Blended Monkey - Woodturning & Pottery Workshops

About

Simon and Louise are a husband and wife team. Their studios are based in the village of Upwell on the Norfolk/Cambs border, where the surroundings and changing seasons provide ample inspiration for some of their designs and ideas that can be found in their pieces. ​Simon is a woodturner and green woodworker ; Louise is a potter and ceramicist. They teach their crafts 1-2-1 or as pairs in their Blended Monkey studios. They also teach groups at various locations. As keen supporters of and fundraisers for the Mind charity, the past few years have seen the couple also focus their efforts on offering creative therapy workshops to provide rehabilitation and therapy for people of all ages who are suffering with brain trauma, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The regular practice of any art or craft is incredibly beneficial for the mind and soul.