Starting with a ball of clay we will show you how to make simple pinch pots that can then be turned into a bird to take home. Use them to simply decorate your home or turn them into cane toppers for your garden, or maybe a handmade gift for a loved one this Christmas, whatever you decide they’re sure to be a unique beautiful addition. All materials, tools and a firing of your piece included.
Sashiko is a beautiful form of embroidery that uses white stitches on an indigo blue background. Have a go at this beautiful and rewarding hand embroidery technique, which is all done with the simplest of stitches – running stitch. Together we will look at the basic patterns and you can choose one to make into a book cover to take home. This could be the start of something big. No experience necessary, all materials included.
Join us for the day and learn the Art of Log Cabin Quilting. Log cabin quilting is a traditional form of quilting that has been around for centuries. Really popular during the American Civil War the quilt is made up of strips of material, one half light, the other half dark focused around a central square (representing the heart of the home). This workshop will teach you the principles of Log Cabin Quilting, enabling you to design your own piece, whether it’s a cushion for your Christmas theme or placemats / runner for your Christmas Dinner table, you’re sure to leave with beautifully hand-crafted item for everyone to enjoy.
A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle. This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past. We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.
Come and join us for a day of weaving with willow with Travelling Weaver Sophie. Together we’ll spend the day learning the different techniques and ways of weaving to get the best from this natural material, creating your very own willow planter for inside or outside. Can be planted directly with a liner or a suitable size pot inserted. Handcrafted small cork handles will be supplied. Suitable for all, no previous experience necessary. All materials included.
Get together with friends and family and learn the art of building a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of the best seasonal flowers. Mix a gorgeous selection of flowers, fillers and foliage using the 'spiralling' technique used by the pros to make your bouquet and gain lots of flower hacks, tips and tricks along the way. We finish by tying, wrapping and presenting and you'll leave with your floral creation to enjoy at home and the ability to do it all again.
Our workshop packages are perfect for groups looking for an alternative activity to take part in as part of a corporate event, team building exercise, stag or hen do, birthday party, Christmas party or any other occasion you’d like to embellish with a unique creative spin. Below is a list of ‘off the shelf’ workshops and packages we currently offer however each of these can be customised to suit your needs. So if you like the look of tie due but also want to give t-shirt printing a go drop us an email and we’ll do our best to make it happen. Similarly if you’d like any of these experiences to come to you please get in touch as a selection of our equipment is portable. Booking a workshop as a group would give you a discount price as well. If you are more than 5 people, you can get it from 50£ per person (regular price 75£) for our usual 6h workshop. We also offer short courses (2/3 hours) for 25£ per person. - TSHIRT PRINTING WORKSHOP - PAPER PRINTING WORKSHOP - FABRIC PRINTING WORKSHOP Email hello@3rdrailprintspace.co.uk for a quote.
Come and join us for a day of weaving with willow with Travelling Weaver Sophie. Together we’ll spend the day learning the different techniques and ways of weaving to get the best from this natural material, creating a fat ball feeder to delight the birds in your garden. These feeders are a great way to watch the birds as they find all kinds of ways to enjoy their tasty treat, suitable for small and large birds to feed together, this is a workshop that definitely brings joy to your garden. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Create your own enchanted woodland toadstool with expert needle felt artist Gretel Parker. Little hanging toadstools are the perfect Autumn decoration, or get ready for Christmas by making a festive one for your tree. All wools and extra materials are supplied, as are tools for use on the day. Gretel is the author of ‘Little Needle-Felted Animals’ published by Harper Collins and has a forthcoming book coming out later in the year ‘Decorative Needlefelting – 20 Seasonal Projects for the Home’ published by White Owl Publishing.
Join textile artist Tilly Tea Dance for a one day creative workshop. Using a barbed needle to fuse different fibres together you’ll learn how to use needle-felting and hand embroidery to create a stunning and one-off piece of artwork. No experience is necessary as Maxine will guide us all the way so you can take home a piece of work to be proud of. This is always a popular workshop so please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.