Music and instrument making courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

In my small friendly workshop in Stoke on Trent I have all the tools and materials for you to complete a project in one day. I have room for 1 or 2 adults due to size of workshop. On the Instrument making course you will learn about:- Wood selection, fret work, shaping, accurate measuring, bandsaw use, sanding and finishing. No experience needed for this course ....just common sense! People can use this course as an introduction to acoustic guitar making and fine woodworking. Instrument building course 8 hours, 30 mins...

On the 6 string electric guitar making course you will build a guitar from a ready made kit. I will be there to help with the following :- Neck setting, fret levelling, truss rod adjustment, string height and action, electric wires, wood finishing etc etc. This course is aimed at people with no experience with guitars or woodwork . At the end of the day you will take your new guitar home to enjoy. In our very friendly workshop we have all the tools necessary for you to complete the...

Bodhrán Building Workshop- over 2 1/2 days across 20th, 27th & 28th November 2021, learn the skills to build a tunable Bodhrán drum (14 or 16 inch): laminate birch ply to complete the main frame before setting the internal strengthening ring and the tuning ring of steam bent ash wood. You will hand finish the drum shell with stain and wax; marking and drill all hardware points before final assembly and working with goat skin to to complete the drum. Course runs over 20th, 27th & 28th November 2021 10am-4pm...

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore and deepen in your Gong technique and understanding. Exploring the uses of gong in a therapeutic setting, Master Trainer Aidan McIntyre and his team will guide you towards creating a deeper connection between the gong and your clients. The importance of intention, clear communication, and telepathic resonance will be explored, for further development of your practice. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with master quality instruments, both gongs, and singing bowls, and also receive instruction on the shruti box, chanting, toning and...

This workshop is available in the following areas; CHESHIRE, GREATER MANCHESTER, MERSEYSIDE, WEST MIDLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, NOTTINGHAM & SHROPSHIRE. (There is another listing for Kids That Rock - available nationwide) The Kids That Rock, Whole Class Guitar Workshop is designed to engage, inspire and develop a love of playing music. Step by step, the class will learn to play along to pop and classic rock music that people can relate to. Everyone will play a part, regardless of ability, resulting in the whole class playing together as a band....

The Whole Class Guitar Workshop is designed to engage, inspire and develop a love of playing music. Step by step, the class will learn to play along to pop and classic rock music that people can relate to. Everyone will play a part, regardless of ability, resulting in the whole class playing together as a band. In addition to Schools, the workshop is suitable for: Home Education Groups, Scout Groups, Festivals, Community Events and Private Parties. The Whole Class Guitar Workshop is a proven gateway to acquiring a guitar and...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Mahogany 26 inch Tenor ukulele acoustic music instrument. This kit is aimed at people with no skill in woodworking. Teenagers from 14 years can do this build no problem. I can be contacted at anytime if you do require any info on the build. Time to build is about 3.5 hours we recommend the strings are fitted 24hr after the glue dries on the neck joint.

This course is aimed a people with no experience in woodwork but would love to make a musical instrument. We start the day with a part assembled kit that has all the materials for you to complete the ukulele in 4.5 hours plus 20 min lunch. There is no dangerous machinery needed in this build. Just bring a bit of common sense and you will have a great time with plenty of tea and coffee to keep us going. If we get time I may even sing a song at...

Cigar Box Guitar 3 string cigar box dulcimer DAD tuning Handmade in England. This simple design is a fun instrument you can plug in and make tunes without bum notes ! That is due to the Doh Ray Mee fret spacing so simple tunes are easy to play. If you use this Cigar box guitar with a bottleneck slide it will sound cool too. I have made other musical items so please look at those if you have time? If you type ' STRUMSTICK HANDMADE IN UK' into YouTube you...