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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.

£80

Learn how to throw pots on the potter's wheel

Northamptonshire - Next course on 25th April 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 days course will give you a head start on some of the essential techniques required to...

£210

Fundamental art skills - 3 month course in Kidderminster, West Midlands

Worcestershire - Next course on 1st May 2019

Fundamental art skills, a 3 month course for absolute beginners at Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio in Kidderminster. This is a unique opportunity for Art and Craft lovers and complete beginners in Art and Craft to receive proper art education in the traditional methods by a professional artist and a tutor Raya Brown. Raya’s teaching is based on classical art education with emphasis on the importance of developing solid traditional foundation skills in drawing...

£65

Container Candlemaking Course with Afternoon Tea

Yorkshire - Next course on 11th May 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 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...

£175

Anvil Forge Blacksmith Experience Day

Berkshire

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...

£290

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

Surrey - Next course on 27th July 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!...

£145

'Bag in a Day' Practical Leather Course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 25th May 2019

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...

£340

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

Surrey - Next course on 6th September 2019

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...

£180

Highland Stool Making Course - Scottish Highlands

Moray - Next course on 11th May 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...

£370

Make a Chefs Knife

Berkshire - Next course on 18th May 2019

Our new course by popular request. The two day chefs style knife course is designed for beginners that have no or little experience in metalwork or blacksmithing. The course starts with a quick safety talk and a cup of coffee. The material we will be using will be from spring steel which has a greater carbon content , these are the properties that make it more suitable to being hardened to ensure it keeps a...

£170

Clay Life Modelling Weekend with Karin Ort

Oxfordshire - Next course on 11th May 2019

Take a couple of days out from your normal life to create a figure in clay. We provide the model, tuition, clay, oh, and the perfect environment for total absorption! Taught by Karin Ort, she will take you through the whole process of creating the human form, getting your proportions right and preparing your model for firing. It can be as figurative or abstract as you like – the choice is yours – and Karin...