All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in North East

Once the fires are lit and the health and safety chat out of the way we will get straight down to the business of hammering some hot steel. The day is fully hands on and as well as learning the basic principles of blacksmithing, you will make two unique items to take home with you. The first project is the snail key ring and after that, students will get to make a dragon themed coat-hook. Techniques for tapering, hole punching, splitting and riveting will be covered. The Forge workshop is...

***** Full PPE in place **** Workshops will be re opening on 12th April to limited numbers this will change with government guidelines in time. Come and enjoy a workshop creating beautiful glass where the emphasis is on fun, creativity and relaxation. You will make a your own bespoke piece of art you can choose on the day from a dish, a wave set of coasters or pictures. I will be there to help you with your creation. I have been making glass for over 9 years. I love sharing...

Learn to make your own beautiful fine silver jewellery from Art clay silver, at my studio in Newcastle upon Tyne. No previous experience is necessary! Due to current Covid-19 restrictions I can only offer one-to-one workshops unless two students are from the same household. Externally, with social distancing in place, I would offer workshops for up to 5 students. The classes are kept small so I am able to give each attendee my full attention. Please contact me for further information and dates that I am available. I have been...

Come along and make your very own willow piglet to complete your garden. On this workshop, you will learn the basic techniques to enable you to create your very own masterpiece to take home with you in a fun and relaxing environment. Please wear warm clothes should the weather be slightly cold.

*CLASSES TO RESUME MAY 17th 2021* Classes will now only seat 6 students to allow for social distancing in the room. Masks are compulsory and you must bring your own apron. For Beginners and Intermediates: On your 4 week course, Alison will expertly guide you through some of the various techniques to get you started on your ceramic journey. From pinch pots, coiling and slab work to clay decoration using slips and glazes you will work at a steady and relaxed pace to create some wonderful objects to be proud...

We have recently achieved the Visit England "We're Good to Go" badge. This one day course will introduce you to the principles of hand crafted leatherwork through the making of your own hand stitched, hand dyed, leather belt. A hands on course during which you will learn how to mark out, cut and dye vegetable tanned leather to make a belt. You will then prepare it for stitching and practice the technique of saddle stitch. The course will also show you how to burnish the edges of the belt and...

This is suitable for complete beginners but will provide enough challenges for people with some experience of wood turning. You will be using a traditional foot-powered bowl lathe to turn a greenwood log into a bowl that will be just the job for your morning cereal or soups and stews. Through the day we will discuss the build of the lathe, types of wood used and the variety of handmade tools that can be used to turn with. We will begin by using safe techniques to axe out a 'bowl...