I’m Melanie, I deliver a range of creative art and craft workshops from my studio in Cragg Vale, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
As an artist and craftsperson, I enjoy playing with fused glass and textiles. I’m inspired by the array of colour and texture found in nature.
I’m a fully qualified secondary school Art and Design teacher with a BA Hons Degree in Fashion and Textiles.
A workshop with Crafts in the Valley is a special day out, learn creative skills and de-stressing! We refer to it as Creative Escapism.
Courses, kits & gifts
Christmas Circles - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley
"I absolutely loved the beginners glass workshop! I learned all the creative techniques I needed to start making my own pieces for my home and gifts for my friends. Melanie’s workshop space is really inspiring... it’s full of ideas and creativity. The course was really enjoyable and easy to follow, and I am so happy with all the beautiful things I was able to make. I am adding more of the workshops onto my Christmas list and I cant wait to book on some more myself too :) "
"Made a lantern on the course 13th September. It was a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Melanie guided us all through the techniques and options and provided all materials.
On the course we all did such different themes and patterns for our four panels. A great afternoon and looking forward to bringing the lantern home.
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"The course was fab! Melanie made it all seem really easy. She gives clear instructions and advice while letting us experiment and do our own thing. The workspace is really well organised with all the tools and colours we could possibly want. We had a great time."
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