Courses and Workshops

BOOKING INFORMATION FEE
All full day adult classes, unless otherwise stated, run from 10am - 4.00pm. Tea and coffee will be provided and you are welcome to bring a packed lunch. You can pre-order lunch from the Farmhouse for £5.00 payable on the day. Lunch will consist of a selection on sandwiches and pastry. Lunch must be pre-ordered by the specified date which will be sent to you with your Workshop Confirmation and Requirements List, approximately 4 weeks prior to the workshop.

CANCELLATION
Should the workshop have to be cancelled we will refund your fee in full. We regret that refunds cannot be given in any other circumstances and course fees or deposits are not transferable.

HANDLING FEE
Please note that although a 60p handling charge is automatically added to your shopping cart this will NOT be charged to your credit card unless other mail order goods are purchased.

PAYMENT
We will only take a 50% non refundable deposit at time of ordering with the balance due 4 weeks prior to the workshop date. Any workshops booked within 4 weeks of the workshop date will have the full amount taken at time of ordering.

COURSES

Floribunda - Saturday 9th January
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Of Heather's 'realistic' beaded sculptures the floral vine tassel is the most popular. In this workshop discover her simple art of beaded flowers. We'll create leaves, petals, buds and flowers and build a garland necklace (time permitting!) You'll be working in a variety of beadwork stitches and seed beads. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Wrapped & Beaded Donut - Thursday 14th January
Alison Nash
Have fun creating these lovely wrapped 'donut' shapes which are then decorated with beads. They can be made into decorative buttons, necklaces, bracelets and much more. Suitable for all abilities.
Price: £29.00

Double Scallop Pendant - Saturday 16th January
Pam Plamer
The combination of different bead types and sizes produce this beautifully textured cuff that is a delight to wear. The use of furepolished beads means that it can hold its own in any sophistacted event, while not being too full of 'bling' to be worn during the day. A working knowledge of basic Peyote stitch is essential.
Price: £30.00

Chain Maille, Full Persian - Saturday 23rd January
Gary Taylor
Suitable for complete beginners. Cost of workshop includes all materials.
Price: £35.00

Wraps & Ribbons - Thursday 28th January
Sam Compton
Let Sam show you how to create this feminine necklace using stringing and knotting techniques. These techniques can then be used to create bracelets, necklaces and much more. Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £30.00

Nefertiti Necklace - Saturday 30th January
Elizabeth Selwood
Use an interesting combination of stitches and beads to create a necklace reminiscent of Egyptian jewellery. Select your own colours to create a unique necklace. Because of the variety of stitches included in the day, some beading experience is necessary, but for inexperienced beaders this would be an excellent way to learn about the range of beads available. Some beading experience essential.
Price: £30.00

RAW Interweave - Saturday 6th February
Gillian Lamb
Make a bracelet or lariat interweaving Right Angle Weave circles together. Have fun mixing and matching your colours and decorate with crystals, pressed flowers, dangles, in fact anything you like to make a one of a kind bracelet or lariat. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead - Netting - Wednesday 10th February 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Brilliant Bezels - Saturday 13th February
Heather Kingsley-Heath
A workshop to discover just how versatile Albion Stitch can be and to celebrate the publication of Book Two! Learn how to create simple bezels, shaped bezels, bezels with one or more corners. This class will also cover adding bails to the bezels for pendants or ring shanks. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Textured Beaded Bead - Saturday 20th February
Lynn Davy
Use circular peyote stitch with seeds, cylinder, triangle and drop beads to create a set of beaded beads with a tactile surface. You can then string them into a stylish necklace. Experience of peyote stitch including increasing and decreasing essential.
Price: £30.00

St Petersburg Chain - Tuesday 23rd February
Lynn Firth
Learn this lovely stitch that can be used to create wonderful necklaces, bracelets and lariats. Decorate with Swarovski crystals, drops or add surface embellishment to create a stunning necklace. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Felt & Beaded Bag Charm - Thursday 25th February
Mary Phillips
With beautifully dyed merino wools create a bag charm with felted beads and chords. Take your ideas further and be inspired to embellish with beads and crystals. Suitable for all levels of felting and beading including complete beginners. Workshop fee inclusive of wools and soap.
Price: £35.00

Herringbone Ice - Friday 26th February
Annette Bolton
Experiment with Herringbone Stitch using a selection of different size beads including crystals and pearls. Work it all in whites and creams to give a fresh icy look or work in a colour of your choice. Add texture by incorporating beaded spikes and long crystals and a beaded loop crystal fastener. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Peyote Ruffles Bracelet - Saturday 6th March
Pam Palmer
The bracelet is made using a multidrop Peyote stitch band as the base. This is then embellished with Peyote ruffles and crystals. Once you have learnt how to make the ruffled elements, you will be able to go on to use them in necklaces as pendants or as earrings. Some working knowledge of peyote stitch is essential.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead - Spiral Ladders - Wednesday 10th March 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 2. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Wisteria Lariat - Saturday 13th March
Sylvia Fairhurst
The workshop focuses on various techniques for the different components. Five crystal flower racemes adorned with a few leaves are attached to each end of the lariat for a sumptuous result. No previous experience is necessary but knowledge of Right Angle Weave, Brick Stitch and Spiral Rope would be an advantage.
Price: £30.00

