Loudwater Studio

Learn the Art of Calligraphy with Shropshire Scribes. Beginning with using felt pens to learn the Foundational alphabet, we’ll then move on to dip pens and ink to create your own piece of calligraphy or bookmark. All materials are included for the workshop, and we’ll supply you with a small starter pack to help you in developing your new skill at home.

Complete beginner or know a few stitches but then get lost? Together we'll look at getting started with crochet from creating your own Granny Squares to looking at how to understand patterns, we'll give you all the tips you need to get you crocheting with confidence. Including all materials and a hook to help you continue at home. Other dates available, please contact us for details via the 'Chat with the Maker' button.

Join us for a day of fascination as you learn how to enamel on copper. Starting with the basics of the enamelling process, we’ll explore various different ways of using enamel powers; millefiori and glass pieces to enable you to create your own enamelled masterpiece to take home.

This workshop for adult beginners is led by Mosaic Artist Lindsey Kennedy, who has worked in 3D and 2D design, along with many years experience of teaching art, design and mosaics. During this one day workshop you will learn how to apply a range of tiles using the direct method onto an MDF or plywood base. There will be a large collection of tile material to choose from and you don’t need any previous design or craft experience. You will learn how to create a colourful mosaic design, use tile...

This mosaic workshop for adult beginners is led by Lindsey, who has worked in 3 and 2D design, along with many years experience of teaching art, design and mosaics. During this one day workshop you will learn how to apply a range of tiles using the direct method onto an MDF or plywood base. There will be a large collection of tile material to choose from and you don’t need any previous design or craft experience. You will learn how to create a colourful mosaic design, use tile nippers safely...

Interested in ceramics but need a bit of understanding? Join our 6 week course aimed at beginners. From understanding clays and glazes and working in slab and coil you’ll learn all the basics you will need to get you started on making your very own masterpieces. All materials and tools provided and your work will be fired in our kiln ready for you to take home. Once you have completed the course, why not take out a ceramics membership and spend time at your convenience getting creative with clay.

Join us for the day as artist Mauri Beardshaw guides us through the techniques to produce your own metal jewellery. Practise tool use and lose yourself in the magical process of turning silver into unique pieces of jewellery before your very eyes! Creating a beautiful pendant of your own design to take home.

Create a fabulous and unique free-standing serpentine wave form in fused glass; finished size is approximately 15cms tall by 38cms wide by 5cms deep. Jill Bagnall, designer-maker at Fusing Ideas Glass, will introduce you to kiln-forming and the skills required to create a beautiful & unique work of art that will look fabulous in your home. Everything you need is supplied; equipment and lovely coloured glass, plus guidance and advice to create your design; no previous experience is necessary. Creativity Unleashed; the perfect way to relax & unwind.

Sashiko is a beautiful form of embroidery that uses white stitches on an indigo blue background. Have a go at this beautiful and rewarding hand embroidery technique, which is all done with the simplest of stitches – running stitch. Together we will look at the basic patterns and you can choose one to make into a book cover to take home. This could be the start of something big. No experience necessary, all materials included.

Join us for the day and learn the Art of Log Cabin Quilting. Log cabin quilting is a traditional form of quilting that has been around for centuries. Really popular during the American Civil War the quilt is made up of strips of material, one half light, the other half dark focused around a central square (representing the heart of the home). This workshop will teach you the principles of Log Cabin Quilting, enabling you to design your own piece, whether it’s a cushion for your Christmas theme or placemats...

Join textile artist Maxine Smith for a one day creative workshop. Using a barbed needle to fuse different fibres together you’ll learn how to use needle-felting and hand embroidery to create a stunning and one-off piece of artwork. Needle-felting produces a tactile, textured surface on which to stitch and bead. An easy to learn craft for any experience level. No experience is necessary as Maxine will guide us all the way so you can take home a piece of work to be proud of. All materials and light refreshments are...

Create your own enchanted woodland toadstool with expert needle felt artist Gretel Parker. Little hanging toadstools are the perfect Autumn decoration, or get ready for Christmas by making a festive one for your tree. All wools and extra materials are supplied, as are tools for use on the day. Gretel is the author of ‘Little Needle-Felted Animals’ published by Harper Collins and has a forthcoming book coming out later in the year ‘Decorative Needlefelting – 20 Seasonal Projects for the Home’ published by White Owl Publishing.

Starting with a ball of clay we will show you how to make simple pinch pots that can then be turned into a bird to take home. Use them to simply decorate your home or turn them into cane toppers for your garden, or maybe a handmade gift for a loved one this Christmas, whatever you decide they’re sure to be a unique beautiful addition. All materials, tools and a firing of your piece included.

Feeling inspired by The Great Bitish Sewing Bee? Want to sew your own clothes, or simply want to get to grips with that sewing machine that’s gathering dust in the corner? Join us on the second and fourth Fridays of the month and loose yourself in sewing. It's all very relaxed and informal as Karen guides us through how to get the best out of your machine whilst making something beautiful to take home. We have machines you can use, or please feel free to bring your own machine. Places...

Come and join us for a day of weaving with willow with Travelling Weaver Sophie. Together we’ll spend the day learning the different techniques and ways of weaving to get the best from this natural material, creating a fat ball feeder to delight the birds in your garden. These feeders are a great way to watch the birds as they find all kinds of ways to enjoy their tasty treat, suitable for small and large birds to feed together, this is a workshop that definitely brings joy to your garden....