All courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts in North West

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...

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 a fabulous lunch. Experience: None required What you’ll need: A sturdy pair of shoes (nothing open-toed) For details on...

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...

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...

Two day Maltese limestone carving sculpture workshop. Courses are run throughout the year. The course is designed for beginners. We work in a relaxed atmosphere set in ten acres of landscaped gardens. On both days the workshop will start at 10am and finish at 4pm. The gardens are an RHS partner garden. The workshop is outside but under cover so suitable clothing and strong footwear is recommended. At the end of the weekend the sculptures can be taken home. We will be using a soft Maltese limestone which although relatively...

Hello, we hope you are all well and safe. We are delighted to announce we are now back up and running and hope you will find our workshops a welcome delight after the very difficult times we have all had. Learn the wonderful craft of upholstery (no previous experience needed) by making and upholstering a lovely footstool from scratch in one day to take home with you whilst making some new like minded friends in a relaxed, supportive and beautiful environment. Come along to one of our one day (10am...

Enjoy this workshop water marbling onto paper to create unique one of a kind prints, come and try this endangered craft and be inspired by the results! Indulge in tea, coffee and a selection of cakes available at this sociable workshop whilst admiring everyone's creations. Book your place now! ​You will be marbling onto paper to create stunning prints to take away with you. Enjoy learning the history of this craft and how these stunning pieces are created, and then watch the amazing results form on top of the liquid...

No previous experience is needed for this festive extravaganza! This is all about getting into the Christmas spirit and as this course is always in such high demand please be sure to book early! Our studio will look, smell and sound of all things Christmas, guaranteeing you a wonderful day of festive fun, laughter and creativity. What you will make in the day: 2 standing sconces of magical winter scenes with metal inclusions and five hanging decorations of your choice from a large collection of design templates or simply freestyle...

Hello, we hope you are all well and safe. We are delighted to announce we are now back up and running and hope you will find our workshops a welcome delight after the very difficult times we have all had. Come along to one of our 'one' day (10am to 3pm) fun and friendly Furniture Painting Workshops in the picturesque village of Billinge, on the outskirts of Wigan. Learn how to upcycle, refresh, modernise and skilfully transform a piece of your tired and dated furniture whilst making some new like...

Working with a range of decorative fusible glass types, you will develop an understanding of glass fusing which enable you to make stunning jewellery. You will experiment with colour, shape, bubble pens and other decorative items to create pendants, earrings and cuff links. You will be taught to use dichroic glass which adds a bit of magic dazzle to fused jewellery. Everything you need to make your finished pieces is included in the course, including the jewellery findings. For information about any further courses we offer please select 'see more...