Want to be more sustainable this festive season? Learn how to sew a fabric bottle gift bag and a fabric gusseted rectangular gift bag in this friendly half-day workshop. These bags can be re-used for many years, so no more wrapping paper thrown in the bin. You might find you like them so much that you only give them to people who might return them!

The bottle bag has a weighted bottom, is lined, and has two ribbon handles. The rectangular gift bag with ribbon drawstring is suitable for boxed gifts or books. It can be made in multiple sizes once you have learnt the technique.

At the end of the workshop you will take home one of each type of bag.

Bring your own fabric, either festive or a choice that could be used year-round, and a sewing machine.

Suitable for beginners and improvers - some basic sewing experience would be helpful.

Make a charming little robin to hang in your Christmas tree, by using the simple technique of needle felting.

This is a fun, half day workshop and no prior skill is required – just work with natural fleece and a special needle and off you go.

Tutor will provide materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your course fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Date	Tuesday 26th November 2024
Tutor	Clare Linford
Time	10.00am – 12.30pm
Ref	3567
Fees	£50
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Learn how to cut glass, foil and solder in this fun half day workshop. Design and make a lovely little glass hanging with a festive theme.

Students are encouraged to bring along ideas for potential designs but your tutor will supply ideas if you feel unsure.

Your tutor will advise on design suitability and also on the best choice of coloured glass for your design. Pre prepared templates will be available for you to use if you wish.

All materials supplied by tutor. Tutor will provide enough materials for you to make one glass hanging. This cost is included in your course fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Date	Tuesday 26th November 2024
Tutor	Jennifer Brewer
Time	9.30am – 12.30pm
Ref	3551
Fees	£65
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Come and have fun making glass gifts for your family or to hang on your Christmas tree. Make a small colourful glass angel, Christmas tree or robin. There will be a selection of decorations for you to choose from.

Learn the traditional techniques of cutting glass, copper foiling and soldering to make your wonderful creations.

Your tutor will provide enough materials for you to make one glass decoration. This cost is included in your course fee.

If time allows and you wish to make another item, there will be a charge for extra materials which is payable to the college on the day.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

Date	Tuesday 26th November 2024
Tutor	Jennifer Brewer
Time	1.30pm – 4.30pm
Ref	3552
Fees	£60
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The image above is of a student’s work on a previous workshop.

Enamelling is the art of fusing glass to metal.

Explore colour and develop stunning surface designs using a variety of decorative, enamelling techniques.

Learn the basics of enamelling onto copper blanks, how to fire your works in a small kiln, how to add jewellery findings (if required) and how to finish your work to a professional standard.

You can create your own individual pieces of simple jewellery, hanging decorations, small pictures or dishes.

This would be an ideal workshop for you to create the perfect festive gifts for friends and family.

Your tutor will supply the materials and findings to complete up to three items, depending on size and complexity. This cost is included in your course fee.

Should you wish to make more items, and if time allows, there will be an extra charge for materials which will be payable to your tutor on the day.

The workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience of enamelling.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 27th November 2024
Tutor	Ann Jones
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3555
Fees	£85
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Learn how to pour a container candle using sustainable rapeseed wax and how to 'wick' candles correctly. Have fun choosing your colours and joyful festive fragrances and learn how to add these to your poured candle. You will also make rolled Christmas tree candles with beautiful sheets of beeswax.

A wonderful way to decorate your home over the festive period or give as gifts.

You will leave the workshop with all of your handmade candles and the information you need to continue making candles at home.

All materials are included in your course fee (sparkly jars £2 extra, payable to the tutor on the day).

Date	Wednesday 27th November 2024
Tutor	Rachel Clements
Time	1.30pm - 4.00pm
Ref	3624
Fees	£55
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Handmade soaps are a delight, even more so if you have made them yourself. Come and join us, melting, stirring and pouring our way to the perfect, cold process, traditional soap.

Choose your fragrances and adornments such as cedarwood, cinnamon, orange and lemon followed with a sprinkle of gold mica to enhance that festive feeling.

You will make approx 500g soap, equivalent to 6 bars which is enough to give as gifts to family and friends, as well as keep some for yourself.

Date	Wednesday 27th November 2024
Tutor	Rachel Clements
Time	10.00am – 12.30pm
Ref	3625
Fees	£55
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Have fun making simple festive decorations in this one-day willow-weaving workshop. Create beautiful decorations including stars, trees, mini-reindeer, bunting and other shapes to display around your home or garden, or to give as gifts.

You will learn some simple willow-weaving techniques and how to make a variety of different shapes, and then you can choose your preferred options and spend time creating a whole host of decorations to take home with you.

Your tutor will provide each student with an individual bundle of materials, enough to complete several decorations in a variety of colours, depending on what materials are available at the time of the workshop.

Suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers

Materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee.

Date	Thursday 28th November 2024
Tutor	Alisha Davidson
Time	10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref	3587
Fees	£90
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Join experienced florist Eileen for an informal evening demonstrating how to create beautiful flower displays for your home at Christmas.

Hot drinks and mince pies included!

Introduction To Stained Glass
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Repeated due to popular demand! An introduction to the skills behind the craft of church windows.

Have a fast but fun-filled day creating your own stained glass panel, choosing your design from a selection of pre-prepared templates, including some festive designs as well as designs you can enjoy all year round.

Your tutor will guide you through the processes of choosing your design and coloured glass choices.

You will be shown how to safely cut your glass to shape and how to work with lead cames, solder and leaded light cement to create your own wonderful small panel to take home.

Finished panel is approximately 17cms x 25cms.

The tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A light lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 5th December 2024
Tutor	Jennifer Brewer
Time	9.30am - 4.30pm
Ref	3582
Fees	£95
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