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Gifted Crafts Company

Contact name: Rachel Ellen
194
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over 4 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Where it 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!

Courses, kits & gifts

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Jesmonite Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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All Inclusive Craft & Activity Glamping Weekend - 1 or 2 People
Next date: 31st May 2024
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All Inclusive Craft & Activity Glamping Weekend - 1 or 2 People - Bank Holidays
Next date: 29th Mar 2024
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All Inclusive Craft & Activity Glamping Weekend - 2 People
Next date: 31st May 2024
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All Inclusive Craft & Activity Glamping Weekend - 2 People - Bank Holidays
Next date: 29th Mar 2024
2 places left
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All Inclusive Craft & Activity Glamping Weekend - 4 People
Next date: 31st May 2024
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All Inclusive Craft & Activity Glamping Weekend - 4 People - Bank Holidays
Next date: 29th Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Bookbinding - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Bookbinding - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Enamelling - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Enamelling - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Laser Craft - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Pewter Casting - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Pewter Casting - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Polymer Clay - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Polymer Clay - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Silver Clay - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Sustainable Art & Design - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Sustainable Art & Design - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Artist Retreat in the Shropshire Hills - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
Next date: 2nd Sep 2024
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Beginner Pewter casting - Bespoke Group - Susan W
Next date: 18th May 2024
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Bookbinding - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
30 items left
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Bookbinding - Beginner - Live Online - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bookbinding - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 26th Apr 2024
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Bookbinding - Intermediate - Live Online - International - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bookbinding - Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Bookbinding - Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - Beginner - 3 Hours - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bookbinding - Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
Next date: 21st Apr 2024
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Bookbinding Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
Next date: 2nd Sep 2024
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Bookbinding with Reclaimed Materials - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bookbinding Workshop - Beginner - Live Online - International - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bushcraft - Spy School - Group Booking - 4 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bushcraft in The Shropshire Hills - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Bushcraft Overnight Adventure in The Shropshire Hills - 2 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Casting - Jesmonite, Concrete & Pewter - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Casting - Jesmonite, Concrete & Pewter - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Concrete Casting - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Copper Clay Enamel Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 2nd May 2024
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Copper Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Copper Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Coracle Building Workshop in The Shropshire Hills - 2 Day
Next date: 27th Apr 2024
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Coracle Workshop Experience in The Shropshire Hills - 1 Day
Next date: 20th Mar 2024
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Craft Away Day - 3 Hour Session - Up to 24 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Craft Away Day - Up to 12 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Craft Tutor Academy
Next date: 24th Sep 2024
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Crochet Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
Next date: 2nd Sep 2024
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Crocheting - Advanced - Live Online - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Crocheting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Crocheting - Beginner - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Crocheting - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Crocheting - Beginner - Live Online - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Crocheting - Intermediate - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Crocheting - Intermediate - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
30 items left
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Crocheting - Intermediate - Live Online - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Customisable Wooden Chopping Board Cheese Board
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Customised Textures for Craft - Silver, Pewter, Cake Decorating
10 items left
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Drawing with Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Drawing with Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Eco herb & vegetable markers
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Eco Paper Making Workshop - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 2nd May 2024
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Embossing - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
30 items left
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Embossing Workshop - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Embossing Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamel - Torch Fired - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Enamel - Torch Fired - Beginner - Live Online - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamel Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamel Jewellery - Intermediate - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Enamel Jewellery Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamel Jewellery Workshop - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamel Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamel Workshop - Bangles, Bowls & Plaques - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Enamelling on Reclaimed Copper - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Felting Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Felting Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Glamping Group Craft Workshop - 1 Day - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 6 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Glamping Group Craft Workshop - 1 Day - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 9 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Glamping Group Craft Workshop - 3 Hours - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 6 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Glamping Group Craft Workshop - 3 Hours - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 9 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Green Wood Sculpture - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Group Craft Workshop - 1 Day - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 6 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Group Craft Workshop - 1 Day - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 9 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Group Craft Workshop - 3 Hours - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 6 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Group Craft Workshop - 3 Hours - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 9 People
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Indulgent Bookbinding Subscription with Free Online Support
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Indulgent Craft Kit Subscription with Free Online Support
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Indulgent Crochet Subscription with Free Online Support
20 items left
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Indulgent Knit Subscription with Free Online Support
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Indulgent Macrame Kit Subscription with Free Online Support
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Indulgent Polymer Clay Subscription with Free Online Support
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Indulgent Yarn Craft Subscription with Free Online Support
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Jesmonite Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Knit Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
Next date: 2nd Sep 2024
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Knitting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Knitting - Beginner - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Knitting - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Knitting - Beginner - Live Online - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Knitting - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Knitting - Intermediate - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Knitting - Intermediate - Live Online - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Landscape Greetings Cards
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Large Planner Journal to Start On Any Day Of The Year
10 items left
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Laser Branding Workshop - Beginner - 1 day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Laser Craft - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Laser Craft - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Laser Craft - Intensive - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 26th Apr 2024
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Laser Craft For Business - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Laser Cut Boxes - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Laser Engraving & Signage - Beginner - 1 day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Laser for 3D & Manufacture - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Letterpress Workshop - Decorative Typographic Printing - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Letterpress Workshop - Decorative Typographic Printing - Beginner - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Level 3 award in education & training - art, craft & design
Next date: 20th Mar 2024
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Level 3 Award in Education & Training - Art, Craft & Design - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Macramé - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Macramé - Beginner - Live Online - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Macramé with Reclaimed Yarn Workshop - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Macramé Workshop - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Macrame Workshop - Bespoke Group - Susan W
Next date: 18th May 2024
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Marbling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 Person
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Marbling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Personalised Bookbinding Press / Flower Press
10 items left
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Personalised Box - Customisable Box - Craft Box - Branded Box
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Personalised Luggage Tag
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Personalised Stitch Markers
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Personalised Wooden Tag - Craft Tag - Makers Tag - Personalised Merchandise
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Pewter Cast Bangle Workshop - 1 day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Cast Ring Workshop - 1 day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Cast Vessels - 1 day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Casting - Beginner - 3 Hours - 2 People
Next date: 2nd May 2024
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Pewter Casting - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Casting - Beginner - At Home In Your Own Time
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Pewter Casting - Beginner - Live Online - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Casting - Beginner- 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Casting with Reclaimed Pewter - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Pewter Casting Workshop - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Planner Journal to Start On Any Day Of The Year
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Intermediate - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
100 items left
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Live Online - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Portfolio Workshop - 1 Day + 1 Session - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Box Crate
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Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Hooks
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Reclaimed Wooden Personalised Sign
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Silver Clay - The Eco Smart Material - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
Next date: 8th Apr 2024
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Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Silver Clay Jewellery - Intermediate - Learn at Home in Your Own Time
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Silver Clay Jewellery Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
Next date: 2nd Sep 2024
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - Live Online - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - Inspired by Nature - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - Live Online - 2 Days
Next date: 20th Mar 2024
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Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop - 2 days - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Advanced - 4 Days - One to One
Next date: 26th Apr 2024
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Days - 2 People
Next date: 27th Apr 2024
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Days - One to One
Next date: 9th May 2024
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Sketchbook Workshop - 1 Day + 1 Session - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Sketchbooking for artists, journals, keep sake books, coursework - 1 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Sketchbooking for artists, journals, keep sake books, coursework - 2 Day - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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Square a Day Blanket Crochet with Unique Online Support
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Square a Day Blanket Knit with Unique Online Support
27 items left
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Square a Day Crochet Blanket Kit - Learn New Stitches - Create at Home
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The Intensive Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - 1 Year - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The Intensive Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Book Crafts - 1 Year - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The Intensive Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Jewellery - 1 Year - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - 1 Year - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Book Crafts - 1 Year - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Book Crafts - Live Online - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Jewellery - 1 Year - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Jewellery - Live Online - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Mix & Match - Live Online - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Yarn Crafts - One to One
Next date: 22nd Mar 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
7 Mar 24'