Fabulous Fibulas - Friday 19th March
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Discover how to create stunning fibula pins, with wirework bases and gorgeous beaded beads. There will be lots of options to explore on this workshop to create a truly personal piece with four brand new beaded bead design to try. Suitable for beginners/intermediate beaders.
Price: £30.00

Wraps & Ribbons - Saturday 20th March
Sam Compton
Use ribbon, wire, crystals and pearls to make this beautiful necklace, bracelet and earrings set. You will learn how to use wire to make droplets and make a chain to link beads and crystals together. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Falling Leaves - Tuesday 23rd March
Elizabeth Selwood
This design uses Rivoli crystals in combination with a range of seed beads and delicas to create leaves and flowers that tumble down from a long spiral rope to create a pretty and unusual adjustable necklace. The design uses four different stitches. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Ritzy - Saturday 27th March
Sallyann Dunn
This is a fairly simple cuff, but so many lovely CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements bicones! The technique is netting which produces a soft and supple bead fabric that looks just wonderful with the glitzy glint of crystals!
Price: £30.00

Byzantine Chain Maille - Saturday 3rd April
Gary Taylor
A beautiful Chain Maille weave and the 'work horse' of the Chain Maille world with endless possibilities. Let Gary show you how to create bracelets and necklaces using this popular technique. No experience necessary, cost of workshop includes jump rings and use of tools on the day.
Price: £35.00

Wrapped & Woven Tassels - Saturday 10th April
Lynn Firth
Create these stunning tactile tassels using simple threading and weaving techniques. Decorate with accent beads, charms, crystals, stone chips and much more. Make them for bag charms, key fobs or simply just to hang on door handles and kitchen cupboards. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead - Peyote - Wednesday 14th April 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 3. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Spring Trellis Collar - Thursday 15th April
Lynn Davy
A foundation of right angle weave is lavishly embellished with fringing, shell buttons and accent beads to make this comfortable collar. Learn to experiment with random bead mixes and how to increase the weave to make the collar curve, then have fun choosing how to decorate it! An understanding of single-needle right angle weave would be very helpful.
Price: £30.00

Layered Pendant - Friday 23rd April
Annette Bolton
This pendant consists of three layers of beading using size 11 beads crystals and pearls. There is an interesting play of colour when the layers are put together. It could also be made into a small holder for storing pins by working four layers of beading. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Beginners Tiara Making - Saturday 24th April
Sam Compton
Create this pretty but simple tiara using wire, beads and crystals. You will learn how to use wire and crystals to form simple flower motifs and organic forms. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Scintillating Spheres - Wednesday 28th April
Melanie de Miguel
The smallest spherical structure comprises 60 atoms and it wasn't difficult for Mel to translate to beads, but making it in crystals was a different matter. She modified those which produced a prettier latticework and set to work with embellishment. Not suitable for beginners. Knowledge of RAW essential.
Price: £30.00

More Tiara Making - Thursday 6th May
Sam Compton
Create a pretty tiara using beads, wire, crystals and pearls. You will learn how to form a variation of motifs, including flowers, spirals, dragonflies and organic forms. You will then be encouraged to experiment and form your own design using your new skills. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Sunglasses or Spectacle Case - Saturday 8th May
Mary Phillips
Be inspired to create a personalised sunglasses or spectacle case from beautifully dyed merino wool. We will also cover ways to take your ideas further with embellishment ideas in both merino felting and beading. Cost of this workshop includes felting materials. Suitable for all levels of felting and beading.
Price: £35.00

Learn to Bead - Dutch Spiral - Wednesday 12th May 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 4. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Bead Crochet - Saturday 15th May
Gillian Lamb
No knowledge of crochet is an advantage! Come and learn this exciting technique & make a beady crochet bangle or experiment with different beads and/or crystals. (for those who really can't get the hang of the technique - then there may well be a surprise beady project after lunch.) Suitable for all levels or experience.
Price: £30.00

