2793 Recreational courses

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.

Learn the Art of Calligraphy with Shropshire Scribes. Beginning with using felt pens to learn the Foundational alphabet, we’ll then move on to dip pens and ink to create your own piece of calligraphy or bookmark. All materials are included for the workshop, and we’ll supply you with a small starter pack to help you in developing your new skill at home.

Online taster mosaic course to get started in the art of mosaics with the Imaginary Mosaic Cafe.

Learn to crochet in the Tunisian or Afghan method, using a long hook. We will be making a glasses/phone case as a next steps project. Hook and yarn included.

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.

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.

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Ideal as an introduction to working creatively with clay. This two hour workshop is aimed at beginners who would like an introduction to making ceramics.