Valentine's Day

Course dates are flexible. And I usually have few slots available, please contact for more info, or see my website for up to date availability of places. If you have a CraftCourses gift voucher, please do not forget to provide voucher code and person's name. This course is suitable for all beginners; who want to learn stained glass leading in a friendly manner. Learn how to lead stained glass panels / windows, in the company of a small relaxed group and for some time-out in the homely, informal setting of...

I am open to new bookings and rescheduling previously booked courses now. Courses will be following the current virus guidelines as much as possible and groups will be even smaller - often 1-2-1 and groups from the same household, people that have booked together, etc. Alien spoons? Well, only because it is a memorable name and some of the knife grasps feel a bit alien to start with. You will soon get to grips with them and the focus of this workshop is learning to use safe and efficient carving...

At Woodsetton Art Pottery in the West Midlands we understand that you may feel unsure about booking straight away in these uncertain times. So if you prefer to have full details (too long to include here) including our Covid Protocols and booking details please select 'chat with the maker' to your right for your reassurance. THE IMPORTANT BIT DURING COVID... We have three studio spaces accessed from the outside by separate doors, each with two wheels and washing facilities in which to socially distance. Only our toilet and coffee rooms...

Make a Bag in a Day - Craft it Yourself! 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 to start your journey into leatherwork and bag making as you will experience the...

What we’ll do: On arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of bubbly and a tropical apron. Adorn your heads with beautiful flowers, create something delicate & demure or bright & colourful to wear at a hen do, baby shower, music festival, just for fun, or the love of Frida Kahlo. This creative workshop is perfect for hen parties and is suitable for beginners as I will be guiding you through the hands-on process of making your own beautiful crown, one step at a time. A fun and friendly...

Design and make your own creations in fused glass! The workshop is ideal for beginners, 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 where you can make what you want including: a set of 4 coasters or a lantern or Christmas Tree Decorations as your final piece. Workshop runs for 3 hours, and held close to Victoria Park in East London. I am on hand to advise...

Ever fancied making your own jewellery? Or perhaps you're looking for a unique gift for a loved one? At WyeMade workshops, you can create a piece of your own design in a fun and friendly environment - meet new people, and learn a new craft! Each workshop lasts between 3 - 3.5 hours, and is limited to four students. This ensures plenty of access to tools and professional tutoring. This workshop option is for silver earrings. For the full range of workshops, and private group bookings - contact me to...

This full day course allows you to take a log blank and turn it into a spoon you’ll be able to use in the kitchen forever. We teach you how to safely and effectively use axes and different knives to shape your spoon, giving you the perfect introduction into making spoons for yourself at home. David Hunter is a coppice worker in Pembrokeshire, where he manages local woodlands using hand tools and traditional techniques. He uses the wood he cuts to make products ranging from charcoal to spoons for sale...

Lonely Ape Workshop classes are a great introduction for any keen crafters interested in Silversmithing. In the textured jewellery workshops you will learn skills such as annealing, soldering, hammering, filing and finishing. You will be able to choose between making earrings, a ring or a pendant in the class and will be tutored through the whole process from start to finish. You will be able to choose different thicknesses of silver wire and strip silver depending on the style you want to create; we will then spend time exploring different...