The Little Craftery

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(13)

Beaded Snowflakes

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£20

Add some sparkle to your Christmas tree! These gorgeous decorations are made with tiger tail wire and faceted fire-polished glass beads for festive sparkly brilliance! This class will teach you the skills you need to make lovely beaded wire snowflakes in your choice of colours. Beginners will probably make one snowflake during the class, but if you're quick enough you'll be welcome to make another, at no extra cost. Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

Add some sparkle to your Christmas tree! These gorgeous decorations are made with tiger tail wire and faceted fire-polished glass beads for festive sparkly brilliance! This class will teach you...

Platinum AWARD

(1)

Chainmaille - Half Persian Bracelet

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£26

It's amazing what you can do with a few metal rings! Another introduction to chainmaille weaving, this class will show you a new chain; half Persian 4-in-1. Using rings made with plated wire in a choice of silver, gold, rose gold, antique gold or black wire, you'll learn to make a stunning two-tone bracelet. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter....

It's amazing what you can do with a few metal rings! Another introduction to chainmaille weaving, this class will show you a new chain; half Persian 4-in-1. Using rings made...

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(10)

Chainmaille - Helmweave Bracelet

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£26

Beautifully intricate patterns can be woven with metal links, and this class will show you the basics to get started with chainmaille weaving. Using rings made with your choice of silver or gold-plated wire, you'll learn to make a gorgeous helmweave bracelet. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. The workshop runs for approximately two hours. Enjoy a chat with like...

Beautifully intricate patterns can be woven with metal links, and this class will show you the basics to get started with chainmaille weaving. Using rings made with your choice of...

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(2)

Double-Sided Lampshade Making

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£35

Learn to make a gorgeous double-sided, fabric-covered drum lampshade, finished to a professional standard! You can choose to make either a 20 or 30cm lampshade for either a hanging pendant light or a table lamp base to suit your room decor perfectly. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, tea and biscuits, and get stuck into a new hobby! Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

Learn to make a gorgeous double-sided, fabric-covered drum lampshade, finished to a professional standard! You can choose to make either a 20 or 30cm lampshade for either a hanging pendant...

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(1)

Eco Soy Wax Container Candles

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£44

Making your own candles is a very relaxing and satisfying hobby, and in this class you'll learn to use 100% natural wax, and include natural essential oils to create your own range of eco-friendly, vegan, aromatherapy container candles. You'll learn about: Types of natural wax available What equipment to use Wick sizing, different wick types and choosing the right wick Calculating how much wax to use Using essential oils and fragrance oils Understanding hot and cold throw and testing fragrance throw Temperature control Health and safety, and proper labelling Troubleshooting...

Making your own candles is a very relaxing and satisfying hobby, and in this class you'll learn to use 100% natural wax, and include natural essential oils to create your...

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(2)

Felting - Christmas Baubles

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£18

Learn the basics of both wet and needle felting around a form, to create fabulous festive felted decorations! Using 100% merino wool and polystyrene shapes, you'll soon be felting gorgeous Christmas baubles to adorn your tree. Choose from a wide variety of colours and create your own design. Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

Learn the basics of both wet and needle felting around a form, to create fabulous festive felted decorations! Using 100% merino wool and polystyrene shapes, you'll soon be felting gorgeous...

Platinum AWARD

(1)

Hand Rolled Beeswax Candles

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£22

There are all sorts of benefits to using pure, natural beeswax candles. It's kinder to the environment than paraffin wax, and can neutralise pollutants in the air, eliminating odours, dust, and mould. They can even help to ease symptoms of allergies and asthma. Plus, rolled beeswax candles are so easy and fun to make, without the mess of melting and pouring! On this class you'll learn different techniques to make several designs and styles of candles with natural beeswax sheets, in a variety of colours. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly...

There are all sorts of benefits to using pure, natural beeswax candles. It's kinder to the environment than paraffin wax, and can neutralise pollutants in the air, eliminating odours, dust,...

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(1)

Introduction to Beaded Jewellery - West Sussex

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£25

Learn the skills to make your own beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings using silver-plated findings and a choice of hundreds of beads and charms, including semi-precious stones, glass, pearls and metal. You'll enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere with tea and biscuits, and make and take home at least 3 pieces of jewellery. Suitable for complete beginners, you'll be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. The workshop runs for approximately two hours. Enjoy a chat with like minded people and learn some...

