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Upholstery
Join experienced upholsterer Mark Swain from The Little Furniture Shop for a day working on your own project. Mark will be on hand with expert guidance to help you revive your chair, stool or other portable piece of furniture.
There will be tools to borrow and a variety of sundry items like webbing and tacks available to buy for cash on the day, but please bring along your own furniture, stuffing and fabric, and any tools you are already using. By the end of the day you will have moved your project forwards and learned some new upholstery tips and techniques.
You don't need any previous upholstery experience - all levels are welcome. Please note that it may take several sessions to complete more complicated projects and that we will need advance notice of the item that you are bringing.
A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.
| Date |
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 |
| Tutor |
Mark from the Little Furniture Shop |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3897 |
| Fees |
£75 |
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Jesmonite Candle Holder
Discover the magic of jesmonite – the eco-friendly, versatile material
loved by modern makers – in this hands-on candle holder workshop. In
this fun and relaxed session, you'll learn how to mix, pigment, and pour
jesmonite to create your own unique candle holders to take home and
enjoy. You'll even have the chance to pour your own candle straight into
your jesmonite holder.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop is all about experimenting with
colour, texture, and form. You can explore techniques like terrazzo chip
making, marbling, and layering to produce one-of-a-kind designs. You
will take home several completed candle holders of different designs, or
as a matching set.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
| Date |
Thursday 4th December 2025 |
| Tutor |
Rachel Ellen |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3872 |
| Fees |
£85 |
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Soils, Composting and Mulching
Good soil is essential for a healthy garden. Spend a day with us learning more about:
> Different soil types, identifying your own soil type and how to care for it.
> Improving soils: manures, composts, mulches.
> Mulch: what to use, how to use it and when to apply it.
> Composting: the basics of making your own.
> The no-dig gardening method: a brief look at what it is, how to do it, and its advantages.
You will leave with practical general knowledge as well as information about how to manage and improve your own soil at home.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are provided, however please bring along some soil from your garden to discuss on the day.
| Date |
Thursday 29th January 2026 |
| Tutor |
Vicky Wood |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3891 |
| Fees |
£75 |
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Upholstery
Join experienced upholsterer Mark Swain from The Little Furniture Shop for a day working on your own project. Mark will be on hand with expert guidance to help you revive your chair, stool or other portable piece of furniture.
There will be tools to borrow and a variety of sundry items like webbing and tacks available to buy for cash on the day, but please bring along your own furniture, stuffing and fabric, and any tools you are already using. By the end of the day you will have moved your project forwards and learned some new upholstery tips and techniques.
You don't need any previous upholstery experience - all levels are welcome. Please note that it may take several sessions to complete more complicated projects and that we will need advance notice of the item that you are bringing.
A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.
| Date |
Wednesday 4th February 2026 |
| Tutor |
Mark from the Little Furniture Shop |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3912 |
| Fees |
£75 |
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Introduction to Decorative Gilding
Join us for a day delving into the elegant craft of decorative gilding. You will learn to handle real gold as well as silver and imitation gold on a variety of surfaces, including leather, paper, stone and shell. You will use loose-leaf and transfer gold, and oil and acrylic sizes to hone your skills in applying the different metals. These skills can be used in restoration as well as artistic and creative projects.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to extend their gilding skills.
A light lunch, refreshments and most materials are included, including an allocation of gold leaf. Additional gold leaf can be purchased on the day to use or take home.
| Date |
Tuesday 10th February 2026 |
| Tutor |
Sophie Woodhouse |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3908 |
| Fees |
£85 |
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Canal Art Stools
Learn to paint in the colourful canal folk art style with Kerri the Heritage Crafter. Discover more about the traditional Roses and Castles style and paint your own small wooden stool to take home.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have done some canal art before.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the workshop fee.
| Date |
Thursday 19th February 2026 |
| Tutor |
Kerri Williams |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3917 |
| Fees |
£95 |
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Willow Bird Sculptures
Join us for a hands-on, creative day of willow weaving! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques of sculpting with willow as you create your own beautiful bird sculpture to take home.
Choose from a graceful heron, a characterful hen, or a quirky runner duck, and bring your feathered friend to life under expert guidance. A relaxed and rewarding experience perfect for those new to willow work or anyone looking to explore a new craft.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with basketry experience. Please note that you need a certain amount of hand strength to work with willow.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials to make one bird are included in the workshop fee.
| Date |
Wednesday 25th February 2026 |
| Tutor |
Clare Shilvock |
| Time |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3915 |
| Fees |
£90 |
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Gardening for Climate Change
Spend a positive and practical day thinking about how to manage your garden in our changing and increasingly unpredictable climate. This workshop will explore:
>Methods and techniques to work with the climate, such as saving water and preventing drying out of soils
> An in-depth look at the best drought-resistant plants
> Dealing with waterlogging and flooding
> A look at the specific climate issues you are facing in your garden
Bring along stories of your own garden and climate-related disasters, and go home with plant ideas and new strategies to take your garden forward into the future.
This workshop is suitable for garden novices as well as experienced gardeners looking for new ideas and suggestions for their garden.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the workshop fee.
| Date |
Thursday 26th February 2026 |
| Tutor |
Vicky Wood |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3892 |
| Fees |
£75 |
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