What People Say

I have found so much joy in crafting with Agnès. I wouldn’t have thought it possible to make such intricate pieces but she is truly a gifted teacher. She can guide a class of varied skill levels (from 50+ to under 5-year-olds) and still hold a calm and relaxing space for connection and community. If you are a lifetime crafter or just a beginner, you will walk away feeling nourished and nurtured after a session at The Artisan Forest.
Tanya Haumu (Murwhillumbah)

Craft Day with Agnès has been my favourite day of the week since I started attending four years ago. Agnès is a quiet, calm and very capable teacher who takes a lot of time in her preparation for class and a great amount of care in choosing projects which appeal to all. I am amazed at how much my skill and stitching have improved, and am now confident to tackle other projects on my own. There’s something about crafting in a group circle, however, that nurtures the soul and draws me back week after week.
Robyn Turton (Mullumbimby)


I just completed The Artisan Forests “Mother Earth” workshop, having never felted before. The whole experience was lovely. Sitting around the table in Agnes’s comfortable and welcoming home, drinking tea, connecting with beautiful women. It was nourishing on so many levels, and Agnès is a very thorough and patient teacher who is clearly living her passion. I can’t wait for the next one.
Lisa Cattanach (Ocean Shores)

My 7-year-old daughter enjoyed a magical morning crafting with wonderful Agnès. She came away feeling fulfilled and inspired – so much so that she completed two extra decorations within hours of arriving home! I was lucky enough to sit on the sidle line with my toddler to witness the creativity unfold. It was a calming yet highly engaging experience for my daughter and I highly recommend it as a rewarding, confidence and skill building activity for all children.
Alexi Willemsen (Byron Bay)

My 9-year-old daughter has done two workshops with Agnès so far and is so proud of her beautiful creations. The studio they work in is so gorgeous and Agnès is so clever and talented. Nimble hands create nimble minds and Agnès creates the perfect space for just that.
Leah Rollston (Mullumbimby)