Briony Necklace - Tuesday 18th May
Pam Palmer
This stunning, softly draping rope is made using one of the more unusual stitches - tubular Triangle Weave. It is further enhanced with a beaded floral pendant. A reasonable amount of beading experience is needed for this project although no prior knowledge of Triangle Weave is necessary, so why not come along and learn what is likely to be a new stitch for most people. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Crystals & Swags - Friday 21st May
Elizabeth Selwood
Make this dainty and extremely feminine necklace and earrings in a combination of Swarovski crystals, pearls or faceted beads and seed beads. It works well as a choker or as a longer necklace and, depending upon your choice of beads, with casual clothes or with a formal cocktail or evening dress. This workshop is suitable for all abilities including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Celini Spiral - Saturday 22nd May
Jane Matthews
Learn how to make these lovely twisted spirals. Patterns and texture can be changed by varying beads and embellishment. Great for necklaces, bracelets, bag straps and more. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Double Rope Twist - Wednesday 26th May
Jane Matthews
This lovely feminine necklace is made using bead needleweaving techniques to create a double rope twist which can then be lavishly embellished in your favourite colours and accent beads. Why not make a different one for every season! Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Crystal Box Chain - Saturday 29th May
Lynn Firth
If you have never tried Right Angle Weave before now is the time! Learn this wonderfully fluid stitch whilst creating a spectacular crystal bracelet using CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements that will make you feel a million dollars! Suitable for all. No knowledge of Right Angle Weave necessary.
Price: £30.00

Crystal Latticework & Treasures - Friday 4th June
Melanie de Miguel
Rather than just use these lovely squares as dangles, merely attaching them using their central hole, Mel decided to approach them from a different direction - from the inside out! For the latticework method the squares are trapped in a delicate network and the treasures are trapped by woven structures at each corner. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Bead Embroidered Collars - Thursday 10th June
Alison Nash
These wonderful collars are created by using beads and simple embroidery techniques which can be adapted to decorate bags, clothing and lots more. Let your imagination run wild as you have fun with colour, texture and shape. Suitable for all. No beading experience necessary.
Price: £30.00

Pearl & Crystal Pillows - Thursday 17th June
Lynn Firth
Have fun with these lovely CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements Crystal & Pearl pillows which can be made into necklaces, linked together to form bracelets or worn as brooches. Add surface embellishment, tassels and dangles to create your very own delicate pillow. A working knowledge of Right Angle Weave is desirable. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Medieval Bracelet - Saturday 19th June
Annette Bolton
A lovely bracelet or even a necklace worked in various bead sizes including 15s, 8s, drops and crystals. It gives the impression of highly decorative beads along a delicate cord. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Knitted Beaded Cuff - Wednesday 23rd June 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lynn Firth
Have fun with this quick and easy knitted cuff using wire, basic knitting skills and beads. Find out how to make an individual piece of wearable wirework that you can add different beads to. Use two colours of wire for an interesting two tone effect. Class fee includes a bracelet cuff. Suitable for those with basic knitting skills.
Price: £15.00

Masterclass - Friday 25th & Saturday 26th June
Heather Kingsley-Heath
A two day master class for beadwork and textile enthusiasts longing to get experimental with this media. The workshop will cover: exploring form and shape, making bases, armatures and secure foundations, surface embellishment techniques, extending the boundaries, adding beaded extensions. There will be a preparation list 6 weeks prior to the workshop. Students will be familiar with a range of beadwork stitches and have basic sewing skills, they will also be comfortable with the concept of exploring their own creativity in a group environment.
Price: £60.00

Wirework Necklace & Earrings - Saturday 3rd July
Sam Compton
Create this beautiful necklace and earrings set by using wire, crystals, bugle and seed beads. You will learn how to make intricate flower and leaf motifs and manipulate, twist and tweak the wire into organic forms. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Cornflower & Lace - Thursday 8th July
Elizabeth Selwood
Make this supremely feminine easy to wear necklace which combines a Rivoli crystal with seed beads and delicas. To complete the necklace, the workshop will include use of three different beadwork stitches and also a technique to enclose a Rivoli which requires a strong tension. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Russian Bloom - Saturday 10th July
Lynn Firth
Make these delicate flowers and leaves and attach to a beaded rope for a tactile and delicate lariat. Add sparkle with some CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements if you wish. This beautiful design can also be made into a bracelet or brooch. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead - Tubular Herringbone - Wednesday 14th July10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 5. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Brooch or Embellishment - Friday 16th July
Mary Phillips
Learn how to make embellishments, perhaps for your purse or any other bags you may have, with complementary cords, beads and baubles. Take this even further with the extra luxury of glass beads and crystals. In this workshop you will learn how to make your own jewellery, belts etc. Workshop fee includes wool and soap. Suitable for experienced felters and beginners.
Price: £35.00