Ian Carter reviewed: Laser Craft - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"I attended the one day laser course having no previous knowledge and very limited computer skills. Rachel was fantastically easy going making me feel so welcome. Within no time I hade made a basic coaster, shortly after I had completed making my first wall clock. We then moved onto a number of little projects which interested me. Using the computer was explained very well, and I was very soon moving around the program tentatively by myself. I only wish I had a better memory as there was a lot of information to get my head around. I really enjoyed the day, Rachel you are a star, thank you so much. 5/5 XXXXX"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for your lovely comments Ian and for taking the time to review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and you picked the skills up so well. Your clock was especially brilliant! I've emailed the help sheets as promised but please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again. All the very best. Rach "

4 Feb 24'

Annika reviewed: Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"Fantastic experience, it’s like magic watching a grey clay turn into solid silver jewellery. Rachel’s workshop is a treasure trove of amazing things. She was a great teacher, very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. My friend and I, who did the course as part of a ‘mums on the run weekend’, were so pleased with the things we made. We’ll definitely be recommending it to others. "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for the lovely comments, so kind of you to take the time to review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and I was so impressed by the quality of your silver pieces. Well done! I've already told Stu about 'Mums on the run!'. Love it. All the very best. Rach "

7 Jan 24'

Emma reviewed: Crocheting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"This was the second course I have done with Rach, and she was just as lovely, kind and patient as last time. Rach explains everything very clearly, even for beginners, and is flexible with her approaches. I can't wait to do some more crafting with her! "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for your lovely review Emma. So kind of you. It was really lovely to see you again and to meet your Mum. You both picked up the skills so quickly. It would be so lovely to see you again for more crafting! Look forward to it! All the very best. Rach "

27 Nov 23'

Amal reviewed: Artist Retreat in the Shropshire Hills - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One

"I had an amazing 5 days with Rachel...didn't want to come home! My intention was to explore some new crafts that I could do from home that wouldn't require large, noisy or expensive equipment, and to see if I was any good at any of them. After discussing the possibilities with Rachel, I went onto learn a load of new skills; concrete and pewter casting and letterpress printing, relearnt how to sew and had my first proper lesson on how to draw. I'd always said that I wasn't an artist, but with Rachel's genuine encouragement and patient guidance, I came away feeling confident to take more steps and develop my skills and also thinking that perhaps there was an artist inside me after all!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

" Thank you so much for the lovely review Amal. It really was such a lovely week and you did brilliantly with all the crafts you explored. I can't wait to see what you go on to create next! All the very best. Rach "

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