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2 day box making courses held on weekends throughout the year in beautiful Cumbria. Make your own handmade wooden box. New dates have been added to replace cancelled courses, and are filling up quickly - please request your preferred date above. The courses are fun and relaxed, yet will give you the skills & confidence to make stunning boxes on your own. The courses are run from a fully equipped cabinet making workshop. All tools and safety equipment are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own tools if...

One day silver jewellery making course for beginners. As popular as ever – even without the boat! Groups or individuals enjoy a stimulating day of jewellery-making in our new comfortable Home Studio and some very nice cake!. The focus is on a really relaxed day out with complementary refreshments offered. We start with some basic copper wire work to get you settled in. Skills are developed throughout the day and later you will walk away with silver jewellery that you have made yourself! Simple plain rings and open bangles, drop...

Due to mix enquiries, I have made separate listings for my courses. Kindly see my other listing for my other equally popular Painting Course. Course dates are flexible. And I usually have few slots available, please use the 'chat with the maker' button to contact me for up to date availability of places. This course is suitable for those who want to learn the art of stained glass in a friendly manner. Learn how stained glass windows are leaded, in the company of a small relaxed group and for some...

This course is designed for first time epoxy users. We have been pouring live edge epoxy pieces and using resin long enough that it is time to share all of the secrets we have learned (the hard way) with you. In this workshop, you will learn all about epoxy resin and how to use it with timber. Get creative and pour your very own unique live edge river pour. If you want to start making your own resin projects such as river tables, live edge artwork, live edge furniture or...

On this fun filled and absorbing one day Hare Sculpture workshop you will sculpt your very own moon-gazing or ‘in motion’ hare to take home! No experience is needed at all as Jo guides you through every step. We start with a steel stand and aluminium wire armature which has been pre-made for you (although later in the day we will make an armature together so you can understand the technique). You will move features of the armature to your own personalised ‘pose’, making every sculpture completely unique. At this...

Do you want to learn a new skill? Then join us for a fun and informative workshop in container candle making at Crafters Cottage just outside Holmfirth. Learn how to make exquisite gifts for family & friends. Brides & bridesmaids learn how to make your own wedding decorations & favours. Or maybe you would like to start your own artisan business? Whatever the reason, you are very welcome to join us for an informative and fun workshop in the heart of the Summer Wine Country. Take home all the items...

As featured on Made in Great Britain on BBC2, learn traditional leatherwork skills at Diamond Awl Workshop. On our two day leather bag making course you will have the choice of making either a messenger bag, tote bag or postal bag. No prior leatherwork experience is needed as you will learn all the core leatherwork skills plus additional techniques that are relevant to the more complex process of leather bag making. You will leave the course having made your very own bag using high quality vegetable tanned leather and metal...

EXCITED TO BE BACK ON TRACK FOR 2022 AND BETTER THAN EVER!!! And back to the safe and relaxed environment we can all look forward to. Masks & Visors will be provided and there is a hand sanitising station too, please do not attend if you have any cold or flu symptoms & if possible please do a Covid Test before you come. You will be situated in a garden Studio so with Covid in mind you will be working in a well ventilated area, so please get some layers...

COVID UPDATE: We are limiting the number of attendees to 6 for the time being as this allows for good social distancing within the forge. We will have doors and windows open as required for good ventilation so perhaps wear a few layers when you come if the weather doesn’t look so good. Can you handle the heat? Want to experience what it takes to make your own knife? Under the tutelage of Graham, David & Decklan Clarke you will learn to make a fully useable carbon steel knife. During...

We are the candle making experience company. Our workshops are held in our purpose built studio in Marlow. Come along to one of our workshops to understand more about the different types of candles that are sold in the UK, then learn the skills to make your own using natural soy and beeswax! This workshop will show you how to make beautiful container, floating and rolled candles. Choose from a variety of fragrances and dyes to personalise your very own candle range. Workshop run by a “Chandler” (a professional candle-maker),...