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Introduction to Mosaics

Spend a day learning the art of mosaics. During this workshop you will have a look at the work of different mosaic artists and then make at least one 10cm tile using simple geometric shapes, ideal for use as a coaster or sampler for trying out some techniques.

You will learn:
• How to safely cut porcelain and glass tiles/tesserae with the correct tools.
• How to stick and lay down the tesserae onto the tile surface.
• The difference between direct and indirect mosaics.
• How to grout a mosaic

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those wanting to practice their mosaic skills.

All materials, lunch and light refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Tuesday 29th April 2025
Tutor Suzie Balazs
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3701
Fees £90
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Upholstery: Bring Your Own Project

Join experienced upholsterer Mark Swain from the Little Furniture Shop for a day working on your own project. Your tutor 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, 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 learnt some new upholstery tips and techniques.

You don't need any previous upholstery experience - all levels are welcome.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Wednesday 7th May 2025
Tutor Mark from the Little Furniture Shop
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3671
Fees £75
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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
   

   

Natural Soap Making

Enjoy a morning of delicious soapmaking. Come and join us, melting, stirring and pouring our way to the perfect, cold process, traditional soap.

On this workshop you will be going back to basics using beautiful botanicals, gorgeous oils and heavenly fragrances to enhance your own soap. By the end of the session you will have about 500g of soap (equivalent to six bars) to take away with you.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have made soap before.

All materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Saturday 17th May 2025
Tutor Rachel Clements
Time 10.00am - 12.30pm
Ref 3678
Fees £55
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Traditional Skincare

A wonderful delve into the world of traditional skincare using all natural ingredients. We will be investigating several different ways of using plants and flowers in our skincare products.

During the session we will make: a beautiful salve using herb infused oil, a solid lotion bar – perfect to moisturise your skin after showering or bathing, and a jar of heavenly scented bath salts with the option of added petals. We’ll also have the opportunity to blend essential oils to create unique scents for your products.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience of traditional products.

All materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Saturday 17th May 2025
Tutor Rachel Clements
Time 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Ref 3679
Fees £55
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Lampshades

Come and spend a day decorating and making lampshades. The tutor will demonstrate her own personal making techniques and show you how you can transfer these ideas to your own lanterns and lampshades to make them unique. There will be lots of ideas for inspiration, or bring along
suggestions of your own.

In a day we could achieve a 20cm drum lampshade and also a 10cm diameter lantern covered in fabric or paper and decorated to your own design. These will make lovely gifts or accessories for your own home.

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included, however do bring along any fabric, paper or decorations that you would like to include in your own design.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced crafters.

Date Thursday 22nd May 2025
Tutor Amanda Hillier
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3710
Fees £90
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Garden Design

Join us for a one day workshop tackling the essentials of garden design, as requested by our participants on previous gardening workshops!

You will cover:
> Brainstorming: what do you want out of your garden?
> Shapes and spaces
> Views and vistas
> Height & Structure
> Colour effects
> Some of the session will focus on designing a specific area of your garden

You will come away with an understanding of the essential principles of garden design and some ideas for an area of your garden to take away. (Please note: this workshop doesn’t look at plants, that’s for Garden Design part two). You don't need much gardening experience to enjoy the day, but please bring along photos of the garden you have in mind.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 5th June 2025
Tutor Vicky Thornton
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3694
Fees £75
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