Chialing Wu • Attended Apr 2025
I am from Taiwan visiting Brisbane temperary and have been having an impulse to do hand sewing but don't know how to start....I'm glad that I found this workshop. It was a great time and experience to be with Bettina! As a beginner, I appreciate her patience, friendly and her sense of humor made me relaxed....the process was full of fun! I wish I could attend more of her lessons. I appreciate Bettina's creativity which gave me so much inspiration. This is my first sewing class, by looking at her way of working on fabric, I received a natural guidance and encouragement. Thank you Bettina for bringing beauty into this world.Love, Chialing
Penny Creamer • Attended Mar 2025
A wonderful afternoon weaving. Teacher was extremely knowledgeable and guided each person a at a pace that suited them. A truely enjoyable experience.
Kathryn Samaan • Attended Feb 2025
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Great class. Bettina was very patient and creative. Loved it!
Tarmia J Otter • Attended Oct 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
I loved making these paper flowers it was a great experience and freinds are impressed with the new decorations in my home
Karin Bullock • Attended Oct 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Really enjoyed the class. Loved learning how to make the flowers. They turned out great.
Jim Jagger • Attended Sep 2024
Thank you for a lovely morning, we both thoroughly enjoyed learning a new craft. Nelly couldn't wait to show her family her beautiful coiled basket. The venue was amazing as well as the inspiring teacher. Nelly also says a big thank you for the coffee and shortbread. We will definitely do more of this craft at home. Many thanks.
Vanessa Partridge • Attended Aug 2024
Loved everything!Easy to access, wonderful instructor, organised class, stress free environment. Definately will do another class when in Brisbane next
Christina Campbell • Attended Aug 2024
Bettina is a great instructor. Skilful, witty & generous. I would not hesitate to recommend this class.
Annette Neill • Attended Aug 2024
Loved learning new techniques in a new media of eco dyeing. Materials were really well organised. Good variety of resources. A good range of techniques that opened quite a few creative windows for the future. Natalie was organised, very confident and knew her topic from her own personal practice. Overall loved the venue and the workshop.
Christina Campbell • Attended Aug 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this lino print workshop conducted by the gifted Megan Grinstead. She has a real passion for her art, and a calm, engaging way of sharing the joy of it. Highly recommended.
Carol Parenas • Attended Aug 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Learned a new craft today, a bit tricky for a first timer like me, but doable. Was only able to do one giant flower, but you can probably do more depending on how fast you are. Venue is easy to find, limited parking available. Class is small, so you get a lot of time with instructor. Highly recommend for someone looking for a new hobby!
Carissa Efford • Attended Jul 2024
A beautiful morning with lovely people, creating and sharing. Caitlin is so generous with her knowledge and time, and with sharing delicious cake! An inspiring and uplifting workshop
Kaylene Bell • Attended Jul 2024
Fun, interesting, lovely teacher and shop staff. Happy with my finished product. Beautiful morning tea as well.
Veronica Pratt • Attended Jul 2024
Had a lovely mother and daughter time creating small woven baskets in the lstudio. Teacher was great and we learned about the types of leaves provided with their botanical names.we used. The class was definitely value for money and we oth enjoyed our time in the studio
Kelly Hendry • Attended Jun 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Wonderful energetic instructor. I had a fabulous fun morning learning a new craft that I can put to use at home.
Lisa Griffiths • Attended Jun 2024
Wonderful class in an excellent space. Not too many people in the class meant ample room for printing and a lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend!
Julia Driver • Attended Jun 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Bettina was very accomodating and welcoming during the workshop and I walked away confident that I could make more giant paper flowers at home. Bettina allowed me to experiment and add my own flair to the design. Really happy with the finished flowers! Would definitely book a workshop here again.
Andrea Tidey • Attended May 2024
Megan is an engaging teacher, the materials and guidance provided was perfect. So was the chocolate cake and tea :-) Lovely location too. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon!
Kim Hicks • Attended May 2024
Amazing! Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon. I have wanted to do this class for ages and it did not disappoint. Highly recommended X
Lyndal Hargrave • Attended May 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable class that was relaxed, hands on and informative. Studio setting is really pleasant and Bettina was fun and knowledgeable.
