Gifted Crafts Company

Contact Name: Rachel Ellen

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Address:
The Old School Campsite
Shelve, Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0JQ

Gifted Crafts Company

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About Gifted Crafts Company

where is all began … I first learnt to crochet as a child and spent hours and hours making, sewing, knitting and learning every new technique possible in art, craft and design. After a degree in Graphics and with 16 years experience teaching Textiles, Graphics, Art & Design and Design & Technology I strongly believe in developing my own practice to be the best tutor I can be. I am continually inspired by my students of all ages so it's definitely and 2 way street!

Gifted Crafts Company's Courses

Advanced Silver Jewellery Workshop with Rachel

Advanced Silver Jewellery Workshop with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 18th January 2021

Take your silver clay jewellery to the next level and beyond with this immersive private advanced course. Work one to one with Rachel to develop more advanced and refine your intermediate processes. This course is perfect for those that have already done an intermediate course or the equivalent experience. Great for those wanting to start their own business or even aspire to teach silver clay. During the course you will: - refine / revisit techniques basic and intermediate techniques including filigree, rolled/layered, CZs, patina in a variety of pieces -...

Artist Retreat in The Shropshire Hills

Artist Retreat in The Shropshire Hills

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Totally spoil yourself with this indulgent 5 day, 5 night retreat in the heart of The Shropshire Hills. Each day you will have a one to one session with Rachel, followed by a studio session to practice and explore in your own time with the studio to yourself. Then an evening by the campfire and a night glamping (in a gorgeous bell tent in the summer or our fab retro caravan in the winter). The retreat will be tailored to your experience and requirements from beginners to advanced techniques. During...

Beginner Silver Clay Jewellery with Rachel

Beginner Silver Clay Jewellery with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Making genuine silver jewellery is easier than you think. Come and find out how and take home your own gorgeous pieces. Explore different techniques including rolling and cutting the clay, as well as making and using moulds. You will leave with 2 to 4 pieces (depending on the size you work to) of beautiful finished silver jewellery and a love for silver clay too! This lovely process allows you to be creative in an accessible way, so anyone can do it! Use treasures from your life as inspiration (or even...

Beginners Crocheting Course Learn at Home Live with Rachel

Beginners Crocheting Course Learn at Home Live with Rachel

Online on-demand course

6 x 2 hour sessions will get you set up on your crochet journey. From learning the basics and making crochet items to exploring more complex and decorative stitches. With time in between each session to practice and complete projects I'm pretty sure you'll be hooked! A kit is provided to get you started and you'll have all the help and advice you need. The sessions are run online so you can do them at a time that suits you. And I'm always available in between to help and answer...

Beginners Knitting Course Learn at Home Live with Rachel

Beginners Knitting Course Learn at Home Live with Rachel

Online on-demand course

6 x 2 hour sessions will get you set up on your knitting journey. From learning the basics and making knitted items to exploring more complex and decorative stitches. With time in between each session to practice and complete projects I'm pretty sure you'll be hooked! A kit is provided to get you started and you'll have all the help and advice you need. The sessions are run online so you can do them at a time that suits you. And I'm always available in between to help and answer...

Create at Home Craft Kits

Create at Home Craft Kits

With high quality materials and really clear instructions anyone can produce beautiful pieces of art and craft. Each pack provides all the materials you will need, step by step instructions and examples of possible finished pieces. More packs are launched all the time so there’ll always be something new to get stuck into. With many years of teaching in Art & Design and Design Technology I know how to make processes clear and achievable for all. Give it a go. I think you’ll love the results. Please allow 3-5 days...

Enamel Jewellery Taster with Rachel

Enamel Jewellery Taster with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

If you're creative, you'll love this technique. It's actually quite addictive! You will have the chance to prepare 1 or 2 copper shapes, use a variety of powders and glass to create a beautiful design, fire your enamel and turn it into jewellery all in 1.5 hours! If you love it you can choose to extend the course on the day. There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied...

Enamel Jewellery with Rachel

Enamel Jewellery with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

If you're creative, you'll love this technique. Its actually quite addictive! You will have the chance to prepare the copper shapes, use a variety of powders and glass to create beautiful designs, fire your enamel and turn it into jewellery all in 3 hours! There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Enamel Jewellery Workshop (so you can make it at home)

Enamel Jewellery Workshop (so you can make it at home)

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

If you're creative, you'll love this technique. You will have the chance to prepare the copper shapes, use a variety of powders and glass to create beautiful designs, fire your enamel and turn it into jewellery! With the full day to explore different approaches and more complex shapes you'll be raring to get the kit and carry on at home. There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by...