Encrusted Pearls - Saturday 17th July
Sallyann Dunn
Pearls in a right angle weave for the base for this classy encrusted bracelet. Embellished with size 15 seed beads and 3mm CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements bicones. Some experience of right angle weave would be good but not essential. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Masterclass Indian Summer - Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd July
Annette Bolton
Geometric beaded shapes are worked in hot Indian colours, together with embellished beaded beads that make a stunning combination for wearable jewellery. The felted beads will be made in several ways and can be highly embellished to complement the beaded shapes in the necklace. Not suitable for beginners to beadwork.
Price: £60.00

Herringbone Torc - Saturday 24th July
Pam Palmer
This delightful choker style decorated rope is made using tubular Herringbone Weave. It is embellished with decorative beadwork made using several other Herringbone techniques. You do not need any prior knowledge of this stitch in order to make the torc. Some beading experience required.
Price: £30.00

Japanese Lace Chain Maille - Saturday 31st July
Gary Taylor
A touch of the orient with this intricate weave. Create a sophisticated look with the Chain Maille Technique. All tools will be available for use on the day and the course fee includes jump rings on the day. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Price: £35.00

Cinnamon Sparkles - Wednesday 4th August
Sallyann Dunn
This pendant is made by bezelling a CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements Rivoli (the larger the better). The bezelling will be larger than normal to allow for embellishment in netting. You will be using peyote and netting techniques and this is not suitable for beginners. A working knowledge of Peyote is required.
Price: £30.00

Flower Necklace - Saturday 7th August
Gillian Lamb
Make a stunning necklace, add a bracelet and earrings at home when you have time using the familiar technique of 'Chevron Chain' BUT with a plus. You can experiment with colours throughout this piece to get a really unique and interesting effect. Suitable for all abilities.
Price: £30.00

Freeform Designer Bag - Wednesday 11th August
Julia Hall
Learn the techniques to create this stunning knitted and crocheted bag that you will not find in the high street shops. Use hand dyed Noro knitting yarn with basic stitch techniques to create a truly 'one of a kind' designs. You will need basic knitting & crocheting skills for this class including how to cast on and off.
Price: £30.00

Oyster Bay - Saturday 14th August
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Introducing a delicious new design for summer. Learn to combine stitches to create the banded and textured Oyster Bay bracelet. Discover how to make a new beaded clasp. This class will include design ideas for necklaces. Suitable for all levels including beginner.
Price: £30.00

Encapsulated Beads - Saturday 21st August
Gary Taylor
Using Chain Maille techniques let Gary show you how to capture beads and CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements to make your own creations even more stunning! The technique can be fiddly but just look at the stunning results! Cost of workshop includes use of tools & jump rings will be supplied. A basic working knowledge of Chain Maille essential.
Price: £35.00

Angles for Dangles - Saturday 28th August
Lynn Firth
Learn how to create 'Angles for Dangles' with Right Angle Weave. Learn how create angles in a continuous piece of beadwork that can be woven together & used to hang pendants or beadwork from. Make all in CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements for a lavish necklace. An understanding of Right Angle Weave is essential. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Jewel of the Nile - Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd September
Sylvia Fairhurst
This two day class will cover the basic technique of Right Angle Weave progressing to working in the round and in three dimensional form. It will also cover stitch switching from Right Angle Weave to Peyote with shaping to capture a crystal button centrepiece or similar. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £60.00

Learn to Bead - Flat Herringbone - Wednesday 8th September 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 6. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Pierrot Necklace & Earrings - Saturday 11th September
Elizabeth Selwood
Combine your own choice of five colours of delicas from the huge selection that is available to create this simple and easy to wear five-pointed necklace, together with a pair of matching earrings. Complete the design with glass pearls, facetted beads or Swarovski crystals. Suitable for all levels of ability.
Price: £30.00

More Links Ribbons & Wraps - Tuesday 14th September
Sam Compton
Create a beautiful necklace and earrings set, by knotting ribbons and making droplets using wire techniques. Also learn how to make your own chain by using wire to link beads and crystals together. Suitable for all levels.
Price: £30.00

Caterpillar Bangles - Friday 17th September
Annette Bolton
Beautiful bangles using size 8 beads with added crystals to give a lovely crunchy texture along the outside edge. Create a small beaded bead to complete the design. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Gemchip Collar - Saturday 18th September
Lynn Davy
Stitch a simple band of fringed Peyote stitch and encrust it with semi-precious stone chips for a very wearable, textural necklace that's a lot easier to make than you might think! Suitable for all abilities.
Price: £30.00

