2307 Arts & Crafts courses

Mid-Century Modern home design and shopping event at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

In this private workshop, you'll learn the basics of knitting using a vintage knitting machine to create wearable textiles.  🧶What is machine knitting & who invented it?  The knitting machine was invented by Englishman William Lee in 1589 to make stockings. it's a very small manual machine that enables the maker to create fine, fast knitting. Machine knitting was one of the first major stages in the textile industry that led to the Industrial Revolution. It’s still in use today but unfortunately, it’s become a forgotten craft! So we’re here to bring it back! During this creative and therapeutic class your teacher Valeria will guide you through designing and making your own knitted artwork. You'll learn how to use the vintage knitting ‘machine’ and listen to the wonderful sound it produces as the needles move. The process of machine knitting enables you to have full control over your design. Many people find machine knitting therapeutic and relaxing as you can watch and listen to your artwork come to life. Not only that the results look like those of an expert (even for absolute beginners). 🧶What can you make? It’s smooth, quick performance is perfect for making a range of knits – from home accessories to stylish garments - knit long trendy scarves, and quirky tote bags in under 3 hours… Smaller items only take minutes to do. Valeria will work with you to design and make what you want. All materials and tools are included and your artwork is yours to take home and wear with pride. 🧶Why use a knitting Machine over hand-held? Unlike hand knitting, the beauty of using a domestic knitting machine is that you can knit fast and use much finer yarns to create wearable textiles with a professional artistic finish. There will be far fewer mistakes making it less stressful & it’s super fast.  Your teacher Valeria is an experienced designer/maker with a passion for knitwear. She has worked in a high-end knitwear design studio and as a fashion buyer and now she makes kids and adult knitwear @maluk_knitwear (maluk meaning little one in Ukrainian). She is also a freelance textile designer.   🧶So what are you waiting for - come and enjoy this forgotten craft with us. Please note: This booking is a private 1:1 workshop. If you would like to bring a friend free of charge you can. You will split the cost, and share the experience plus time on the vintage knitting machine.

See how plastic bottle tops are remelted into beautiful objects!

Interior valeting is often overlooked as 'simple' but it is a vital skill for any detailer to master - the difference between an acceptable job and a fantastic job can be vast. With the range of materials and surfaces in modern vehicles, navigating the most efficient way to care for interiors is sometimes difficult. Learning the chemistry behind stain removal, the correct tools for the job and how best to employ them, and how to deal with unusual and stubborn tasks is the aim of this course. We push your knowledge further and advance your skillset through technique and demonstration, enabling you to reduce time spent cleaning and re-cleaning interiors, increasing efficiency, and advancing your interior valeting skills to a new level.   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. Interior valeting is often overlooked as 'simple' but it is a vital skill for any detailer to master - the difference between an acceptable job and a fantastic job can be vast. With the range of materials and surfaces in modern vehicles, navigating the most efficient way to care for interiors is sometimes difficult. Learning the chemistry behind stain removal, the correct tools for the job and how best to employ them, and how to deal with unusual and stubborn tasks is the aim of this course. We push your knowledge further and advance your skillset through technique and demonstration, enabling you to reduce time spent cleaning and re-cleaning interiors, increasing efficiency, and advancing your interior valeting skills to a new level. You will cover: Interior materials - identifying, cleaning and their issues. Removal of components for deep cleaning, including seats, trim and steering wheels. Cleaner Chemistry and how it applies to different stains. Vacuum, steam and wet extraction technique and efficiency. Specific stain removal; such as Biro ink, oils, sand, tannins, paints, and hard-to-shift materials, such as sand, and chewing gum. Pet hair removal and allergen information. Glass cleaning and access. Odour removal and biocidal sanitising treatments. Surface protection - hard surface, leather and fabric protection and application. Screens and delicate surfaces - including HUDs, touch controls and binnacles. Finally, we teach a proven and methodical checklist to run down with each vehicle to ensure complete thoroughness, whilst sticking to an agreed schedule with a client and upselling additional services.   Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Group Size Up to 5 people

Learn to hand engrave from a master engraver

'You Touched My Heart' Appliqué class is a great introduction to raw edge appliqué, quilting, adding a flange and top stitching. For the cushion, you'll be adding a zip. This doesn't have to be scary

A hands on candle making workshop where you get to create your own gorgeous scented candle, customised with your choice of fragrance and decorated using beautiful dried flowers or seasonal decoration.

Make a gorgeous quilted wall hanging.

Join us for a fun day of felt making creating seated or standing birds with Karen Lane.

Wood Therapy and BBL Vaccum Training- option without kit doesn't include wood therapy tools nor bbl machine. Wood Therapy aka Maderoterapia What is wood therapy? Wood therapy is a technique in which a rigorous and complete massage is performed with the help of various utensils made of wood. Each of these instruments has a specific shape and size since they adapt to different areas of the body to fulfil a function. Benefits: Redaction of cellulite Body contouring Bum Lift Helps to reduce stress and muscle tension Increases blood circulation Lymphatic drainage support Course Content: What is wood therapy History of wood therapy Benefits of wood therapy Contraindications Tools and their usage Anatomy Lymphatic system Health and Safety Consultation Step by step process Aftercare Brazilian BBL Non-Surgical Buttock Enhancement What is Non-Surgical BBl? A non-surgical Brazilian Bum Lift is a safe and non-invasive way to lift the sculpt the shape of your bum. Using our specialist equipment, focused heating causes the contraction of the fibres in your bum, resulting in an immediate tightening of your skin in this area. This Lipofirm technology used in our treatments brings increased smoothness and softness to the skin, in addition to the tightening and lifting that will help you to feel so much better about an area you may not be comfortable with. Course content: Health and safety Sterilisation and disinfecting The appearance of the therapist Ergonomics About Brazilian bum lift enhancement Electricity Skin laxity Epidermis & dermis Hypodermis Weight gain Subcutaneous fat White and brown adipocytes Cellulite Mechanical lymphatic drainage Electrical muscle stimulation Skin tightening - radiofrequency Fat reduction - radiofrequency Contra-actions Contra-indications Aftercare Treatment protocol for bum lift How does the course work? The course is divided into 2 parts, the first part is theoretical which you have to complete before you come for your practical training, and the second one is a practical assignment. The practical assignment is done on the day which will be agreed upon course purchase. You will spend around 3-4 hours practising on a model in our venue in London E106RA. Will I require a model? Yes, usually 1 model is required. You need to supply your own model. Do I Need Experience Before Booking a Course? We’re pleased to offer courses to people with lots of different experiences. However, previous experience nor qualifications are not necessary if you would like to enrol on our Course. Certificate You will receive an end of course certificates which is accredited by the cpd group and allows you to work on public Machine(if purchased) You will have 6 months warranty from the date of purchase on the machine and 3 months on the handles. Please check our terms and conditions for further information. Payment By paying for the course you agree to our Terms and Conditions