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A two day knife making course is a great way to make yourself an item that will last a lifetime, on this two day course we forge a larger knife with a wooden handle, most students choose to do a kitchen knife but more elaborate bushcraft knives and athames have also been made. A knife is one of the oldest tools ever made by humanity and it is one that invokes many emotions to people when they see and use it for a productive task. When doing a knife making course here at Bearded Pig Forge we will discuss the fine details of a knife and how they are made as well as the history of forging them.  On the course you will learn the basics of forging a blade and how to effectively heat treat them in order to get the most use out of the blades as well as techniques for sharpening and honing blades. Courses are £300 Per person per two days. All courses must be paid for a minimum of 14 days in advance to secure the date.  I run a strict cancellation policy. If you cannot attend the date you have booked please contact me within three weeks and I will rebook your course for free, If you contact me after this deadline you will lose your place. Refunds are not available. No under 18s  If you have a physical gift voucher it must be presented on the first day of a course. *Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase

Christmas wreath making workshop delivered by Ali from Meadow Heaven at our gorgeous pottery studio in Golborne, Warrington. Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offer a variety of art, craft and pottery classes. A regular calendar of pottery courses for beginners plus pottery studio space for experienced ceramicists to work on their own projects. From Watercolour painting classes, mixed media art, wreath making, glass fusing, to Mindfulness with clay workshops and Lots of other seasonal events. All the festive classes and workshops are available to book now. Close to Warrington, Manchester , Liverpool, Wigan, Lancs and the Northwest. With easy Motorway access

During this fully tutored life drawing course, you will discover how returning to the essential principles of drawing can help even the more experienced artist to express their ideas and observations more eloquently. Guided by our tutor, you will be encouraged to explore line, movement, and proportion, using simple techniques and exercises that are designed to enhance your the skills, knowledge, and confidence in creating responsive figure drawings. Suitable for even more experienced artists who would like to develop their skills and explore drawing further. This improvers course in life drawing is for those of an intermediate level, and will unite the skills of observation, expression and understanding in one coherent approach. Beginning with the key principles of observation, this course will give you a strong understanding of proportion and tonal value so that you can make well-observed, proportionally accurate drawings. This fully guided course will teach you to observe and understand the influence of anatomical masses such as the skeletal-muscular systems by drawing your attention to key themes and ideas such as: Exploring the Proportions of the Human Body Understanding Movement and Weight DistributionSeeing shape Seeing Variations in Tone Knowledge required: Improvers/beginners level: This course is suitable for beginners or those with experience in drawing who would like to develop their skills and explore life drawing further What we will provide: Table easels Paper & Drawing board A range of drawing pencils, charcoal sharpener and eraser Instructional Handbook By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently produce personal, focused and responsive figure drawings.

CREATE A VISION OF YOUR FUTURE through the power of art! Are you at a turning point in your life? Do you feel ready for change, but not quite sure how to give shape to your next steps? This workshop is designed to help you explore, imagine, and bring to life your personal vision of the future through creativity. In this inspiring and supportive space, we will begin with simple active exercises to awaken your imagination and guide your intentions. These activities will help you access your inner wisdom and bring your future visions into the present moment. Once your ideas start to surface, you will be guided to express them artistically. You’ll have the freedom to choose from a wide range of materials and techniques to create a tangible image of your future self and path. Options include: 🎨 Drawing & sketching 🖌️ Painting with colours and textures 🖍️ Charcoal & pastels for depth and feeling 🖼️ Collage for playful creativity 👐 Plasticine for sculptural expression No artistic experience is necessary — this workshop is about self-expression, not perfection. What matters is the journey of connecting with yourself and giving form to your dreams. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a unique artwork that represents your vision of the future — something you can keep as a source of motivation and inspiration. This class is sponsored by EVOC It is FREE and is aimed at adults, women, etnic minorities, any individuals from low-income background. Suitable for all levels experience. Host: Monika Skarzynska - artist and owner of www.pinkhat.live. By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending. Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.

A simple pattern drafting course for anyone wanting to draft patterns for themselves or others. Great for teachers of GCSE and A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

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 three day course allows us to focus on the more refined shapes of a knife specifically designed for cooking, on this course we will forge a matched pair of knives, a small pairing knife and a larger kitchen knife both with a hidden tang and two part handle in the Wa style.  The extended length of the course allows students to focus on getting a clean shape and flowing lines as well as a thing and practical blade for cooking. Please note this course is only held once a year.  I run a strict cancellation policy. If you cannot attend the date you have booked please contact me within three weeks and I will rebook your course for free, If you contact me after this deadline you will lose your place. Refunds are not available. Courses dates can only be moved once. Courses valid for one year from date of purchase. No under 18s  If you have a physical gift voucher it must be presented on the first day of a course. Course dates must be determines in advance. Vouchers not exchangeable for monetary value. If the course cost is larger than the face value of the voucher(s) the difference must be made up in advance, if it is less no change is given. Vouchers cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. *Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase

Autumn Wreath Making Workshop Oxfordshire. Join us in handcrafting a sustainable, luxurious autumnal wreath from scratch in glorious jewel colours. Decorate with seasonal foliage, dried flowers & fruit, seed heads, grasses and much more

This class focuses on the areas of the body that are overworked and hold tension/ trauma. By using breathwork and meditation, we are able to become more mindful of the signals our body sends us and target that area with deep stretch holds and activating the cardiovascular system to release the tension of tight muscles. An inclusive class for everyone that wants to rid the body of tightness or perhaps just to relax, focus on meditation and the breath. Benefits: detoxify the body improve flexibility strengthen digestive system oxygenates the body increase internal organ function strengthen the nervous system increase immune system function cleanse and focus the mind This class is sponsored by Community Fund, Awards for All We prioritize the area of Gorgie-Dalry-Saughton where our studio is based.  By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.

Find out more about the Mimiquins custom mannequins with an information session and Q&A with Jaire and Mia the founders of Mimiquins