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A beginner friendly embroidery workshop at Studio Dawn with Stephie from Hoop & Fred

Join Stephie from Hoop & Fred for this beginner's Embroidery workshop at the lovely Krafthaus Studio & Store in Sale, and stitch up your own hoop of Manchester's beautiful Central Library!

Learn an ancient technique, used by the Romans. It is very low tech and wonderful items of jewellery with a professional finish can be produced in a few hours. Students make moulds in plaster or cuttlefish to their own designs, then lead free pewter is poured into the moulds using hand gravity casting. The moulds can be reused to make pendants, earrings, brooches, keyrings and fridge magnets.

Unlock the Artistry of the Written Word with CalligraphyDive into a world where letters transform into captivating works of art, where each stroke of the pen tells a unique story. Welcome to the enchanting realm of calligraphy, where tradition meets creativity, and ordinary writing becomes an extraordinary masterpiece.My "Introduction to Calligraphy" course is your gateway to the mesmerising world of elegant script and graceful lettering. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course offers an immersive journey that will awaken your inner artist and transform your writing into a true work of art.Discover the secrets of calligraphic styles, from the timeless beauty of Copperplate to the bold and expressive strokes of Brush Calligraphy. With expert guidance and hands-on practice, you'll learn the art of manipulating pen and ink to create stunning compositions that captivate the eye and stir the soul.Throughout the course, you'll:Master Essential Techniques: You'll gain a solid foundation in calligraphy techniques that will empower your creative expression.Explore Tools and Materials: Delve into the world of calligraphy tools, from classic dip pens to modern brush pens, and learn how to choose the perfect materials to suit your style.Unlock Your Creativity: Calligraphy is more than just writing—it's a form of self-expression. Discover how to infuse your unique personality and creativity into your lettering, making every piece a reflection of your individuality.Build Confidence: Watch your skills flourish as you gain confidence in your ability to create beautiful, handcrafted letters and designs.Whether you dream of crafting elegant wedding invitations, expressing yourself through decorative lettering, or simply finding a soothing creative outlet, my "Introduction to Calligraphy" course offers the perfect starting point. Join me and embark on a journey of self-discovery, artistic expression, and the timeless beauty of the written word. Unleash your inner calligrapher and let your pen dance across the page in a symphony of elegance and creativity.

Join me in a pointed pen modern calligraphy workshopBeginners and improvers welcome as I guide you through using pointed pen and inks for your lettering, I will show you how to use your pointed pen in creating your own lettering using modern calligraphy.

A needle felting workshop to create Christmas decorations. Full instruction and guidance, materials a cuppa and cake included.

Knit a vibrant dishcloth using100% cotton yarn. Both sturdy and colourful, perfect to get the job done whilst brightening the moment. Make one for yourself or give it away. Material and needles supplied to make one cloth. Knitting stitches used: cast on, knit yarn round needle knit 2 together cast off

Make your own beautiful hand made paper that can be used later for a small sketchbook or stitch into it to create a personal card or something suitable for framing. All materials and equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring along pressed flowers grasses or flower seeds of your choice.

From propaganda to advertising, posters are a ubiquitous, powerful vehicle to take a message to the masses. Over four weeks, learn how to approach poster design in a creative and practical way. Although some computer work will be introduced, it will only be used as another production tool, participants will be encouraged to experiment with analogue techniques such as collage and hand-generated type. You will learn about the history of poster design; learn to use aspects of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; develop approaches to letterform and layout. The emphasis of this course is on the development of a set of posters from research and design through to output. Week 1: History History of Poster Design: Looking at significant and famous posters from around the globe and their impact on society. Practical activity: After a quick introduction to InDesign we will recreate one of these posters, studying the component parts and their relationships to one another. Homework: Think of a concept for your design. What is it for? Who is your target audience? Where and how will it be displayed? Select a favourite poster to bring in or discuss with the group in week 2. Week 2: Image We will begin by discussing participant posters they have brought in to share and look at positives and potential negatives within the designs. Image selection can be a key factor to the success of your poster campaign. We will think about the choices between photography and illustration looking at examples of how this is done successfully. Think about the different ways we can generate and use images. Practical activity: Consider what medium the image might be and how it can be created. Learn about flatbed/film scanner for potential use in image creation. Week 3: Fonts We will look at how typography impacts designs and the messages that it can convey by itself. Consider various approaches to how we can generate type. How typographic selections work alongside selected images. Practical activity: Work through a few typographic workshops thinking about how typographic choices will alter the message you are trying to convey. We will consider various ways and techniques of creating type for our poster. Homework: Developing your typographic solution further, if required. Work through variations of layout. Week 4: Output Continue working on our posters making final tweaks and selecting the poster that is our most successful design for output. We will look at the various formats for output and how we prepare our posters for print. Look at usage of different poster sizes – why use one over the other?? Practical activity: Size your final poster and get it ready for output (if working analogue, scan final poster and upscale).   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

This 2-day workshop will help participants develop the skills and confidence to advance their screen-printing experience.