2793 Recreational courses

Learn to crochet, learn the basic stitches to get you started. Hook and yarn included.

Spend half a day with Claire who will support you as you learn to alter and adjust clothes to fit and suit your personal style.

Hooked Rag Rugging Workshop – Saturday 25th January – Aberdeen – Learn the traditional craft of Hooked Rag Rugging.

All artist at one time or another will feel the need for inspiration and motivation and what better way than immersing yourself in a painting break, Studio views overlooking the sea in Bournemouth. Inspiring scenery and our special breaks are a little different. You will receive help and guidance from Three professional artists over the course of the break. Covering different techniques and different subject matter. There will also be demonstrations to get those artist instincts tingling. This is a great way to rejuvenate and develop your art by immersing yourself in one of our much loved TRIO breaks. No Matter what creative stage you’re at in your artistic journey, there is something for every ability on offer.

Needle Felting Workshop – Saturday 18th January – Aberdeen – Learn how to make a needle felted Landscape Picture..

Make an amazing 5' tall living willow sculpture for your garden from freshly cut live willow. Your sculpture will continue to grow for years, simple maintence retains the size and shape whilst providing new deep red withies for you to cut and weave with each year. You will learn some basic weaving techniques and learn about how the willow is grown and processed. No experience necessary, bring a light weight pair of gardening gloves  Plant pot and compost supplied. Refreshments are included.

Learn how to make multi-coloured screen prints with artist and printmaker Lou Davis at The Arienas Collective in central Edinburgh

Summary of topics covered in the class: – Principles of pattern making for bags – Analysis of the main bag constructions – Pattern making and development for three-dimensional shapes By the end of the tuition, you will have: – Learnt how to develop patterns for simple three-dimensional shapes featuring gussets – Applied the concept of seam, folding, and trimming allowances when drafting patterns – Created finished patterns of various constructions for you to keep – Worked with a variety of tools for pattern making Included in the course: You will receive useful paper handouts containing: – A list of tools and materials used during the lesson(s), with descriptions and usage instructions – A list of recommended suppliers for leather and fittings, both in London and online – A glossary containing pattern making terms and general guidelines for pattern drafting  pattern drafting All materials are included, there are no additional costs. Find all modules here: https://the-london-leather-workshop.cademy.co.uk/

Learn how to design and create your own river table.

Enjoy a guided tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured craft chocolates from different makers and cacao growing regions, chosen to illustrate the complexity and variety on offer. Join us in the delightful setting of the Arthur Montague Suite, upstairs at the Mart, in Louth for a discovery session curated and delivered by Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge Kathryn Laverack.