Alford Craft Market Centre

An informative, practical and fun day learning the basics of stained glass work including the copper foiling construction technique developed in the Tiffany Studios. You will make a stained glass piece to take home with you using copper tape and solder to create a seam joining the pieces of glass. Suitable for beginners age 16+, with a choice of suncatcher designs including Christmas decorations and an inspiring selection of coloured and textured glass. You will...

Clay sculpture workshop – invent your own or bring along an idea to build your own gargoyle or grotesque with Fiona Radford Saturday 22 September 2018 1pm – 4pm £35pp limited to 8 places age 14+. No previous experience required and all levels of ability are welcome. Your gargoyle will be available for collection from the shop about 3 weeks after the workshop.

Children’s Pottery making fishy dishes - new colourful glazes have arrived! Ages 6 and above, under 8’s to be accompanied by an adult. Tortoises will be available for collection about 3 weeks after the class from the shop. 10 places.

These lovely felt flower wreaths make the perfect decoration for the new season. You can display them on a door for a beautiful welcoming or even use them as a table centrepiece. These wreaths will last the whole season and beyond. You will learn how to make various flowers in a range of sizes and styles, choosing from a lovely selection of colours. The wreaths measure around 25cm. No experience is needed and this class...

Come and make a fun and colourful heart shaped brooch and fridge magnet using marbled paper with Jess Trevett on Saturday 22nd September 2018 10.30 – 12 noon . Suitable for adults & accompanied children. Limited to 6 places. You can make 2 items each of your choice 5 x 5 cms. Using basic wooden shapes you will learn how to attach some marbled paper of your choice before painting the backs and edges with...

Make 3 items of jewellery - working with Silver Plated materials you will learn new skills of beading, manipulating wire & creating a quality instantly 'ready to wear' finish.

Learn to melt coloured glass rods in a hot flame to make your own glass beads, decorate them & fire them in an annealing kiln. You may prefer large holes for European style charm bracelets and/or small holes for making jewellery. 5 places at each session. Please wear cotton clothing & closed toed shoes. Long hair must be tied back. About Pris:- Priscilla McGirr has had a long and varied career as a self employed...

Your light catchers will measure approx. 7” x 2.5” and will use sheet glass cut into small triangles. With Matt’s help you will design your own light catchers – ideal for presents or your own home.

. It’s that time of year when we need to start thinking about the festive season! We will make a cushion cover to fit a cushion pad measuring 12 x 20” & use techniques such as appliqué & quilting. All materials included. Basic knowledge of sewing is required but full instructions will be given. Please bring your own sewing machine. Limited to 4 places.

Come along for the day and learn the basics of copper foiling Tiffany style. There will be many colours to choose from if you wish and you will learn new skills such as soldering, cutting, grinding. Approx size of finished piee 11.5" x 6"

Make a leather leaf Join craftswoman Ali English for a workshop where you will learn how to cut, tool and make your own leather leaf pendant, bag charm, pair of earrings or hair piece, or even your own Xmas decoration. Each attendee will take home at least one finished piece, fully painted and with handmade wire bail.

NEW quilting club with quilter Sue Frecklington on the first Wednesday of each month. Make a pieced quilt with expert help from Sue. Bring your own materials. You can bring your own machine or use one of ours. Book one class at a time or book 3 in a row – its up to you. Please bring a packed lunch. Proceeds in aid of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC)

In six weeks you will learn to throw or hand build your own pots, trim and decorate them, and glaze them ready to go into the kiln. Come along with your own project or we will offer you plenty of inspiration! It’s a friendly group, exchanging ideas and information, where everyone can progress at their own rate. Raku pottery for at least one session. A free catch up day at the end.

4 places. 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 or we can post them to you for a small extra charge.