Rural Antics, Hanwell Wine Estate

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'Tree of Life' Wire Wrapping Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 17th July 2021

£73

Wire Wrapping Jewellery Workshop Join us for a relaxing morning learning to wire wrap your own unique handcrafted ‘Tree of Life’ pendant. Working in our 100sqm Craft barn you will enjoy the beautiful views from the large windows looking out onto the stunning Nottinghamshire countryside that lies ahead. Your talented tutor Jo will take you through the techniques of wiring step by step, so by the time you have finished, you will feel relaxed and content that you have not only made a treasured necklace to wear but learn a...

Wire Wrapping Jewellery Workshop Join us for a relaxing morning learning to wire wrap your own unique handcrafted ‘Tree of Life’ pendant. Working in our 100sqm Craft barn you will...

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Basket Willow Weaving at Hanwell Wine Estate, lunch and wine included

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 25th July 2021

£115

This is your chance to make your very own wonderful willow weaved basket. Our one-day workshop will give you the opportunity to discover the pleasures of working with willow and create a stunning functional basket, perfect as a centerpiece on your kitchen table, to hold fruit, bits and bobs or maybe dried flowers. Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to work with locally sourced willow in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Jean, your tutor, will take you through a journey teaching you the basics of making a...

This is your chance to make your very own wonderful willow weaved basket. Our one-day workshop will give you the opportunity to discover the pleasures of working with willow and...

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Beginners Animal Portrait at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 18th July 2021

£76

Animal Portrait for Beginners Learn the art of capturing the unique likeness and character of an animal you love at this fantastic beginner’s workshop with the exceptionally talented artist Sarah Watson. The workshop is held in our comfortable, cosy heated barn, that offers inspiring views of the beautiful countryside of one of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards. You will spend 3 hours relaxing and enjoy learning a new skill, while Sarah guides you through step by step showing you how to apply soft pastels with expressively identifying marks to capture his or...

Animal Portrait for Beginners Learn the art of capturing the unique likeness and character of an animal you love at this fantastic beginner’s workshop with the exceptionally talented artist Sarah...

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Beginners Kuksa Carving, Lunch & Wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 8th August 2021

£110

Take carving to another level and enjoy the unique and satisfying experience learning to craft your own Swedish Kuksa cup, all in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using an axe, knife and how to hollow the Kuksa safely and efficiently. By the end of the day you will have completed your very own Kuksa cup and mastered the...

Take carving to another level and enjoy the unique and satisfying experience learning to craft your own Swedish Kuksa cup, all in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin...

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Beginners Landscape Oil Painting with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 20th June 2021

£118

Join us and create your own landscape oil painting in a day. Local artist Sara Penrose will guide you step-by-step. By demonstrating and explaining the tools and materials, composition, colour mixing and various techniques for creating your very own landscape painting. English landscapes can be complex enough to provide some challenges but also simple enough to enable a fun and relaxing day. Sara will show you how a picture can be dissected into several layers and how to build them up into your own work of art! After booking, you...

Join us and create your own landscape oil painting in a day. Local artist Sara Penrose will guide you step-by-step. By demonstrating and explaining the tools and materials, composition, colour...

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Bentwood Chair workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 6th November 2021

£226

Bentwood Chair-making Workshop One of our most popular workshops we host here at Hanwell Wine Estate, our exceptionally talented tutor will guide you through step by step to make your own beautiful bentwood chair in this two-day workshop. Introducing you to the tools and techniques required for this traditional woodcraft, you will work alongside a small group while your tutor demonstrates how to hand-craft hazel, bend and cut it to form a stunning garden seat. At the end of the 2 days you will have created your own bentwood chair...

Bentwood Chair-making Workshop One of our most popular workshops we host here at Hanwell Wine Estate, our exceptionally talented tutor will guide you through step by step to make your...

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Cake Decorating Workshop (Barrel of Flowers) with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 6th August 2021

£124

Spend a day learning how to become more creative with your cake decorating, making a realistic wooden barrel planter full of wonderful flowers. The day will include using sugarpaste to cover your cake board to make it look like paving, creating realistic wooden planks to form a wooden barrel and making daisies and leaves to fill the barrel. You will also learn how to use edible dusts to create a realistic finish and texture. This is the perfect workshop for all abilities. All tools, materials, 2 course lunch served with...

Spend a day learning how to become more creative with your cake decorating, making a realistic wooden barrel planter full of wonderful flowers. The day will include using sugarpaste to...

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Crochet Basket (amigurumi techniques) at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 4th June 2021

£65

Crochet basket Workshop Join us and crochet your own useful basket all in the beautiful surroundings of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards – Hanwell Wine Estate. Your workshop is located in our 100sqm craft barn or if the weather allows outside on the estate, where our exceptionally talented tutor Sally Richards will be ready to take you through the making process. She will introduce you to the tools and techniques of crocheting, suitable for complete beginners. By the end of your session, you will have accomplished a beautiful handmade Crochet Basket to...

