2285 Arts & Crafts courses

Take your sewing skills to new heights with 'Sew Beyond Basics.' Enhance projects from our beginners' course, mastering zips and stabilising fabrics. Join us for creative stitching exploration!

BYO materials, canvas, drinks from home and join us for a fun evening painting together and chatting with local artists and art enthusiasts. All is welcome w...

Learn how to screen print your own luxury Christmas gift wrap on beginner workshop run by local artist and printmaker Lou Davis and hosted by The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

This course is a day in length the course outline consists of: 1. The importance of a sharp chisel and plane iron. 2. What chisel should I use and where to find them. 3. Demonstrations of sharp vs blunt. 4. Grinding wheels and sharpening stones explained. 5. Full sharpening demonstrations for chisels and planes. 6. Now get to sharpen as many of your own chisels and plane blades. What's included in the price? tea and coffee throughout the day, please bring lunch, or there is a on site canteen for hot and cold food, or nearby shops. Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Mother's Day flower basket arranging workshop. A gift for your mum that you've made yourself with love!

Best way to unwind after a long week and create something beautiful.  Join us for our Friday evening class of flower arranging in a woven basket. We will provide:  A selection os seasonal blooms and foliage A woven basket Tools to condition the flowers Guidance during the 2h class from our floral artist A glass of bubbly or floral lemonade and light refreshments A beautiful floral basket arrangement to take home at the end of the class

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.

Course Overview:Welcome to our exclusive knitting course designed specifically for cashmere yarn enthusiasts. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will guide you through the luxurious experience of knitting with cashmere. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create beautiful, high-quality garments and accessories. Course Outline: Module 1: Introduction to Cashmere Lesson 1.1: Understanding CashmereOrigins and productionCharacteristics of cashmere fibersBenefits of knitting with cashmere Lesson 1.2: Selecting the Right Cashmere YarnDifferent types of cashmere yarnYarn weights and their usesHow to choose the best yarn for your project Module 2: Knitting Basics Lesson 2.1: Essential Tools and MaterialsNeedles: types and sizesOther necessary tools (stitch markers, tape measure, etc.) Lesson 2.2: Getting Started with KnittingCasting on techniquesBasic stitches: knit and purlUnderstanding gauge and tension Module 3: Advanced Techniques and Patterns Lesson 3.1: Intermediate Stitch PatternsRibbing, seed stitch, and cablesIncorporating these patterns into your projects Lesson 3.2: Shaping Your KnitsIncreases and decreasesReading and following patterns Module 4: Creating Your First Cashmere Project Lesson 4.1: Simple Projects for BeginnersKnitting a cashmere scarfCreating a basic hat Lesson 4.2: Moving to More Complex ProjectsDesigning and knitting a cashmere sweaterTips for knitting larger garments Module 5: Finishing Techniques and Care Lesson 5.1: Finishing Your KnitsBinding off and weaving in endsBlocking techniques for cashmere Lesson 5.2: Caring for Cashmere GarmentsWashing and storing your knitwearRepairing and maintaining the quality of cashmere Additional Resources: Printable guides and patterns Video tutorials for visual learners Access to a community forum for support and sharing projects Enrollment Information:Sign up now and join a community of cashmere knitting enthusiasts. Enjoy personalized support, access to premium materials, and the satisfaction of creating luxurious, handmade garments. For more information or to enroll, please visit our website or contact our shop directly. Happy knitting! Cashmere yarn

This course is ideal for all, from beginners to confident makers with only a few hours to spare. You will learn the basics of leather craft for accessories and be introduced to techniques including machine stitching on leather, hand finishing and hand cutting. You will be working with a hard sturdy veg tanned leather. This is a perfect introductory course to start your journey into Leatherwork and bag making as you will experience the wide variety of tasks involved in the work. In order to complete your belt in a day we will use part pre-prepared components and the purse will be made from a 'Hands of Tym' pattern but do not fear there is still plenty of work for you to do. During the day you will be directed by your tutor Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer Georgie Tym to make a 'raw edge' Belt sized to fit you exactly with opportunity for personalisation. There will be one buckle as closure and the opportunity to choose leather colours to enable a bespoke piece. The dimensions of the belt are either W38mm or W25mm - length will depend on you! It will be the same design and construction as the belt in the photos featured. The course will be run from the HOME STUDIO of Hands Of Tym in Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DH Maximum class size is 4 What's included in the price? There are NO ADDITIONAL costs. All leather, hardware and other materials will be included. There will be a selection of leather and hardware colours for you to choose from.The course runs from 2.30pm – 5pm or 10am - 12.30 on a morning session. There will be a tea/ coffee offered during the course. Cancellation policy Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 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.

Fish and small game made up an important part of our hunter gatherer ancestors diet, meaning that hand knitted net making was a crucial skill to master. A net is an openwork fabric in which threads are fused, looped or knotted at their intersections at regular intervals and have long been used for fishing and trapping animals, as hammocks, or simply as a means of carrying things around. So we’ve put together this net making course to show you how to make your own net from entirely natural materials so that you can go away and make your own net for a variety of situations. You’ll start the day by looking at natural cordage as you’ll need cordage to make your net! We’ll discuss various plants and trees that can be used to make cordages, such as nettles, brambles, lime bast and the inner bark of sweet chestnut. With the materials prepared, we’ll show you how to make a simple 2 ply cord and then, How to plait, braid or ply them. From there you’ll move on to net making itself and will cover: The various netting tools available and different materials they can be made from, How to begin a net, How to change the size and shape of your net, How to finish off your net, How to join nets together to make a bigger one. By the end of this net making course you will have the skills and knowledge to make your own nets from scratch, either for fishing or trapping small game, or even to make your very own net bag! Jack Raven Bushcraft was founded in 2011 and we've been delivering bushcraft, craft and foraging courses since then from our 30 acre private ancient woodland on the Kent Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Courses in the summer are held outdoors in our woodland camp complete with covered work areas, an outdoor kitchen and a composting loo. Courses in the winter are held in our workshop in a converted barn. What's included in the price? We'll supply all tools and materials for the course. We'll make sure the kettle is on the go and supply tea, coffee and biscuits. Cancellation policy Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts