5523 TEC courses

Personalised one-to-one workshops to help you learn to crochet, tackle a tricky pattern or just learn a new crochet technique. It could be amigurumi, a garment, granny squares or Tunisian crochet.

Learn to crochet in the Tunisian or Afghan method, using a long hook. We will be making a washcloth as a starter project. Hook and yarn included.

Experience 2 hours of chocolate heaven! Discover a wide variety of techniques for making beautiful and delicious chocolate truffles, have fun making a generous assortment of your very own treats to take away and end your experience with a relaxing guided truffle tasting! Most visitors to The Chocolatarium are adults, and the truffle-making experience is especially recommended for chocolate lovers aged 10+.

BYOB Ultimate Pottery Experience

Learn two examples of the traditional Japanese side sewn bookbinding technique, the basic four hole binding and the more elaborate tortoiseshell binding in this relaxed beginner-friendly workshop.

Qualatex UK Bubble Tour - Southampton - hosted by Balloon Market. About this event Qualatex UK Bubble Tour - Southampton - hosted by Balloon Market Are you new to balloons, or not had the opportunity to use Bubble Balloons in your work? Or do you already use Qualatex Bubble Balloons but want to explore some new on-trend ideas or improve your technique? Whatever your situation - come and join our fun-filled mini-masterclass and experience the joy of working with Qualatex Bubble Balloons! Qualatex Bubble Balloons are made of stretchy see-through material and are the answer to long-lasting innovative designs, so come and learn how to make them a staple of your balloon decorating business. This 3 hour course runs from 2pm to 5pm on Thursday 7th July and will include demonstrations and hands on training, covering how to inflate Bubbles correctly (with air and helium), tie them off, personalise, make gumballs, add confetti and more! With invaluable hints and tips, and the opportunity to create and take away a number of Bubble designs, it's one not to miss! Book today to secure your place. COVID-19 Safety As this class is being taught in person, class numbers and layout have been adjusted to make allowances for social distancing. We will ask each delegate to comply with any reasonable health and safety guidelines that may be applicable at the time of the course, which may include taking a lateral flow test or having your temperature taken before being allowed admittance to the course. As government guidelines are subject to change, full details of Health and Safety measures in place will be supplied to delegates closer to each event delivery date. If you have any queries about booking, please message the Qualatex team directly on pelmarketing@qualatex.com or Balloon Market on info@balloonmarket.co.uk.

Learn the technique of English Paper Piecing(EPP) Hand Sew a small gift for Mother's Day or Spring

Thinking of training with us long term? Drop in to taster acting class to get acquainted with our method and techniques.

A Whiter Shade of Pale with Chris Yates Using mono-printing techniques, stamps and stencils, and your chosen colours of paint, you will create an individual background which can then be used to create positive and negative images. These can then be stitched with hand embroidery resulting in a truely indivdual piece (or two). A word of warning this technique is addictive.

Love ceramics and want to learn more about sculpture? Join these fortnightly sessions and learn the principles of building with clay; using ‘Slab’ @Coi’ and fine modelling techniques to produce figurative work. This will include an exploration of clay thickness; consistency; strength; shrinkage and using supports. Clay costs included in the session, but should you wish your piece to be fired there will be a small additional charge.