Nicolette Bracelet - Monday 20th September
Heather Laithwaite
The lovely bracelet is made up using Peyote and Right Angle Weave and glistening with 4mm CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements. It is a very versatile piece and can easily be adapted and made into a necklace and also a ring. Heather is the author of Dare to Bead and Dare to Bead Some More and will be visiting us from South Africa. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Elizabeth Crystal Necklace - Thursday 23rd September
Heather Laithwaite
The photograph does not do this beautiful necklace justice! If you love crystals you will love this! Made with 4mm CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements woven together and a strap in uneven count peyote, shaped into a sweetheart neckline. It can also be adapted into a bracelet with matching earrings. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Treasured Talismans - Saturday 25th September
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Let's get vintage and create a treasure. Beaded elements are combined to make an intricate and detailed piece, use it as a pendant, or explore the 'kilt pin' concept. This workshop will utilize a variety of beading techniques including, Herringbone stitch, Peyote Stitch, Albion Stitch and Brick Stitch. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Felted Evening Bag - Wednesday 6th October
Mary Phillips
Make this beautiful purse using a variety of felting techniques with a wide colour selection of merino wool, delicate threads and silk fibres. You could colour co-ordinate it with a particular outfit or just work with what takes your fancy. Cost of the workshop includes felting materials. This workshop would be suitable for experienced felters and beginners.
Price: £35.00

Wrapped & Beaded Donut - Friday 8th October
Alison Nash
Have fun creating these lovely wrapped 'donut' shapes which are then decorated with beads. They can be made into decorative buttons, necklaces, bracelets and much more. Suitable for all abilities.
Price: £30.00

Kingsmaille Chain Maille - Saturday 9th October
Gary Taylor
From knights of old to a night out! This weave transcends time to look as good today as years gone by. All tools will be available for your use on the day and all jump rings for this lovely technique will be supplied in the cost of the workshop. Suitable for all abilities.
Price: £35.00

Learn to Bead - Square Stitch - Wednesday 13th October 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 7. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Hannah Cuff - Saturday 16th October
Pam Palmer
A sophisticated, embellished bracelet. The floral patterned base is enhanced with crystals, fire polished and cylinder beads. It is made using the little known Triangle Weave in its flat form. A reasonable amount of beading experience is needed for this project as size 15 cylinder beads will also be used. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Woven Clutch Bag - Monday 18th October
Jane Matthews
These beautiful bags are made on a mesh form and woven with different stitches, yarns and beads to create a stunning 'one-of-a-kind' clutch bag. What about a lovely black bag for the evening? A strap or handle could be added if you wish and you won't see these in the high street shops! Suitable for all.
Price: £30.00

Crystal Flower Bracelet - Saturday 23rd October
Jane Matthews
A beautiful Crystal Flower Bracelet, classic yet extremely fashionable. Create it all in black for dramatic evening wear or choose several colours of CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements crystals for a fabulous dazzling effect, which beautifully complements the lovely flower pattern. Suitable for all levels of ability.
Price: £30.00

Advanced Beaded Baubles - Tuesday 26th October
Lynn Firth
It's the time for one of our most popular classes - Beaded Baubles and this years model will not disappoint! Incorporating dazzling CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements and Miyuki beads this 2010 design will use various beading techniques. Students will need a working knowledge of Right Angle Weave. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Triangle Pendant - Thursday 28th October
Sallyann Dunn
This is a fun pendant created with layers of peyote and herringbone joined together to form a 3D triangle encrusted with 3mm CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements. Suitable for all levels. Some knowledge of peyote would be good but not essential.
Price: £30.00

Beginners Beaded Baubles - Saturday 30th October
Lynn Firth
Have you always wanted to try one of Lynn's fabulous Beaded Baubles but thought it was too difficult? Come along to this class, suitable for beginners and start your collection of baubles that you will add to year after year.
Price: £30.00

Beginners Beaded Baubles - Thursday 4th November
Lynn Firth
Have you always wanted to try one of Lynn's fabulous Beaded Baubles but thought it was too difficult? Come along to this class, suitable for beginners and start your collection of baubles that you will add to year after year.
Price: £30.00

Tudor Windows - Saturday 6th November
Gillian Lamb
The Tudor window bracelet is for the more advanced beader The Tudor Window Bracelet combines several stitches, a form of Netting, Right Angle Weave and Herringbone stitch to obtain the final effect or if you prefer you can stay with the base bracelet to make a pearly necklace using an interesting netting technique. Suitable for intermediate/advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Cabochons & Rings - Tuesday 9th November
Elizabeth Selwood
Enclose a beautiful semi precious cabochon with beads, then create five rings in three sizes to build up this deceptively simple yet stylish necklace which is sure to have the wow factor! Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead - Brick Stitch - Wednesday 10th November 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 8. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Advanced Beaded Baubles - Thursday 11th November
Lynn Firth
It's the time for one of our most popular classes - Beaded Baubles and this years model will not disappoint! Incorporating dazzling CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements and Miyuki beads this 2010 design will use various beading techniques. Students will need a working knowledge of Right Angle Weave. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Beady Bookmarks - Saturday 13th November 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lynn Firth
Learn how to make these tactile bookmarks that make excellent Christmas presents, if you can bear to give them away. Using simple jewellery making techniques which then can be adapted to create earrings and necklaces. The cost of this class includes silver or gold plated bookmark, links and chain plus use of tools on the day. Suitable for all.
Price: £15.00