Crochet basket Workshop Join us and crochet your own useful basket all in the beautiful surroundings of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards – Hanwell Wine Estate. Your workshop is located in our...

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Cupcake Toppers Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 4th June 2021

£75

Join us at this fantastic workshop and learn the art of decorating cupcakes and cookies with Sugar Paste toppers. In this half day workshop with award winning Cake Maker Sue, she will teach you a range of techniques including: making Sugar Paste flowers and frills, simple piping and using embossing mats and rolling pins. If you fancy trying a new craft or advancing your skills this workshop is perfect to set you on your journey of sugar crafting. This workshop is suitable for all abilities. All tools, materials, and refreshments...

Join us at this fantastic workshop and learn the art of decorating cupcakes and cookies with Sugar Paste toppers. In this half day workshop with award winning Cake Maker Sue,...

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Duck Willow Weaving Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate, lunch included

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 12th June 2021

£109

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful focal point in your garden? Discover the pleasures of working with willow and create an eye-catching gorgeous Duck. Jean, your tutor will take you through a journey teaching you the basics of making a sculpture from English willow. Sharing with you her years of experience and knowledge of the tools and materials. Her exceptional experience will guarantee that by the end of your day you will have learned how to do a successful random weave and made a delightful duck, ready to...

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful focal point in your garden? Discover the pleasures of working with willow and create an eye-catching gorgeous Duck. Jean, your tutor will...

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Embroidery Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 29th May 2021

£67

Join us for a lovely relaxing session learning the art of embroidery, perfect for beginners. The Craft barn is overlooking the beautiful countryside of the wine estate. A deceptively simple floral design and completely suitable for beginners. You will learn how to do backstitch, stem stitch, French knots and some free-form stitching. By the end of your session, you will have mastered the basics, been inspired and have completed your first embroidered picture, similar to the image above. This workshop will open your eyes to the possibilities and uses of...

Join us for a lovely relaxing session learning the art of embroidery, perfect for beginners. The Craft barn is overlooking the beautiful countryside of the wine estate. A deceptively simple...

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Felt Bowl Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 13th June 2021

£72

Join us for a fantastic session learning how to make a hand felted bowl using wool fibres and the wet felting method. Located in our cosy Craft Barn at Hanwell Wine Estate you will spend time relaxing and enjoying time for you. Our exceptionally talented tutor Rachel Morley will guide you through the felting process, the handling of the wool fibres and use of a resist to create your own unique 3D bowl. Not only beautiful to look at but your bowl will make the perfect piece to store your...

Join us for a fantastic session learning how to make a hand felted bowl using wool fibres and the wet felting method. Located in our cosy Craft Barn at Hanwell...

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Felt Flower Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 6th June 2021

£95

Join us for a fantastic day learning to felt you own wonderful Flower Posy all in the beautiful surroundings of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards – Hanwell Wine Estate. Located in our 100sqm Craft Barn our exceptionally talented tutor Rachel Morley will introduce you to the tools and techniques of working with felt, so by the end of your session you will have accomplished a beautiful handmade felt flower posy to display for your table. What you will learn – to make a posy flower and leaves, you will learning several felt...

Join us for a fantastic day learning to felt you own wonderful Flower Posy all in the beautiful surroundings of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards – Hanwell Wine Estate. Located in our...

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Fused Glass Beginners 1/2 day at at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 31st July 2021

£76

We are pleased to welcome our fabulous tutor Katherine back to the estate and this time you have the chance to make your own beautiful glass fused bowl or dish. Working in our craft barn you will be warm and snug, spend time relaxing and embracing something new, all in the beautiful surroundings of Nottinghamshires finest vineyard. The workshop will introduce you to a variety of techniques and skills, learning to cut the glass and design your bowl. Katherine will guide you through each process step by step, giving you...

We are pleased to welcome our fabulous tutor Katherine back to the estate and this time you have the chance to make your own beautiful glass fused bowl or dish....

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Fused Glass Flower Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 18th June 2021

£77

Come and join us in this fantastic workshop and create you own hand made glass flower. Spend time relaxing and enjoy your creativity flow while trying something new. Our tutor Katherine Wilson will guide you through the step by step process, giving you the opportunity to get hands on with your glass creation. You will learn to cut glass and once you have your flower shape you will then use a wide variety of accessory glass including glassline paint, crushed glass and glass rods to decorate your flower. The final...

Come and join us in this fantastic workshop and create you own hand made glass flower. Spend time relaxing and enjoy your creativity flow while trying something new. Our tutor...

