Step back in time with this 4-hour workshop exploring the timeless beauty of Uncial script, a rounded, majuscule hand used in medieval manuscripts. You'll learn to form the elegant, flowing letterforms that give Uncial its distinct charm, while also covering spacing, rhythm, and pen angle. This session is suitable for beginners and calligraphy enthusiasts looking to expand their broad-edge lettering skills.
Make this beautiful sunhat from English rush. Rush is soft on your hands to work with and has a multitude of different shades of green, brown and yellow making your hat very individual. During the day you will learn how the rush is grown, harvested and processed. No experience necessary, refreshments provided please bring your own lunch.
The Savile Row Academy Advanced Course in Bespoke Tailoring and Cutting starts each September. The course is a modular programme of advanced study modules including; pattern drafting, cloth cutting, fitting and remarking; Waistcoat making; Trouser making; Coat making. Students will complete one three-piece suit and successful trainees will be awarded a Bespoke Tailor’s Certificate.
Acrylic paint pouring course, making flowers, suitable to beginner and intermediate students. Learn how to prepare your mixes for paint pouring and technics, swipe, drag and create big cells.
Improving with stretch fabric - next steps with your overlocker / serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and get to grips with Seaming, Flatlocking, Blind Hems, Pintucks, Lettuce edging, Rolled Hems and Complex fabric handling e.g. velvet/chiffon/spandex
Make this unusual Polish basket using English willow. You will be able to choose your own combination of willows making your basket truly individual. During the day you will learn several key weaving techniques and find out how the willow is grown, harvested and processed The course is suitable for beginners or improvers. Refreshments included. Please bring your own lunch.
Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offer a calendar of events including pottery courses and classes, glass fusing, art classes, watercolour painting classes and a variety of one off creative workshops. Situated in Golborne, with easy motorway access for the Northwest UK. Approx 20 miles from Liverpool and Manchester.