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The Community Workshop and Cafe

Contact name: Jason Pond
22
Total bookings
Rating
(9)
almost 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Our team have had considerable experience of working in educational and therapeutic settings and have first hand experience of how working creatively can have a real positive effect on the individuals involved. Our workshop brings the community together through creative and imaginative action which creates a sense of self worth and of a community that is supportive and inclusive. Our workshops are designed for people of all ages and abilities.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Blacksmithing workshop
2 days
Next date: 17th Jan 2026
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Copper Roses
1 day
Next date: 7th Feb 2026
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Felted Pictures
1 day
Next date: 21st Mar 2026
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Make a kitchen knife
2¼ days
Next date: 17th Apr 2026
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Tiffiny stained glass or fused glass workshop
1 day
Next date: 6th Dec 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
18 Nov 25'

Allan Boot reviewed: Make a kitchen knife

"What a fantastic weekend. Jason is an amazing tutor and nothing was to much trouble for him to guide me through the process of crafting my own knife. From start to finish I enjoyed every minute of the course and ended up with a beautiful blade and a gorgeous shaped handle made from a piece of yew. Thank you again Jason and I have already had people ask for your details,"

The Community Workshop and Cafe responded:

"HI Allen Thanka for the review. Great knife Enjoy it "

14 Sep 25'

Sharon reviewed: Tiffiny stained glass or fused glass workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed my day, have learned some new skills and am delighted that my finished piece turned out so well! Thanks to Jason for his clear instruction which enabled everyone to succeed (not to mention his repertoire of jokes!!!) Great day Jason, thank you.👌 "

The Community Workshop and Cafe responded:

"Your very welcome and thanks for coming "

13 Sep 25'

Jill reviewed: Tiffiny stained glass or fused glass workshop

"I really enjoyed the stained glass course with Jason. I came with zero knowledge or experience of working with glass, and came out with a piece I’m really pleased with! Jason explained everything in a really easy to understand way, and encouraged us all to do as much as we could ourselves but still helped where needed so that we didn’t struggle too much. The course is well paced and allowed everyone to finish their pieces on the day and take them home. He even regaled us with some classic dad jokes and musical interludes along the way! The venue is also great - what a lovely community resource (and excellent coffee too). Would highly recommend and I’ll definitely try and go to another course in the future."

The Community Workshop and Cafe responded:

"Thanks so much. I loved your glass and can't say how impressed I was this being your first go at the craft."

13 Sep 25'

Mark reviewed: Tiffiny stained glass or fused glass workshop

"A lovely way to spend the day, having never done stained glass before the instructions and assistance were fantastic and was very pleased with my stained glass sunrise!"

The Community Workshop and Cafe responded:

"Thanks Mark and it's not as if I mentioned that you could leave a review 😜. Great sunrise and I hope the sun shines through it on your window sill "