2758 Recreational courses

Watercolour Techniques for All - 4 week Online Course Tuesday Evenings Via Zoom

People think of wine as the perfect partner to cheese, we're here to show you whilst that holds true, beer has just as much to offer.

Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.

During this workshop you will make a stunning hand tied bouquet in a water bag (aqua pack). Let us show you how the professionals make fabulous bouquets and learn how to gift wrap them for the WOW factor.

This Christmas be the envy of your friends and neighbours with a stunning seasonal door wreath created by you! Once you have attended this workshop and learnt these skills you will be able to design and make your festive door wreath year after year. Come and have fun and be inspired this Christmas All materials, tools, tuition and refreshments provided just bring yourself . Suitable for everyone . SUNDAY 8th December 2024 12- 2 PM

Learn how to measure, cut and stitch accurate patchwork quilt blocks in this one day workshop. Part of a 4 day quilt course, but suitable as a stand alone class too. This class is a great class to take after the beginners class as the sewing will be mostly straight lines and it will allow you to practice more seams and other skills learned in the beginners class. You will need to know how to handle a sewing machine for this class but it's very much still a class that's achievable for beginners. You will cover design, measuring, cutting, the use of various tools, and stitching.

Learn how to cut and stitch a variety of fun improv quilt blocks in this one day workshop. There will be a further patchwork class on 18th November, a free motion stitching and appliqué class on 25th November and a final workshop on 9th December to learn to put the quilt sandwich together, and bind it.

In this private workshop, you'll learn the basics of knitting using a vintage knitting machine to create wearable textiles.  🧶What is machine knitting & who invented it?  The knitting machine was invented by Englishman William Lee in 1589 to make stockings. it's a very small manual machine that enables the maker to create fine, fast knitting. Machine knitting was one of the first major stages in the textile industry that led to the Industrial Revolution. It’s still in use today but unfortunately, it’s become a forgotten craft! So we’re here to bring it back! During this creative and therapeutic class your teacher Valeria will guide you through designing and making your own knitted artwork. You'll learn how to use the vintage knitting ‘machine’ and listen to the wonderful sound it produces as the needles move. The process of machine knitting enables you to have full control over your design. Many people find machine knitting therapeutic and relaxing as you can watch and listen to your artwork come to life. Not only that the results look like those of an expert (even for absolute beginners). 🧶What can you make? It’s smooth, quick performance is perfect for making a range of knits – from home accessories to stylish garments - knit long trendy scarves, and quirky tote bags in under 3 hours… Smaller items only take minutes to do. Valeria will work with you to design and make what you want. All materials and tools are included and your artwork is yours to take home and wear with pride. 🧶Why use a knitting Machine over hand-held? Unlike hand knitting, the beauty of using a domestic knitting machine is that you can knit fast and use much finer yarns to create wearable textiles with a professional artistic finish. There will be far fewer mistakes making it less stressful & it’s super fast.  Your teacher Valeria is an experienced designer/maker with a passion for knitwear. She has worked in a high-end knitwear design studio and as a fashion buyer and now she makes kids and adult knitwear @maluk_knitwear (maluk meaning little one in Ukrainian). She is also a freelance textile designer.   🧶So what are you waiting for - come and enjoy this forgotten craft with us. Please note: This booking is a private 1:1 workshop. If you would like to bring a friend free of charge you can. You will split the cost, and share the experience plus time on the vintage knitting machine.

Seasonal Wreath Making Workshops for every occasion in Oxfordshire area for hen parties, corporate days, birthdays etc. Get in touch to find out

Phoenix Pottery offers A calendar of creative classes and workshops including pottery classes, glass fusing, watercolour painting and spring wreath making plus much more. Situated in Golborne close to Warrington, Wigan, St Helens and Northwest UK, with easy motorway access. Approx 20 miles from Manchester and Liverpool.