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Will Saunders

Johanna was a great teacher, a lovely mix of knowledge and calmness. Very helpful with ideas too

Tracey Robilliard

Incredibly enjoyable experience, very friendly and knowledgeable teacher who supported us all every step of the way. Very proud of my creation that I didn’t make think I would be able to do. Venue easy to find (irrespective of the unnecessary detour thanks to a well known map service ‍♀️) Highly recommended!!

Erin Kirby

This class was fantastic! I went solo and felt welcomed immediately. The whole process from designing and cutting, to shaping and sanding, was really fun. And I love the board I made! Thank you Johanna!

Alex Harston

Johanna was awesome! Friendly, engaged and super knowledgeable, had a fantastic time

Louise McLean

Fantastic place, the teacher was very clear informative and friendly. I gave it as a present for my husband and we throughly enjoyed. We came away tow two beautiful boards. I can very much recommended this course.

Ayesha Riad

Fantastic class Learned a lot Teacher was really nice and patient So happy with my end product and a great experience.

Andra Stancu

We did the charcuterie board making class with Johanna. We were taught how to use the band saw, belt sander, bobbin sander, orbital sander to make our own design of board from sapele wood. At the end we finished them with hemp oil and beeswax. An awesome class! We both really enjoyed it and would wholeheartedly recommend it!

Val Dawson

Fantastic class. Our tutor Johanna was a great teacher and with her help I made a really lovely charcuterie board. It was so rewarding and I highly recommend her class.

Priya Patel

The teacher was great and very informative. We created charcuterie boards from scratch and the process was broken down to give a real idea of how they are made. The class takes approximately 3 hours to complete and you can have as many breaks as you wish, with access to a kitchen and water and toilets. + more

Andrea Young

Had a fantastic few hours carving a bowl with the very knowledgeable and kind Johanna. Great class, highly recommended. Left wanting to do more!

Nick Ross

Had a fantastic afternoon making a lovely wooden bowl. I'd highly recommend and will return.

Nicole Fitzpatrick

I took my partner to this class as a birthday gift, and while he was initially a bit sceptical about making a charcuterie board, he was quickly won over by the creative possibilities. He ended up having a great time and being really happy with the board he made. It's a brilliant gift for someone + more

Yegor Belov

Really nice workshop, Johanna is a great tutor, she guided us through every step and was always there for any questions or just friendly chat about woodworking. Highly recommended

Janka Xu

Strongly recommend Recently feel a little bit burnout at work, want to do something to switch off. This was a very good experience. I have 0 experience and definitely a bit clumsy. But this class is still very easy to get hands on. The teacher is very nice very patient and well explained.

Reuben Wood

I had a brilliant time, Johanna was very helpful, warm and overall lovely to have as a teacher. I'm super proud of the dish I made, definitely a great experience :)

Alexander Nugee

Excellent class. The teacher was really great, introduced everything clearly, we felt supported in creating our own design. It was really satisfying to use all the power tools and learn why they’re used, and the end result looks amazing. Friends and family can’t believe they aren’t professional. + more

Anita Sriram

Amazing class! Made charcuterie boards and got lots of information about wood and different types of tools to make the actual board! Had a great time and very satisfying. Was supported through the whole experience and had an amazing teacher!

Zac Ryon

My partner and I made cute little bowls with Johanna coaching us. It was a fun experience that flew by. Now I want to make a cutting board.

Guy Fuhrer

Very fun class - the boards looks great defo recommend

Sue Jefferies

My son and I did the charcuterie board workshop and had the best time. Johanna is a great teacher - relaxed and clear, making it really enjoyable. We took home two boards we were really proud of - thanks for a great morning!

Euan

Woodcarving workshop. Made a little bowl. Really cute workshop space with many clamps and pieces of wood. Host was really helpful and chill, as well as being super well-informed and reassuring. Atmosphere was meditative but collaborative and playful. It was really great to learn a new skill and understand + more

Scott Mills

This woodcarving class with Johanna was such a great experience. She is both friendly and really knowledgeable, making it easy to feel comfortable while learning proper techniques safely. Overall, it was fun and full of good vibes. Definitely recommend giving it a go if you’re looking to try something creative!

Kathleen Brien

Amazed at how professional the boards turned out. Was such a lovely afternoon and the teacher was very informative and welcoming.

Audrey

I had an amazing time creating a hardwood dish with Johanna! She guided us thoroughly throughout the entire process and was incredibly helpful whenever we ran into any issues. The class was encouraging, and even complete beginners with no experience in carving or woodwork left with some pretty impressive work. 100% would recommend!