Juliana Miada • Attended May 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Belinda was great! Very warming and patient. I loved learning a new technique that will allow me to create new flowers.
Suzanne Sabolcec • Attended Apr 2024
We had an absolute ball doing this class and walking away with a funky basket that we made ourselves. Our teacher Bettina was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also friendly and funny. Looking forward to more classes in the future with this venue/teacher.
Annette Macan • Attended Apr 2024
A great experience Bettina was very patient and I leant new skillsWell worth the money
Gail Philogene • Attended Mar 2024
Hi Bettina, I loved this class, and can tick off all the above comments with 5️Also, Megan was so generous and patient with her time and talent. Goes without saying, your space is unparalleled in its calm, creative atmosphere. I felt so inspired to return for future workshop/shopping experiences Gail Philogene
Suzy Mellor • Attended Mar 2024
Fabulous afternoon in a wonderful space. Not to mention - great cake! Will come again for sure.
Nancy Cramond • Attended Mar 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this insight into egg decoration. Great instruction and good company. Venue full of interesting things.
Rosalind Wilson • Attended Mar 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make fabric coiled baskets. The skills that I learnt can be applied to a range of projects. It was great to discover a relaxing craft that will build my confidence with colour.
Davina Nowland • Attended Mar 2024
Elizabeth is a genuine, lovely person with a strong interest and skills in creative arts. She guided us through traditional Easter egg dying from her cultural background experience and has perfected a simple yet effective way to teach and succeed at the outcome within the time frame of the class. It offered a chance to be relaxed amidst our busy life! The Forager’s Nest is a beautiful studio and this workshop was great value for money as all materials are provided. My adult daughter and I enjoyed the afternoon being creative with the group. Foragers Nest has a large Gift Shop supplying local handmade crafts.
Karen Barns • Attended Mar 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
Great space to be inspired. Great teacherWonderful morning with my sister learning how to make paper flowers. Beautiful.Now all skilled up to decorate a wedding
Marina Marangos • Attended Mar 2024
We met Elzabeth Gunko who took this class. A lovely Ukrainian girl with lots of talent. She spoke to us about the traditions of egg painting and then we set about doing one of our own. It is a great way to spend a few hours, outlining the pattern, applying the wax, dyeing your egg and finally revealing the pattern and the colours. Just a beautiful contemplative way to create something stunning. Mine was not as good perhaps as Elize's but I took my egg home over joyed with my efforts. Marina
Dinah Snowden • Attended Feb 2024
It was very relaxing whilst learning new skills. Everyone friendly and encouraging. Lovely tea, cake.
Lauren Tucker • Attended Feb 2024
Loved the lino cut workshop with Megan today at foragers! I learnt so much, and it was very relaxing carving out my lino picture. The actual space itself is amazing, loads of inspiring and beautiful things to see/ buy, and Bettina the owner is a super warm and friendly host! Thanks for the great day I’ll be back.
Hendrina (Ineke) de Vries • Attended Feb 2024
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
This was a great and relaxing workshop. It was lovely to sit in the air conditioned gallery space, surrounded by the beautiful creations of local artists. Bettina is a great teacher and I went home with three gorgeous paper roses.
Janice Ellis • Attended Feb 2024
Bettina was wonderfully qualified to introduce me to the art of coiling fabric baskets. She was helpful and personal. I enjoyed our conversations. Can’t wait to do another of her workshops. Great value for money. The shop is just amazing with over 60 local artists work. I know where I’ll be doing my gift shopping. Thank you!
Emmeline Elizabeth Leggett • Attended Dec 2023
I really enjoyed Betina's teaching style. A well structured class so participants can leave with a small basket or more than enough materials to finish the project at home. A fun environment, the workshop taking place instore at Foragers Nest so the inspiration and eclectic artisan obects on sale surrounding the work area was the perfect place to be.
