21 Arts & Crafts courses in Chippenham

Commission an original, traditional and quirky Portrait in oils, acrylics or digital sketches

Learn the Essentials of Gift Wrapping & have some fun with your team this festive season  What’s included (and how it will help): Step by step tuition covering all the Essential Techniques of gift wrapping so they never need to grab a gift/bottle bag again Practical guidance on tying different styles of Ribbon Bow so they can confidently use them on any gift (and when it’s best to use each one) Learn Pro tips so you feel less overwhelmed & can gift wrap quickly at busy times Plus all materials are provided A class is a great opportunity for team building/bonding so that people get to know each other outside of a work setting and/or meet people in person. It’s an inclusive alternative to a Christmas party (boozy meals/discos aren’t for everyone) and everyone gets to take away a gift at the end of the class. Packages start from £597 for groups of up to 10 people. Dates & times can be booked to suit. Book a call below to discuss your requirements.

A private beginner embroidery workshop from Hoop & Fred tailored just for you!

A fully customised lesson for those who would like to either learn new sewing/mending techniques and/or improve on existing skills. 

Woodcarving courses

Join us and learn how to put pockets into your favourite garments! You will learn:  How to draft a basic pocket pattern  Which garments can realistically have pockets added (and why) How to insert pockets into a pre constructed garment **This workshop will require a basic ability with a sewing machine. If this is not something you feel confident with then we highly recommend joining our Sewing Machine Basics course before signing up for this one**

Learn the basics of how to use your sewing machine** Join our group class and learn how to confidently use your sewing machine. We will teach you things like threading your machine, some basic terminology and how to achieve good tension.  This is a great foundation for developing your sewing skills and creativity whilst having fun! **We recommend that you bring your sewing machine to learn on as all machines are slightly different. We have a limited number of sewing machines available to borrow if needed - Please enquire at time of booking**  

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle. This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past. We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.

Get together with friends and family and learn the art of building a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of the best seasonal flowers. Mix a gorgeous selection of flowers, fillers and foliage using the 'spiralling' technique used by the pros to make your bouquet and gain lots of flower hacks, tips and tricks along the way. We finish by tying, wrapping and presenting and you'll leave with your floral creation to enjoy at home and the ability to do it all again.

See how plastic bottle tops are remelted into beautiful objects!