Creative holidays: UK based courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Gold AWARD

Stunning workshop with adjoining accommodation overlooking Coniston, Lake District available to hire

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 21st September 2021

£1

Swallows & Artisans is a stunning newly renovated workshop space available for hire in the heart of the Lake District. With a purpose built interior incorporating ample work space, soft seating, display area and simple kitchen facilities the venue also offers views over the lake and hills. Take advantage of Lanehead, the adjoining 8 bedroom property (sleeping 35) and combine the two venues to host your own creative retreat! Swallows & Artisans contains purpose built tables, a comfortable soft seating area for tea breaks along with breakfast bar style seating...

Swallows & Artisans is a stunning newly renovated workshop space available for hire in the heart of the Lake District. With a purpose built interior incorporating ample work space, soft...

Bronze AWARD

Foxes' Retreat Journaling Workshops

Live online course

- Next course on 16th October 2021

£15

Foxes' Retreat offers an escape from your usual routine. The change of focus will allow you to tap into your creativity, whilst we provide experiences and activities to enhance your creative writing skills, giving you a space to begin or develop your own project. This is a stand alone afternoon workshop course to develop self awareness, and to use writing to process the world around us. There is no expectation to share writing on this workshop, although discussion of the process is likely. This is suitable for those who are...

Foxes' Retreat offers an escape from your usual routine. The change of focus will allow you to tap into your creativity, whilst we provide experiences and activities to enhance your...

Copper wire jewellery, Madeley, Cheshire

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Copper wire jewellery, Madeley, Cheshire

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 25th September 2021

£35

You will be making at least one piece of jewellery and get to know some useful tools, tips and different types of wires you can use for your project. You can have a go at forming some simple shapes such as angles to make geometric shapes as well as swirls and textures. I will show you how to work with copper, forming into shapes, and to clean and polish it. There is a choice of small gemstones or beads to use in your project or bring your own beads and...

You will be making at least one piece of jewellery and get to know some useful tools, tips and different types of wires you can use for your project. You...

Bronze AWARD

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Beach Art North Cornwall

In-person course

Cornwall - Next course on 21st September 2021

£44

I'll show you how to make sacred geometric shapes and then we'll work on a design. Upon completion, we'll take photos from the cliffs, and reflect on this meditation/art experience. Don't worry about mistakes as this is a uniquely non-destructive and renewable art form and you'll find the whole experience a liberating one! This kind review sums up pretty well what I aim for: "After inspiring us with some of his own incredible designs, we couldn't wait to get started and headed down to the beach to get creative! When...

I'll show you how to make sacred geometric shapes and then we'll work on a design. Upon completion, we'll take photos from the cliffs, and reflect on this meditation/art experience....

Gold AWARD

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Silk painting workshops

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 27th September 2021

£60

Silk painting is an accessible and fun process, just be prepared to allow the dyes to flow and enjoy the vibrant colours. I run the silk painting workshops for small groups in my own studio in Bovey Tracey, however, I am prepared to travel and run workshops for larger groups if there is a suitable venue available near you. Bespoke courses to suit you can be arranged for a suitable date for participants, if 2 or more are booking in advance. Birthday treats work really well and can be made...

Silk painting is an accessible and fun process, just be prepared to allow the dyes to flow and enjoy the vibrant colours. I run the silk painting workshops for small...

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Beginners Knitting - One Day Course

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 6th October 2021

£65

Start your journey into the wonderful world of knitting. You will be guided through the basic techniques of cast on and cast off, the first knit and purl stitches and begin working on small swatches. We will discuss the technical things, like yarn and needle sizes and look at simple commercial patterns. The day is very hands on and continued practice is encouraged throughout. Suitable for complete beginners or those looking to go back to basics. Tutor Information Tracy Chapman was born in Hampshire and spent her younger years by...

Start your journey into the wonderful world of knitting. You will be guided through the basic techniques of cast on and cast off, the first knit and purl stitches and...

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Colourwork Knitting Taster Workshop

In-person course

Somerset

£66

This course is part of Dillington Discoveries Summer week. Learn the secrets behind working with more than one colour with three very different techniques. On this workshop we will look at the traditional method of Fair Isle knitting, and we will practice stranding and weaving yarns with both hands! The technique of Intarsia, the more abstract method of knitting, and Slip stitch work, where two colours are used to great effect. We will work up small swatches of each method during the workshop – whilst discussing the use of colour...

This course is part of Dillington Discoveries Summer week. Learn the secrets behind working with more than one colour with three very different techniques. On this workshop we will look...

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Advanced Knitting

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 9th November 2021

£68

Expand your existing knitting skills on this one-day sample-based workshop. Throughout the day we will produce small swatches, we will cover a variety of techniques including: Cable work, simple shaping, textures and bobbles, basic lace stitches, bead work and finishing. Pick up tips on improving the overall appearance of your knitting by incorporating simple changes as you work. Suitable for those who would like to develop their knitting skills. If you can cast on, knit and purl with confidence, this workshop is for you. Tutor Information Tracy Chapman was born...

Expand your existing knitting skills on this one-day sample-based workshop. Throughout the day we will produce small swatches, we will cover a variety of techniques including: Cable work, simple shaping,...

Mosaic one day workshop using china & recycled materials, Orkney. Lunch provided.

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Mosaic one day workshop using china & recycled materials, Orkney. Lunch provided.

In-person course

Orkney - Next course on 21st September 2021

£70

You will make a mosaic plaque or heart on this course which will take place in my home in Birsay next to the sea, near to the Brough of Birsay, and ancient Viking settlement. I also have a comfortable double/twin room to let if required, please enquire for availability. I aim to provide an inspiring and uplifting workshop with fuel for ideas taken from the range of mosaic tesserae provided. Ideal for total beginners or the more experienced. For other mosaic projects please check out my other pages. This course...

You will make a mosaic plaque or heart on this course which will take place in my home in Birsay next to the sea, near to the Brough of Birsay,...

Platinum AWARD

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Needle felted animals or pictures

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 10th October 2021

£70

During this full day workshop you have a few options: Either create two small needle felted animals i.e. owl, penguin, bird, duck, fish or similar. OR larger hare, dog, cat etc Because I teach small groups I am able to be flexible. I found that if I set the item it limits you to make that thing so I choose to let you bring your own images or follow my designs etc.... I have a variety of pictures, examples and books for inspiration. Beginners welcome. We will be using various...

During this full day workshop you have a few options: Either create two small needle felted animals i.e. owl, penguin, bird, duck, fish or similar. OR larger hare, dog, cat...