Beate Poida • Attended Oct 2023
Bettina is a fabulous and very knowledgeable teacher. The studio and the provided materials were amazing. She explained and modelled the twining and weaving process very well and I thoroughly enjoyed this 3 hour workshop. I am thrilled with my gorgeous looking basket and cannot recommend this class enough. I will definitely go again. Five stars from me.
Miriam Balmaceda • Attended Oct 2023
I loved the class. The teacher was great and she created a wonderful atmosphere. I learnt a lot about the different painting techniques and how to mix colours. I felt encouraged and supported. The venue was beautiful and inspiring!
Josephine Bufford • Attended Oct 2023
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop
We had a fantastic time at this workshop. The team were welcoming and had a fantastic sense of humour and their guidance /teaching was organic and fluid. We're exited to attend another workshop.
Anni Webster • Attended Oct 2023
This workshop was fabulous. Elizabeth, the art teacher was experienced, patient, and an excellent teacher. It is very good value for money with all materials and afternoon tea supplied. I am hopeless at drawing and have never painted, but left with a fully framed art work that looked similar to this one pictured. I took my granddaughter, and we both loved it, especially doing it together. The class would make a wonderful Christmas present, given as a gift voucher. Highly recommended for all ages from early teens to 80 year olds. Anni Webster
Suzanne Byrnes • Attended Sep 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the random weave workshop with Bettina at Foragers Nest. Bettina is very knowledgeable, professional, warm and helpful. The workshop space is really nice, it's part of the gallery space but kind of fenced off by shelving. There's a toilet and kitchenette close by. The natural fibres were really interesting to work with and learn about. We got hands on almost straight away with Bettina talking us through the history, the fibres and how they behave etc. We loved the jam drops with morning tea too.
Cynthia Wardle • Attended Aug 2023
I had a great class in basket weaving at Foragers nest. My teacher clearly demonstrated what I needed to do and helped me along the way. All the materials I needed were provided, along with coffee and cake!
Eliza Warren • Attended Aug 2023
What a great workshop! The art studio where the workshop was held is a really welcoming and calming place with lots of creations to look at and be inspired by. I loved the way that the facilitator showed me how to do the coiled basket instead of just telling me, it was a really easy way to learn and follow along. And I had no idea that making a basket out of rags would be so easy and satisfying! The tea and biscuits provided were also really nice, and I don't like all workshops but I'm so glad I went along to this one.
Ingrid Larkin • Attended Jun 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.
Andi Mutch • Attended Jul 2023
Bettina was a great teacher and very knowledgeable of the craft and I learnt a lot in a short time. It was organised and fun and I recommend the class to anyone wanting to explore weaving
Louise Walsh • Attended Jul 2023
Loved working with foraged natural materials for this basket twining course, it’s harder to do than it looks! Bettina is a super teacher, would love to do another class with her.
Anna Krispel • Attended Jul 2023
Benita was a lovely workshop host. The workshop was really chilled out and in a lovely work space that was nice to work in. I liked that all materials were supplied and I could just show up. I would definitely recommend this as a fun thing to do with family and friends.
Shane Loake • Attended Jul 2023
Very helpful and fun. You can tell she was passionate about foraging and basket making
R Dolan • Attended Jul 2023
Bettina is hugely amazingly helpful and inspirational. Always enjoy the amazing workshops at Foragers Nest
Hendrina Vries • Attended Jun 2023
I was attracted to this class to recycle some of the bags full of old materials that I have in my cupboards in a creative way. I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Bettina is a competent and inspiring teacher. She explained the process of fabric basket making clearly and gave me lots of ideas for future projects. The venue at Forager's Nest Art is easy to find and easy parking at the front door or the side streets. The gallery is full of beautifully crafted work by local artists and worthy of a good look. It was a wonderfully, relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. I will definitely be looking into one of the workshops on offer at Forager's Nest.
Lisa Koh • Attended Jun 2023
Tina was absolutely amazing in teaching this beginner random weave class. I have never weaved before but I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience and walked away with a new potential hobby. Tina was mindful and caring about the weaving practice and how we as humans could utilise natural resources by foraging correctly, which was a wonderful perspective to learn. The weaving experience itself was therapeutic and very much enjoyable.