Learn the skills to make your own beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings using silver-plated findings and a choice of hundreds of beads and charms, including semi-precious stones, glass, pearls and...

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(11)

Introduction to Candlemaking

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£32

This workshop covers the basics of candlemaking across a variety of different candle types, and takes you through different styles, wicks and waxes to use. You’ll make and take home at least 8 candles, including moulded candles in different designs, tealights, floating candles, votives and rolled beeswax candles. You can choose your own colours and fragrance. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, tea and biscuits, and get stuck into an addictive new hobby! Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little...

This workshop covers the basics of candlemaking across a variety of different candle types, and takes you through different styles, wicks and waxes to use. You’ll make and take home...

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(1)

Jewellery Making & Beading - Treasure Necklace

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£24

Making your own jewellery can be very satisfying, and this workshop will teach you the basic skills required to make gorgeous treasure necklaces. You'll be able to choose from a treasure trove (hence the name) of different beads and charms made from all sorts of different materials; semi-precious stones, pearl, crystal, glass and metal, and make chains of wrapped wire loops to create a fabulous and completely unique antique-style necklace. Enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Suitable for complete beginners, you...

Making your own jewellery can be very satisfying, and this workshop will teach you the basic skills required to make gorgeous treasure necklaces. You'll be able to choose from a...

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(20)

Macrame - Beaded Bracelet

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£17

Macrame is a very satisfying and versatile hobby, and this class is a great introduction to the craft. You'll learn the basic skills you need to create sennits, or chains of knots, and add semi-precious stone beads to create your own unique macrame jewellery, while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Take home your own beautiful bracelet and a desire to make more! Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery,...

Macrame is a very satisfying and versatile hobby, and this class is a great introduction to the craft. You'll learn the basic skills you need to create sennits, or chains...

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(1)

Macrame - Feather

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£20

Make a cute decorative macrame feather with traditional macrame techniques and natural materials: 100% cotton cord and natural wood. Take home your own beautiful feather decoration in a choice of colours. Suitable for beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

Make a cute decorative macrame feather with traditional macrame techniques and natural materials: 100% cotton cord and natural wood. Take home your own beautiful feather decoration in a choice of...

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(5)

Macrame - Plant Hangers

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£25

Learn to make gorgeous macrame plant hangers in this fab macrame class, while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and tea and biscuits! Take home your own beautiful plant hanger in a choice of colours. Suitable for beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. The workshop runs for approximately two-and-a-half hours. Enjoy a chat with like minded people and learn some new skills!

Learn to make gorgeous macrame plant hangers in this fab macrame class, while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and tea and biscuits! Take home your own beautiful plant hanger...

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(5)

Macrame - Wall Art

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£32

Macrame is a very satisfying and versatile hobby, and in this class you'll learn the skills you need to create unique decorations, while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and tea and biscuits! Take home your own beautiful wall hanging, and learn 5 traditional macrame knots: Lark's Heads, Square Knots, Double-Half Hitches, Spiral Stitch and Barrel Knots. Suitable for confident beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. The workshop runs for approximately three hours. Enjoy a chat with like...

Macrame is a very satisfying and versatile hobby, and in this class you'll learn the skills you need to create unique decorations, while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and...

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(4)

Making Wax Wraps

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£26

Wax wraps are a natural, reuseable and eco-friendly alternative to cling film, and they're easy and fun to make too! In this class you'll learn to make your own wraps using natural materials; 100% cotton fabric, beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil. The properties of the ingredients make the wraps naturally antibacterial, so they're great for storing food. They can be washed and reused, meaning you can cut down on your single-use plastics and help the environment, and they'll look fab too. You'll have a choice of several funky fabrics...

Wax wraps are a natural, reuseable and eco-friendly alternative to cling film, and they're easy and fun to make too! In this class you'll learn to make your own wraps...

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(6)

Mosaics for Beginners - West Sussex

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£48

Learn the skills required to make your own mosaics, and complete a decorative panel which could be a trivet, house number, framed artwork or even a clock face! You'll choose from a range of bases to build your mosaic on, and plan your design, either designing your own from scratch or using one of the available templates for inspiration, then choose from a wide variety of glass tiles and learn to cut, shape and arrange them to include in your piece. You'll be given a full grouting demonstration, and you'll...