Nate de Villa

- Friendly and helpful hosts - Relaxing and positive environment - Lovely facility - Fulfilling experience!

Jamie Harvey

This class was excellent! Johanna and Harry were so warm and welcoming and helped everyone feel at ease getting the hang of the techniques and using the tools. They guided us through every step of the way and made sure we were safe and had fun! I am so happy with the end product and can’t believe I made it myself!!!!

Sandra Oledan

I really enjoyed Variegate's hardwood dish woodcarving workshop -- I had never tried woodworking before but Johanna explained everything from how to use the equipment, the types of wood we would be working with, to carving techniques, very thoroughly. She and Harry were very hands-on and were happy to + more

Mae Triplitt

Highly recommend! Such a fun class and amazing teacher.

Naziya Zhakupova

Really enjoyed our lesson with Johanna. The location is beautiful and everything was clearly explained

Sabrina Di Monaco

Such a great class! I would really recommend it to anyone if you are new to woodworking and want to do something fun with your weekend, we were really supported and looked after.

Katerina

Amazing class - we had a great experience and got to go home with beautiful boards!

Kathleen Hardy

Awesome class, teacher was so lovely and knowledgeable! Highly recommend.

Roisin McNulty

This class was SO much fun. We each made our own charcuterie board in whatever design we wanted. Our instructor helped us along the way but didn't micro manage or hover. It was a super cool experience - so nice to do something with your hands and bring home your board that day. Would definitely recommend + more

Maria Lanshakova

We had such a wonderful time at the class! It was fun, informative, and we loved the result of our work so much. We would definitely recommend visiting!

Lucia Tsoi

Had the best time at the charcuterie board woodworking workshop with Johanna! Johanna is super friendly and a great instructor - she took the time to explain the process and all the tools clearly, showing us how we could bring each of our ideas to life. Would absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone + more

Sue Gregory

We really enjoyed the Charcuterie Board workshop. Mad us want to do more woodworking classes. I would defiantly recommend this class.

Jim

This course was world class for someone dipping their toe into wood working. Great fun, the right level of complexity and I learned a lot. I would highly recommend it!

Abi Hood

Great class! Beginner friendly, small group (3 people) and very practical - I was constantly doing something and learning new things for the full 3 hours. Johanna was very knowledgeable and encouraging, making the experience really enjoyable. Thank you!

Rachael Hill

The class was amazing. Thank you so much. We had a blast :-)

Cecilia Weiler

My husband and I absolutely loved this workshop! The hostess was inspiring, fun and incredibly experienced, the studio beautiful and well set up, and the guidance was just the right level to make us all feel like we both learned a lot and could use our own ideas to create beautiful cutting boards - we use ours every day!

Madeleine

I had a fantastic time with Johanna making my board - she was super kind, patient with me when I was taking an age to sand (who knew it was so therapeutic to sand?!) and she was super informative about all the tools and skills I was using when making the board. The time flew by and before I knew it I + more

Viviana Fulfuc

Amazing class! Did not expect this being so good. It was a very fun class and very insightful as well. Johanna was really knowledgeable and skilled and a great teacher! Would definitely do this again or booking a different class with her. Really happy I picked this!

Ophélie Barbet

Thank you so much Johanna for your welcome and a wonderful workshop, guiding us through the process of making our boards. We were complete beginners and by the end of the workshop, we felt a lot more accomplished! We had a great time designing, cutting, and sanding our boards - can’t wait to use + more

Joey Mazars

Amazing workshop, I had so much fun and learned a lot. Would 100% recommend

Jonny Dyble

This was such a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Johanna made the class really fun, and we’re so happy with the boards we made, they turned out great! I’d wholeheartedly recommend!

Carmen Yip

The charcuterie board woodworking class was amazing! Johanna is so kind and walks you through each step with so much detail so you’ll definitely end up with a board you’re happy with! Would highly recommend!

Annett Berling

As a small family of three, we were able to take a fantastic workshop with Johanna. The hours flew by, and at the end, we held a unique, handmade piece in our hands. Johanna was always available to provide support and explanations, and even the technical details were easy to understand. We highly recommend + more

Misha Bobkov

Had a great time making the charcuterie board. Lesson was very well run.

Sonja Brehm

We had a fantastic time and went home with two stunning boards! Johanna guided us through every step and was great at explaining everything. She’s an amazing teacher! Such a fun Saturday and would definitely recommend!

Tianyi Gao

I had a lovely session with Johanna. She is kind, patient and professional in teaching wood craft techniques. The workshop location is in a spacious and quiet garden, you get to enjoy the calmness of nature. The timber material I got was a beautiful sapele, sustainability sourced. Overall I’ll rate + more