All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in West Midlands

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, drop...

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 use the 'message the maker' button to contact me 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...

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 zoom on Tuesday evening. The session starts at 7.00-7.40pm 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 and more - see photos, we will cover a variety of subjects. * will be taught live by...

Come along to the Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio to make this lovely and colourful wool fibre picture. Enjoy the therapeutic experience of working with natural wool and silk fibres and explore the amazing wool painting technique with a professional Artist and Art Tutor Raya Brown. This is not felt making. The unique technique involves laying and shaping fibres, cutting and manipulating them to achieve beautiful images, vibrant textures and watercolour effects. This is a workshop for anyone. The complete beginners as well as people with some experience in...

Come and ‘Have a Bash’ at Blacksmithing on a one-day, one to one introduction course! The process of heating and forging hot metal is fun, fascinating and should be enjoyed by everyone (albeit pretty hard work!!) Simply click on 'Ask a question' to arrange a course date!! Jake Hedge is a fully accredited Blacksmith from the National School of Blacksmithing who now runs his own Forge at a Sawmill in Onibury, set in the beautiful Shropshire hills near Ludlow. “Thanks to Jake’s patient and calm teaching” you’ll have no problem...

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...

Ever wondered how to create felt? In this introductory workshop you will learn about the ancient art of felt making practised by nomadic people of Central Asia for thousands of years and now being adopted by textiles artist across the globe today. You will learn about the process of bonding wool fibres together using the wet felting method, from laying out the loose fibres to working them together with other exotic fibres to form a new and unique fabric. You can use your completed felted work to stitch into, frame,...

During this full day workshop you will create a fun rabbit /hare. Although there are other options if the hare is not for you. This is a beginners class but don't be afraid to have a go, you will surprise yourself. We will be using various wool fibres and a barbed felting needle to knit the fibres together, by the end of the session you will have really got to grips with the techniques. With small stabbing actions you will knit the fibres into a form that will grow very...

The course takes place on our alpaca farm. The course is suitable for beginners as I will take you through the process. Before the day I will send out designs and colours so I can warp up the looms ready for the day. Please note that at this time I need 72 hours before the course to warp up looms. The morning will be spent weaving, overlooking the alpaca fields. During lunch there will be an opportunity to meet the alpacas, visit the weaving studio and the mini mill to...

You will be making at least one piece of jewellery and get to know some useful tools, tips and different types of wires you can use for your project. You'll learn to form some simple shapes such as angles to make geometric shapes as well as swirls and textures. I will show you how to work with copper and how to clean and polish it. There is a choice of small gemstones or beads to use in your project or bring your own beads and jewellery to upcycle. Everything you...