2316 Arts & Crafts courses

1-day practical leather bag pattern cutting courseJoin us in our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK) for a day of learning and practical skills. Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym as she guides you through designing your own paper patterns from scratch to create 3D shapes for bags and accessories. Who is this course for? This 1-day practical bag pattern cutting course is ideal for all experience levels, from beginners to confident makers. A perfect introduction into some of the pattern cutting skills you’ll need to create and design your own bag patterns. Are you looking to: Start your own bag brand? Design your own bags? Understand the bag making process? Create bags at home to complete your own handmade wardrobe? Satisfy a general interest into the skills and techniques required to make your own bags? If you've answered yes to any of the above, then this is the course for you. What to expect Join Georgie to learn the basics of pattern cutting shapes for bags. This is the course for you if you’re ready to turn those bags you’ve been dreaming up and designing into 3-Dimensional tangible reality. This is the perfect taster day and leads directly onto the 1 week (5 day) pattern cutting course. What's included in the price? The course covers: - Professional methods and best practice - Basic pattern cutting techniques for shapes - Pattern design/ development and sequences - Hands on involvement and demonstrations. There are NO ADDITIONAL costs. Basic materials will be included.Time: The course runs from 10am - 4.30pm. There will be tea and coffee breaks throughout and a half hour break at lunchtime. Lunch will be provided, along with tea, coffee and snacks. Please let us know in the order notes of any dietary requirements.  Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts About Georgie at Hands of Tym During training at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion in 2010 I learnt how to design, make and manufacture bags professionally. Following a varied career in Accessories design and development across many roles and international brands I set up Hands of Tym in 2016. The courses I offer are suitable for all, from experienced to total novice. Come along to learn something new, and design and make your own leather bag in a day.

About this event This is a 2 month program during which you will make a body of work, advertising and publicity during the first month and exhibit it during the second month. Includes 4 weekly tutorials, flyer design, help with hanging, private view, a 4 week exhibition, no commission on sales, and help taking the exhibition down. You can book this as a group of any size. Refund Policy Contact the organiser to request a refund.

This two-day course will introduce you to different methods and techniques used within the metal industry, and you will come away with a finished product at the end (Example: ornamental garden flower, weather vane or a wall mounted coat rack).

Make this beautiful berry collecting basket with a smooth tactile wrapped handle, just in time for collecting blackberries. During the day you will learn about how the willow is grow, harvested and processed. You will learn several key weaving techniques and choose from a selection of natural willow colours. Refreshments provided please bring your own lunch. 

Offer your customers a new, in-demand service with leather repair Leather repair is one of the most highly sought-after additional services detailing customers request. With over 53% of new cars delivered with leather or faux leather interiors, each one will likely require a repair at some point in its life, and with an average charge for a minor scuff of £120 and taking as little as 25 minutes to complete, through to full interior re-colouring costing upwards of £1000, it's become a must-have skill in a detailers arsenal for customer convenience, instant up-sell of services, and a standalone service instead of far more expensive re-trimming options. The course is a three-day, one-to-one training and skills session, which will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, through to fixing common scuffs, rips and tears. In-house colour matching and blending are taught, along with repair and recolour of steering wheels, and plastic recolouring. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network. This includes; Colourlock branding and accredited-level discount on tools, consumables and materials. Optionally available is the Colourlock LRT master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs, the colour system to custom blend paints and various practice kits. When purchased with booking this has a saving of over £450 off RRP. Colourlock is one of the world's largest leather care and repair manufacturers, supplying OEM end leather solutions from the factory to the end user, along with repair solutions for professionals. Renowned the world over for their quality and the expertise of their training programme their knowledge and support are unrivalled and Colourlock currently has a presence on every continent. UK Detailing Academy is proud to be the exclusive training provider for Colourlock's Accredited Leather Technician course in the UK for both leather repair and the Top Life 2-year leather protection coating. The course is a three-day, one-to-one training and skills session, which will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, through to fixing common scuffs, rips and tears. In-house colour matching and blending are taught, along with repair and recolour of steering wheels, and plastic recolouring. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network. This includes; Colourlock branding and accredited-level discount on tools, consumables and materials. Split over three days, with the first looking at leather in theory and cleaning and maintenance, the second on repairs and graining, and the third day spent with us practising colour matching, looking at more unusual repairs, and being able to spend the extra time on the practical repair side - until you can complete it with little to no input from the instructor. This level of instruction will lend you the confidence to immediately start minor repairs - though we recommend a period of practice to enhance your confidence with aspects such as colour matching and repair work. Optionally available is the Colourlock LRT master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs straight away and the colour system to custom blend paints for immediate resources. When purchased with booking, this benefits you a saving of over £450 off RRP.   LRT Master Kit The Colourlock Leather Technician Master kit is available to attendees on the Colourlock Accredited LRT 1-2-1 and group courses. Containing the tools equipment and consumables used and introduced on the course, it to allows you to hit the ground running and integrate leather repair into your business model. Included in the kit are a set of tools, cleaning and care products, a full 250ml set of pigment colours and top coats, graining and patching consumables, mixing tools, filters and various other niche items you won't know you need until you need them! RRP of over £2000 - on offer for pre-ordered kits for £1624 when ordered at the same time as the course only. Course Length 3 Days (0930 - 1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

Learn to crochet in Surrey - this is an immersive 4 x 2 hour course running on Tuesday evenings in Walton-on-Thames.

Woodturning for Beginners: 2 Day Course

Do you want to learn develop your crochet skills further, but don't know where to start? Let us help! These intermediate crochet workshops will take you through more complex stitches and projects all led by your interests and needs. We offer one-to-one sessions in the comfort of your own home and are always available for help in between sessions.

Do you want to learn how to crochet, but don't know where to start? Let us help! Our crochet workshop will start from scratch and finish as a confident crocheter. You'll learn the basic stitches and develop onto decorative stitches, so that by the end of the course you can produce a number of products of your choice from decorations to cardigans. We offer one-to-one sessions in the comfort of your own home and are always available for help in between sessions.

The Small Winged Armchair uses all the same skills and techniques that are needed when upholstering a full size armchair – it’s just smaller and easier to handle. The 4 day course is 100% hands-on, practical and fully supported at all stages.