Creative holidays: UK based courses

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Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

£110

Stonecarving for beginners and intermediates in the Cotswolds Held outdoors or in workshop. Beautiful location, in Gloucestershire, idyllic rural setting in Cotswold Area of outstanding natural beauty. Two day affordable stone carving courses, held generally once or twice a month, please click on the "View Website" button above for all course dates and details! Taught in small groups, up to nine trainees

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent flexible dates to suit you and set dates available.

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Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent flexible dates to suit you and set dates available.

Staffordshire - Next course on 16th May 2020

£175

The day will cover the following elements: - Clay preparation - Centring the clay - Throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness. - Developing basic forms - Wiring pots off the wheel If you are booking two or more places there is a discount of £25 per person. There is a maximum of four places available to book for this course per workshop, giving the opportunity for focused tuition. If booking for one person you have the option to bring someone with you to observe. We...

Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

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Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

Devon - Next course on 22nd August 2020

£180

A two day course learning the skills and techniques of green woodworking, with an emphasis on contemporary design and detailing. Maximum of 6 students. You will make either a low stool or a side table using a variety of edge tools. Starting with a fresh cut log you will learn how to cleave the wood with a froe and wedges, then shape it on the shaving horse with drawknife and spokeshave. Joints used will be through-wedged-tenons. Use of contrasting timbers, and sculpted free-form table tops or seats are all available...

Lucy Churchill's stone carving workshops

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Lucy Churchill's stone carving workshops

North Yorkshire - Next course on 20th June 2020

£440

(Special discount on 2 or 3 bookings) 3-days of personal tuition - enjoyable & instructive, tailored to suit beginners & experienced carvers. I'll show you how to work on your personal projects from masonry to completed artwork, and advise you on how to continue to develop your skills after the course. A maximum 3 students per course, which allows a great deal of specialised attention. Reduced fees throughout the year on 2 or 3 bookings. Topics covered: Tool skills & Carving techniques. Working in 3-dimensions. What tools you'll need, and...

Basket courses - two days at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Basket courses - two days at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 16th June 2020

£150

These 2 day courses are designed for beginners and intermediates. In my beautiful, light studio in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, spend a weekend learning basketry techniques to weave your own strong storage basket with a unique wooden handle, a traditional English shopper or a really sturdy log basket or a more sculptural art basket piece (1 day courses are also available).

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Pretty Rubbish mosaic and glass art

Aberdeenshire - Next course on 2nd May 2020

£95

Beginner's workshop in Pretty Rubbish Mosaics Studio. Day 1 you will be introduced to tools, adhesives and materials and will create a unique piece of mosaic art. You will learn how to cut china and glass and create your piece in pique assiette style. Classes are relaxed, fun and inspirational. At your disposal you will have a huge array of "treasure" including upcycled crockery, tiles, glass and jewellery. Day 2 you will grout and clean your piece and head home bursting with ideas for more creations! Workshops will only go...

Needle felted animals or pictures- Feltworld

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Needle felted animals or pictures- Feltworld

Staffordshire - Next course on 20th April 2020

£35

During this half day workshop you will create a needle felted animal or a flat picture of any image you choose. We will be using various wool fibres and a barbed felting needle to knit the fibres together. Beginner to some experience. Half day- Small animals could be an owl, penguin, bird or similar. Full day- Available. Create a much larger and detailed animal and really get to grips with the techniques needed to carry to create detail. With small stabbing actions you will knit the fibres into a form...

Country House Crafting Retreats in rural Hertfordshire

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Country House Crafting Retreats in rural Hertfordshire

Bedfordshire - Next course on 15th May 2020

£235

This is a workshop style weekend where you bring your own papercrafting, scrapbooking or knitting, wool/needlecraft projects with you, with no formal classes. The breakout sessions are informal and optional, giving you plenty of time to work on your projects. Crafting breaks in a country house in rural Hertfordshire Close to road and rail links, with 22 acres of beautiful grounds. Do you never have time to craft and need some 'me time' to relax and get some of those unfinished projects done? This break is for you.... Hosted by...

From fleece to fibre: two day course in hand spinning

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From fleece to fibre: two day course in hand spinning

Cumbria - Next course on 16th May 2020

£165

Fun packed week-end in the Lake District National Park learning the absorbing art of hand spinning. Start out learning about fleece selection, purchase and preparation. Move on to carding on a drum carder and then start to spin on drop spindle. Having mastered drafting on the drop spindle, progress to a wheel. Look at setting up a wheel and the principles of tension. Turn your prepared batts into spun singles. Learn the principles behind plying. Create and finish your own skein of hand spun fibre. Small group to ensure high...

Painting with wool and silk fibres: Pictures, Slippers, Scarves, Bags & more

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Painting with wool and silk fibres: Pictures, Slippers, Scarves, Bags & more

Staffordshire - Next course on 30th April 2020

£80

You have the choice of making a unique nuno felted scarf, a warm woolly scarf or a piece of wall-art. Beginners welcome. Scarf option: during this fabulous felting day, we will make a scarf using soft merino wool and incorporating a beautiful 100% silk scarf and silky fibres to give it a shimmer effect if desired. Sarf included in price. By manipulating a thin layer of wool through a fine woven material, we will make a scarf with characteristics which are quite different from a traditional felt and is much...