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.

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 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 special...

At Cowshed Creative, we run an extensive range of art, craft and heritage workshops in our beautifully converted art studio. Treat yourself to a creative experience on our traditional family farm in the heart of the Lake District. From the fantastic and consistent feedback we have received, you are sure to have a great day! Needle felt: Learn to sculpt a beautiful felt model with felting needles. Using dry felting techniques you will blend your own wool to create subtle colours and transform the fleece into a 3D model animal...

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 is a five week course, on Thursday evenings (6-8pm) starting 22 April, finishing 20 May. Held on Zoom plus Whatsapp q&a support throughout. On this course you will create a handmade waldorf doll (slim doll shape) in a choice of skin and eye colours, using all natural materials including organic stuffing wool. We will shape the head with tubular bandage and binding string, sew on the face fabric with minimal wrinkles, embroider the simple features and sew the hair into a crocheted cap. You will be well supported in...

This is a 4 week course, consisting of 4 Wednesday morning sessions (10-1pm). Held on Zoom plus Whatsapp q&a support throughout. On this course you will create a handmade waldorf doll in a choice of skin and eye colours, using all natural materials including organic stuffing wool. We will shape the head with tubular bandage and binding string, sew on the face fabric with minimal wrinkles, embroider the simple features and sew the hair into a crocheted cap. You will be well supported in a small group led by an...

This is a three week course, on Tuesday mornings (9-1am) on Zoom plus Whatsapp support throughout. On this course you will create a handmade waldorf doll (teddy bear shape) in a choice of skin and eye colours, using all natural materials including organic stuffing wool. We will shape the head with tubular bandage and binding string, sew on the face fabric with no wrinkles, embroider the simple features and sew the hair into a crocheted cap. You will be well supported in a small group led by an experienced doll...