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. We have a very friendly workshop with all the tools necessary for you to complete the...

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...

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...

Team building 2 hr sessions at your own venue within M25 location for up to 20 participants (Inc tea break) The different sessions which can be chosen are the following: - Wellbeing Workshops - Focus on easy to learn techniques to improve mental health - African drumming circle- Come find your rhythm and make some energising music together! - Learn to play a drum and a traditional song & chant to release tension and build feelings of joy and togetherness… - African Dance chant and songs ( includes some body...

Connect wellbeing one day workshops for up to 20 participants 10-5pm at your venue within M25 Wellbeing Workshops - Focus on easy to learn techniques to improve mental health We will do: Small group Experiential work on recognising signs of anxiety depression and burnout Learn Practice and improve deeper listening skills to improve our understanding & support giving Learn Practice & improve non-confrontational communication skills Learn Practice and try some healthy boundary techniques for better mental health Try some mindfulness techniques & experience a guided meditation Look at cognitive Behavioural...

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.

Cuban cigar box instrument made in my Staffordshire studio in England. All of my instruments are quality woods and this 3 strings dulcimer is great for simple melodies.

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...