Carnival Flowers - Thursday 18th November
Annette Bolton
These daisy like flowers are worked as individual pieces and can be added to bracelets, necklaces, textiles and more. Worked around a central large bead, with added crystals to give that little bit of sparkle. Not suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Christmas Tree Decorations - Saturday 20th November 10.00am - 12.30pm
Sam Compton
Create these charming decorations using wire, CRYSTALLIZED™- Swarovski Elements, beads and pearls. You will learn how to make dainty dragonflies, butterflies, Christmas trees and angels. A fun festive workshop! Suitable for all.
Price: £15.00

Wire Wrapped Dangles - Saturday 27th November
Lynn Davy
Get into the mood for the winter party season with these easy but effective sparkly dangles! Learn how to use simple tools to make wrapped loops and connections to add detail and movement to your focal beads, then discover how to turn your creations into earrings, pendants or necklaces. Suitable for all.
Price: £30.00

Advanced Beaded Baubles - Saturday 4th December
Lynn Firth
It's the time for one of our most popular classes - Beaded Baubles and this years model will not disappoint! Incorporating dazzling CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements and Miyuki beads this 2010 design will use various beading techniques. Students will need a working knowledge of Right Angle Weave. Suitable for intermediate/experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead - Right Angle Weave - Wednesday 8th December 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Session 9. This 9-session programme will introduce students to the most popular beading techniques and the materials & equipment used. Each session will include a worksheet on how to use the technique to produce a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Book and pay for all 9 sessions to receive a 10% discount on the total course fee. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

More Encapsulated Chain Maille - Saturday 11th December
Gary Taylor
Let Gary teach you the tricks so that you can capture beautiful pendants and stones from CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements. Create a stunning centrepiece for a dazzling necklace or bracelet that you won't find in the high street shops. Students must have working experience of Chain Maille. Suitable for intermediate/advanced levels.
Price: £30.00

09/01/2010
Indian Block Printing with a Difference with Angie Hughes
'While writing my project book I studied Indian textiles and design and was inspired by the vast range of bright colour to be seen in images of Indian markets.' Discover the joys of fluorescent pinks and yellows and shimmering foils. Experiment with printing techniques using acrylic paints, Indian wood blocks, shisha mirror embroideries, and Forma foam impressions to make unusual print blocks for developing layers of colour on calico. Materials list provided.
(1 day course) £68.00

29/01/2010 - 31/01/2010
LaceScapes with Jan Gardiner
Artists do it, Embroiderers do it and now Lacemakers can do it. During this course you will be shown how to use lacemaking skills to produce beautiful LaceScape pictures. Jan will lead you through the techniques required to produce a LaceScape of your favourite view. These will include preparation of backgrounds, producing the patterns (pricking), mounting and framing. Materials used will include fabric, threads, beads, paper etc. These materials will be available to buy on the course, but please feel free to bring any materials that you think may be useful.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

07/02/2010
Learn how to use a Sewing Machine with Sue Hazell
On the one day workshop, students will be shown how to get the most from a sewing machine. They will see how they like sewing – by using their own machine or one of ours, with assistance, through demonstration and 'hands on'. The day will teach you what can be achieved with the push of the pedal and controls. You will see samples and other projects, along with how to achieve those results. After the workshop you may wish to attend further one-day workshops to extend your skills. Come along and learn how to save money by sewing for yourself!
(1 day course) £75.00

12/02/2010 - 14/02/2010
Introduction to Machine Embroidery with Kerry Forkner
Learn the full potential of your sewing machine and explore the fascinating techniques of machine embroidery. You will need a swing needle machine with the ability to lower or cover the feed dog to allow free machining. We will start with exploring the automatic stitches on your machine to create interesting surfaces with applied ribbons and fancy fabrics, use machine appliqué techniques and work through to free machine embroidery on painted backgrounds and soluble fabrics. You will create a range of samples which can be used on bags, cushions or clothing, or to inform further creative embroidery. Some materials will be available from the tutor for a small additional cost.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

13/02/2010
Making Beads with Polymer Clay with Sara Withers
Enjoy a day spent learning to use Polymer clays (Fimo etc). You will learn to condition and shape the clays so that you can make beads, buttons and pendants in a wonderful array of colours and shapes. The day will be suitable for complete beginners or those with a little experience. All tools and materials will be provided by the tutor. This day can be combined with the jewellery making day - you can use the beads that you have made in your jewellery making. Or it is a good extension to other jewellery making courses that you may have done.
(1 day course) £85.00