Herb & Vegetable Markers

Herb & Vegetable Markers

These charming labels compliment any garden. In a window box or border, the green house, indoors or out. They are a great gift idea or a lovely little treat to reward your own hard work. Choose from Herbs, Vegetables, Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter planting. Please let me know if I’ve missed any of your favourite herb or veg! And feel free to message with your own list of 10 if you’d prefer. Please spell everything exactly how you would like it engraved. Set of 10 labels. Why not check...

Intermediate Silver Jewellery Workshop with Rachel

Intermediate Silver Jewellery Workshop with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Take your silver clay jewellery to the next level with this immersive private course. Work one to one with Rachel to develop more advanced techniques and refine your finishing processes. This course is perfect for those that have already done a full day course in silver clay and want to improve the quality of their work or develop into a small business. During the course you will: - torch and kiln fire your work - refine / revisit techniques such as rolled, cut, textured & layered pieces, moulded pieces, finishing...

Laser Craft with Rachel

Laser Craft with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 1st February 2021

You'll be addicted to lasering with just one workshop. The options and possibilities are mind blowing! You will spend the day designing and lasering your own pieces. We will explore a variety of materials and work in 2D and relief and even 3D too! You don't need any prior knowledge or experience as I will take you through every step. I know you will be really impressed and proud of everything you produce, and you'll be coming away with a range of pieces. The absolute joy of lasering is that...

Make your own Sketchbooks, Bullet Journals, Diaries or Notepads

Make your own Sketchbooks, Bullet Journals, Diaries or Notepads

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Start your bookbinding journey at The Severn Studio located in the beautiful Shropshire Hills. Work with traditional book binding materials and techniques and get creative with alternative structures and styles. You will begin by learning to cut and stitch the pages and use canvas to create a hardback cover, resulting in a gorgeous hard back book. You will then be able to go onto exploring larger, designs with a variety of techniques, covers and materials. You will leave the workshop with at least 2 gorgeous books and the skills to...

Make your own Sketchbooks, Bullet Journals, Diaries or Notepads Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Make your own Sketchbooks, Bullet Journals, Diaries or Notepads Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Online on-demand course

Start your bookbinding journey in the comfort of your own home at completely your own pace. Detailed clear demo videos show you the processes step by step so you can pause, skip or re-watch to your hearts content. The kit provided ensures that you'll not only have everything you need for the course but to be able to carry on afterwards too. I can be available via email and WhatsApp to answer questions if needed (by arrangement). Work with traditional book binding materials and techniques and get creative with alternative...

Make your own Sketchbooks, Journals, Books with Rachel

Make your own Sketchbooks, Journals, Books with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Start your bookbinding journey at The Severn Studio located in the beautiful Shropshire Hills. Work with traditional book binding materials and techniques and get creative with alternative structures and styles. You will begin by learning to cut and stitch the pages and use canvas to create a hardback cover, resulting in a gorgeous hard back book. You will then have the chance to create a larger version or explore another technique if there is time . There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots...

Personalised Luggage Tag

Personalised Luggage Tag

These gorgeous accessories are a stylish and practical addition to your travel kit. It not only helps identify your bag amongst everyone else’s, it can even include contact details in case your luggage goes a little astray so that it ends up safely back with you. Please add a message to your order with details of your chosen wording including the name for the front and the contact details for the back. And the address you would like them sent to. Wood is affected by environment & weather over time...

Pewter Casting Taster with Rachel

Pewter Casting Taster with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

This exciting and unusual process involves using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design and turning it into jewellery. Exploit the beautiful textures or polish it to a shine, engrave an image, a letter or keep the pure shape. With a variety of jewellery options from necklaces to key rings, there's something for everyone. There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying...

Pewter casting with Rachel

Pewter casting with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

This exciting process involves making and using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design and turning it into jewellery. With expert tuition this workshop is suitable for anyone. You will leave with at least two pieces of your own pewter work and a new skill too! There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Pewter Casting Workshop (so you can do it at home)

Pewter Casting Workshop (so you can do it at home)

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

This exciting process involves making and using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design and turning it into jewellery. With expert tuition this workshop is suitable for anyone. You will leave with at wide variety of pieces with different techniques, finishes and styles. Once you've had the whole day to explore this accessible process you are just a couple of bits of kit away from setting up at home. There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and...

Pewter Casting Workshop Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Pewter Casting Workshop Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Online on-demand course

This fantastic course is the perfect way to experience the joy of learning to cast pewter to fit around your life and in your own timescale. The kit provided ensures you not only have everything you need to complete the course but also so that you can carry on creating amazing pewter pieces afterwards. This exciting process involves making and using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design, and turning it into jewellery. By the end of the workshop you will have completed 4-6 pieces in...

