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...

***** I have PPE in place Available Monday to Saturday 1 workshop is run a day either 10am or 2pm with 24hrs between workshops ******* Full details on PPE will be sent to you after booking. 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...

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...

*CLOSED AT THE MOMENT DUE TO THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN although enquiries are welcome and I can provide gift vouchers for future classes.* 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...

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...

We have recently achieved the Visit England "We're Good to Go" badge. Learn to make a hand stitched leather bag in this two day workshop by Evancliffe Leathercraft. This workshop will teach you to: Mark and cut out leather. Cutting leather to form straps. Dying vegetable tanned leather. Preparing the leather to be stitched including marking and making the holes for stitching. Hand stitching leather using the traditional saddle stitch method. Riveting leather. Attaching accessories such as D-rings, fasteners, sliders and buckles*. Burnishing & applying finish the leather. Choose from...

Half day lampwork workshop, 1-2-1 tuition. Unless you are booking from the same family bubble, then I can accommodate up to 3 people. Using the guidance from the UK government website there are new guidelines in place while attending a workshop - please contact me via the 'Ask a question' button for more information. I am pleased to be able to offer various tuition packages in this fabulous technique known as lampworking - 'The art of melting glass rods in the flame of a torch'. With over 14 years of...

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...

1-2-1 lampwork course - one day. If you are booking from the same family bubble then I can accommodate up to 3 people. Using the guidance from the UK Government website there are new guidelines in place while attending a workshop - please contact me via the 'Ask a question' button for more information. I am pleased to be able to offer various tuition packages in this fabulous technique known as Lampworking - 'The art of melting glass rods in the flame of a torch'. With over 14 years of...

***** I have PPE in place and opened up my workshops again 17th July 2020 available 7 days a week with 24hrs between workshops ******* Come and enjoy a mini workshop creating 2 beautiful fused glass Christmas decorations where the emphasis is on fun, creativity and relaxation. I have been making glass for over 7 years and I love sharing my experience and tips with others. I have done a number of courses and I'm usually greeted with," I have never made anything or I can not do that". When...