14/02/2010
Jewellery Making Day with Sara Withers
Make earrings, bracelets and necklaces from beads. Learn about threads, basic knots and how to use different findings in jewellery making. Fee includes basic materials. There will be more beads to buy, if you choose. All tools provided, but bring tools, beads or even broken bead jewellery you have. Suitable for complete beginners, or those with a little experience. You need some dexterity and good eyesight, or glasses!
(1 day course) £85.00

20/02/2010
Feltmaking for Beginners Day Course with Lyn Griffiths
Learn the magic of combining beautiful Merino wool fibres, soap and elbow grease, to produce a fabric, which has been used by man for thousands of years. Then, create a landscape picture using the methods you have been shown and your own inspiration or a picture you have brought with you. Some materials to be purchased on the day max £5 per student, other materials list provided.
(1 day course) £68.00

06/03/2010
Floristry Day: To Wear for the Wedding with Katherine Kear
A day concentrating on flowers for personal adornment, this will cover buttonholes, wristlets, floral broaches and hair pieces. Students will learn wire and tape work and several other floristry skills. Cost of materials approx £30-£35. payable on the day.
(1 day course) £62.00

13/03/2010
Printing on Fabric & Paper with Lyn Griffiths
Using natural dye extracts, screen print or block print a length of fabric to make a bag or cushion at home. Bring along your own ideas for inspiration, or be guided by your tutor. Materials list provided.
(1 day course) £62.00

14/03/2010
Fun Design into Stitch Day Course with Diana Sanderson
As a tutor coming from a science background, Diana is aware of how scary design can be. With this in mind she has developed delightful exercises to give confidence and enable students to produce beautiful pieces of work. Using some fun and simple techniques, paper shapes and a few pen lines, students will be able to create fascinating designs. These will be extended into fabric appliqué and free machine embroidery. If you are a beginner to free machine embroidery, a simple induction will be given. There will be an extra charge of £2 per student on the day for art materials.
(1 day course) £68.00

19/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
3D Felt, and the Embellished Surface - Beginners Course with Debbie Siniska
Felt is made by matting fleece fibres together using heat, moisture and friction. Over this course we will be blending and laying out coloured fleece fibres over templates to produce 3D pieces such as hats, bags and purses - and also discovering the endless possibilities for surface decoration. By trapping various threads and fancy fabrics into the fibres, a wonderful textured effect in your felt can be produced. Come and be inspired on this short course to create something unique and hand made from scratch. Materials can be provided at workshop prices approx £5 per project.
(non residential) £163.00 (single room) £235.00 (shared room) £225.00

21/03/2010
Learn How to Make Curtains, Cushions & Blinds with Sue Hazell
On the one day workshop, students will be shown how to make a sample (or small real) curtain or roman blind with assistance, through demonstration and 'hands on'. Or you may choose to make a cushion or two for your home. You will see samples and other projects in progress, along with how to achieve those results. After the workshop you may wish to attend further one-day workshops to extend your skills. You may bring your own sewing machine so we can show you how to get the best from it or use ours.
(1 day course) £75.00

21/03/2010
Papermaking Day Course with Lyn Griffiths
Turn old envelopes and letters, even those awful brown ones which bring the monthly bills, into beautiful new, textured paper, which can be use to make cards and books, or just as a decorative item. You will go home with ideas for using your paper when it is dry and a collection of unusual paper. Materials list provided.
(1 day course) £62.00

28/03/2010
Calligraphy Day: An Introduction to 'Mouse' Roman with Josie Brown
It's fun, it's lively and it's thoroughly contemporary. This day workshop offers a script which is easy to learn for beginners and a light-hearted contrast to other hands, for people with some experience; it is particularly useful for greetings cards, scrap-booking and invitations. Anyone can play with these letterforms, enjoying their happy-go-lucky stance on the page, and several small items will be completed to take away from the day.
(1 day course) £67.00

02/04/2010 - 04/04/2010
Sudoku Squared: Unique Fabric Designs with Jennie Rayment
Nine unique and innovative designs all created by manipulating squares in ingenious forms. Use these designs for quilt blocks, garments, home décor or where ever you wish. An excellent class for all fabric manipulators or 'wannabees' – no experience - just a desire to tweak and twitch a little. (All designs 5in square on completion).
(non residential) £158.00 (single room) £230.00 (shared room) £220.00

09/04/2010 - 11/04/2010
Silver Clay Jewellery with Melanie Blaikie
Silver Clay is a magical new art medium that makes it possible for to create real silver jewellery without the need for traditional tools or expertise. You will design and make two or three pieces of jewellery which will be ready to wear by the end of the course. There will be an additional cost to students payable at the weekend of £50.00 per person to cover materials and the use of tools and equipment provided by the Tutor.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

