Reviews of Adult classes
Good clear instructions and handouts. Excellent follow up with links and videos. Nice rapport with students. Excellent samples. Loved the loom and yarns provided. A very creative and inspiring learning environment. Would recommend Janna to others. Great fundamental class.” Cindy L.S. - Tapestry Weaving, British Columbia Canada
I loved every minute of it" from Kim Werker's blog, Tapestry Weaving at Knit City 2016 , Vancouver Canada
My husband and I attended Janna's Tapestry Weaving 101, five hour, workshop on February 11. The workshop was suitable for both novice weavers (me) and pure beginners (my husband). We had a great time and came away with a good understanding of tapestry weaving, a set of pvc looms and a full set of instructions. Janna also served tea and muffins - a definite bonus!" CB John, BC Canada
Such a great class. I learned so much!" K Fenton, Tapestry Weaving 101 Gibsons BC Canada
Janna's knowledge inspires and promotes you to learn and grow as a maker in textile art.” Natural Dye student, Jersey City NJ
A great introduction to using a lap loom to make tapestries. The workshop was well paced, and Janna's instruction was very clear and helpful. A lot of fun, and I love what I created! " Anonymous, BC Canada
Such an excellent week! Thank you for the guidance and inspiration - loving everything we created." E.S - Natural Dye Student, Victoria BC
Her learners are so fortunate" from Cathalynn Cindy Labonte-Smith's blog, Tapestry Weaving, Gibsons, BC
Truly the best week!" Grace V. - Natural Dye Student, Victoria BC
Reviews of kids' classes
We had so much fun at the Silk Scarf printing class! The teacher (Janna Maria Vallee) was just wonderful with the kids. She kept it moving at a great pace for all ages and I felt like everybody had the individual attention they needed. The scarf making, coloring activity and books were fun, educational and engaging. I would highly recommend this class. It was a great morning with my daughter and we left with something beautiful (we think! 4 more days until we unwrap our scarf to see it! hehe). Thank you! -Corrie W
My 7 year old daughter has done paper mache and botanical silk scarf classes with Nory and loved them. They are unique, convenient and the instructors are top-noche both in their instruction and attention to the kids. Both projects came out great and my daughter was so proud. I highly recommend. -Nancy L
Wow! What a well curated collection of classes. Eva hasn't stopped talking about her botanical printing class last week, and we're excited to unleash the results this weekend (the silk scarves have to stay bound for a week, so the design "sticks").
Excited to try another class. Louisa S
My two-year-old and I had a great time at the botanical silk scarf printing class. My daughter got to explore texture and color and process and we came away with two beautiful scarves that made excellent Christmas gifts for the grandmas! Abby R
We took our 4 year old daughter for botanical printing class with Ms. JANNA, Our daughter had really great time making a silk scarf and t-shirt. It was very creative and our daughter was excited to tell everyone about her experience at this class. Jaya K
Had a great class with Janna -- painting tee shirts! Fun activities for the kids for a Saturday morning -- we had a blast! Kate McGee