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

Sculpt your very own moon gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed as Jo will demonstrate and guide 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 stage you can also place a personal message into the heart of your hare (poignant...

COVID 19 UPDATE I am opening limited course dates for September to December, and each course will be for one student only, or if you are in a group "bubble" I can accept bookings for up to three people. As the situation is quite uncertain in terms of the long-term impact of Covid 19, and potential lockdowns, I will keep updating each student who has booked in as to the current situation. Course Overview This is a great beginners introduction to making silver jewellery and is open to anyone, whether...

Mosaics are magical in the garden - they sparkle in rain and glint in sunshine and provide colour all the year around. These mosaic balls look grand mounted alongside blooms or intrigue peeping out from the undergrowth - and they float, making them perfect for water features! Watch and enjoy a 25 minute demo of making the mosaic balls, - no need to line up your materials at this stage. A few tips and you'll be sticking your ball ornaments in no time. And don't imagination your skills will be...

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...

**Please place you order at least a week before the event to receive your kit on time.** *Tickets sold out for the 14th of February - More dates for March and April* Join us for a fine honey tasting class celebrating all the wonderful aspects of this precious product! You will discover all the elements that define the terroir of honey from the production by the honeybee colony to the jars in your tasting kit. We will go through the history of honey and how modern beekeeping practices impact its...

Suitable for complete beginners, this kit contains everything you need to create your own fabulous bronze finished 'sleeping cat' sculpture at home! Once finished, your sculpture will measure about 12cm x 10cm and weigh 550 grams. You can even base it on your own cat or kitten. Also ideal for a unique gift - make contact with Jo if you would like a gift card included in the pack and have the whole package sent directly to the recipient. Coming from the Jo Garden Art studio where we usually have...

Everything you need to create your own fabulous bronze finished hare sculpture at home! Coming from the Jo Garden Art studio where we usually have in person workshops (see the 'Hare Sculpture Workshops' and 'Two Day Sculpture Workshops' here on the Craft Course Website), this kit has been lovingly put together by Jo. The kit comes with written instructions (with photos) as well as a link to a YouTube video showing Jo explaining the complete process. No previous clay sculpture experience is expected as Jo will show you each step...

Important Coronavirus update: We are taking precautions to protect the wellbeing of our workshop participants. We offer our courses to family groups and friends ‘bubbles’ In addition, we will also not now provide food and we ask participants to bring their own own; however, tea and coffee will still be provided in disposable cups. The day involves: * An introduction to the greenwood [trees and types of wood for carving] * How to use axes and cutting tools safely * Sharpening axes and knives * Axe and knife techniques *...

Freshen up your home and clear the clutter for 2021! In two hours, you’ll learn the key elements of design and pick up the skills, solutions and inspiration you need to transform your home. I will contact you a few days before your course for any special design requests - that way, we can include some elements that are personal to you. Group sizes will be kept small for that reason too. With flexible morning, afternoon, evening and weekend slots available, you’re sure to find a time to suit your...

***Winter sale: 50% OFF until next Friday 00:00*** 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...