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This one day stained glass making course runs nearly every other weekend at our studio tucked away in the centre of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble valley. The course is designed to enable beginners to the art of stained glass making to learn all of the basic techniques associated with this marvellous craft. The day will cover: An introduction to the tutor and the studio and a short tour of current commissions Introduction to cutting and leading techniques - as well as pattern making Option to pick from...

Exploring creativity has never been so important as it is right now! Being so good for well-being, all arts and crafts are so good for us, not to mention fun and satisfying too! Come along to explore this amazing material called sinamay and all its wonderful possibilities. Create your very own fascinator in this one day workshop in my home studio in Kings Heath, Birmingham. And not just hats, this material can be really effective in home decor too! You can learn lots of techniques using this fabulous, plant-based material,...

Imagine it; all your best friends gathered together, a lovely venue providing refreshments, and a fun craft activity combining together to make a memorable afternoon! Whether it's a hen party, special birthday or simply an excuse to get together and be crafty, getting creative with the girls can be such a wonderful activity. Each person will be able to make their own, personalised flower crown, in a choice of colours and styles. Perfect for all sizes of events, catering from 6 to 60 ladies. “Such a lovely activity for a...

About the pebble mosaic course: Covid secure working practices are in place. Maximum number of 4 people per course at Olicana's workshop in central Ilkley. Learn how to create a stunning pebble mosaic that will provide a talking point for your garden from David James of Olicana Mosaics. You will be taken through all the steps involved in creating a square or circular or shell shaped pebble mosaic measuring 45cm/18inch square or in diameter. This will weigh about 20kg (45 lb). Time will be given to discuss materials, methods, tools...

Learn the art of brush lettering and modern calligraphy at home with my new Brush Lettering kit. The perfect distraction from everyday life! It contains everything you need to begin, practise and create your own beautiful hand-lettered art, cards and gift tags. The kit is suitable for both left and right-handed letterers of any age and includes all the tools instructions and worksheets needed to start you on your creative new hobby. An ideal gift for an art enthusiast, and anyone interested in learning a new craft. Recommended for ages...

Come with your idea and be taught live online. As a qualified teacher I've experience in secondary and University (Wimbledon Theatre School). The online automata course is flexible to fit with your schedule - it will involve an initial discussion with you, where you can tell me what you wish to make. The course is one-to-one and is conducted on Zoom/Skype/Facetime, with two x 1 hour tutorials each week. The more tools you have the better however, very sophisticated automata can be made with few basic tools. I can send...

Explore the exciting potential of screen printing your own images onto glass with a award winning glass artist in a safe environment. Open from Easter 2021 with full refund if cancellations due to covid. Full flex on date changes also. your credit will not expire if you need to delay the starting of this course due to Covid 19 COVID19 Safty Some of the following safety measures for this course include. Cutting the student number by half from 4 down to just 2. This should give you even more 1-1...

Learn to screen print on glass 1-1 with an award winning glass artist! I am excited to offer a premium one-to-one online course which will have you printing your art & photos onto coloured glass and set in a beautiful display stand! I'm offering great value as you receive materials, equipment, one-to-one Zoom tuition, step by step videos and ongoing support to finish your project. The course allows you to print up to four of your own images onto coloured glass and comes with free world wide shipping! For the...

Having been teaching printmaking for 10 years, Scarlett Rebecca is an encyclopaedia of knowledge when it comes to transferring pigment to paper! And now she is inviting you to come explore printmaking techniques with her, all from the comfort of your own home. During these times of lockdown, we all need activities that keep us motivated, buoyant and offer a bit of escapism from what is happening out there – exploring your creativity is just such an activity and it’s open to us all, regardless of your experience. Kitchen lithography...

Would you like to create your own unique and highly personal sculpture? Would you like to work in an active sculpture studio and learn from an internationally renowned sculptor with 25 years experience. Would you like to experience all that and be in beautiful North Cornwall? OK… keep reading! One day sculpting experiences are now available to book. Even if you never even touched clay before this experience will take you from complete novice to creating your first sculpture that you can take away and love for ever. Still need...