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Crafts in the Valley

Contact name: Melanie Louise
271
Total bookings
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about 9 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

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

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Christmas Circles - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley
3 hours
Next date: 29th Nov 2025
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Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
5 hours
Next date: 1st Feb 2026
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Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
1 day
Next date: 18th Jan 2026
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Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
5 hours
Next date: 28th Feb 2026
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Crafts in the Valley - Fused Glass Light Catcher Workshop.
3 hours
Next date: 17th Jan 2026
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Festive Fused Glass Taster Workshop with Crafts in the Valley - Make a Bird and a Pendant with Decoupage Jewellery box.
2 hours
Next date: 23rd Nov 2025
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Fused Glass - Circle Art
4 hours
Next date: 25th Jan 2026
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Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley
3 hours
Next date: 7th Mar 2026
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Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley
3 hours
Next date: 17th Jan 2026
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Landscapes and Seascapes in Fused Glass
3½ hours
Next date: 8th Feb 2026
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Winter Birds - Fused Glass with Crafts in the Valley
3 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
15 Oct 25'

Jen Fairbanks reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"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 :) "

20 Sep 25'

Ruth Wilkinson reviewed: Fused Glass Winter Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"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. "

17 Sep 25'

Jo reviewed: Fused Glass Winter Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"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."

8 Sep 25'

Melanie reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Difficult to find but excellent."