1956 Courses

What you will learn: Sarah will be sharing her skills of upcycling with you on this workshop and helping you transform a drab piece into something creative and desirable, having fun along the way in this relaxed workshop for any level! The perfect Mother's Day gift! The workshop covers painting and decoupage and we teach a further creative technique of "how to make your piece yours" and alternative inspiration and techniques will be discussed throughout the two days. A picture of your chosen piece and wallpaper will need to be emailed to us latest 5 days before the start of the workshop. You will need to bring: - A small chosen piece of furniture. - Wallpaper or a poster to decoupage with. - Please Bring your own mask ( one spare). T&C  We have the right to cancel, change venue or date if we don’t fill enough spaces. In this event we will give you 7 days notice with the option of rebooking or a full refund. To book please click 'See available dates' or click 'message the tutor' and we will contact you with any further details you may need. Once booked the tutor will contact you directly with all the details you need on the email address you have given, so please check your junk files too. What's included in the price? *A light lunch, tea and coffee will be included on this Two Day Workshop (two consecutive days). *Paint by Sophie James Decor for you to paint your piece (colours can be  chosen prior to the workshop or on the day) *A take home "Student Pack" with handouts ready for you to carry on  your skills at home once you have completed the workshop. *There is ample parking at the venue for you to use. Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

How To Decoupage Fabric On Furniture Course Course Description Transforming A piece Of Furniture using Fabric Decoupage and Paint. At ReVamp Boutique, we are always looking to create fabulous statement furniture and love sharing our techniques with you! So during this Two Day Workshop we will teach you the skill of Decoupaging fabric on to furniture so you can give a piece of your own an amazing, robust transformation! So If you are beginner or you have mastered paper decoupage and looking for a new challenge then this workshop is for you! Sarah offers alternative inspiration and techniques throughout the two days and you will have a transformed piece and a new skill to take home with you! Below is our most recent review on Google! Review left by Sue Nelson ***** (5 Stars)"I had an amazing two days with Sarah learning how to to do fabric decoupage and a whole lot more besides. She was a great teacher and wonderful company and I look forward to the next workshop or retreat or course. Found it very relaxing although quite hard work but great to do something creative and fun for a change. I thoroughly recommend the experience and it may lead to many other things in the future not least a more colourful house. Thankyou Sarah"   You will need to bring: A small piece of furniture A picture of your chosen piece and fabric will need to be emailed to us latest 5 days before the start of the workshop What's included: A light lunch and tea and coffee will be provided over the Two Day workshop. ( Please forward any dietary requirements latest 1 week before the workshop) Sophie James Decor Paint to paint your piece ( Colour can be chosen before the workshop) An information folder for you to keep your handouts about the course so you can continue your upcycling journey at home. Where & When: It takes places at our workshop at Tom's Farm Shop & Garden Centre, Maldon Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0QA 10AM - 4PM There is ample parking. Terms & Conditions: We have the right to cancel, change venue or date if we do not fill enough spaces. In this event we will give you 7 days notice with the option of rebooking or a full refund.

Make a butterfly in this wall mosaic course

Make a footstool in a day upholstery course - an ideal course for beginners to upholstery.

This set of 6 morning workshops (over 6 weeks) is designed to allow you the opportunity to explore a wide range of techniques to create beautifully unique fused glass jewellery & decorative objects. After a brief introduction to the historical context and language of fused glass you will be guided through using techniques such as scoring, cutting £0& layering sheet & accessory glass, adding mica or oxide powders to create sparkle and bubbles, use of kiln carving to create subtle textures, using inclusions of wire & precious metal foils and painting or stencilling with 'glassline' paints etc. you will create at least 2 pieces per session and these will be fired and ready to add finishing touches on the subsequent session ( pieces made during the final date will be fired & finished and ready for collection after 7 days) we will mainly focus on jewellery but larger items can be made eg. Coaster, soap or trinket dishes, seasonal decoration, sun catchers, candle holders. with over 22years teaching experience you can be sure of receiving all the support, guidance and encouragement you need in order to achieve your full creative potential. admin@stratfordschoolofjewellery.co.uk    

Have a go at enamelling is a 3 hour workshop, suitable for complete beginners, enamelling on copper with kiln-fired vitreous enamel.  Participants will experiment with various decorative techniques and will complete several pieces of jewellery to take home. You don't need to bring anything for the workshop: as all materials are provided.  We recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting messy and sturdy, closed toe shoes are best (not sandals).

Lee Furniture offer a beginners course in Box Making. The tuition is one on one. This course is for the beginner interested in making furniture.  Throughout the day we will make a box (see images) in solid Oak/Ash (Timber dependant on stock) There is an option to upgrade the box to Walnut timber during the course!! The course is hands on and will be based around using tools and machinery to plane and join for your box, use of hand tools to include the correct use of: Marking out tools Planes Chisels Scrapers Power tools There will be demonstrations throughout the day including chisel sharpening, planing and cutting wood. Unlike courses of this type elsewhere, this is a making course, not just assembling pre-cut planed components, you will plane from scratch sawmill-provided timber.  At the end of the day you will have achieved the making of a solid oak box, and learned some of the techniques used in cabinet making. The Box is finished with modern style hinges and a oil/wax finish.. What's included in the price? Wood is included in the course for practising your new skills.  Tea and coffee included for the day. There is a cafe on site with hot and cold food if you wish to purchase lunch. Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Woodturning for Beginners: 2 Day Course

Learn the art of leatherwork in a fun, empowering space. Create unique, stylish pieces while connecting with like-minded women. Craft, create, and take home something truly special!

Enjoying a slow, centered pace of making mosaics 'peace by piece'