66 Recreational courses in Newtown

Making jewellery is the perfect way to express your creativity and personality, but it can be hard to get started. That's why we offer our Pewter Casting Workshop! This workshop will teach you everything you need to know about casting pewter in order to create jewellery pieces you can take home and wear. You'll learn about different casting techniques, as well as how to file and polish your finished pieces. This workshop also includes a wide variety of styles and processes for you to choose from. So what are you waiting for? Come learn how easy it is!

Are you interested in learning how to make polymer clay jewellery? Join us for a fun and informative workshop that will teach you everything you need to know about conditioning the clay, texturing, cutting, shaping the clay, forming and moulding. You'll create a range of finished jewellery pieces that you can take home with you afterwards. This is a great way to learn some new skills and explore a wide variety of style and techniques that are easy enough for beginners but also have room for more advanced learners!

If you're looking for a new skill to master, look no further. This silver clay workshop is the perfect way to spend a morning learning a new skill and having a blast in the process. During this workshop, you'll learn how to roll, cut, add texture, fire, and finish your piece. You'll be able to take your pieces home on the same day! You'll leave with something truly unique—and have had an exciting experience learning something new.

Are you ready to create enamel jewellery from scratch? You don't need any experience, and we'll guide you through everything step by step. We'll help you prepare the copper, layer powders, and glass embellishments, then fire and finish your piece to take home with you. You'll have a wide variety of jewellery types to choose from, which means endless possibilities for your own vibrant designs!

See how plastic bottle tops are remelted into beautiful objects!

Do you love books? Do you love the feel of a new book, the smell of the pages, and the way they look on your shelf? But do you wish that you could create your own books? We have just what you need! Our Bookbinding Workshop is a beginner course that will teach you how to make canvas bound book and even a Japanese bound or journal style book too. We provide all of the materials and full instruction is provided by our expert staff.

My beginner's sewing course will teach you the basics, from operating a sewing machine to mastering essential stitches. You'll work on simple projects, gaining hands-on experience and confidence. With personalized 1-to-1 instruction, you'll quickly develop the skills to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me and start your sewing journey today!

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.

Woodcarving courses

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.