42 Arts & Crafts courses in Helensburgh

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

Learn how different media works and interacts with the others.  Explore different mixed media methods such as layering and mark making using pastels, paint, print and collage.

Woodcarving courses

Explore what equipment and surfaces you will need for acrylic painting, cover the basic of colour mixing, brush-handling and simple palette-knife uses, as well as using mediums.

The one day glass fusing course is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill, and allow more time to create a larger piece of work. At the end of the day, you will have created a glass bowl, wall hanging or large wave (approx 30cm x 30cm). You should also have had some fun! I keep the glass fusing classes small, to make sure it's easy to give everyone as much input as is required. There is a 2m gap between all work-stations, to help maintain social distancing. We also provide visors (or you can wear your own mask), and there is lots & lots of hand sanitiser. All equipment & materials are disinfected before the start of each day. You don't need to bring any materials, as everything required to create your piece of work is provided. The only thing you need to wear are closed shoes (e.g. no sandals), and to bring some lunch. We can also arrange lunch at a small cost, if required. You'll start the day by creating a design - you can bring your own, or we can provide one. You'll learn how to cut the glass & then build up your design which is then fired overnight. You will be able to collect your design the next day, or we can arrange to post it to you (you just need to cover the cost of the postage). Timings: 10am - 4pm Buying as a gift? Just select the most appropriate date and, if that turns out not to be suitable, the recipient can simply reschedule over the phone or by email (we just need 2 weeks' notice).

Stained Glass Workshop: 2 Days

Are you looking for a fun activity to reward your team? Join us and up to 10 of your team at one of our crafternoon parties and spend a relaxing afternoon painting and chatting.

Learn to create a mood/inspiration board, and how to develop ideas and vision. Explore colour and composition for your interior through textile, style and surface pattern design.

Spring Watercolour workshop, intermediate with Frances Douglas at art4you Scotland. Expand your skill how to uses this versatile medium.

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.