2278 Arts & Crafts courses

Learn to make your own bright and happy plant hangers in this beginner macrame class! No prior experience is needed. In this workshop, instructor Rahamatullah will lead as you learn: • How to begin a macrame piece, including an overview of necessary materials. • How to work several different macrame knots. • How to incorporate a wooden ring and wooden beads. • Leave with a finished plant hanger, and the know-how to design and create more pieces on your own. More benefits: no mistakes possible (you can always start over during the process), and great for reflexes and memory!

Learn to make your own bright and happy plant hangers in this beginner macrame class! No prior experience is needed. In this workshop, instructor Rahamatullah will lead as you learn: • How to begin a macrame piece, including an overview of necessary materials. • How to work several different macrame knots. • How to incorporate a wooden ring and wooden beads. • Leave with a finished plant hanger, and the know-how to design and create more pieces on your own. More benefits: no mistakes possible (you can always start over during the process), and great for reflexes and memory!

Learn to make your own bright and happy plant hangers in this beginner macrame class! No prior experience is needed. In this workshop, instructor Rahamatullah will lead as you learn: • How to begin a macrame piece, including an overview of necessary materials. • How to work several different macrame knots. • How to incorporate a wooden ring and wooden beads. • Leave with a finished plant hanger, and the know-how to design and create more pieces on your own. More benefits: no mistakes possible (you can always start over during the process), and great for reflexes and memory!

The MATERIAL SENSITIVITY workshop provides the opportunity to make experimental art that focuses on the qualities and art-making possibilities of different materials.

Stone Carving made a return to the Phoenix last year when we welcomed Mark Stonestreet to come teach us the joys of creating free-standing abstract sculpture. It was an absolutely fantastic course! This year Mark is coming back for more and this time we’re giving the students more stone to create with and more time – 5 days to be precise! The dusty nature of stone means that we will be working under a marquee set within the studio’s beautiful meadow – what better way to spend your summer – especially when none of us can go abroad? Outside of a global pandemic, Mark spends half the year creating sculpture in the South Downs and the other half in Mamallapuram in India – a village of over 200 stone carving workshops. His life is in stone and I liked him the instant we met. He is everything you would expect a stone carver to be – sturdy, weathered (meant in the nicest possible way, I promise Mark!) with a warm, no-nonsense personality that immediately puts you at ease. Our students are in safe hands working with him and I cannot wait to see what they will achieve this year! 23/08/2021 - 27/08/2021 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: The Phoenix Studio This fun course includes: Informal, relaxed & attentive guidance for every student, provided by Mark Stonestreet Step-by-step demonstrations covering… How to work with the tools and stone safely, How to create an abstract design that will look good and have structural integrity, How to transfer your design to the stone and carve into it efficiently to create the basic shape, How to add detail and refine the carved form, How to finish and present the form (looking at finishes, treatment, and mounting). This course is for you if: You want to realise drawings and 2D designs into 3D or have an introduction to visualizing your ideas in 3D You want to explore your creativity but lack the confidence to do so on your own You want to learn how to work safely and competently in stone You want to get away from it all and immerse yourself in a fun, creative environment Suitable for? Anyone, but please note that you will be using a chisel and mallet throughout the three days and this will take it’s toll on your arms and body. We generally limit the age to 16 years old+ though exceptions can be made where appropriate. Please contact James Orts and ask. What is included in the price? Five full days tuition (10 am-4.30 pm) Materials, including a piece of Portland stone (approximately 55cm x 25cm x 22cm), safety gear, and the tools you will need for when on the course You could consider making a simple printed course handout outlining the technique’s main principles and useful links/suppliers – Totally your choice though! Tea, coffee, biscuits/cakes Use of a beautiful, purpose-built art studio with all the equipment & materials you will need Beautiful countryside setting Pre-course prep It would be useful to gather, sketch out or think about what abstract shapes you are drawn to. Mark will be able to provide ideas as well and advise you on which of your ideas may work best so having some ideas to work from would be useful. You will be working outdoors so come prepared for the forecasted weather and all students must work in sturdy shoes. You will be sent an automated email on booking which prompts you towards documents that help you prepare for your time here. If this does not happen then please email James before the course.   Beyond The Course Having completed a Phoenix Studio course many of our students choose to explore the medium further. They may come on another weekend course, start coming to our Phoenix Art Club Sessions or our Creative Monday Sessions, or carry on independently at home. We are more than happy to help and advise you in taking those first creative steps! Need accommodation? If you are travelling from further afield and would like to stay in the area for your visit then have a look at our recommend B&Bs and hotels. Click here for the list.

Zenjangle doodling is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun and it allows you the freedom to create  beautiful  images by drawing structured patterns that are a combination of dots, lines, and simple curves.

Do you love books? Do you love the feel of a new book, the smell of the pages, and the way they look on your shelf? But do you wish that you could create your own books? We have just what you need! Our Bookbinding Workshop is a beginner course that will teach you how to make canvas bound, Japanese bound, and journal style books in the comfort of your own home. We provide all of the materials and full instruction is provided by our expert staff. You will be able to create a small library of books that are sure to impress anyone who sees them!

We would like to welcome you and your little one to a creative Saturday afternoon with our team and hand build up to three pieces in our creative studio in Angel. No prior knowledge or skills are required.  What is included:  Instructions and guidance by our team members Sculpting kit and tools A variety of flowers and greenery to choose from for your creative imprints Floral lemonade and light refreshments Fun and relaxing start to your weekend It is a small class so we can pay attention and guide you all the way through the class. We will fire your pieces and they will be ready for collection in about three weeks after the class.

We would like to welcome you to a creative Saturday afternoon with our team and hand build up to three pieces in our creative studio in Angel. No prior knowledge or skills are required.  What is included:  Instructions and guidance by our team members Sculpting kit and tools A variety of flowers and greenery to choose from for your creative imprints Glass of bubbly or floral lemonade and light refreshments Fun and relaxing start to your weekend It is a small class so we can pay attention and guide you all the way through the class. We will fire your pieces and they will be ready for collection in about three weeks after the class.

Furniture design face to face training customised and bespoke.