Crafted Beginnings

Contact name: Charlie West

3
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3 months
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Maker's bio

Welcome 😃 I'm Charlie West. I completed an apprenticeship in furniture making in 2020. Since then I've worked creating furniture, sculptural and commissioned woodwork for clients in Britain and Europe. When I had my daughter, Isla, in 2023 I started making toys for her to play with, and learn from. I also made them for friends, which they really enjoyed as it was something personal and special. And so the journey to toy maker and workshop facilitator began. Children change your life, so they say…. My woodworking sessions are broken down into small stages which result in elegant handcrafted pieces, with the aim of helping a child's development through using sustainable resources to create unique toys that will last a lifetime. My workshop, in the beautiful Calder Valley, West Yorkshire, is the perfect setting for a day of creativity and learning new skills.

Courses, kits & gifts

bronze award

HALIFAX

Make a Wooden 3D Puzzle

Next date: 2nd Jun 2024

£75.00

bronze award

HALIFAX

Make a Wooden Baby Rattle

Next date: 1st Jun 2024

£75.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

28 Jan 24'

louise shaw reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"I do courses like this quite frequently but this really has been my favourite. It’s such a wonderful course! Rare to find one in such an idyllic setting too. The pace of learning was great. Charlie is a fantastic facilitator. She took her time to explain everything and was the perfect host. We had a wonderful afternoon. I’d really recommend this course. What you leave with is a really gorgeous item too! Don’t hesitate- get it booked. "

26 Jan 24'

Paige Matthews reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"What an amazing day!! Charlie was so welcoming and understanding that I was a complete newbie. She made the day thoroughly enjoyable and I was so pleased to come away with something handmade and natural. I will be recommending to anyone who will listen! "

24 Jan 24'

Rachel reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"This was a really fun and inspiring course. I hadn't done any woodwork since some D&T disasters in school but Charlie taught the techniques really well and tailored her teaching to each person. I was really pleased with the rattle I made and they'd all make fab gifts."

Crafted Beginnings responded:

"Thanks Rach. I think your stegosaurus shows you’ve got a natural ability with timber. Keep going with it! "

24 Jan 24'

Carly reviewed: Crafted Beginnings - Make a rattle

"Excellent course. Charlie was very friendly and helpful. At first I felt a little unconfident using the tools as it's been many years but Charlie showed me how and now I feel like I could tackle anything with a drill! Really impressed with the quality of the rattle we made, good materials and very professional. Had lots of fun on the day. Thanks Charlie"

Crafted Beginnings responded:

"Thank you for your feedback Carly. I’m glad you had fun! "