All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in Scotland

"Home Business Idea" This one to one candle making workshop is specifically tailored for those thinking of starting a container candle making business. On this comprehensive workshop, award winning candle maker Kerrylyn Bell of Can To Candle will teach you the steps involved in making and selling container candles as well as giving you the confidence and knowledge to create your own candle business with minimal start up costs. The workshop is held midweek only, simply get in touch for available dates. Course content - We will discuss your target...

This course is suitable for beginners or those wishing to improve their leather craft skills.There is a choice of a card wallet or passport cover to make and a range of beautiful coloured dye to add to your vegetable tanned, full grain leather. You will learn how to: Cut leather from a pattern Prepare for stitching Hand sew leather using saddle stitch Set rivets Use leather dye Use a variety of traditional leatherwork tools This is an intensive one day course, and it is a great introduction to working and...

This is a 5 day course, making a greenwood chair from an ash log, from start to finish. It is suitable for beginners, adults and teenagers, though some may find it physically taxing. The result though is a beautiful chair, elegant and comfortable, of which you will be proud. The spindle-back is the most straightforward design for first timers. Returning makers may choose to make a chair of another design.

Enjoy a day in rural Perthshire here in Blairgowrie, learning about the ancient craft of weaving; I teach the fundamentals of this craft to get you started on a journey of discovery. During the day, you will weave your very own sampler using a 4 -shaft weaving loom from twills to woolly delights. Your days' experience is an exciting journey that will teach you a new craft or refresh your skills. The class aims to get you excited and ready for your weaving journey. We do the hard work as...

Set in the stunning rolling hills of Speyside at the very heart of malt whisky country in the scottish highlands. If you’ve always wanted to work in greenwood but are not sure how to go about it, this is the quintessential device - all you need to produce anything from a chair to a gate! A shave horse is a combination of vice and workbench, used for green woodworking. This hands on, two day workshop will provide all the materials needed to construct your own shave horse. You will learn...

An intro to blacksmithing and what it takes to turn raw steel into a working tool/ decorative piece. A 4-hour session that covers the basics while leaving with pieces forged by you. We will cover the main techniques used in blacksmithing; Upsetting, Drawing, Tapering, Bending, and Punching. With these skills, we will make a small item such as a hook or bottle opener; a great practice piece, and a great practical take home. For our main piece, we will forge either a fire poker or an item of your choice...

This leather carving course for beginners and improvers will give you the key skills necessary to create your own carving from the beginning. Leather carving or tooling is an ancient skill that has been passed down through the ages. You can learn to make beautiful and useful leather items with exquisite and original carvings. Wonderful for yourself, gifts or even starting your own business! Our 1-day workshop will lead you through all the stages of this lovely craft, from what leather to buy, through carving, tooling and colouring to finishing....

Fused glass panel workshop For all abilities, this workshop covers basic design and techniques in fused glass enabling you to create your own unique pieces. Students will be able to create a fused panel (20cm x 15cm). All the basics of fused glass design will be covered, including glass cutting, creating shapes, kiln carving, accessory glass and copper inclusions. 14 years + Maximum 10 students. Course requirements are minimum of 6 students to progress. Panels will be fired after the workshop and can be collected at a mutely convenient date....

What is a capsule wardrobe? In this online sewing course, you will learn how to design and sew your own t-shirts, dresses, jumpers, hoodies, and relaxed trousers (anything you see in the pictures here). This bundle course is a perfect introduction to fashion design. You will learn how to make simple patterns based on your own personal measurements, which means that EVERYBODY will make garments for their size! Once purchased, the course is available for life - we don't put any time restrictions, as we understand that everyone is learning...

Have your kids ever wanted to learn sewing? How about fashion design? This groundbreaking course will demystify the art of dressmaking. Simple techniques. Fantastic structure. The knowledge that will stay for life. The course is 100% online, with no expiration date: take it at your own time & speed. Our age range is only a recommendation: younger kids may also take the course but will need assistance from parents, older kids can be learning on their own.