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Alford Craft Market Centre

Contact Name: Lynne Le Voi

Telephone: 01507 463341

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Address:
1 West Street
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9DG

Alford Craft Market Centre
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Alford Craft Market Centre's Courses

£75
A fortnightly 6 session course on needle felting with Olivia Jeacock
A fortnightly 6 session course on needle felting with Olivia Jeacock
Lincolnshire - Next course on 26th March 2019
During this 6 week course we will be looking at the different techniques of dry needle felting. You will create your very own piece of art using a combination of the finest sheep and merino wools. We will be covering both 3D (lifelike sculpture) and 2D (pictures) techniques . If you have a subject in mind that you would like to recreate please bring your ideas along. Limited to 6 places You can book individual...
£28
Create 3 fused glass key rings or 3 fused glass handbag charms with glass artist Matt Sorrell
Create 3 fused glass key rings or 3 fused glass handbag charms with glass artist Matt Sorrell
Lincolnshire - Next course on 2nd March 2019
Suitable for adults and children from 8 years. Create 3 fused glass key rings or 3 fused glass handbag charms with glass artist Matt Sorrell. Make them look like these or use your own design using a wide choice of coloured glass. Make the key rings 1.5ins square £28pp 10.30 – 12 noon or handbag charms 1.5 x 3 inches £32pp 1.00pm – 2.30pm. 6 places at each session. Your keyrings or charms will be...
£49
Create 4 colourful & unique fused glass 4” x 4” coasters with glass artist Matt Sorrell
Create 4 colourful & unique fused glass 4” x 4” coasters with glass artist Matt Sorrell
Lincolnshire - Next course on 23rd March 2019
Using a variety of coloured glass this class is suitable for adults & children over 8 years. Make 4 each or make 4 together! Use your own design or one of ours. Your coasters will be fused in our big kiln & ready for collection in about a week or they can be posted for a small extra charge. You can book online, in person at the Alford Craft Market Shop, or by phone on...
£45
Create a felted Lincolnshire landscape with Alison Bunning of Feltabulous
Create a felted Lincolnshire landscape with Alison Bunning of Feltabulous
Lincolnshire - Next course on 9th March 2019
8 places. In this 4 hour class you will have the opportunity to unleash your creative, artistic side and produce a beautiful landscape or seascape picture using needle felting techniques. There will be a whole host of wool fibre, yarns and other goodies for you to build up your picture. Alison will also bring reference pictures if needed and your box frame, or you can simply work from your imagination.
£20
Drawing Mindfully: bringing the stillness of being to the art of doing with Debbie Miller
Drawing Mindfully: bringing the stillness of being to the art of doing with Debbie Miller
Lincolnshire - Next course on 5th March 2019
For the taster workshop we will be exploring how a mindful approach to drawing & a gentle curiosity can free up our creativity in unexpected ways. It is ideal for people who would like to create, but don’t know how to start, or for experienced artists who would like to experiment playfully with a new approach. The workshop will also include some short mindful meditation practices & discussion about our experiences. This taster will be...
£23
Dyeing embroidery threads with Margaret Fulwood
Dyeing embroidery threads with Margaret Fulwood
Lincolnshire - Next course on 3rd March 2019
An opportunity to experiment producing your own dyed embroidery threads in a range of shades & colours. Please bring a plastic apron & a tray to transport your threads home. The samples produced will need to soak until the next day, so there will be lots of rinsing to do at home the following day for each participant. The threads will then take time to dry, before storing as a skein or wrapping onto cotton...
£7
From Field to Fibre. The history of wool spinning with demonstrations and a talk with a hands on workshop.
From Field to Fibre. The history of wool spinning with demonstrations and a talk with a hands on workshop.
Lincolnshire - Next course on 23rd February 2019
Come and see the craft of hand spinning with Tracy Edwards 10 places. You will be shown how to process the fleece into a yarn. Includes fleece washing, hand carding and combing. We will use a mechanical hand carder and will introduce the spinning wheel. You will be able to have a go on all of the equipment used in the demonstrations.
£23
Jewellery Making Workshop with Sarah Woods - make 4 pieces
Jewellery Making Workshop with Sarah Woods - make 4 pieces