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Glass Jewellery 1/2 day at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 18th June 2021

£68

Make 3 unique pieces of jewellery, in the relaxing craft barn at Hanwell Wine Estate. All tools & materials with refreshments included. Make necklaces, rings or cufflinks, the choice is yours. We just want you to feel the satisfaction of making your own handcrafted pieces. The workshop will introduce you to a wide variety of accessory glass to make your own necklaces, earrings or cufflinks, perfect to complement your favourite outfit. Our tutor Katherine Wilson will guide you through the process step by step, giving you the opportunity to get...

Make 3 unique pieces of jewellery, in the relaxing craft barn at Hanwell Wine Estate. All tools & materials with refreshments included. Make necklaces, rings or cufflinks, the choice is...

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Handmade Bookbinding Notebook Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 29th May 2021

£70

Join us for a lovely relaxing morning making your own beautiful hardcover notebook. You will use lovely patterned papers to make a hardbacked cover for your notebook and then learn how to stitch together your book using coptic stitching technique. This stitching technique allows the book to lay completely flat when open and is visible on the spine of the book, making an attractive feature. Handmade by you, you can put your notebook to good use and you will treasure it forever. Use as a journal, small photo album or...

Join us for a lovely relaxing morning making your own beautiful hardcover notebook. You will use lovely patterned papers to make a hardbacked cover for your notebook and then learn...

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Leather Stool Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate (lunch & wine included)

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 6th June 2021

£139

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience making your own stool in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carpentry and carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. Starting with raw materials you will work with high-grade leather and hazelwood, learning to whittle, cut and stitch, so by the end of your day, you will have made your own useful stool. What you will learn: Template and leather cutting Sewing of leather using saddle stitch Cut and whittle...

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience making your own stool in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carpentry and...

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Lino Print Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 15th May 2021

£107

Lino Print Workshop Spend a day learning the wonderful technique of lino printing. Guided by our exceptionally talented, artist and tutor Karen Miele, you will take inspiration from the beautiful surrounding countryside and forage from the estate for natural materials to create an abstract piece of artwork to create a picture and then print onto a tote or make up bag”. Using simple techniques for striking results, this workshop gives you all the skills you need for table top linocut printmaking. Step-by-step through the creative printing process, from composing your...

Lino Print Workshop Spend a day learning the wonderful technique of lino printing. Guided by our exceptionally talented, artist and tutor Karen Miele, you will take inspiration from the beautiful...

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Mosaic workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 29th July 2021

£66

Spend some time making your own personalised mosaic picture. Guided by our exceptionally talented, artist and tutor Sarah Camplin, she will take you through the process step by step, encouraging you to take inspiration from the beautiful surrounding countryside. In your session you will learn the designing process, how to cut tiles safely and the applying process of the cut tiles, broken china, beads and shells to an A5 board. By the end of your morning you will have completed your board and know how to apply the grout at...

Spend some time making your own personalised mosaic picture. Guided by our exceptionally talented, artist and tutor Sarah Camplin, she will take you through the process step by step, encouraging...

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Owl carving at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 16th July 2021

£73

Owl Carving Workshop with Martin Rollins Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience crafting a beautiful Owl from green wood at this fabulous workshop. Located in our 100sqm craft barn at Hanwell Wine Estate, you will have time to relax, chat and experience for yourself the rewards of working with wood. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using an axe and knife and how to shape your...

Owl Carving Workshop with Martin Rollins Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience crafting a beautiful Owl from green wood at this fabulous workshop. Located in our 100sqm craft barn at...

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Quentin Blake style pen & ink illustrations Workshop with wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 18th July 2021

£78

Join us for a fabulous morning and learn to draw your own Quentin Blake style pen and watercolour illustrations of your friends, family and pets! Your talented tutor and artist, Sarah Watson will teach you her secret methods to getting your drawing hand working just like Quentin’s to capture the immediate likeness and character of your subject in just a few quick strokes. You will then learn the art of watercolour wash, working in and outside of the line to capture the liveliness of the figure or face. Expect a...

Join us for a fabulous morning and learn to draw your own Quentin Blake style pen and watercolour illustrations of your friends, family and pets! Your talented tutor and artist,...

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Shrink Pot Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 3rd July 2021

£105

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience making a fabulous Shrink Pot from wood. Also known as ‘Krympburkar’ in Sweden they make useful containers and are visually pleasing and a delight to make. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using a chisel, knife and how to hollow your pot safely and efficiently. By the end of the day you will have made a shrink pot and lid...

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience making a fabulous Shrink Pot from wood. Also known as ‘Krympburkar’ in Sweden they make useful containers and are visually pleasing and a delight...

