2448 Art courses

A dressmaking day at Stitching Kitchen making the Tulip dress with Emma Smith

Join us at the Urban Retreat Week, where we'll explore journaling for improved mental wellbeing starting on 19th March at 10:30 AM!

Best way to unwind after a long week and create something beautiful.  Join us for our Friday evening class of flower arranging in a woven basket. We will provide:  A selection os seasonal blooms and foliage A woven basket Tools to condition the flowers Guidance during the 2h class from our floral artist A glass of bubbly or floral lemonade and light refreshments A beautiful floral basket arrangement to take home at the end of the class

Mother's Day flower basket arranging workshop. A gift for your mum that you've made yourself with love!

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

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.

Your chance to forge & haft your very own hand axe!

The legendary Peter Keep from Jewellery Training Solutions is heading to Woking from Australia to teach his vast knowledge. Our focus within both courses on offer this weekend is to offer our students intricate technical knowledge which is quickly lost to new technology. Well skilled technical jewellers able to create multiple designs by hand are rare and in demand, Peter is dedicated to sharing his endless knowledge and tips, and while he can usually be found online, we are lucky enough to offer classes with Peter in person – a golden opportunity not to be missed. If you’re ready to boost your skills and make jewellery findings with a locking mechanism, this course with Peter are a must. Clasp making demands precision, calculation and attention to detail. You will learn how to fabricate the elements required to create the working parts of a clasp and learn how to combine these elements. Peter will guide you through each step to create your clasp, sharing his wonderful hints and tips he has developed through years of training and experience in the industry across the world. WHEN: Saturday 7th September 10-4/5 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: Peter Keep –About WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? The legendary Peter Keep from Jewellery Training Solutions is heading to Woking from Australia to teach his vast knowledge. Our focus within both courses on offer this weekend is to offer our students intricate technical knowledge which is quickly lost to new technology. Well skilled technical jewellers able to create multiple designs by hand are rare and in demand, Peter is dedicated to sharing his endless knowledge and tips, and while he can usually be found online, we are lucky enough to offer classes with Peter in person – a golden opportunity not to be missed. If you’re ready to boost your skills and make jewellery findings with a locking mechanism, this course with Peter are a must. Clasp making demands precision, calculation and attention to detail. You will learn how to fabricate the elements required to create the working parts of a clasp and learn how to combine these elements. Peter will guide you through each step to create your clasp, sharing his wonderful hints and tips he has developed through years of training and experience in the industry across the world. You will learn advanced soldering skills to create a tubular barrel and learn how to form a hardened snap catch.This technique will open your mind to other types of catches & clips. Peter will show you some other options and explain how they work.These specialist skills can be applied across other aspects of jewellery making. You NEVER stop learning as far as the jewellery industry is concerned and it is Peter’s passion to maintain traditional skill. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students should have some workshop experience and be confident using normal jewellery tools and equipment. If you are unsure, please email us at hello@workshop925.com to discuss any queries, we are always here to help. CLASS SIZE: 7 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied. 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 lunch, snacks and drinks which you may want to your session. We have tea and coffee for you to help yourselves to. We supply all materials and tools. 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.

Acrylic techniques Learn how to handle acrylics. Useful colour hints. Painting from a subject. Impasto techniques. This workshop could be a follow on for you from the 'Drawing techniques' day.