Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios

Contact name: Laura Barnes

124
Total bookings

Rating

(82)

about 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

My name is Laura Barnes and I have my own studio in an original mill warehouse in the moor town of Todmorden, West Yorkshire. I run all my craft courses from here and create my animal portrait commissions. With 26 years experience in commercial mosaic and other crafts, including working with the National Trust and Crafts Council, I now offer tutoring to small groups. I have a fantastic mix of materials and tools and a very spacious workshop where I run classes in mosaic, leaded stained glass and willow weaving all year round.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Todmorden

Classic Mosaic day

5½ hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

6 places left

(1)

£90.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Curly tail willow pig

6 hours

Next date: 8th Nov 2025

2 places left

£130.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

5½ hours

Next date: 8th Nov 2025

4 places left

(16)

£90.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Half day glass cutting for mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

3 hours

Next date: 8th Nov 2025

6 places left

(3)

£50.00

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Todmorden

Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

3 hours

Next date: 8th Nov 2025

6 places left

(26)

£50.00

platinum award

Handcrafted gift

Mosaic Bespoke Pet Portraits.

1 item left

(2)

£450.00

platinum award

Handcrafted gift

Mosaic stepping stone.

1 item left

£160.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

2 days

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

3 places left

(28)

£195.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

2 Nov 25'

Claire Schofield reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"Thoroughly enjoyable full day mosaic course. Laura was a very patient teacher and I was surprised at what we achieved in the time. I'll definitely be going back for other courses."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Lovely review, thank you so much, Claire! See you soon! Laura "

2 Nov 25'

Michele reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Had a fantastic afternoon learning this craft. Laura was a great teacher, patient and encouraging. My family and friends were surprised at my artistic achievement and had to check the photos out. My mosaic will be on display for all to see. This has been a great start for my crafting endeavours "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you so much, Michele. You have a natural instinct for this craft. I hope you carry on with mosaic. Hope to see you again next time you're up this way! Laura "

25 Oct 25'

Alice reviewed: Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

"Very enjoyable afternoon crafting. Definitely recommend 😊"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you for your review, it means a lot to me. Keep on crafting! Laura "

19 Oct 25'

M Armstrong reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"The stained glass window making is a fabulous 2days. Laura makes sure you get experience with all the stages and are on target to complete the piece, in the time. She offers advice and helpful guidance throughout, is very attentive and inspirational. I’d be keen to do it all over again :)"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Thank you so much for your review and you are very welcome to attend again! We did really well to finish early on the second day and I hope your partner loves the robin panel aas much as me. Laura "