Toy making courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

A tactile 1-day workshop exploring 3D needle felting techniques. Von will introduce you to the basic methods of dry felting natural wool fibre. By forming simple shapes and joining them together you will begin to build your soft animal structure. Different shades can be mixed or overlapped to produce markings. The addition of ears and eyes, a tail and nose will complete your creature and bring him/her life. Mad March hares or Easter Bunnies, your adorable little sculpture will be a talking point for years to come. Suitable for all...

Learn to carve wood starting with this nice little project of a Dala horse. The basic shape has been formed using a bandsaw so you will add detail and learn about carving following the grain of the wood. You will learn safe wood carving techniques using the Mora 120 & 106 wood carving knives, or other Mora knives more suitable for children. Some of these safe carving techniques are the same as those used for carving a range of other treen such as spoons. This is a less strenuous carving...

Come with your idea and be taught live online. As a qualified teacher I've experience in secondary and University (Wimbledon Theatre School). The online automata course is flexible to fit with your schedule - it will involve an initial discussion with you, where you can tell me what you wish to make. The course is one-to-one and is conducted on Zoom/Skype/Facetime, with two x 1 hour tutorials each week. The more tools you have the better however, very sophisticated automata can be made with few basic tools. I can send...

Designed to welcome Spring into our homes, or if you can bear to give away, a lovely Mother's Day gift, this little Hare comes with his own little lavender scrappy patchwork heart for you to make. Finished height 9 inches.

By creating this delightful character from the Ricorumi Friends series, learn all the techniques you will need to create an endless array of crochet and amigurumi projects. The class is taught by Yorkshire designer/maker and published author Steffi Glaves. Level: Experience required. Age 16+ Classes are individually priced & include the tools, pattern and materials to use in class. Each participant also receives a 10% off voucher to spend in the shop. Access notice: please be aware that there are two flights of stairs to the workroom in our medieval...

Over two half day sessions, knit a super-soft, authentic-looking bear, under the guidance of designer/maker Hermione Crowe. In the process, hone your knitting and pattern reading skills and build your confidence. Choose from King Cole’s fluffy Caramel, Coconut or Earl Grey Truffle yarn and add nose, eyes and ears to create a bear full of personality. Level: Should know knitting basics for this class. Each participant also receives a 10% off voucher to spend in the shop. Access notice: please be aware that there are two flights of stairs to...

This workshop is spread across two workshops - each 3 hours long. Milo is an adorable, mischievous, traditional jointed teddy bear. He is 23cm high when standing, 17cm when sitting. Learn teddy-making skills and the fascinating heritage of mohair bears from Milo's designer, Jacqueline Schultz, owner of Jacqueline’s Bears. Milo's authentic appearance is thanks to his Steiff Schulte Ratinee 100% mohair ruffled coat as well as his movable cotter pin joints, his British-made glass eyes and his endearing features. You don't need any previous bear-making experience but we do recommend...

In these two half-day classes you will be making Tilly, under the expert guidance of bear designer Jacqueline Shultz. Tilly is 16cm when standing. Her authentic appearance is thanks to her Sparse, Distressed 100% mohair coat as well as her movable cotter pin joints, her British-made glass eyes and her endearing features. This booking includes two sessions and a Tilly Kit that includes all the materials to make your bear. To be successful making Tilly, having some previous bear-making/traditional toy making experience is recommended. Class includes Jacqueline Bears' Tilly kit,...

Let's learn how to sew! This is an approachable, fun way to introduce simple sewing techniques to children ages 7+. Join me for some sewing and learn how to make your own cactus plant in a terracotta pot with this online course! - Sewing is such a fun way to spend a morning, and these plants are the coolest! - Learn something new: we're going to cover straight stitches and over-stitch in this workshop - Get a boost of creativity and inspiration You'll have a cool felt cactus plant pal...

Fancy learning how to sew? This is a fun and interactive way to introduce simple sewing techniques to children ages 7+. Join me for some sewing and learn how to make your own felt messenger owl with this online course! - Sewing is such a fun way to spend a morning, and these owls are just the cutest! - Learn something new: we're going to cover back-stitch, running stitch and overstitch in this workshop - Get a boost of creativity and inspiration to keep making... continue making and decorating your...