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Silversmith Bangle Bracelet Workshop lunch and wine included, location Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 20th June 2021

£155

Make a gorgeous bangle bracelet using the traditional silversmithing method. All tools, materials and 2 course lunch with wine included. All in the relaxing setting of our craft barn with views overlooking the open countryside of Hanwell Wine Estate. By the end of your session, you will have made: Hand stamped bangle made from sterling silver sheet and add decorative stamps, or use letter stamps to add a quote, names or dates. What you will learn: Introduction to the tools and materials and how to handle them Techniques including; hammering...

Make a gorgeous bangle bracelet using the traditional silversmithing method. All tools, materials and 2 course lunch with wine included. All in the relaxing setting of our craft barn with...

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Silversmith Ring Workshop taking place outside at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 28th May 2021

£79

Come and enjoy a creative session, and learn the art of traditional silversmithing. Guided by our expert tutor Jo, you will get hands-on with the tools and materials to create a handcrafted ring. All in the relaxing setting of Hanwell Wine Estate. To enable this workshop to go ahead it will take place outside under gazebos. By the end of your session, you will have made 1 stacking ring made with 2mm thick wire. What you will learn: Introduction to the tools and materials and how to handle them Techniques...

Come and enjoy a creative session, and learn the art of traditional silversmithing. Guided by our expert tutor Jo, you will get hands-on with the tools and materials to create...

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Silversmith Stacking Ring Workshop, lunch and wine included, location Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 28th May 2021

£155

Come and enjoy a creative session, and learn the art of traditional silversmithing. You will make a triple 1.5mm stacking ring, with one ring to be set with a semi-precious stone. All materials including a 2 course homemade lunch and wine included. Guided by our expert tutor Jo, you will get hands-on with the tools and materials and create a gorgeous stacking ring handcrafted by you. All in the relaxing setting of our craft barn with views overlooking the open countryside of Hanwell Wine Estate. What you will learn: Introduction...

Come and enjoy a creative session, and learn the art of traditional silversmithing. You will make a triple 1.5mm stacking ring, with one ring to be set with a semi-precious...

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Spoon Carving Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 12th June 2021

£105

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to craft your own wooden spoon in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will take you through a 1 day journey teaching you the basics of the ‘age old’ craft of spoon carving, learn carving techniques and transform your piece of wood into an everyday item. Martin will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using an axe, knife and...

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to craft your own wooden spoon in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will take you through a 1...

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Stained Glass Workshop with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 10th July 2021

£102

Make two personalised Stained glass pieces on this one-day workshop, 2-course homemade lunch, wine, and material included. Try a new craft, and relax in our craft barn which offers the perfect space to inspire your work, while you admire the beautiful countryside setting of Hanwell Wine Estate in Nottinghamshire. Using the Tiffany foiling method our talented tutor Jennifer will guide you through step by step, explaining each process and develop your skills of glass cutting, foiling and soldering. With a wide selection of templates to choose from you will be...

Make two personalised Stained glass pieces on this one-day workshop, 2-course homemade lunch, wine, and material included. Try a new craft, and relax in our craft barn which offers the...

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Whittling 4 Week Course at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 9th September 2021

£240

Enjoy the uniquely satisfying experience of whittling, all in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. Over the course of 4 weeks, you will learn techniques, tips and gain valuable experience whittling 7 unique pieces. It is advised you attend all 4 sessions to gain the full knowledge. Summary of weekly sessions: Week 1 Introduction to course content, tools, and equipment Cutting techniques and knife grips Health and Safety Wood...

Enjoy the uniquely satisfying experience of whittling, all in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge...

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Willow Weave an Obelisk Workshop at Hanwell wine Estate, lunch included.

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 15th August 2021

£109

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful focal point in your garden? Discover the pleasures of working with willow and create a stunning structure at this one day workshop. Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to work with locally sourced willow in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Jean, your tutor, will teach you the basics of making sculpture from English willow. She will share with you her years of experience and knowledge of tools and materials; by the end of the day you will have learnt...

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful focal point in your garden? Discover the pleasures of working with willow and create a stunning structure at this one day workshop....

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Wire Wrapping Jewellery with lunch & wine included at Hanwell Wine Estate

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 24th July 2021

£96

Wire Wrapping Jewellery Workshop Join us for a relaxing, creative day learning to wire wrap your own unique handcrafted bracelet and ring. Working in our 100sqm Craft barn you will enjoy the beautiful views from the large windows looking out onto the stunning Nottinghamshire countryside that lies ahead. Two different designs to choose from, your talented tutor Jo will take you through the techniques of wiring step by step, so by the time you have finished, you will feel relaxed and content that you have not only made a treasured...

Wire Wrapping Jewellery Workshop Join us for a relaxing, creative day learning to wire wrap your own unique handcrafted bracelet and ring. Working in our 100sqm Craft barn you will...