Garden furniture & decoration courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass

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'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 27th March 2021

£195

For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk There are many applications for glass art but given its ability to change with the light and produce beautiful colours and shadows, nowhere is more relevant than outside and the garden is an ideal location. It is no surprise that glass sculptures are a prominent part of Kew Gardens and prestigious garden shows such as Chelsea Flower Show. You will learn to cut and shape glass and produce your own original...

For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk There are many applications for glass art but given its ability...

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Outdoor mosaic workshop Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Outdoor mosaic workshop Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 21st February 2021

£85

Join us at our creative studio for one of our popular courses at CWN in Todmorden. On one of our outdoor mosaic courses you can upcycle, learn animal mosaic techniques, mosaic especially for the outdoors, learn traditional and contemporary techniques, a dragonfly, a bee, a cockerel! There are so many choices. Bring some of your own tiles, use our taecher's collection of beautiful mosaic tiles......... With a lovely patient teacher and these courses are great for beginners to learn and suitable for intermediates too. All tools, materials and beverages are...

Join us at our creative studio for one of our popular courses at CWN in Todmorden. On one of our outdoor mosaic courses you can upcycle, learn animal mosaic techniques,...

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Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners in Somerset: two days

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 13th February 2021

£175

Upcycling with Pallets two day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and reclaimed timber. This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to turn pallets into something useful. Courses are run every month throughout the year (except August) just ask for the updated list. Day one: During the day we will cover:- • Pallet sourcing. • Taking apart a pallet. • Designing your project. • Marking out. • Using hand...

Upcycling with Pallets two day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and...

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Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

In-person course

Leicestershire - Next course on 30th January 2021

£80

Learn to sculpt your own small willow animal in the grounds of my home in the beautiful setting of Donington Le Heath. We can work indoors or outdoors (weather permitting). Come and join me for a fun and relaxed informal day willow weaving. To start off with I would recommend a small animal or bird as the craft is very time consuming and I want you to leave with a finished piece of willow sculpture. I will show you the techniques I use to make the sculpture from start to...

Learn to sculpt your own small willow animal in the grounds of my home in the beautiful setting of Donington Le Heath. We can work indoors or outdoors (weather permitting)....

Willow Curlews in the Yorkshire Dales with Phil Bradley

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Willow Curlews in the Yorkshire Dales with Phil Bradley

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 30th June 2021

£70

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. This is a Willow Curlews workshop. The tutor Phil Bradley lives in NW Cumbria near Cockermouth where he grows a total of 37 different varieties of sustainable willow on several local sites. The willow is used mainly for basket-making, but also for garden structures and sculptures as well as decorative animals and birds, which is a popular one-day workshop topic. The workshops take place inside a renovated barn with original beams...

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. This is a Willow Curlews workshop. The tutor Phil Bradley lives...

Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners in Somerset: one day

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Training course in upcycling with pallets. An introduction to making furniture with pallets for beginners in Somerset: one day

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 6th March 2021

£98

Upcycling with Pallets one day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and reclaimed timber. This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to turn pallets into something useful. Courses are run every month throughout the year. During the day we will cover:- • Pallet sourcing. • Taking apart a pallet. • Designing your project. • Marking out. • Using hand tools safely. • Using power tools safely. You will then...

Upcycling with Pallets one day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and...

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Sculptural willow weaving

In-person course

London - Next course on 20th March 2021

£90

In this willow weaving workshop, we will look at willow in its dry and wet states and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. once we have a good understanding, we will then immerse ourselves into the wonderful rhythm of weaving. You can work on your own on a small piece, or in a friend or family group to create more ambitious scaled work. Remember it has to fit in your vehicle at the end of the session! At Creative Nature HQ, we differ from other crafts courses...

In this willow weaving workshop, we will look at willow in its dry and wet states and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. once we have a...

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Willow Hare Sculpture

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 22nd April 2021

£135

A one day willow hare sculpture course with Rachel Hutton to create a sitting or moon-gazing hare. An intensive day not for the faint hearted. You will learn practical tips and techniques on: • selection of different types and lengths of willow • preparation of willow • growing willow • creating willow armatures (frameworks) • creating a random weave (which is anything but random!) • weaving fine detail • use of basic basketry tools and techniques • PPE (personal protective equipment) selection and use • health and safety related to...

A one day willow hare sculpture course with Rachel Hutton to create a sitting or moon-gazing hare. An intensive day not for the faint hearted. You will learn practical tips...

Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

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Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 20th March 2021

£155

Sara and Hanna run 1 day willow sculpture workshops throughout year. They are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced crafters or artists. Most workshops are usually 95% complete beginners. Set in a picturesque country garden in Surrey the workshops offer an informal and relaxed atmosphere where students can spend an enjoyable day creating their very own willow sculpture. Each workshop is carefully designed for small exclusive groups to ensure optimal attention from tutors. With lots of support, student’s personalised ideas and designs, will be crafted onto a...

Sara and Hanna run 1 day willow sculpture workshops throughout year. They are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced crafters or artists. Most workshops are usually 95%...

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Stained Glass Garden Panel Workshop

In-person course

Northamptonshire - Next course on 7th March 2021

£149

Our one-day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction using lead cames will give you a grounding in the essential techniques, plenty of hands-on experience with the pro-grade tools we use, and lots of tips, tricks and insight into the history of this 1300-year-old craft. We call this class our 'Garden Panel' class - you'll make a stained glass panel you can show off in your garden, or display indoors! This class is suitable for complete beginners! Our one day classes are suitable for anyone over 16, although...

Our one-day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction using lead cames will give you a grounding in the essential techniques, plenty of hands-on experience with the pro-grade...