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Looking for a creative experience to share with the one you love? Learn a new skill at a huge range of workshops around the UK, share unforgettable moments and take home a precious handmade item that you will treasure together.

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Container candlemaking course with afternoon tea

Container candlemaking course with afternoon tea

West Yorkshire - Next course on 20th October 2019

Do you want to learn a new skill? Stuck for a fun Christmas gift? Then join us for a fun and friendly workshop in container candle making at Crafters Cottage just outside Holmfirth. Learn how to make exquisite gifts for family & friends. Brides & bridesmaids learn how to make your own wedding decorations & favours. Or maybe you would like to start your own artisan business? Whatever the reason, you are very welcome to join us for an informative and fun workshop in the heart of the Summer Wine...

Pottery throwing on the potter's wheel (plus hand building)

Pottery throwing on the potter's wheel (plus hand building)

Northamptonshire - Next course on 18th October 2019

Ever wished you could throw pots successfully at the potter's wheel? Well, now you can! Richard Gibson MA is a qualified ceramicist with over 20 years' experience of throwing clay pots and producing all manner of fine art made in clay. There is nothing as soothing or as therapeutic as sitting at the potter's wheel and throwing pots. This one day course will give you a head start on some of the essential techniques required to produce your first wheel thrown pot and provide you with a hand building opportunity....

Two day leather work course - bag making

Two day leather work course - bag making

Lancashire - Next course on 2nd November 2019

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...

Anvil Forge blacksmith experience day

Anvil Forge blacksmith experience day

Blacksmith Experience Days, the original 'day in the life of a blacksmith' course at Anvil Forge, based at Blackcroft Farm in Wokingham near Reading. Everything you make on the day is yours to take away. Everyone makes a fire poker as the first project and we then proceed to make a project which can be an idea you have or an item we guide you on, which can be discussed with us in advance. Anvil Forge is a small Blacksmithing and Metalwork company, established by John Loveluck and family-run. We...

'Winter dream' wool watercolour or painting with wool fibres course with Textile Artist Raya Brown

'Winter dream' wool watercolour or painting with wool fibres course with Textile Artist Raya Brown

Worcestershire - Next course on 5th November 2019

'Winter dream ' wool fibre painting workshop. Complete beginners are welcome! This course will take place at the beautiful Broadway Tower in Cotswolds. Wool painting or wool watercolour, as some people call it, is a unique relatively new technique which originated in St. Petersburg. This is not felt making. It is about creating a fibre picture using merino wool, silk and viscose. Laying and shaping fibres, blending the colours together, creating beautiful textures and effects with a professional Artist Raya Brown is a great experience for complete beginners as well...

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

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

Surrey - Next course on 9th November 2019

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 idea - but not compulsory - to think about what you might want to make in advance, in very general terms – don’t be too ambitious - entrance gates really aren't a possibility! Ambrose teaches on the BA Degree course in Artist Blacksmithing at Hereford College of Arts,...

Highland stool making course - Scottish Highlands

Highland stool making course - Scottish Highlands

Moray - Next course on 9th November 2019

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...

Dry stone walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch. A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all. Cheshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.

Dry stone walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch. A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all. Cheshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.

Lancashire - Next course on 18th April 2020

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 instructors, these events span over two days. They are open to all abilities and ages, and involve the rebuilding of...

Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

Beginners 2 sterling silver stacking rings jewellery course

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,...

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

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

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 a basic understanding of iron-forging. A place on one of Peat's courses makes a fabulous birthday, Christmas or anniversary present - some recipients have said it's the best present they've ever had! Classes are limited to 8 students, each with a fully-equipped workstation. Peat Oberon introduces students to...

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