All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in Wales

Learn how to create reduction lino printed pictures in this workshop, with Lee Wright an experienced printmaker and teacher. The workshop will cover: * Introduction to traditional lino printing techniques and concepts. * The tricks of creating depth and atmosphere in your landscapes. * Designing your image. * Cutting and printing your lino in 3 layers to create your own lino printed landscapes. You will leave the day with a number of original lino prints all designed and printed by you! This print making course is suitable for everyone from...

Growing some of your own produce is one of the most empowering experiences going, especially now as Covid-19 has turned our focus to the truly essential elements of life; food and health. I'm running courses again with smaller groups outside in my large training gardens. I have extra cleaning measures in place and all attendees will be contacted to confirm they have no coronavirus symptoms pre event. Online course also available - see my other listings. This course is ideal for those new to grow your own as well as...

Learn all about pastels and how to paint with them in the fabulous setting of Glasfryn Hall, a fine country house on the edge of the Clwydian hills, North Wales. This one-day workshop is perfect if you have no, or limited, experience of using pastels. They are a really accessible art medium so it doesn't matter if you haven't done any painting before or are someone who already enjoys working in other media but would like to give pastels a try. Whatever your level, you will learn new tips and...

Basic and improver standard class in Oil painting workshop. I will talk about and demonstrate design and use of a notan, colour mixing, brushwork. Different subjects each month. You can use your own materials or borrow some from me. I work on MDF boards that have had 2 coats of Gesso. A board is included in each workshop, they are also for sale if you want some to take home. Please arrive at 10.15am for a 10.30 start.

Come along and join us in creating a squirrel 'sculpture' from wool and barbed needles! No previous experience required, all materials, tuition and 1-2-1 support are provided. You will learn or develop new skills and create your very own red squirrel to take home! Please arrive at 10:15 for teas/coffees, and bring a packed lunch. Cost per person: £60, including all materials, needles and spares. There will be the opportunity to purchase other kits to take home if you wish. Location: Riverside Lettings, St Michaels Yard, St Michaels Street Brecon...

Simon Howard comes from a family of glass-workers and has been making striking and innovative stained glass for almost thirty years. You may have seen him recently demonstrating his craft on Channel 4’s ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas‘. This one-day course, hosted by Simon, is an introduction to the medieval craft of stained glass and is held at the beautiful Llangathen Hall, near Llandeilo, in rural Carmarthenshire Over the course of the day Simon will show you how to design a panel, select and cut glass, ‘lead up’, solder and cement. You...

Get ready for Christmas with our magical Christmas Candlemaking Workshop for 2 people! This exclusive workshop will show you how to make these enchanting soya wax candles in the shape of a Christmas Cottage & Pinecone, choose from a selection of fine festive fragrances for the scented jar candle and wax melts, plus hand-dip TWO twist candles in pure mineral wax! You will be taught step-by step so no previous experience is necessary to access this fun festive workshop! This workshop is for a minimum of 2 people attending together...

Ring Carving Kit + Silver Ring Carve a ring from wax in the comfort of your own home then post it back to have it cast in solid silver. We finish and polish your ring to your specifications and post it back to you. How it works: Carve your ring at home, you can make it any shape you like, get creative and make something completely unique. You will also be carving your rings to size for a perfect fit. When you're happy with your ring, post it back to...