995 Courses

A weekend printmaking course covering collagraph, carborundum and dry-point.Experimenting with colour and layering.

Create a cushion or wall hanging with two of the basic building blocks of patchwork with some simple quilting.

A fully tutored life drawing class for beginners.

Jewellery from reclaimed copper: You will use traditional metalworking tools and techniques to turn copper reclaimed from electrical cable and heating pipes into a bracelet and pendant or a pair of earrings.  This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and the price includes all the materials you will need to complete two pieces of jewellery to take home with you at the end of the workshop.

Create a cushion or wall hanging with two of the basic building blocks of patchwork with some simple quilting.

Silver Spinner Ring Workshop A day to learn some basic silver Jewellery techniques and create a finished sterling silver spinner ring. Learn to use basic tools and techniques to form and texture a ring to completion. Going home with a beautiful finished item of jewellery. The ticket price covers the cost of tuition and all precious and non precious materials. Whilst soldering experience is not necessary, a basic understanding of soldering and forming metal would be advantageous, enabling you more time to focus on your design. However, we will revise and practice simple soldering techniques, for those with little or no experience. To ensure that all abilities are catered for. On the day you will design a gorgeous sterling silver spinner ring. You will create one main wide band ring with one or multiple spinning satellite rings. You will be guided via a choice of textures and techniques. Price includes all precious materials, practice materials & instruction. We also include light refreshments of hot and cold drinks with plenty of cake and biscuits throughout the day. Please note, this ticket is your deposit and is non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel the event if we do not have a minimum of 3 people, in which case your payment will be fully refunded. To ensure the quality of your personal experience, whilst we work to keep one another safe, the group size is currently limited to 6. Please get in touch if you’d like a group booking on an alternative date. About the workshop Make your own stunning sterling silver spinner ring - choice of different designs and textures. There are also different texture and forming tools to choose from, to make your spinner ring unique to you. We cover a range of silversmithing techniques in this workshop so it really is a great introduction to working with silver. Who is it for? Beginners onwards. Over 16s with accompanying adult. What will I learn? You'll learn the basics of jewellery making including annealing, sawing, filing, soldering, shaping, forming, texturing and polishing. What's included? We provide all the equipment and materials you will need including the sterling silver to make your rings. Tea, coffee and cake are also included on the day. What shall I bring? Reading glasses if you use them. Also to keep you safe it's best to wear closed toed shoes, tie long hair back and avoid loose flappy clothes. For more information about our terms and conditions, please refer to the link on our Facebook page, or feel free to contact us. Please be aware that cancellations made within two weeks of the event date will forfeit the workshop fee, although we may be able to fill your place and offer a refund. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum of three people attending. Should this happen, your payment will be fully refunded. We are committed to ensuring that every participant has a fantastic time, and we can't wait to see you at our next workshop!

For complete beginners, or any yarn crafter who would like to diversify their skill set. You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet or knitting to learn this wonderful craft.

Learn all the knitting essentials! Holding the needles, choosing yarns, understanding knitting terminology, casting on (& off!), knit purl & more on this 3-week course with Knit Now's expert knitter & author Debbie Tomkies. Make 3 fun projects to take home along with professional handouts & patterns.

From holding the hook to your first granny square, learn all the essentials with crochet expert Debbie Tomkies. With small classes the pace is relaxed and there's plenty of time for individual support. We have lots of fun, too!

Struggling with gears or looking for a simpler way to learn? At Acorn School of Motoring, our automatic driving lessons are perfect for learners who want a smooth, stress-free driving experience. With no clutch or gear changes to worry about, you can focus entirely on the road, boosting your confidence and control behind the wheel. Our DVSA-approved automatic instructors provide calm, patient guidance across Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Preston, and nearby areas. Whether you're a beginner or nervous driver, our automatic lessons are designed to help you progress at your own pace and pass with confidence. 🌐 https://www.acornschoolofmotoring.co.uk 📞 07912 229133 📧 info@acornsom.co.uk