Lincolnshire - Next course on 16th March 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 Mother's Day present (31.3.2019)
£28
Learn how to make a stencil & use it to stencil a cushion cover with Ali English
Learn how to make a stencil & use it to stencil a cushion cover with Ali English
Lincolnshire - Next course on 8th March 2019
You will design & cut your own stencil & learn how to apply the design to a cushion cover using fabric paints. Every attendee will go home with a stencilled cushion cover and a completed stencil that can be reused.
£50
Learn to Crochet 3 relaxed and fun sessions with Pam Barnell
Learn to Crochet 3 relaxed and fun sessions with Pam Barnell
Lincolnshire - Next course on 7th March 2019
Ideal for absolute beginners or as a refresher. Book the course of 3 for £50pp or £18pp per session. Over 3 weeks you will learn the basics of crochet, including terminology and reading a crochet pattern. You will use different stitches to make a case for crochet hooks, a scarf, a granny square and some bunting. 4 places.
£48
Make a pair of swooping wall hanging mosaic swallows with Fiona Gurney of Box of Frogs Mosaics
Make a pair of swooping wall hanging mosaic swallows with Fiona Gurney of Box of Frogs Mosaics
Lincolnshire - Next course on 24th March 2019
8 places. Hand cut bird shapes & a wide selection of vintage fine china will be available to choose from. You will learn how to cut & shape china, add detail with glazed ceramic and glass & take away grout & instructions to complete your swallows. You can book onlin, in person at the Alford Craft Market Shop, or by phone on 01507 463341 (daytime only)
£15
Make a Springtime appliquéd make up bag with Sandy Loosley
Make a Springtime appliquéd make up bag with Sandy Loosley
Lincolnshire - Next course on 2nd March 2019
6 places. Make a useful & decorative bag, Bring your own favourite fabrics and buttons from your stash. Sandy will show you the sewing & appliqué techniques. Suitable for adults and children from 10 years. Children must have some knowledge of sewing.
£45
Make a wet felted bag with textile artist Karen Lane
Make a wet felted bag with textile artist Karen Lane
Lincolnshire - Next course on 22nd March 2019
In this workshop we will be wet felting, using resists and Bergschaf fibres to create a unique and stunning clutch bag. We can adapt the design for each student, to be as complex or as simple as necessary, making this workshop suitable for all abilities. All materials will be provided. Please bring a pvc apron as we will be working with lots of water! 6 places. Karen - "The studio in Alford is small so...
£15
Make hand embroidered felt brooches with Julia Briddock
Make hand embroidered felt brooches with Julia Briddock
Lincolnshire - Next course on 17th March 2019
6 places. All materials, fastener and thread provided. Learn embroidery stitches and techniques & take home your brooch after the class to keep or give as a present for Mother's Day. Lots of colours to choose from – suitable for beginners & intermediates.
£13
Monthly quilting club with quilter Sue Frecklington on the first Wednesday of each month
Monthly quilting club with quilter Sue Frecklington on the first Wednesday of each month
Lincolnshire - Next course on 6th March 2019
Start at any time! Monthly 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. Please bring a packed lunch. Proceeds in aid of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC)
£47
Oil Painting – Trees in a Landscape with Bridget Jones
Oil Painting – Trees in a Landscape with Bridget Jones
Lincolnshire - Next course on 26th February 2019
6 places. This workshop is suitable for those who would like to get into painting with oils. It is great fun and during the workshop you will paint in oils and receive structured practical tuition. The class aims to familiarise you with oil painting techniques. Please wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch. If you have attended before please do come again, it will be great to see you – always a different picture!
£30
Taster Session – throwing on the Potter’s Wheel with Pris McGirr
Taster Session – throwing on the Potter’s Wheel with Pris McGirr
Lincolnshire - Next course on 9th March 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.
£27
Watercolour Painting with Bridget Jones
Watercolour Painting with Bridget Jones
Lincolnshire - Next course on 21st March 2019
Suitable for all levels. During this workshop you will be taken through how to paint in a free and loose way. Letting colour merge and interesting things happen are essential to create visually stimulating watercolours. Please bring watercolour paints, brushes, watercolour paper and a sketchpad with you. We will paint 2 pictures during the day. If you have attended before please come again – always different pictures!