Mindfulness courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

This exciting process involves making and using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design and turning it into jewellery. With expert tuition this workshop is suitable for anyone. You will leave with at least two pieces of your own pewter work and a new skill too! There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

A 2-hour workshop of mindful making with clay, led by Sarah, an experienced ceramic artist and meditation teacher. Connect with your creative flow, working with the material in a gentle and accessible way to discover your own creative potential. Guided meditations and easy to follow steps make this workshop ideal both for beginners in clay or more experienced makers. The joy of clay is that it encourages an uncomplicated and reflective approach to making, allowing you to learn new skills, and enjoy a relaxing and satisfying activity in a welcoming...

Hi there, this workshop needs TWO participants minimum. Either invite friends to join you or sign up and we'll find somebody else. Please bear in mind I need to post your kit(s) before suggesting dates. Join me for roughly two hours and learn how to make felted wool pebbles using simple wet felting techniques inspired by Jim Ede's pebble displays at Kettles Yard and land artists Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long. Display your pebbles on a table in a bowl on a window ledge or shelf or thread them onto...

Suitable for anyone who has already taken my 'Mandala drawing for beginners' class, here you will learn to draw a more intricate mandala template and a more advanced design. If you don't see a date that suits you, please just let me know. My classes are usually held at 10.30 am but other times are possible if arranged in advance. What you'll learn: - How to draw a more intricate mandala template and design By the end of the class: - You’ll have the knowledge and skill to produce more...

A Frame Loom Weaving Kit which is suitable for all ages, beginners and experienced weavers! A great way to introduce a craft to children, but also a perfect size to take your loom on holiday or even in a car on a long journey!

This course is an energetic exploration of the ways in which people use drawing and mark-making to analyse and respond to physical (and metaphysical) spaces. It’s aimed at anyone who is new to drawing or people with experience looking for a challenge. The course aims to enhance your ability to produce expressive, analytical, mixed media and collaborative drawings. It will also improve your knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing and mark making. Topics and content will be dictated largely by the aspirations of the group. However,...

Totally spoil yourself with this indulgent 5 day, 5 night retreat in the heart of The Shropshire Hills. Each day you will have a one to one session with Rachel, followed by a studio session to practice and explore in your own time with the studio to yourself. Then an evening by the campfire and a night glamping (in a gorgeous bell tent in the summer or our fab retro caravan in the winter). The retreat will be tailored to your experience and requirements from beginners to advanced techniques. During...