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What will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to develop your creativity and give you the skills and techniques needed to create beautiful and practical floral designs, and to inspire you with new ideas and knowledge about flowers. Your tutor, an award winning florist, will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques with […]

What will I learn? This course will give you the basics in silver jewellery making and introduce you to the tools and basic techniques involved. By the end of the day you will be able to wear your silver earrings.You will learn:• How to saw, form, solder, texture, file, sand and polish metal• Make a […]

What will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the crochet hook and tension the yarn• Make a crochet chain stitch and slip stitch• […]

What will I learn? This is an exciting new course and will enable you to explore different design and fusing techniques to create lovely unique glass artworks of your own. They can either be functional or decorative. Enjoy exploring your creativity through Kiln Formed Glass. Each learner will work on their own individual designs to […]

What will I learn? Working with experience tutor Nicola Kantorowicz this class is an opportunity to try the ancient craft of stained glass.You will use traditional tools and materials to cut coloured glass, work with lead to assemble the panel and then solder and cement to finish. Is this course for me? This is a […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide you with the necessary skills to alter clothes with confidence. You will have the opportunity to learn how to replace zips, add zips, buttonholes, buttons, hem, linings, adding fabric, adjusting the size or style of a garment. Is this course for me? This course is for […]

What will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing. During the course learners will:• Explore […]

What will I learn? Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating a silver bangle with a charm.You will learn:• How to […]

What will I learn? Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating contemporary silver stacking rings.You will learn:• To measure, design and […]

What will I learn? During the day you will be taken through the whole process of designing, planning and making a frame for one of your own pictures. Although this is DIY framing, it is certainly not a ‘bodged’ solution and you will amaze yourself at the quality and dynamic, creative style you can achieve […]

What will I learn? The course aims to extend and develop pattern cutting skills learnt in our introduction to pattern cutting course. You will:– Continue drafting further block styles. – Develop styling variations for your bodice, skirt and sleeve, block– Learn how to fit, check, true and finish patterns– Draft design details and finishing pattern […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘languages’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? If you are a beginner, during the course you will learn how to: • hold the crochet hook and tension the yarn• work the basic stitches; Chain, Slip Stitch, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet and more• use correct crochet terminology and read patterns• crochet basic Granny Squares and join them together• use […]

What will I learn? If you are a beginner, during the course you will learn how to: • hold the yarn and hook• work the basic stitches; Chain, Slip Stitch, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet and more• understand crochet terminology and read patterns• crochet a flat circle• use different colour yarns• increase and decrease stitches• crochet […]

What will I learn? Working with experience tutor Nicola Kantorowicz this class is an opportunity to try the ancient craft of stained glass.You will use traditional tools and materials to cut coloured glass, work with lead to assemble the panel and then solder and cement to finish. Is this course for me? This is a […]

What will I learn? This course will introduce learners to a variety of basic techniques, whether your option is by hand or on the wheel. Your tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that you can work at your own level and at your own pace. You will also be shown […]