a special gift for a friend's birthday in October. Bettina was a great facilitator, with patience and sharing of tips. And the space is a beautiful gallery of talented local artisans and makers.

Fabric Coiled Basket Making Class review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

Jun 2023



I loved this class. Dani was a great facilitator, and it was fabulous to join a table of other "I'm here on my own" attendees, and enjoy the groups of friends on other tables. I came away with eight sets of unique earrings that I've already had colleagues and friends ask "Where did you buy those?". It feels pretty great to respond with "I made them!" I've registered for follow up classes in July and August, so I think that's a worthwhile endorsement.

Aug 2022



I gifted this workshop to my friend for her birthday. We loved the workshop. The instructors were thorough, helpful, and we had a great Saturday afternoon/evening. Highly recommend. Looking forward to more kintsugi work.

Pottery class review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane

May 2021



I loved the class with Modern Mila. Great venue for workshop. Friendly and fun facilitation and teaching style. And I already have friends asking me whether I take commissions to upcycle a tyre for them, or where they can do workshop. I just need to stop walking around the house spotting things I can upcycle with rope! Highly recommended.

Textiles class review by Ingrid Larkin - Brisbane
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