2715 Recreational courses

1-day practical leather bag pattern cutting courseJoin us in our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK) for a day of learning and practical skills. Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym as she guides you through designing your own paper patterns from scratch to create 3D shapes for bags and accessories. Who is this course for? This 1-day practical bag pattern cutting course is ideal for all experience levels, from beginners to confident makers. A perfect introduction into some of the pattern cutting skills you’ll need to create and design your own bag patterns. Are you looking to: Start your own bag brand? Design your own bags? Understand the bag making process? Create bags at home to complete your own handmade wardrobe? Satisfy a general interest into the skills and techniques required to make your own bags? If you've answered yes to any of the above, then this is the course for you. What to expect Join Georgie to learn the basics of pattern cutting shapes for bags. This is the course for you if you’re ready to turn those bags you’ve been dreaming up and designing into 3-Dimensional tangible reality. This is the perfect taster day and leads directly onto the 1 week (5 day) pattern cutting course. What's included in the price? The course covers: - Professional methods and best practice - Basic pattern cutting techniques for shapes - Pattern design/ development and sequences - Hands on involvement and demonstrations. There are NO ADDITIONAL costs. Basic materials will be included.Time: The course runs from 10am - 4.30pm. There will be tea and coffee breaks throughout and a half hour break at lunchtime. Lunch will be provided, along with tea, coffee and snacks. Please let us know in the order notes of any dietary requirements.  Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts About Georgie at Hands of Tym During training at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion in 2010 I learnt how to design, make and manufacture bags professionally. Following a varied career in Accessories design and development across many roles and international brands I set up Hands of Tym in 2016. The courses I offer are suitable for all, from experienced to total novice. Come along to learn something new, and design and make your own leather bag in a day.

A weekly art class running for 10 weeks covering all the different aspects of drawing and painting.

In this starter course you will learn the basics of silversmithing, like soldering, polishing, saw piercing, stamping and texturizing.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of silver clay work. You will practice rolling, cutting, adding texture, firing and finishing your pieces. You will leave with a greater understanding of the process and the confidence to continue working with this exciting material at home. You'll leave with a finished piece of jewellery that you can wear proudly or give as a gift! There's nothing quite like making something yourself—and when you do it with silver clay, the process is even more exciting because of how versatile it is. You can create anything from simple charms to elaborate necklaces and earrings. Once you've learned this process, you'll be able to do it at home whenever inspiration strikes!

Are you an Art or Design Teacher looking to enhance your skills? Do you want to learn a new skill, share ideas with other teachers and leave with a valuable resource to start teaching straight away? If so, our Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Bookbinding - 1 day is perfect for you. And with 20 years experience of teaching will ensure that all the paperwork is done for you so you can concentrate on the fun bit!

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, Japanese bound, and journal style books. We provide all of the materials and full instruction is provided by our expert staff. You will be able to create a small library of books that are sure to impress anyone who sees them!

Have you ever wanted to learn enamelling? Now's your chance. Our Enamel on Silver Clay Workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate students who want to learn how to add colour to silver using champlevé and other techniques. In this workshop, you'll learn how to use silver clay and enamel to create beautiful pieces of jewellery that are full of depth and character. We'll start by covering the basics of working with silver clay, then move on to adding enamel. Once we've laid out the basics, we'll show you how to add colour to your piece by using a variety of techniques. This workshop will give you a chance to develop skills in two beautiful techniques that will help you take your work from good to great!

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of silver clay work. You will practice rolling, cutting, adding texture, firing and finishing your pieces. You will leave with a greater understanding of the process and the confidence to continue working with this exciting material at home. You'll leave with a finished piece of jewellery that you can wear proudly or give as a gift! There's nothing quite like making something yourself—and when you do it with silver clay, the process is even more exciting because of how versatile it is. You can create anything from simple charms to elaborate necklaces and earrings. Once you've learned this process, you'll be able to do it at home whenever inspiration strikes!

We're so excited to announce our new Silver Clay Workshop! This is a great opportunity for teachers who want to learn a new skill and share that knowledge with their students. You'll get hands-on experience rolling, cutting, adding texture, firing, finishing and more. All the materials are provided and we'll give you all the tools you need to make sure you walk away with some beautiful silver clay pieces you can be proud of. This workshop is full of new exciting processes for you and your students—you won't want to miss it! We know that teachers are busy people who want to do more than just show up for lessons every day. That's why we're offering these workshops—so you can spend less time preparing for your classes, and more time creating something beautiful. We're sure your students will be excited about this new exciting process as well!

Stained Glass -  2-Days Workshop For Two  9.00am - 15.00pm