Design courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Come along to make a fully fitted, boned, lined, and back-laced corset in a material of your choice, in my informative weekend workshops. The corset provides excellent support and bodyshaping. These corsets are created to be worn as outer or under garments and can reduce your waistline by up to 5 inches. I encourage all sizes from XXS to XXXL plus. Nobody is too large or too small. Over the two day workshop you can opt to create an overbust corset or underbust style ‘waspie’ corset sometimes used as a...

This workshop runs regularly throughout the year on a Saturday morning. Friday’s are also available for group bookings. Please enquire for alternative dates. I am an experienced surface pattern designer and fully qualified teacher with more than eight years experience. Join me and learn how to create your own Lampshade on this fabulous Workshop. You will leave having made a 30cm Drum lampshade. This workshop is suitable for beginners, all you need is to bring your own fabric...all other materials provided!

Learn how to make 3 textured recycled silver stacking rings in 3 hours with Sarah & Mat at Hove Jewellery Works. Each student will be guided through the process of making 3 textured stacking rings using hand tools and jewellery making equipment. Under the guidance of your experienced tutor you will learn the following skills: -annealing (heating) -forming (hammering, doming and shaping) -soldering -sizing -texturing -filing -papering (finishing process) -polishing All students will start the day with a piece of recycled silver wire and learn how to form, size and...

Join Giles for a one day woodcarving workshop in his purpose built indoor / outdoor studio space in the Lancashire countryside. Share his sources of inspiration, his tools and his wood in a small carving group of up to only four people. During this workshop you will learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden pendant with the simple and adaptable knife techniques that Giles has developed. Ideal for both newcomers to woodcarving and experienced woodcarvers, the course focuses on giving you the skills to start and continue a project...

A fun and useful day learning how to design and create a needle felted picture. This is suitable for beginners and the more experienced. There is a certain amount of dexterity needed, so may not be suitable for severely arthritic hands. All materials will be sent before hand, after we have discussed a chosen design idea. This may be drawn from existing photographs or sourced from online sources or books, magazines etc. We will then work through the process online together usually in a small group or one to one...

Learn a new skill , do something creative whilst Hanging out with your sister, mum, girlfriend, boyfriend or Dad and Daughter day out. Making your own jewellery is just as fun to explore to create your own ring. The class will also make a perfect gift for Birthdays, Mother’s day, Valentine day, Anniversary etc This class is perfect for beginners or those wanting to refresh their basic skill. You will be guided through the creative process step by step, so no experience is necessary. The jewellery making workshop takes place...

This is a one day workshop 9.30am - 4pm where you will learn the basics of using a Brother domestic knitting machine. The course size is a maximum of three students per workshop. This workshop will be held at the fabulous home studio of TheaRose Designs at the foot of the Quantock and Exmoor hills. A fantastic setting for a relaxing and inspiring day. Tutor: Thea is a Textile Lecturer with a specialism in knitwear design and knitted textiles. She is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University and Winner of...

A four hour exploration in Saori Weaving, an intuitive approach of hand weaving originating from Japan. You will learn about the history of Saori in Japan and the main principles. Our looms are hand made Saori floor looms already threaded up. A large range of yarns and other textile material is available for you to choose, so be inspired. We will focus on texture and colour and enjoy the process of being creative in a relaxing atmosphere and at your individual pace. You take home what you weave Erna Janine...

A two day workshop for beginners between 10am - 4pm at the Elka studio in Upper Slackstead, Hampshire. WHAT TO EXPECT This is quite an intense workshop and there is a lot to take in over the two days, especially on day one, but everything you learn is supported with a handout of clear notes which is yours to make notes on and take home. DAY ONE: Planning your warp and setting up your loom. - The basic principles and terminology of weaving. - How to plan and make a...

A day workshop for beginners between 10am - 4pm at the ELKA studio. WHAT TO EXPECT The workshop will teach you the basic principles and terminology of weaving and you will create a small woven piece using a frame loom. Spaces are limited to ensure so you receive as much guidance as you need. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience and would like a refresher. You will have the opportunity to buy your loom at the the end of the workshop for...