Kingshill House

Calligraphy at Christmas

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 3rd December 2021

£50

Slow down and glide gently into the festive spirit by designing your own handwritten calligraphy gift tags for family and friends. This workshop, led by local Calligraphy Artist, Adele Dark, will explore using the highly versatile automatic pen with coloured gouache. All tags will be provided. Please bring £5 cash for materials, payable to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Slow down and glide gently into the festive spirit by designing your own handwritten calligraphy gift tags for family and friends. This workshop, led by local Calligraphy Artist, Adele Dark,...

Christmas Cards (An Introduction To Die Cutting)

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 1st December 2021

£35

Join Nigel and learn how to make stylish & unique cards using a die cutting machine. If you have your own die cutting machine (maybe still in it’s box) feel free to bring it along (However a die cutting machine is provided) There is an additional cost of approximately £5 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Join Nigel and learn how to make stylish & unique cards using a die cutting machine. If you have your own die cutting machine (maybe still in it’s box) feel...

Christmas Cards (An Introduction To Stamping)

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 1st December 2021

£35

Why not join Nigel for a lovely morning learning the techniques to create some stylish Christmas cards using just stamps and inks. A fun and easy couple of hours creating some unique Christmas cards for family & friends. There is an additional cost of approximately £5 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Why not join Nigel for a lovely morning learning the techniques to create some stylish Christmas cards using just stamps and inks. A fun and easy couple of hours creating...

Christmas Gift Boxes

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 2nd December 2021

£45

Spend a relaxing couple of hours with Ursula handmaking your very own gift boxes for those Christmas gifts you send with an additional personal touch. You will make boxes suitable for gifts and storage using boxboard and learn the tips and skills which give a professional finish. Additional sheets of boxboard to take home and small specialist tools will available for purchase at the workshop. There is an additional cost of £5 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a...

Spend a relaxing couple of hours with Ursula handmaking your very own gift boxes for those Christmas gifts you send with an additional personal touch. You will make boxes suitable...

Enameling At Christmas

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 1st December 2021

£100

Join the wonderful Sally Davis and learn how to make an heirloom Christmas tree decoration using tradition Christmas images, or perhaps some pretty earrings to give as a present. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. There is an additional cost of approximately £5 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Join the wonderful Sally Davis and learn how to make an heirloom Christmas tree decoration using tradition Christmas images, or perhaps some pretty earrings to give as a present. Suitable...

Experimental Drawing From Nature

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 13th November 2021

£100

Explore and capture the form, colour, textures and shapes of plants and flowers using a range of pens, pencils and mark making tools in the fun and experimental workshop. With top tips on tools and techniques you will gain confidence in your drawing, make new friends and have fun along the way! There is a suggested materials list and this will be sent with your joining instructions. If you are able to, please bring some plants/flowers/cuttings which you would like to draw. Please note this workshop cost includes a booking...

Explore and capture the form, colour, textures and shapes of plants and flowers using a range of pens, pencils and mark making tools in the fun and experimental workshop. With...

Festive Fairy Lights

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 3rd December 2021

£66

During this workshop, you will create your own set of fabulous mini drum lampshade fairy lights using an array of vintage and vintage inspired fabric and trims provided. When you have finished, you will have a beautiful unique string set of 10 fairy lights to take home. No sewing experience required. All materials are provided (if you have your own fabric that you want to use, please feel free to bring it along). Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

During this workshop, you will create your own set of fabulous mini drum lampshade fairy lights using an array of vintage and vintage inspired fabric and trims provided. When you...

Festive Free Motion Embroidered Lanterns

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 29th November 2021

£100

There will be a brief introduction into the Technique of Free-motion Embroidery and Raw Edge Applique where you will be encouraged to have a go and become more confident with the technique itself. Ruth will then guide you through stitching a festive lantern, you might like to be inspired by Ruth’s designs or choose to create your own. When your Free-Motion Embroidery work is complete you will use this to cover a lantern which can be illuminated with the battery fairy lights. There is an additional cost of £12 for...