Planner Journal to Start On Any Day Of The Year

Planner Journal to Start On Any Day Of The Year

The perfect planner to start on any day of the year ... because you cant always make a new start or get organised on 1st January! A page per day means you can plan the whole day whatever your routine and the extra list space is great for all those things to remember that don’t fit into a timetable! Each 2 month section can be replaced so that you can keep using your beautiful cover for years to come. Something to treasure and a fab way to do your little...

Reclaimed Wooden Patina Personalised Sign

Reclaimed Wooden Patina Personalised Sign

This limited edition of green patina wood is the perfect background for any message. With your choice of words, name or message and hand engraved into a block of reclaimed wood. You can even add an image if you like! Each piece is beautifully individual due to the nature of reclaimed wood and the message you choose. So sizes and shapes will vary. Please use exact spellings and capital letters where required when sending your wording in a message. Approx size 250-400mm wide Please message if you would like larger...

Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Box Crate

Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Box Crate

These brilliant boxes are made with reclaimed wood that’s naturally aged to bring out its individual character and enhance its beautiful grain. The perfect Christmas Eve Box, Easter Egg hunt crate, a lovely keep sake box or gorgeous wedding reception accessory. Available in your own wording or one of these messages: From the Easter Bunny Dad’s Tools Grandad’s Tools Mum’s Treasures It was the night before Christmas ... Man Box Approx size 300 x 200 x 100 mm Please message with your personal requirements and thei address you would like...

Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Sign

Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Sign

This gorgeous sign can have your choice of words, name or message. Engraved into a block of reclaimed wood. Each piece is beautifully individual due to the nature of reclaimed wood and the message you choose. So sizes and shapes will vary. Please use exact spellings and capital letters where required when sending your wording in a message. Approx size 70-92 mm high 250-400mm wise Wood is affected by environment & weather over time by its very nature. Engraving may lighten and wood may darken especially if left outdoors. Please...

Silver Clay Jewellery Retreat in The Shropshire Hills

Silver Clay Jewellery Retreat in The Shropshire Hills

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 1st February 2021

Totally spoil yourself with this indulgent 5 day, 5 night retreat in the heart of The Shropshire Hills. Each day you will have a one to one session with Rachel, followed by studio session to practice and explore in your own time with the studio to yourself. Then an evening by the campfire and a night glamping (in a gorgeous bell tent in the summer or our fab retro caravan in the winter). The retreat will be tailored to your experience and requirements from beginners to advanced techniques. During the...

Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Online on-demand course

This fantastic course is the perfect way to experience the joy of learning to make beautiful silver jewellery in the comfort of your own home at completely your own pace. Detailed clear demo videos show you the processes step by step so you can pause, skip or re-watch to your hearts content. The kit provided ensures you not only have everything you need to complete the course but also so that you can carry on creating amazing silver pieces afterwards. Explore different techniques including rolling and cutting the clay, as...

Silver Jewellery Workshop (so you can make it at home)

Silver Jewellery Workshop (so you can make it at home)

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Making genuine silver jewellery is easier than you think. Come and find out how and take home your own gorgeous pieces. Explore different techniques including rolling and cutting the clay, as well as making and using moulds. You will learn how to prepare the clay, fire and polish. With a wide range of jewellery options from cufflinks to earrings, necklaces to rings there's something for everyone. This lovely process allows you to be creative in an accessible way, so anyone can do it! Use treasures from your life as inspiration...

Sketchbooking for New Artists, Journals, Keep Sake Books, Coursework

Sketchbooking for New Artists, Journals, Keep Sake Books, Coursework

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

This unique workshop is tailored to your specific needs and aims. It helps you find your own style and approach, and teaches you how to use materials, layout, typography and drawing techniques to record your ideas. Whether you are new to the exciting world of art, craft & design, want to record special memories or working towards an exam or interview, this workshop helps you to enhance your drawings and images. Make a sketchbook as your first activity and come with an open mind to get inspired or bring your...

Taster Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop with Rachel

Taster Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop with Rachel

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 17th January 2021

Making genuine silver jewellery is easier than you think. Come and find out how and take home your own gorgeous piece of silver work. With your choice of technique and jewellery type (from key rings to earrings, cufflink to rings) there's something for everyone. This lovely process allows you to be creative in an accessible way, so anyone can do it! Use treasures from your life as inspiration (or even to make your moulds) or just be inspired by the beautiful Shropshire Hills that surround the Severn Studio. There is...