Mother's Day courses

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Soap making workshop - make soap with plant-based ingredients

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Soap making workshop - make soap with plant-based ingredients

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 1st December 2020

£105

Learn natural cold process soap making with multi award winning soap maker and column writer for Making Soap Magazine. This course is now available LIVE ONLINE - please see my live online soap making workshop listing for further details. If you are interested in making beautiful handmade soap from delicious natural ingredients then this course is for you. Using the traditional method of soap making and with a hands on practical approach you will make a selection of soaps to take home with you. All the soaps we make are...

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Hare sculpture one day workshop in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

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Hare sculpture one day workshop in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

In-person course

Suffolk

£95

Sculpt your very own moon gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed as Jo will demonstrate and guide you through every step. We start with a steel stand and aluminium wire armature that has been pre-made for you (although later in the day we will make an armature together so you can understand the technique). You will move features of the armature to your own personalised ‘pose’, making every sculpture completely unique. At this stage you can also place a personal message into the heart of your hare (poignant...

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Contemporary Encaustic Wax Introductory Workshop

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Contemporary Encaustic Wax Introductory Workshop

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 1st June 2020

£150

A one day introductory workshop for a maximum of two persons. Each session covers the basics of working with hot beeswax in a textural, layered way, but can be customised for Artists who are looking to take it to another level. As I offer personal tuition, please contact me for a mutually convenient date and join me in my studio on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. This unusual and dramatic coastal location offers so much inspiration for my work, and I hope will inspire you too. During the session you...

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Willow handbag / shoulder bag

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 1st June 2020

£100

Make a handbag or shoulder bag using beautiful natural coloured willow and weaves. The handbag will have a hazel or a driftwood handle and the shoulder bag a leather strap. There will be a range to choose from on the day or you can bring your own. You will be using a pre-prepared base which will give you the time and space focus on control of shape/form and producing accurate and aesthetically pleasing weaves. Suitable for those with no/some previous experience. Please let us know if you have any specific...

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Virtual jewellery making workshops

Live online tuition

£68

As we are living in a time of uncertainty & fear we have to question if social gatherings are going to cause more harm than enjoyment. I think it is still important to have events & occasions to enjoy whilst social distancing ourselves & in isolation. Therefore, we are moving to online & virtual jewellery making workshops! Our virtual workshops will run on a Friday evening or a Saturday afternoon. When you book onto a workshop, you are purchasing all of the all the tools & equipment to keep (This...

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Leather workshops with Cathy Edwards at Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Leather workshops with Cathy Edwards at Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

West Yorkshire

£75

Come and enjoy a day of leather working. Make yourself a beautiful apron in butter soft pigskin suede with buffalo nubuck straps and solid brass fittings. Personalize it with a name tag for an extra special present or something luxurious for yourself. Learn strap cutting, pattern making, attaching buckles and finishing in a small, friendly and informal workshop, working with Catherine Edwards a professional and nationally exhibiting leatherworker. The workshop is open to beginners and those with some experience at the Creative with Nature Studio in Todmorden.

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Chalk painting mega day furniture painting - one-to-one

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Chalk painting mega day furniture painting - one-to-one

In-person course

Kent

£125

I'm professionally trained by Annie Sloan in paint techniques using her famous and the original chalk paints. I have over 8 years of experience and featured in Mollie Makes Magazine. I'm also a trained in interior design so I can give tips and ideas on your up and coming projects in your home. You can learn how to use different techniques with chalk paint and how to achieve a professional finish for all of your old furniture. You will learn techniques such as two colour distressing, ageing, textured, or a...

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Giant Knit Blanket Workshop with Mini Wine Tasting

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Giant Knit Blanket Workshop with Mini Wine Tasting

In-person course

Surrey

£55

I'm working with Les Caves de Pyrene as part of their community collaboration to bring you a giant knitting workshop followed by a mini wine tasting! Located just outside of Guildford, the class will take place right in the shop amongst their antique fittings and gorgeous wines! You'll be crafting on the trestle tables, so they'll be plenty of room! During the class I will teach you how to hand knit your very own snuggly, giant knit blanket, using just your hands! You'll learn to cast on and knit your...

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Glass fusing and slumping (warm glass) in the beautiful Kent Downs near Canterbury

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Glass fusing and slumping (warm glass) in the beautiful Kent Downs near Canterbury

In-person course

Kent - Next course on 1st June 2020

£95

Discover the wonderful world of fused glass in the beautiful medieval village of Chilham, in the heart of the Kent Downs area of outstanding natural beauty. Each full day of tuition costs only £95 and takes place in our new purpose built teaching studio. (Some of the photos show our previous, smaller studio right next door.) Courses generally start at 10am and continue until 5pm, though we're flexible. You'll be given as much help as you need; our small class sizes mean that you won't have to queue for advice....

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Jewellery making experience day

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 1st June 2020

£150

Enjoy a day of personal 1-2-1 tuition in a working jewellers’ workshop on a project of your choice. Work with a jeweller who has 20 years of practical experience and is qualified teacher to learn new techniques or enhance your existing skills. The workshop is fully equipped with all the professional equipment you will need for your days’ activities. The day is designed specifically around you, so the content will vary from person to person and it can be as relaxing or challenging as you want it to be. The...