There will be a brief introduction into the Technique of Free-motion Embroidery and Raw Edge Applique where you will be encouraged to have a go and become more confident with...

Festive Indian Block Printing

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 30th November 2021

£100

Why not join Nigel for a fantastic day of block printing on fabric? There will be all the usual blocks plus a dazzling array of festive ones too! You don't need to be an artist to enjoy Indian Block Printing! In this relaxed session, you will learn how easy it is to create wonderful images on a range of fabric items such as T towels, aprons, napkins, table runners, bags etc. Using traditional hand carved Indian wood blocks and fabric paints. There is an additional cost of £7 for materials...

Why not join Nigel for a fantastic day of block printing on fabric? There will be all the usual blocks plus a dazzling array of festive ones too! You don't...

Hot Glass Bauble Blowing

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 4th December 2021

£20

Would you like to have a go at blowing your very own glass bauble in time for Christmas? Why not come and have a go? Ben from Salamander Glassblowing will be here demonstrating to us how it's done. using traditional techniques. Book your 10 minute slot now to enjoy this truly unique experience where you can enjoy your bauble for many Christmas's to come. Please note disposable or sterilised blowing iron mouthpiece will be used for each customer. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Would you like to have a go at blowing your very own glass bauble in time for Christmas? Why not come and have a go? Ben from Salamander Glassblowing will...

Letterpress and Lino for Christmas

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 1st December 2021

£100

Say it in print this Christmas! Make exclusive, original gifts by printing onto fabric, tea towels and tote bags, using a variety of print methods, including letterpress and lino. You will also be able to print on to cards and paper. This is a fun class for all levels, where you will be able to play with colour and print to make some great, personalised gifts. Using mismatched, vintage wooden letters, plus modern letters, you will be able to print slogans and names onto tea towels and bags and cushion...

Say it in print this Christmas! Make exclusive, original gifts by printing onto fabric, tea towels and tote bags, using a variety of print methods, including letterpress and lino. You...

Mixed Media Painting

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 13th November 2021

£100

Through working on textured and/or collaged backgrounds you will experiment to see how this can result in a more creative approach to your painting. The tutor, Rita Dee, works mainly on textured surfaces using acrylic inks but watercolours and acrylic paints can also be used. This method of composing pictures lends itself to most subject matter and you may work from your own sketches, photos or objects or use those provided by the tutor. Suitable for all abilities including those new to painting No need to buy anything special in...

Through working on textured and/or collaged backgrounds you will experiment to see how this can result in a more creative approach to your painting. The tutor, Rita Dee, works mainly...

Mosaic Robins and Snowflakes

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 1st December 2021

£50

Make some wonderful sparkly, bespoke decorations to brighten up your Christmas décor. You will have the opportunity to make some beautiful sparkly mosaic snowflakes and/or some fabulously festive Winter Robins. No grout will be used in this session, just sparkly tiles. Suitable for beginners. There is an additional cost of £2.50 per robin, £1.50 per snowflake, and £2.00 glue and paint costs per person for all the decorations for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Make some wonderful sparkly, bespoke decorations to brighten up your Christmas décor. You will have the opportunity to make some beautiful sparkly mosaic snowflakes and/or some fabulously festive Winter Robins....

Silver Clay Christmas Pudding Earrings

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 2nd December 2021

£50

Learn the basics of manipulating Silver Clay to make a funky pair of Christmas pudding earrings. You'll learn to texture, join elements and add details to your unique creations. Your unique jewellery will be fired and finished by Wizz after the class and returned to Kingshill House for you to collect your fine silver earrings. There is an additional cost of £18 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Learn the basics of manipulating Silver Clay to make a funky pair of Christmas pudding earrings. You'll learn to texture, join elements and add details to your unique creations. Your...

