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'Art of stained glass - glass leading and/or glass painting Taster' - Oldbury, Birmingham - with Jamal Rafay at Stained Glassic

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'Art of stained glass - glass leading and/or glass painting Taster' - Oldbury, Birmingham - with Jamal Rafay at Stained Glassic

Birmingham

£99

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. This course is suitable for those who want to learn the art of stained glass in a friendly manner. Learn how to lead panels or paint stained glass windows, in the company of a small relaxed group and for some time-out in the homely, informal setting of Jamal Rafay’s artist studio! A one day crash course covers, introduction, design for stained glass, introduction...

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1-day traditional leather workshop - small leather goods

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1-day traditional leather workshop - small leather goods

Greater London - Next course on 11th April 2020

£115

About the Course The one-day leather craft workshop is the perfect introduction to making traditional leather goods as well as fashion accessories. This workshop will provide you with the core skills to make leather products and the foundations for progressing to more advanced pieces. In this practical and hands-on course, you will learn how to make a range of leather goods using only traditional handcrafting techniques, such as card holders, coin wallets, belts, key lanyards, key chains or purses - all made from vegetable tanned leather. With a maximum of...

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Two day leather work course - bag making

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Two day leather work course - bag making

Lancashire - Next course on 22nd April 2020

£250

As featured on Made in Great Britain on BBC2, learn traditional leatherwork skills at Diamond Awl Workshop. On our two day leather bag making course you will have the choice of making either a messenger bag, tote bag or postal bag. No prior leatherwork experience is needed as you will learn all the core leatherwork skills plus additional techniques that are relevant to the more complex process of leather bag making. You will leave the course having made your very own bag using high quality vegetable tanned leather and metal...

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Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

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Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'O' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

Surrey - Next course on 23rd October 2020

Due to the Coronavirus emergency, all our courses for Spring/Summer 2020 have been postponed - we're very grateful to all the affected students who have opted to take their course later, when it is safe to do so. We are happy to receive enquiries for bookings in 2021. The 'O' course is led by Peat Oberon, award-winning blacksmith, and inspiring and sympathetic teacher; assisted by Eamonn Kenward. The courses are suitable for absolute beginners, male or female, from the age of about 14 upwards; or for metalworkers seeking to gain...

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Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'B' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

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Weekend introductory blacksmithing course 'B' at Quinnell School of Blacksmithing

Surrey - Next course on 7th November 2020

Due to the Coronavirus emergency, all our courses for Spring/Summer 2020 have been postponed - we're very grateful to all the affected students who have opted to take their course later, when it is safe to do so. We are happy to receive enquiries for bookings in 2021. Our 'B' course is led by Ambrose Burne, who introduces his students to the basic operations with some set pieces; then it becomes more design-based and experimental, with an exploration of the students' own ideas developed with Ambrose's help. It’s a good...

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Highland stool making course - Scottish Highlands

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Highland stool making course - Scottish Highlands

Moray - Next course on 20th June 2020

£180

Come and spend a relaxing time in the woods learning new skills and meeting new folk the green wood way. Green woodworking is a traditional practice using fresh wood still full of sap allowing the tools to split,slice,shave and cleave through the wood with ease. We will use techniques that have been developed over hundreds of years, that are in harmony with the nature and qualities of the wood itself. No prior wood working experience is necessary, these courses are for all abilities. On this course you will make a...

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Dry Stone Walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch

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Dry Stone Walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch

Lancashire - Next course on 18th April 2020

£175

A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all. Cheshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire. A uniquely superior choice. Would you, your friends or your family enjoy a fun and informal session building a real dry stone wall in a stunning countryside setting? Get out in the fresh air, be next to nature, and restore an important feature that defines the British landscape. Dry stone walling is a positive and relaxing experience which promotes mindfulness and boosts wellbeing in an inspirational, natural environment. Delivered by highly qualified craftsmen and Dry Stone Walling Association...

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Virtual jewellery making workshops

Online & Essex - Next course on 17th April 2020

£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 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 will protect...

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Walking Sticks

South Yorkshire

£95

A one day course in the basic skills involved in making your own sticks. No experience needed but a willingness and ability to use hand tools is essential. Most of the people who come have never made a stick before, but everyone goes home with a complete stick they have made! Anyone with a bit of stick-making knowledge who would like to improve and learn some new tricks is also welcome. Everyone who attends learns how to straighten a stick, make a steel rod/pin to join the handle to the...

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Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

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Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

Cambridgeshire

£85

Sarah Madsen is a BA Hons Degree Jewellery Designer from Central St Martins College, London. She will be teaching you to hand make your own two stacking rings in sterling silver. This is a beginners course offering a friendly, informal introduction into the craft of jewellery. In this 3 hour class, you will learn to saw, form, solder, hammer and polish your own jewellery. No previous experience needed as this is a perfect class to start that curiosity into the craft of jewellery. This class is for one to one,...