Alford Craft Market Centre

£26

A Beginners daytime 4 week Sewing Group on Monday mornings

Lincolnshire - Next course on 29th April 2019

With Sandy’s help and guidance you will learn new sewing techniques each week to make your own clothes and house decorations in a friendly and fun group. Learn how to put in a zip, make an eco friendly bag, a skirt, a waistcoat – the choice is yours! Bring a basic sewing kit – sharp scissors, needles, pins and tape measure plus some fabric for your project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one...

£60

A wire sculpture workshop with artist Priscilla Edwards

Lincolnshire - Next course on 27th April 2019

Priscilla will share with you creative techniques developed through her own experimentation. During the workshop you will make your own sculpture inspired by whatever theme you wish. You will explore materials including wire, wax, fabric and found ephemera creating a 3D piece that can be embellished with hand stitch. Using an assortment of papers, buttons, beads and trimmings you will add finishing touches to your piece. Materials will be provided – all you need is...

£39

Create a colourful and unique fused glass 7” x 4” nameplate with glass artist Matt Sorrell

Lincolnshire - Next course on 28th April 2019

Create a colourful and unique fused glass 7” x 4” nameplate ideal for a bedroom or playroom door with glass artist Matt Sorrell - 6 places. Suitable for adults and children over 8 years. Make a nameplate each or make one together! Your nameplates will be fused in our big kiln and ready for collection about a week after the class. They can also be posted for a small extra charge.

£40

Have a go at making your own beads by melting glass in a hot flame! (warning, it is highly addictive!) with tutor Pris McGirr

Lincolnshire - Next course on 27th April 2019

You will learn how to make big hole beads to thread on a chain, ribbon or Pandora Bracelet, as well as pendants and smaller spacer beads. For safety reasons please wear cotton clothes with long sleeves and tie back long hair. Ages 16 and over – 5 places. Includes all the beads you make during the session, fired in the kiln and cleaned ready for you to pick up the following week or we can...

£23

Jewellery Making Workshop with Sarah Woods - make 4 pieces

Lincolnshire - Next course on 10th May 2019

Making 4 items of jewellery and working with silver plated materials you will learn new skills of beading, manipulating wire and creating an instantly ‘ready to wear’ finish. Make for yourself or for a present.

£50

Learn to Crochet! 3 relaxed & fun crochet sessions with our tutor Pam Barnell

Lincolnshire - Next course on 30th April 2019

Ideal for absolute beginners or as a refresher. Over the 3 weeks you will learn the basics of crochet, including terminology and reading a crochet pattern. You will use different stitches to make a crochet hook case, a scarf, a granny square & some bunting. Book the course for £50 or book at £18 per session.

£30

Linocut printmaking taster session with printmaker Jane West

Lincolnshire - Next course on 31st May 2019

Linocut is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of Lino is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the Lino surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. On this one day workshop you will learn how to use the tools, equipment and materials to get started in linocut. You...

£49

Make a 12 x 3 inch fused glass Lincolnshire landscape plaque with glass artist Matt Sorrell

Lincolnshire - Next course on 18th May 2019

Make a 12 x 3 inch fused glass Lincolnshire landscape plaque with glass artist Matt Sorrell . You will hand paint a picture & then layer the glass on top to create a stunning landscape plaque. It will be fused in our kiln & ready about a week after the class. Suitable for all abilities. Max 6 places.

£50

Make a 14” stained glass bee vine with tutor Caron King

Lincolnshire - Next course on 4th May 2019

Come along for the day and learn the basics of copper foiling Tiffany style. You will make your 15" Bee Vine using some of the many colours available to choose from. You will learn new skills in cutting, grinding and soldering.

£33

Make a stained glass Fairy to go in your window with tutor Caron King

Lincolnshire - Next course on 1st June 2019

Come along and learn the basics of copper foiling Tiffany style. You will make your Fairy using some of the many colours available to choose from. You will learn new skills in cutting, grinding and soldering.

£120

Pottery Design & Decoration three 6 week courses with potter Pris McGirr

Lincolnshire - Next course on 21st April 2019

Pottery Design & Decoration 6 week courses with potter Pris McGirr on Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings 10.30 - 1.30pm Design and make your own pottery projects using your preferred method of hand building or throwing. Decorating with include techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing, painting, texture, wax resist. Finished pieces will be fired and available to take home from the shop. If you cant make all 6 there will be a catch up day...

£45

Seamless wet felting with textile artist Karen Lane

Lincolnshire - Next course on 5th May 2019

Suitable for all abilities this workshop is a great introduction to wet felting around a resist. Create a purse/glasses case using soft Merino fibres in a colour scheme of your choice. This will be embellished with yarns or silks to ensure each one is totally unique. 6 places

£30

Taster Sessions – throwing on the Potter’s Wheel

Lincolnshire - Next course on 14th May 2019

Learn how to work with clay, centre a piece of clay & throw a bowl. Finished items will be available to collect from the shop about 3 weeks after the class. 4 places.

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