Silver Clay Festive Snowman Earrings

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 2nd December 2021

£50

Learn the basics of manipulating Silver Clay to make a funky pair of festive snowman earrings. You'll learn to texture, join elements and add details to your unique creations. Your unique jewellery will be fired and finished by Wizz after the class and returned to Kingshill House for you to collect your fine silver earrings. There is an additional cost of £18 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Learn the basics of manipulating Silver Clay to make a funky pair of festive snowman earrings. You'll learn to texture, join elements and add details to your unique creations. Your...

Stacking Rings

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 3rd December 2021

£110

Come and make a set of three sterling silver stacking rings at this informative and fun silver workshop. During the class, you will be taught all the skills you need to size, cut, file, solder and polish your rings by experienced silver jewellery and tutor, Wendy Murphy from WMM Silver. Wendy makes sure that you can follow all the stages of the make in a clear and demonstrated way. It’s a great way to forget the stresses and strains of everyday life as you get lost in thought whilst making...

Come and make a set of three sterling silver stacking rings at this informative and fun silver workshop. During the class, you will be taught all the skills you need...

Willow Reindeer

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 29th November 2021

£100

Join Sarah for a fun day weaving your choice of a Llama, Unicorn or Deer. Learn the creative potential of willow, how to source it, how to prepare it, the different types and what works best for what project. Weave a fabulous animal from locally sourced willow, perfect for decorating your home or garden this Christmas. Please bring with you £15 cash for materials, payable to the tutor on the day, secateurs, stanley knife, old clothing or an apron. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Join Sarah for a fun day weaving your choice of a Llama, Unicorn or Deer. Learn the creative potential of willow, how to source it, how to prepare it, the...

Winter in Watercolours

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 3rd December 2021

£100

Join the very talented Rita Dee on this Introduction/refreshment of some basic watercolour techniques. You will be guided step-by step working through a basic landscape composition including ways of representing snow. This is a lovely opportunity to experiment to see how this can result in a more creative approach to your painting and/or working on a piece of your own choice. For this you may work from your own sketches or photos or use those provided by the tutor. Suitable for all abilities including those new to using watercolour. Please...

Join the very talented Rita Dee on this Introduction/refreshment of some basic watercolour techniques. You will be guided step-by step working through a basic landscape composition including ways of representing...

Winter Pamper Hamper

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 2nd December 2021

£100

Get crafty and enjoy a day of pampering, learning to make winter warming fragranced soy wax candles and soothing natural English made lotions, shower wash, lip balms and soap using essential oils and rich moisturising ingredients with an added shimmer to brighten those winter days. Complete your day by taking your hand made luxuries home in a wicker hamper basket. There is an additional cost of £35 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Get crafty and enjoy a day of pampering, learning to make winter warming fragranced soy wax candles and soothing natural English made lotions, shower wash, lip balms and soap using...

Winter Wreaths

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 2nd December 2021

£50

Join Eve for an enjoyable couple of hours making a traditional welcome wreath for a door, The design will be made on a pre mossed ring using fresh materials and some artificial festive accessories. There is an additional cost of £15 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day. Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

Join Eve for an enjoyable couple of hours making a traditional welcome wreath for a door, The design will be made on a pre mossed ring using fresh materials and...

Wire Crocheted Necklace and Earrings

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 13th November 2021

£100

In this Workshop you will learn how to make an attractive and effective necklace using a simple chain stitch in wire, incorporating beads. You will be shown how to use the tools to attach a clasp. The design and choice of colours will be your creation. Previous experience of crochet is not necessary. £10 per person for materials payable to the tutor on the day. Please note this workshop cost includes a booking and admin fee.

In this Workshop you will learn how to make an attractive and effective necklace using a simple chain stitch in wire, incorporating beads. You will be shown how to use...

Woven Copper Wire Christmas Decorations

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 30th November 2021

£100

To make a woven wire Christmas decoration to include a robin, holly, reindeer, wreath, Christmas tree, mistletoe. There is an additional cost of £5 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day Please note that this cost includes a booking and admin fee.

To make a woven wire Christmas decoration to include a robin, holly, reindeer, wreath, Christmas tree, mistletoe. There is an additional cost of £5 for materials payable in cash to...