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Beginners Canal Art
Learn to paint in the colourful canal folk art style with Kerri the
Heritage Crafter. Canal art is on the endangered heritage craft list so
this is your opportunity to learn a rare and vanishing art. Discover
more about the traditional Roses and Castles style and paint your own
placemat and coaster to take home.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Thursday 8th May 2025 |
Tutor |
Kerri Williams |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3612 |
Fees |
£80 |
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Woodworking Tool Sharpening
This morning workshop will cover sharpening of woodwork chisels, gouges,
plane irons and turning chisels in order to get the best results from
your tools.
The aim is to reduce, as much as possible, the ‘skill’ element of sharpening, which can be intermittent, with simple hacks to
sharpen woodworking tools reliably.
Bring along your own woodworking tools to sharpen if you have them,
although there will be tools available on the day for demonstration.
Date |
Saturday 10th May 2025 |
Tutor |
Andrew Pearson |
Time |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
Ref |
3714 |
Fees |
£40 |
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Introduction to Flax Day
Join us for a fascinating day learning all about flax, including
presentations on the history and usage of the plant, as well as lots of
hands on practical time spinning and weaving the threads yourself.
In the morning there will be an introduction, presentation on flax and
hemp ancient and modern with examples of fabric for everyone to see. You
will learn about how to grow flax from seed, harvesting and retting flax
straw with more hands on examples. You will work flax straw on a bench
to extract fibres, twisting to make a balanced thread.
After lunch you will work with prepared fibres, getting them ready for
spinning, dressing a distaff, using a drop spindle and spinning tow with
a twine twister. Finally you will do some basic weaving on prepared warp
using threads made through the day.
This day is suitable for anyone with an interest in flax and weaving.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Thursday 15th May 2025 |
Tutor |
Simon and Ann Cooper |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3623 |
Fees |
£75 |
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Hand Stitched Leather Satchel
Back by popular demand! On this one day workshop you will make a hand
stitched leather satchel, with a choice of two different sizes. The
course will begin with an introduction (or refresh) to basic leather
skills by firstly learning and practising how to hand stitch leather.
You will learn about marking out, how to choose appropriate leather,
hand saddle stitching and edge finishing.
Following this, everyone will proceed to make one unlined leather
satchel.
You will work from prepared patterns and you can choose from a range of
leathers to have your own bespoke colour combinations. By making small
alterations, such as changing stitch colour or choosing the buckles,
your finished bag will be unique to you.
Skills you will learn:
• Cutting out leather
• Hand Saddle Stitching
• Constructing a 3 dimensional bag
• Cutting and making a strap
• Riveting
• Finish edges (burnishing)
• Attaching a buckle
You will go home with either a large or small finished leather satchel:
Large: 25cms wide, 18cms high and 8cms deep
Small: 22.5cms wide, 16cms high and 6.5cms deep
This workshop is suitable for beginners, but it is also great for people
with some experience.
All materials, light lunch and refreshments are included in the course
fee.
Date |
Thursday 15th May 2025 |
Tutor |
Sarah Williams |
Time |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
Ref |
3703 |
Fees |
£145 |
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Wooden Spoon Carving
This one day workshop will cover the whole process of carving a useable
spoon in wet or ‘green’ wood, from harvesting the timber in a
sustainable way to making the finished item using widely available,
basic hand tools. You will learn basic spoon-carving techniques with the
axe and knives, and should complete at least one finished spoon which
will need to dry before use.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners
to accomplished woodcarvers.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Tuesday 3rd June 2025 |
Tutor |
Andrew Pearson |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3715 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Rush Shopping Basket (Two Days)
Join us for a hands-on workshop weekend where you'll learn the
traditional craft of basketry using English rush. In this course, you'll
create a beautifully functional twill weave shopping basket, complete
with elegant leather handles for a timeless finish.
Under expert guidance, you'll explore the unique qualities of English
rush — a soft, pliable, and sustainable material harvested from British
waterways. You'll be introduced to the principles of twill weaving, a
versatile technique that creates a distinctive diagonal pattern.
By the end of the weekend, you'll have created a durable and stylish
shopping basket — perfect for market days or as a handmade gift. Whether
you're a complete beginner or a returning basketmaker looking to refine
your skills, this course offers a rewarding blend of tradition and
creativity.
All materials, refreshments and a light lunch both days are included in
the workshop fee.
Date |
Saturday 21st June and Sunday 22nd June 2025 |
Tutor |
Mary Lewis |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3759 |
Fees |
£140 |
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Introduction to Relief Wood Carving
Spend a day learning the basic skills used in relief woodcarving,
including laying out of the design, setting-in, carving technique, tool
selection and sharpening. This takes place in a relaxed and positive,
can-do atmosphere with close supervision and plenty of demonstration.
Participants will be guided through a simple project of their own design
with a view to complete in one day.
By the end of the day you will take home a complete, or near-complete
carving of your own, as well as an understanding of the tools and
techniques needed to continue your own woodcarving in the future.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with
some woodcarving experience.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshment is included in the workshop
fee.
Date |
Tuesday 8th July 2025 |
Tutor |
Andrew Pearson |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3771 |
Fees |
£80 |
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