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Located between Canterbury and Ashford, join us on the beautiful Kent Downs for this introductory 1 day coiled basket course. Coiled baskets are baskets made from bunches of plant fibres such as straw or hay, Those fibres are wound in a continuous spiral around themselves. The coils are kept in place using thread, the work being done stitch by stitch and coil by coil. Coiled basketry was practiced by our hunter-gatherer ancestors all around the world. They were commonplace in the British Isles, although more so in Scotland; in England they were often referred to as lip work baskets. We’ve put together this coiled basketry course for anyone who likes to use their hands and would like to learn this fabulous ancestral skill. You will be introduced to the materials and tools required and then be guided through the process to make your own round, coiled basket. Throughout the day you will: Learn how to create all the elements of a coiled basket, so the base, the sides, stitching and how to finish it all off with a border. We will discuss care of your basket, making different basket shapes, and alternative materials that can be used as well as hay. At the end of the day you will come away with the satisfaction of having created a wonderful basket that’s unique and has a wide range of practical uses. About us and the venue: Jack Raven Bushcraft was founded in 2011 and we've been delivering bushcraft, craft and foraging courses since then from our 30 acre private ancient woodland on the Kent Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Courses in the summer are held outdoors in our woodland camp complete with covered work areas, an outdoor kitchen and a composting loo. Courses in the winter are held in our workshop in a converted barn. What's included in the price? We'll supply all tools and materials for the course. We'll make sure the kettle is on the go and supply tea, coffee and biscuits. Cancellation policy Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

The five-day beginner course is designed to provide a platform upon which the amateur can develop their skills. The course has been carefully constructed to provide you with the right mix of both practical skills and knowledge which will enable you to progress in your career as a nail professional. The course is split into two-day sessions with a fifth day for your practical assessment. The course teaches you everything you need to begin a career in nails. THE REQUIREMENTS Salon attire must be worn during the course. Student must have clean nail without enhancements and long hair tied back. To ensure maximum practice, students will be required to work on each other throughout the day or on own hands.  Salon wear must be worn, students must have nails free from enhancements as will practice on each other. A passport size photograph of yourself. A model on day 5. THE CONTENT Health & Safety Nail anatomy Nail diseases / disorders How to Avoid Allergies Tip & Form application Troubleshooting acrylic Sculpting technique Powder liquid mix ratio Pink & White Enhancement removal Product application, Tip & Form, Pink & White (practical part) Filing and Finishing Techniques (Practical part) Maintenance procedure and Repairs (Practical Part) Salon know how to etiquette and business building Nail Bitters - selecting the right one DURATION - This is a 5-day course,  PRICE INCLUDES - Attraction Acrylic training manual, N2- David Acrylic System Collection training kit . Upon successful completion an course certificate will be awarded

Always wanted to have a go at mosaic making? This might be the class for you! What to expect A brief introduction and demonstration on mosaic making using the Direct Method. Included will be how to use tile nippers, how to create shapes and an explanation of various andamento styles and how to grout. Please note that grouting will not be done in this class however you will receive a grout bag to take home with full instructions (including a video for reference). Who is this for? Suitable for beginners, however, those with some mosaic experience are also welcome to join. What is provided A good selection of vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic and stained glass + other useful materials PVA glue Grout bag MDF base (approx 25cm x 25 cm or 30cm x 16cm) Next class: Sunday, 1 December 2024 (10am til 3pm) Venue: Luton, Bedfordshire (exact location will be provided on booking)

Watercolour techniques. Learn how to put a basic wash down, including gradiations. Colour pallettes explained. Techniques of wet into wet painting How to create a convincing sky. How to master trees. An all round guide to the properties of this beautiful medium.

'Introduction to Natural Dyeing' workshop in Mere, Wiltshire. Learn the alchemy & magic of extracting colour from plants in this relaxed & informative natural dyeing workshop. Learn the principles & practice of natural dyeing using traditional, kitchen & foraged dye-stuffs, plus an introduction to indigo & over dyeing.

Learn how to make English willow baskets. Learn the techniques materials and tools involved in this traditional craft. Fun and therapeutic weekend.

Our solid silver jewellery making courses run for half a day or a full day and include all materials, tools and training required to make your very own piece of solid silver jewellery.

Figurative Sculpture In this day long course we will explore all aspects of creating a life size clay sculpture of a characterful human face. We will also start to explore the creation of a ‘beautiful’ face that you will be able to take home to finish… it can take many hours to complete something as complex. We will be using a special armature unique to the Sculpture Workshop and a wonderfully forgiving specialist clay. We’ll explore how expression and emotion manifest on the face. This workshop is great fun and light hearted, we don’t use jargon or judgement, anyone of any ability can join us and have a brilliant time engaging with their own creative potential.

Spend a day at Stitching Kitchen creating a sun dress with expert tuition from Emma Smith.

This is a full day intensive workshop which will teach you the processes involved in photo etching, including preparing the metal for etching, transferring the designs onto the metal using press and peel (P&P) paper and how to use specific etching solutions to cut the designs into the metal. This course will allow you to broaden your design process so that you can add some intricate textures to your copper and silver jewellery designs. You will be provided with a set amount of materials including copper sheet to practice the process and a 4cm by 4cm piece of silver sheet to create a silver textured pendant during your session. WHEN: Sunday 3rd November 10-5pm WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Krista Thomson WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? This is a full day intensive workshop which will teach you the processes involved in photo etching, including preparing the metal for etching, transferring the designs onto the metal using press and peel (P&P) paper and how to use specific etching solutions to cut the designs into the metal. This course will allow you to broaden your design process so that you can add some intricate textures to your copper and silver jewellery designs. You will be provided with a set amount of materials including copper sheet to practice the process and a 4cm by 4cm piece of silver sheet to create a silver textured pendant during your session. If you would like to create additional designs, you are welcome to bring along your own additional flat silver sheet, it must be no thinner than 0.6mm. This is a great opportunity to stock pile some great patterned silver for us with future projects. On the day you will be provided with some patterns to etch, if you have a set pattern in mind, please send us the artwork in good time for your class. Designs must be black and white only and please note smaller patterns work better than larger ones. Please email it to us at hello@workshop925.com. Alternatively instruction on where to purchase P&P paper and how to print your own designs onto it will be sent out prior to your course date to those of you who wish to etch your own designs. You will be etching the majority of the day, however if you would like to create a finished design, we can accommodate this, you can do some etching in the morning and create a design in the afternoon. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None, all abilities are welcomed. This course is a great introduction to etching for those who have a vast experience in jewellery making but have not yet tried this technique as well as beginners looking to create beautiful textural pieces of jewellery. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied Please bring refreshments as we are no longer able to provide them The cost of this course includes copper sheet to practice the technique and a 4cm by 4cm section of silver sheet. The price also includes a selection of patterns printed on P&P paper to use during your course.  WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any PPE, snacks and drinks to each session. We regret we can’t offer tea and coffee at the moment due to Coronavirus. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.