2277 Arts & Crafts courses

Make your own live edge river pour using epoxy resin.

Join artist Julie Galante for an afternoon of homemade botanical inks made from foraged plants and kitchen scraps. In 2023 Julie dove into ink-making, producing more than 300 inks from over 100 different botanical sources. In this three-hour workshop, Julie will share what she’s learned from all these inky experiments, giving you the skills and knowledge to create your own library of botanical colours. She'll share her core learnings, including the best ways to extract colours, the best plants to use, and how to preserve and store your inks. We'll also cover different ways of finishing your inks depending on how you'd like to use them. Please note this workshop will take place in Julie's Stockbridge studio, which is accessible via three flights of stairs. We will also spend part of the workshop foraging outside, weather permitting, so please dress accordingly. Tea and coffee will be provided.

School holidays summer workshop. Diverse and exciting art week where children will study art practices and life stories of Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, Marina Abramovich and Zaha Hadid. Four afternoons. All materials included.

Oil painting from a nude model.

This course is designed as a caroussel allowing the learner to experience and trial 3 different specialisms; Cookery, Textiles and Mixed Media. The entire course covers all three Entry Level Qualifications and successful completion will result in the learner receiving 3 NCFE qualifications (Entry Level 1, 2 and 3). The following video explains in detail how the course works and what the course covers: Click here to download Entry Level Creative Craft Information Pack.pdf The course is designed to be completed within 1 year but there is complete flexibility around submission dates. Whilst there is some theory work, written submission is minimal, making this course great for reluctant writes or even those who aren't sure which specialism they want to focus on for Level 1 or 2. All of our courses have been designed to be as affordable as possible with the use of general crafting tools and equipment. The following is not an ehaustive list but does provide an idea for the biggest outlays. For further information or to ask any questions please feel free to reach out to us, in the assurance that you are speaking to another fellow home edder. Support can be found in our dedicated Facebook group where you will also have access to a free sample session (within the file section): Entry Level Creative Craft Group Learning Outcomes and Assessment CriteriaEntry Level 11 understand how a craft or design project is made :1.1 demonstrate awareness of materials to create crafted items or designsLearning outcome 2be able to create a crafted item or design :2.1 combine 2 or more materials/items to create a craft item or designEntry Level 21 understand how a craft or design product is made1.1 demonstrate awareness of the combination of materials/methods to create crafted items or designs2 The learner will:2 be able to create a crafted item or design2.1 select from given materials to create a crafted item or design Entry Level 3 1 be able to select items needed to make an art or craft product 1.1 organise resources needed to make the product 1.2 prepare work area 2 be able to make the art or craft product 2.1 make the art or craft product using the required materials 3 be able to work safely 3.1 work in a way that minimises risks to self and others 3.2 wear the appropriate personal protective equipment 3.3 use tools and equipment safely and effectively 

Improving with stretch fabric - next steps with your overlocker / serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and get to grips with Seaming, Flatlocking, Blind Hems, Pintucks, Lettuce edging, Rolled Hems and Complex fabric handling e.g. velvet/chiffon/spandex

If you would rather have a one-to-one tutoring rather than a group lesson, I can acommodate for this.  I teach broad pen, pointed pen and brush styles. 

Bring your jewellery making to the next level with our Silver Clay Workshop! We're offering an indulgent, one-to-one workshop that will allow you to really get your hands dirty. You'll learn how to set stones in silver clay, as well as how to create filigree and patina your pieces. You've been playing with silver clay for a while now, and you're feeling confident in your current skills. You have a vision in your head of what you want to create, but you don't know how to make it come to life. This is a great opportunity for intermediate jewellery makers who want to take their skills to the next level—or for those who are just starting out and want some guidance from an expert.

Are you ready to make your own silver clay ring? We'll give you the skills, tools and the space to manipulate, join and decorate in silver clay. Choose from 4 styles of rings to create your own unique design. In this workshop you will learn how to make a ring from scratch. You can develop your own design for a special occasion or just for fun! Have you got that special someone in your life or want to make a statement ring for yourself? Whoever the ring is for you'll make a ring that's completely unique. It's the perfect gift for any occasion—and an experience that will last long after the day.

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.