2284 Arts & Crafts courses

1 day beginners bowl turning courses run every Thursday throughout the year for up to 4 students. These courses have proved very popular and give each student a good grounding in all the basic techniques and skills. Every student will take home a couple of handmade items to be proud of.

Learn to join wood together without nails or screws

In this fun and focused session you will learn how to throw pots with a wheel each and have the opportunity to paint what you make for firing. Carole will demonstrate the process and teach you the technique. The session is suitable for all including children age 7+, couples, friends, families, and small groups.

Upcycle with pallets course

Join the crafty fun at Stitching Kitchen for a machine Applique workshop, we will use a range of fabrics and embellishments to create a textured picture using a house as inspiration.

Drawing for Beginners - 8 week online course (to your inbox)

The ultimate blacksmithing experience course,

Private tuition usually takes place during the week. Please contact Anna to check availability prior to purchasing your tuition time. One hour’s private jewellery making tuition from Anna at The Studio (if this is your first session then it must be for a minimum of two hours). Use of all the tools and equipment at The Studio are included. Materials charged extra, or you are welcome to buy your own in advance. I recommend using either Cooksongold or Betts Metals for this.

An amazing art holiday with cultural visits, food tasting, drawing en plein air... and a complete course to discover the secrets of oil painting.

Add a specialism and tap a new detailing market. Motorbike detailing is an untapped market for many detailers, but with the right skills can be an excellent source of revenue, especially at the start and end of the summer when many bikes are removed from or put away for storage. Designed specifically for established professional detailers, this group session 1-day course will give you the best practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles in a safe and effective manner. This helps you take the guesswork out of a new sector and introduces you to the techniques to safely work on and handle motorbikes, correctly assess and decontaminate them, and perform a full motorbike detail. You will need a basic level of competency as an existing valeter or detailer, as there is a certain assumption of existing technique to build on. You are not required to hold a motorbike licence however as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you.   Availability If no dates are showing as available in the calendar, you can sign up for updates to find out when new dates are released and new course developments. Professional Motorcycle Detailing Group Day Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this group course will give you the best practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles. As this relies on prior basic knowledge, you will need a basic level of competence in a professional car care environment. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you.   Course Details: Health & Safety How to market as a Motorcycle Detailer Safe handling of motorcycles - side/centre stands, paddock stands, jacking Assessment of motorbike condition Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the tank, fairings, screen and exposed surfaces: Washing processes, Pre-wash & snow foam, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of wheels Suspension, running gear, swing arm and fork degreasing and cleaning Safe fairing panel removal Engine cleaning Chain and sprockets inspection, cleaning and re-lubrication Paintwork inspection and defect identification Introduction to small-area machine polishing equipment Perspex polishing Paint, plastic, wheel, metal, chrome, anodised, powder coat and anti-corrosion protection options Helmet and visor care Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Level 1 Experience Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included Group Size Up to 10 people