An Introduction to Artists’ Books
Making an Artist Book combines craft with art and is an art form started in France in the early 1900s. We will look at some examples, then make a Pocket Accordion with separate cover. This book can be used to … More details …
Playful Printmaking
Try a variety of different printing processes to make weird and wonderful artworks! We can make stencils, draw onto and into foam blocks or simply press an inked object onto paper. Small printing rollers, sponges, brushes, cardboard and found objects … More details …
Mixed Media Returns
Unfortunately, this course will not be running due to low numbers of bookings. Drawing, Painting, Printing and Collage. Have a go at all these media in an encouraging and stimulating group. You will produce artworks that may surprise and even … More details …
Shadow Appliqué
This course will not be running on this date but we hope to offer it again later in the year. Shadow Appliqué is a stylised appliqué technique and is also known as Shadow Quilting. The subject matter is usually flora … More details …
Cathedral Windows – a traditional hand-sewing technique
This course is fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be on the waiting list for any cancellations. A manipulated fabric technique which you will use to make a pin cushion and a needle case. This is … More details …
More Mixed Media
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you wish to be placed on the waiting list for any cancellations. On the first Mixed Media course we experimented with mixing different art materials. Even more variations still wait … More details …
Birds on a String
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list in case of any cancellations. Traditionally, these strings of embellished textile birds were found in homes throughout India. It was … More details …
Managing Mixed Media
This course is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on the waiting list in case of any cancellations. Experiment with drawing materials. Try out various media to enrich your artwork such as collage, … More details …
Baubles and beads for Christmas
Make some unique decorations to hang on the tree or to give as gifts. No stitching required and there will be lots of ribbons, threads, beads and wire to choose from. See below for examples of what you could make. … More details …
Everyone can draw
Learn to draw with line and shading to capture form and texture. Get depth into your drawings by using perspective and a range of different marks and materials. Build your confidence and develop drawing skills in a relaxed and supportive … More details …
Fabric stained glass
Use fabric and a pre-fused bias binding to make a wall-hanging that gives the effect of a Christmas stained glass window. The picture will be finished by hand or machine at home. Choose from these four designs and let us … More details …
Christmas Card Workshop
Prepare for Christmas by designing and making your own unique cards. There will be ribbons, textured papers, fabric, sequins etc for you to choose from. Envelopes will be provided for your finished pieces. No stitching required, just scissors, glue and … More details …
More Patchwork and Quilting
Make a lap-sized Sampler quilt whilst learning many different hand sewing patchwork techniques. Then quilt and assemble using a Quilt-As-You-Go method. Ideal for beginner and experienced sewers alike. Although a continuation of the previous 5 week course, all the basics … More details …
Beginners Patchwork and Quilting
This is the first half of a hand sewing course. Starting with a basic Nine Patch Block then adding and building on skills each week, including applique, curved piecing, creating a three D effect, inset seams and hand quilting. The … More details …
Craft: Quilt-as-you-go
Learn many different P&Q techniques while making this Sampler lap quilt. Taught using a Quilt-As-You-Go method so that each of the blocks is ‘finished’ by the time they are joined together. Relaxing hand sewing (but can be machined at home!). … More details …