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Two day leather work course - bag making
In-person course
Lancashire - Next course on 6th March 2021
£250
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...
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...
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Introduction to glass fusing at the Cheshire School of Glass
In-person course
Cheshire - Next course on 6th March 2021
£175
For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk If you’ve never worked with glass before and want to start from the very basics, then this is the course for you. We’ll show you the primary techniques involved in cutting, shaping and assembling glass, use of inclusions, how the kiln is programmed and also take a look at slumping. You’ll be creating your own designs, and we’ll make time for looking at our rich resource of glass books and enjoy...
For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk If you’ve never worked with glass before and want to start...
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Furniture upcycling workshop - 1 day
In-person course
Lancashire - Next course on 19th March 2021
£95
Would you like to be taken through the process of upcycling a piece of furniture from start to finish? This ‘bring your own piece’ full day course will give you all the tools, tips and advice to beautifully upcycle your piece of furniture. This will include being shown how to prep, sand, paint and finish your item using exciting, modern paint techniques that will breathe a new lease of life into you chosen piece. If you have always wanted to upcycle furniture, but felt like you would benefit from professional...
Would you like to be taken through the process of upcycling a piece of furniture from start to finish? This ‘bring your own piece’ full day course will give you...
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'Glass for the garden' with the Cheshire School of Glass
In-person course
Cheshire - Next course on 27th March 2021
£220
There are many applications for glass art but given its ability to change with the light and produce beautiful colours and shadows, nowhere is more relevant than outside and the garden is an ideal location. It is no surprise that glass sculptures are a prominent part of Kew Gardens and prestigious garden shows such as Chelsea Flower Show. What you will make: Beyond learning the basics of how to cut and shape glass, you will produce a stunning double headed 3 dimensional flower that could be used to hold a...
There are many applications for glass art but given its ability to change with the light and produce beautiful colours and shadows, nowhere is more relevant than outside and the...
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Dry Stone Walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch
In-person course
Lancashire - Next course on 3rd July 2021
£175
A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all in the Peak District National Park. A uniquely superior choice. Would you, your friends or your family enjoy a fun and informal session building a real dry stone wall in a stunning countryside setting? Get out in the fresh air, be next to nature, and restore an important feature that defines the British landscape. Dry stone walling is a positive and relaxing experience which promotes mindfulness and boosts wellbeing in an inspirational, natural environment. Delivered by highly qualified craftsmen and Dry Stone...
A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all in the Peak District National Park. A uniquely superior choice. Would you, your friends or your family enjoy a fun and informal...
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Stained glass for all at the Cheshire School of Glass
In-person course
Cheshire - Next course on 21st March 2021
£280
For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Led by Kat Walton, this traditional course will enable you to design and make your own stained glass panel. By covering the different glass cutting techniques and then guiding you through the leading process to construct your panel, the course will culminate in the soldering of the lead to complete your piece. A fantastic two-day course that is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.
For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Led by Kat Walton, this traditional course will enable you to...
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Beginners Crochet 11am - 1pm
Live online course
- Next course on 6th March 2021
£25
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners who have never crocheted before, or for anyone who may have crocheted in the past but has forgotten the main technique and the basic stitches. Please note that this workshop is aimed at right-handed people, however, a lot of left-handers choose to learn this way (as crochet is an ambidextrous activity anyway) so that they have access to more patterns in the future. We do provide left-handed tutorials however if you prefer. Learning Outcomes * Know the difference between US and UK terminology...
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners who have never crocheted before, or for anyone who may have crocheted in the past but has forgotten the main technique and the...
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Landscapes and seascapes in glass
In-person course
Cheshire - Next course on 12th March 2021
£175
This course will show you how to use enamels, glass powders and other decorative glass elements to create a landscape or seascape design that incorporates depth of field, perspective and a certain luminosity that is not achievable when working with paint on canvas. No previous experience of glass is necessary and you don't even need to have a good level of artistry; you will be amazed of the end results. Bring your own image to recreate or use one from our substantial resource library. For more information on other courses...
This course will show you how to use enamels, glass powders and other decorative glass elements to create a landscape or seascape design that incorporates depth of field, perspective and...
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Lampwork bead making with Cheshire School of Glass
In-person course
Cheshire - Next course on 13th March 2021
£155
For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Come and try your hand at lampwork bead making on this exciting new course at CSG taught by the extremely knowledgeable and inspiring Gill Hesketh. You will learn how to safely manipulate molten glass over a gas-powered flame in the creation of beads, teardrops, swizzle stick twists and stringers. Gill makes for a truly magical course where you will be fully hands-on in the whole process, producing your own beautifully colourful...
For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Come and try your hand at lampwork bead making on this...
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*NEW* Lino Cut Printing with Sue Rowland ..a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns
In-person course
Cumbria - Next course on 27th April 2021
£75
Since 2005, ‘Quirky Workshops’ in Greystoke has been offering an eclectic and unrivalled range of arts, crafts and heritage skills courses. We now run over 140 ‘Quirky Workshops’ each year from our pretty 17thC farmhouse on the fringes of the beautiful Lake District and Eden Valley in Cumbria. In July 2020 we opened a lovely new, listed & spacious 'Covid-secure' teaching studio - the 'Swallow Barn', which now enjoys consistently excellent feedback; please see below for all details. Our new programme for each year is sent out at the end...
Since 2005, ‘Quirky Workshops’ in Greystoke has been offering an eclectic and unrivalled range of arts, crafts and heritage skills courses. We now run over 140 ‘Quirky Workshops’ each year...
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