All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in West Midlands

Due to mix enquiries, I have made separate listings for my Courses. Kindly see my other listing for my other equally popular Painting Course. Course dates are flexible. And I usually have few slots available, please contact for more info or see my website for up to date availability of places. This course is suitable for those who want to learn the art of stained glass in a friendly manner. Learn how stained glass windows are leaded, in the company of a small relaxed group and for some time-out in...

Produce your own mosaic during a one-day workshop at my studio in Worcestershire. I have vast array of mosaic tiles for you to use plus a range of pre-cut shapes, making it easy for beginners to produce a professional mosaic you will be proud of. Within a warm and friendly environment you will learn how to: >produce and transfer your design >cut and shape vitreous glass tiles >produce a bespoke mosaic >use adhesives and grouts I have been working as a professional mosaic artist for over 16 years and I...

One day silver jewellery making course for beginners. As popular as ever – even without the boat! Groups or individuals enjoy a stimulating day of jewellery-making in our new comfortable Home Studio and some very nice cake!. The focus is on a really relaxed day out with complementary refreshments offered. We start with some basic copper wire work to get you settled in. Skills are developed throughout the day and later you will walk away with silver jewellery that you have made yourself! Simple plain rings and open bangles are...

This workshop is aimed for the absolute beginner and anyone who is interested in learning a new skill. Whether it be for a new hobby, to inspire a business opportunity or simply just a great way of spending a few hours learning a new craft, you will leave us feeling proud of your achievements. With the emphasis on fun and flair you will learn to create attractive, scented candles with a variety of waxes, oils and dyes and using some very creative techniques. Everything you make on the day is...

This 4 week online Course is suitable for complete beginners and improvers who would like to learn to paint in Watercolour. Each session is 40 minutes live on Tuesday evening and start at 7.00-7.40pm Via Zoom On this Course you will: * learn to prepare your water colour paints and mix colours. * learn a variety of watercolour techniques including, washes, wet in wet, graded, dry brush Flat Wash, Loose watercolour see photos, we will cover a variety of subjects. * will be taught live by your tutor online via...

Carefully designed and packed by Textiles Artist Raya Brown from Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio in Worcestershire. The kit has all materials and tools to make a beautiful wool painting of a Poppy Field (except for fabric scissors and a glue stick). You will need this kit for the ‘Field with red poppies’ wool painting Interactive Online course with live online tuition. See my other course listings for details. Wool painting or wool watercolour, as some people call it, is a unique relatively new technique which originated in St....

Painting Colourful Songbirds With Award Winning Artist, Sarah Stokes. Bring sunshine and joy onto your painting by learning to create a branch of beautiful watercolour birds at Arley Studios, based in the rolling hills of the Worcestershire countryside, right next to the River Severn. Watercolour is my first love and I’d like to show you how you can master control of it, with loose but considered techniques, to create a branch of beautiful garden birds. All of the materials needed on the course will be provided and will be of...

Join Julie in this workshop and learn the art of knot making to produce a lovely Boho wall hanging. You will be shown how to create different knots to start with and then go on to produce a lovely knotted wall hanging on a wooden hoop. So you will have some samples to take away and your beautiful Macrame wall masterpiece too.

This is a fun workshop to show you how to create artwork from just ripped paper. You can choose your own image or I can help you choose before the day of the workshop. It is designed for all skill levels, most of my previous workshops have been attended by beginners. The workshop is a relaxed, fun day. You take your artwork home with you at the end of the day. I will guide and help you throughout the day to unlock your artistic talents and surprize yourself with what...

On this two day course, you will learn the traditional skills needed to create your own stone carving to take home. Taught by Miranda Wakeman, a professional sculptor and qualified tutor, you will be shown how to use traditional carving techniques to shape your stone in to a detailed low relief design or three dimensional form using templates and examples. Beginners are very welcome as step-by-step guidance will be given.