All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in East of England

This class is designed for total beginners, or those just starting out. It is beneficial for anyone considering starting a candlemaking business, giving you the tools to go away and start the experimenting you will need to do to make your business a success. The workshop is held in a studio located in the stunning village of Lavenham, a medieval wool town, with stunning chocolate box cottages and independent shops. This course focuses on the art of soy wax candlemaking, but does include a brief foray into paraffin wax. It...

On this fun filled and absorbing one day Hare Sculpture workshop you will sculpt your very own moon-gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed at all as Jo guides you through every step. *** Stop Press! Unique one day hare sculpture workshop available for Christmas Day and New Year's Eve - see special listing by pressing on the 'More from this maker' button *** 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...

Two days of solid fun are guaranteed on this workshop! The Jo Garden Art two day sculpture workshop can be used to create your own unique piece of art for inside your home, or in your garden. See the photos for ideas which include cats, dogs, large hares, Giacometti inspired pieces (those tall men and women!), or your own design. Although absolutely no previous experience is needed, we will be using many of the techniques used in the one day Hare Sculpture Workshop, so if you have attended one of...

What you will learn: Sarah will be sharing her skills of upcycling with you on this workshop and helping you transform a drab piece into something creative and desirable, having fun along the way in this relaxed workshop for any level! The workshop covers painting and decoupage and we teach a further creative technique of "how to make your piece yours" and alternative inspiration and techniques will be discussed throughout the two days. A picture of your chosen piece and wallpaper will need to be emailed to us latest 5...

Based in a sleepy village in the Norfolk-Suffolk border, Nick and Debbie have been running their popular one day beginner’s spoon carving courses since 2018. To help extend our courses into the autumn and winter, we now have an exciting new outdoor rain shelter with social-distanced space for six participants, space-heater and lighting; it’s got all the bells and whistles! Come and check us out. The day involves: * An introduction to the greenwood [trees and types of wood for carving] * How to use axes and cutting tools safely...

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher, with mini video clips. These courses are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. There are 'set' 4-lesson courses on a variety of scripts and variations, and also material can be flexible to individual situations, especially at beyond beginner level. You might like to start with the popular 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy., which is an easier but similar script to copperplate, or start with uncial, which is the easiest script for beginners, or basic italic, which is the most...

Create your own stunning life sized hare sculpture which is weather resistant so can live in your garden. No previous experience required! Using all the same products as we do on the Jo Garden Art Two Day Sculpture Workshop, this kit allows you to make a full size (60 - 75cm, depending on ear position) moon-gazing, looking back, or looking wherever hare! This may look daunting as it quite large - but it's actually easier than a smaller hare - honestly ;-) Using 30 feet of aluminium wire, the hare...

This is a truly special day as you both spend time together creating your own Wedding Rings. Jewellery Designer Sarah Madsen will guide you both throughout, so no prior experience needed. Rings can be made in 9ct or 18ct Yellow, White, Rose Gold, Platinum or Sterling Silver. Ring Styles can be Flat, D-shaped or Round/Halo style. Finishes available such as Polished, Matt or Hammered. Sarah Madsen is a BA Hons Degree Jewellery Designer from Central St Martins College, London. She individually hand makes all her own work from her studio...

Come and enjoy 3 hours making Candles for fun - maybe as Christmas presents? Holding a maximum of 4 people, this course is only available on the limited dates advertised. During your time with us, you will make 1 x 30cl tumbler style candle, choosing from a variety of fragrances (32 to chose from) a 100ml diffuser and a botanical snap bar. In addition, you will make x3 9cl votives, which you will box in specially designed packaging - "MADE BY ME, ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" - perfect to gift this...

The first year of beekeeping course is an online program that gives you all the basic knowledge to quickly and confidently start your first beehive. We designed this program to be the perfect introduction to beekeeping, for both beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Our course was designed to carefully balance theory and practice. The first few lessons will give you an understanding of the honey bee colony. You will then learn about the equipment that you will need, the type of beehive and bees that you can...