Mother's Day courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Hare Sculpture one day workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

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Hare Sculpture one day workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 20th August 2021

£95

On this fun filled and absorbing one day Hare Sculpture workshop you will sculpt your very own moon-gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed at all as Jo guides you through every step. We start with a steel stand and aluminium wire armature which 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...

On this fun filled and absorbing one day Hare Sculpture workshop you will sculpt your very own moon-gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed at all as Jo guides...

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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 8th August 2021

£150

HOORAH! I am going to open up my Studio for one-to-one only workshops from June 2021, when hopefully the majority of us will have had both our vaccines. If you would like to message me, we can agree a date. Can’t wait to see you all again. Create a unique painting with layers of molten beeswax, damar resin and pigments. This ancient medium was originally used by the Egyptians to create portraits. Still relatively unknown, and yet so mesmerising. Working on a wood panel, I will give you personalised tuition...

HOORAH! I am going to open up my Studio for one-to-one only workshops from June 2021, when hopefully the majority of us will have had both our vaccines. If you...

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Creative fused glass morning workshop: Beginners and Improvers

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Creative fused glass morning workshop: Beginners and Improvers

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 12th September 2021

£80

Design and make your own creations in fused glass! The workshop is ideal for both beginners and those with some glass experience. You will learn the basics of working with sheet glass and be shown step by step, how to translate your designs into one final piece. This is an open style workshop allowing learners to develop this skillset. Afternoon sessions are also available please click "More from this Maker" link for additional dates. Students can select which glass piece they want to create, including a set of 4 coasters,...

Design and make your own creations in fused glass! The workshop is ideal for both beginners and those with some glass experience. You will learn the basics of working with...

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Introduction to candle making workshop

In-person course

West Midlands - Next course on 7th August 2021

£45

This workshop is aimed for the absolute beginner and anyone who is interested in learning a new skill. Whether it be for a new hobby, to inspire a business opportunity or simply just a great way of spending a few hours learning a new craft, you will leave us feeling proud of your achievements. With the emphasis on fun and flair you will learn to create attractive, scented candles with a variety of waxes, oils and dyes and using some very creative techniques. Everything you make on the day is...

This workshop is aimed for the absolute beginner and anyone who is interested in learning a new skill. Whether it be for a new hobby, to inspire a business opportunity...

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Leather carving course

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 15th August 2021

£160

This leather carving course for beginners and improvers will give you the key skills necessary to create your own carving from the beginning. Leather carving or tooling is an ancient skill that has been passed down through the ages. You can learn to make beautiful and useful leather items with exquisite and original carvings. Wonderful for yourself, gifts or even starting your own business! Our 1-day workshop will lead you through all the stages of this lovely craft, from what leather to buy, through carving, tooling and colouring to finishing....

This leather carving course for beginners and improvers will give you the key skills necessary to create your own carving from the beginning. Leather carving or tooling is an ancient...

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'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Tote Bag

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'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course - Tote Bag

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 4th September 2021

£210

Make a Bag in a Day - Craft it Yourself! A fully lined leather Tote bag - Your friends won't believe you made it! This course is ideal for all, from beginners to confident makers. You will learn the basics of leather craft for accessories and be introduced to techniques including machine stitching on leather, hand finishing and hand cutting. You will also be working with the full spectrum of leather types from soft leathers and suedes to a hard sturdy veg tanned leather. This is a perfect introductory course...

Make a Bag in a Day - Craft it Yourself! A fully lined leather Tote bag - Your friends won't believe you made it! This course is ideal for all,...

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Create a stunning pebble mosaic feature for your garden from multiple gold winning artist David James

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Create a stunning pebble mosaic feature for your garden from multiple gold winning artist David James

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 21st August 2021

£225

About the pebble mosaic course: Covid secure working practices are in place and will continue to be so until further notice. Maximum number of 4 people per course at Olicana's workshop in central Ilkley. Minimum numbers apply. Learn how to create a stunning pebble mosaic that will provide a talking point for your garden from David James of Olicana Mosaics. You will be taken through all the steps involved in creating a square or circular or shell shaped pebble mosaic measuring 45cm/18inch square or in diameter. This will weigh about...

About the pebble mosaic course: Covid secure working practices are in place and will continue to be so until further notice. Maximum number of 4 people per course at Olicana's...

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2 day intensive making and carving leather workshop

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2 day intensive making and carving leather workshop

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 20th August 2021

£290

In this intensive two day course you will learn the art of hand crafting and carving your very own wallet. Leather carving or tooling is an ancient skill that has been passed down through the ages. You can learn to make beautiful and useful leather item with exquisite and original carvings. Wonderful for yourself, gifts or even starting your own business! You will learn how to: Cut leather from a pattern Prepare for stitching Hand sew leather using saddle stitch Set rivets Use leather dye Use a variety of traditional...

In this intensive two day course you will learn the art of hand crafting and carving your very own wallet. Leather carving or tooling is an ancient skill that has...

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Parent and child friendly pottery courses

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Parent and child friendly pottery courses

In-person course

Northamptonshire - Next course on 5th August 2021

£95

Ditch the devices! If your children spend too much time on their electronic devices and you would love to have more quality time with them look no further than our pot throwing and making courses. Your children and you share a unique experience, learning how to throw pots and produce some fantastic outcomes. We can accommodate families of 2- 5 members Enjoy the opportunity for you and your family to laugh, communicate and enjoy a journey of discovery together, without the stresses and strains of everyday life. Many young people...

Ditch the devices! If your children spend too much time on their electronic devices and you would love to have more quality time with them look no further than our...

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Beginners’ Stained Glass, One Day Course, Llangathen Hall, Llandeilo, Wales

In-person course

Carmarthenshire - Next course on 27th August 2021

£125

Simon Howard comes from a family of glass-workers and has been making striking and innovative stained glass for almost thirty years. You may have seen him recently demonstrating his craft on Channel 4’s ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas‘. This one-day course, hosted by Simon, is an introduction to the medieval craft of stained glass and is held at the beautiful Llangathen Hall, near Llandeilo, in rural Carmarthenshire Over the course of the day Simon will show you how to design a panel, select and cut glass, ‘lead up’, solder and cement. You...

Simon Howard comes from a family of glass-workers and has been making striking and innovative stained glass for almost thirty years. You may have seen him recently demonstrating his craft...