Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios

Contact name: Laura Barnes

105
Total bookings

Rating

(71)

over 4 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: 15th Jun 2025

6 places left

(1)

£90.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Curly tail willow pig

6 hours

Next date: 18th Jun 2025

2 places left

£130.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

5½ hours

Next date: 15th Jun 2025

4 places left

(14)

£90.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Half day glass cutting for mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

3 hours

Next date: 15th Jun 2025

6 places left

(3)

£50.00

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Todmorden

Half day mosaic workshops with Laura Barnes.

3 hours

Next date: 15th Jun 2025

6 places left

(20)

£50.00

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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: 17th Jun 2025

3 places left

(25)

£195.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

30 May 25'

Edward Ryles reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"Just completed my Leaded Stained Glass panel making 2 day workshop with Laura. What a brilliant experience, Laura is an excellent tutor, warm, friendly and extremely helpful, puts you at ease straight away. Takes you through each of the stages and explains what to do before letting you do it yourself. I took a couple of ideas and Laura indicated which was best suited and the final result was absolutely stunning, I’m really pleased and proud of what I’ve made. I would thoroughly recommend doing this workshop"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hello Edward, I'm still looking at the pictures I took of the angel panel. I'm so pleased you liked the workshop! Loved your design and colour choices, they really work together and this is something I will show other students in the future. Thank you very much for your review, I really appreciate it. Laura. "

8 May 25'

Nicola Woods reviewed: Full Day Mosaic For Outdoors on slate with Laura Barnes.

"I booked the full-day mosaic class for my birthday with Laura at the last minute. I enjoyed the day to myself, being creative. With Laura's patience and expertise, I ended up creating something I'm so proud of and excited to hang outside. I found the whole day relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. I would recommend Laura's classes in a heartbeat and look forward to the next time I can go. Thanks again Laura. :)"

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Nicola, how nice to hear from you! It was a really good day and I am so glad you enjoyed it. Do come again any time you can get a free day and fancy more crafting. Would be lovely to teach you again. Thank you for your review! Laura. "

23 Apr 25'

Rachel reviewed: Classic Mosaic day

"Really enjoyed doing this course, and went home with a lovely new (mosaic) cat. I learned plenty of new things, Laura is very generous with sharing her knowledge and experience. I have mosaic experience, so Laura was happy to let me get on with them bits I was happy to, but still always there for guidance if required."

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Rachel! So glad you chose my classic mosaic course.... and it was a pleasure to work with you. Love the cat mosaic, your work on the face was brilliant. All the very best with your pursuits to turn that spare room into a studio. Keep on with your skill building and even more confidence will follow. Laura. "

14 Apr 25'

Pamela reviewed: Two day Leaded Stained Glass panel making.

"The two-day stained glass panel course was fantastic. Laura is an excellent tutor who guided me through the process, explaining everything really well. I particularly enjoyed cutting the glass and also soldering, both of which were a first for me. And I am really happy with my piece. "

Laura Barnes Crafty Fox Studios responded:

"Hi Pamela... a lovely review, thank you. I hope you made it home to Scotland ok and have found a place for your beautiful work! Take care, Laura. "