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...

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...

This course is ideal if you’re interested in writing or music and wish to develop competent song writing skills. Rather than following rules and rigid formulas, the emphasis is placed on concepts and individuality, making song writing a truly creative learning process. The course will be delivered as a combination of lectures and practical workshops. The ideal attendee is someone who wishes to become an authentic song writer or musician who has a deeper understanding of how songs are written and why they work. The learning will therefore largely involve...

This course is ideal if you’re a writer or musician of any background who wishes to develop competent song writing skills. Rather than following rules and rigid formulas, the emphasis is placed on concepts and individuality, making song writing a truly creative learning process. The course will be delivered as a combination of lectures and practical workshops. The ideal attendee is someone who wishes to become an authentic song writer or musician who has a deeper understanding of how songs are written and why they work. The learning will therefore...

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...

All my Cigar box guitars are handmade in Staffordshire England.

On the Cigar box making course you will make a 3 stringed instrument sometimes called a Dulcimer due to the fret spacing. This instrument can be played acoustically but we will include a small internal pick up so you can play through the amplifier. The instrument will be tuned to DAD and it can be great fun using a bottle neck for slide guitar too. The instrument is 850 mm or 34 inches long and take about 7 hours to complete. The box size is approx 11 inch x 6...