Learn the skills required to make your own mosaics, and complete a decorative panel which could be a trivet, house number, framed artwork or even a clock face! You'll choose...

Platinum AWARD

Needle Felting - Penguin

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£27

How cute is this little guy? And all you need to make one is some merino wool and a felting needle! Don't believe me? Book a class! :) The workshop runs for approximately 2½ hours, and is suitable for complete beginners. Enjoy a chat with like minded people and learn some new skills!

How cute is this little guy? And all you need to make one is some merino wool and a felting needle! Don't believe me? Book a class! :) The workshop...

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(3)

Origami Stars

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£15

In this class you'll learn the basic origami skills you need to fold adorable little 5-pointed origami stars! You'll have a choice of plenty of colours and patterns of paper and have plenty of time to practice and perfect your stars. They'll look fab hanging on the Christmas tree, or used as gift tags or an alternative to gift bows, or just to decorate your Christmas dining table! The class lasts around 1½ hours and only costs £15, which includes all your materials, and tea and biscuits. You'll take home...

In this class you'll learn the basic origami skills you need to fold adorable little 5-pointed origami stars! You'll have a choice of plenty of colours and patterns of paper...

Platinum AWARD

(18)

Papermaking - Handmade Recycled Paper

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£28

Give your old bills, junk mail and other unwanted papers a new lease of life, and turn them into brand new, beautiful papers to use in other craft projects, or just to show off as works of art! This class will show you the basics to get started with papermaking at home using traditional western techniques. You'll make your own mould and deckle (which you can take home to use again), and make approximately 3 or 4 pieces of handmade paper with inclusions such as dried flowers, leaves, glitter and...

Give your old bills, junk mail and other unwanted papers a new lease of life, and turn them into brand new, beautiful papers to use in other craft projects, or...

Platinum AWARD

(1)

Silk Paper Making

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£32

Use pure silk and add other natural materials and inclusions to create beautifully textured and luxurious paper to use in all types of paper crafting, or to frame as a stand-alone work of art. Choose from a wide variety of colours and materials to make completely unique silk paper. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. Please contact us via the...

Use pure silk and add other natural materials and inclusions to create beautifully textured and luxurious paper to use in all types of paper crafting, or to frame as a...

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Silver jewellery - ring making

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 21st August 2021

£65

Learn to make and take home your own beautiful ring from 925 (sterling) silver, under Jenny's expert tuition. Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery making experience, you will be guided through every step by Jenny, a qualified and experienced metalsmith. Participants will need a reasonable amount of arm and hand strength. Please click 'Chat with the Maker' if you have any questions and to book online click 'See available dates'.

Learn to make and take home your own beautiful ring from 925 (sterling) silver, under Jenny's expert tuition. Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery making experience, you will be...

Platinum AWARD

(2)

Wet Felted Flowers

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£22

Learn the art of wet felting to create bright, fun felted flowers using Merino wool, in a wide variety of colours. Wendy will be there to help you and show you how to do it, and you'll go home with 2 gorgeous flowers. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

Learn the art of wet felting to create bright, fun felted flowers using Merino wool, in a wide variety of colours. Wendy will be there to help you and show...

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Wet Felted Pots

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£26

Learn how to make felt around a resist to create a 3-dimensional wool felt vessel using 100% Merino wool, in a wide variety of colours. Wendy will be there to help you and show you how to do it, and you'll go home with gorgeous felt pot to proudly display at home! Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and tea, coffee and biscuits! Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

Learn how to make felt around a resist to create a 3-dimensional wool felt vessel using 100% Merino wool, in a wide variety of colours. Wendy will be there to...

Platinum AWARD

(1)

Wet Felting - Jewellery and Beads

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 5th August 2021

£30

Combine wet felting with needle felting to create unique felted beads from 100% Merino wool, in a wide variety of colours. You'll make various shapes and patterns, then string your beads with silk, or add silver-plated findings to finish off your completely unique jewellery. You're in control to design and make whatever you wish, whether it's a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, in whatever shape, colour and style you like, and Wendy will be there to help you and show you how to do it. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere...

Combine wet felting with needle felting to create unique felted beads from 100% Merino wool, in a wide variety of colours. You'll make various shapes and patterns, then string your...