11/04/2010
Make a Unique Fabric Covered Box with Georgina Oldham
An opportunity to make a unique fabric covered box. There will be a selection to choose from: small trinket ones, sewing boxes, novelty ones and more. All the kits will be ready cut for you, just bring your choice of fabric. A list of the boxes available will be provided together with the requirements. This course does involve some simple sewing.
(1 day course) £70.00

16/04/2010 - 18/04/2010
Lacemaking Course: Tantalising Torchon with Jan Gardiner
Study the myriad possibilities for lacemaking offered by Torchon. What other lace has over 14 variations on just one stitch? Explore the many variations of stitch, scale, colour and grid and find the many possibilities for exciting and beautiful lace. Jan will bring a selection of designs to enable ALL abilities, to get the most from the course. Equipment can be borrowed if requested before the event.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

17/04/2010
Canal Art Painting Day with Julie Tonkin
Canal art is a traditional craft used to decorate narrow boats and related items. Decorate items with swags of roses and castle scenes! Canal art is very exciting and easy to learn using simple techniques, enamel paint and signwriter's paint brushes. No previous painting experience necessary.
(1 day course) £65.00

02/05/2010 - 04/05/2010
Mosaics: Another Dimension with Priscilla Wheater
This course will focus on designing and using mosaic decoration in either two or three dimensions, suitable for the home or garden. Projects will include working with different types of materials, including vitreous glass, stained glass, ceramics and broken china. Students can bring any object that could be changed/decorated using mosaic materials. Items such as garden pots or interesting items found in a garden centre, can be given a new lease of life. Recycling is a consideration. This is an interesting course with lots of scope for new ideas, but suitable for all levels of ability. It is not essential to bring any objects as I will have plenty of stuff and ideas to work on. Materials are provided at cost, approx £32 to be paid on attendance. Sunday evening to Tuesday lunchtime.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

21/05/2010 - 23/05/2010
Colour the Clay: A Ceramics Weekend with Angie Sayer
Clay? Experience the unique qualities of clay! Get to grips with coiling, slabbing and pinching to design and make more than one finished item. Using a variety of decorative surface techniques and coloured slips create a unique piece. You learn to develop your own ideas and explore the work of other makers. After an introductory seminar by Angie you have a variety of clays to use and experiment with. This course is ideal for all levels of experience. Come and enjoy the wonderful world of making clay pieces. Your work will be fired and sent or collected later. See www.angie-sayer.co.uk
(non residential) £178.00 (single room) £250.00 (shared room) £240.00

23/05/2010
Rag Rug Workshop: An Adventure into Hooky Proddy with Cilla Cameron
Create a rag rug using the traditional techniques of Hooking and Prodding using recycled and new materials. Design and colour plan a small door mat or larger rug, design ideas from geometrics, flowers, animals and pictorials. A selection of patterns will be available to purchase on the day. A materials list will be provided.
(1 day course) £78.00

29/05/2010
Shimmering Landscapes: Make a Twinkling Surface for Stitch with Angie Hughes
Using black cotton velvet, Angie has developed this workshop to show you how to use transfoils with bondaweb, Mistyfuse, Fuse FX, Hotspots and Supermend. Taking simple land or seascapes as a theme she will show you how to use these glues to make a twinkling surface for stitch. A variation on Angie's 'Inspired by Klimt' course. Materials list provided.
(1 day course) £68.00

29/05/2010
Essentials of Hand Quilting with Barbara Chainey
Spend a relaxed day with one of the UK's top quilting teachers. Mark out a cushion-sized design, baste layers together and begin quilting – lots of information on markers and marking methods, basting and of course, the quilting stitch itself from start to finish. With tips galore and perhaps some old quilts to enjoy and examine this is a great class for anyone who lacks confidence in their hand quilting or who wants to get started on this absorbing traditional stitching. A materials list will be provided.
(1 day course) £58.00

05/06/2010
Create your very own Willow Sculpture - to take away with Charlie Lupton
Have you ever dreamt of kindling your creative talents and creating a sculpture? With this highly interactive workshop, your dream will come true. You will be taught some very simple techniques to work with withies (basket-making willow rods) to sculpt any model you choose and take away with you. The chances are that you will all be absolute beginners in this technique so it is suitable for all (age 7 and up). Even the most 'un-artistic' people are impressed by their own talent and artists are staggered!
(1 day course) £68.00

25/06/2010 - 27/06/2010
It's all about Flowers - Time to Explore and Experiment with Katherine Kear
A weekend of indulgence in flowers. A chance to make your own container, to try modern and contemporary designs, to design flowers for the home, as gifts and as works of art! Collage and hanging designs will also be explored. Cost of materials approx £50-£70 payable at the course.
(non residential) £158.00 (single room) £230.00 (shared room) £220.00

26/06/2010
Origami: Paper, Wonderfully Folded with Judith Laing
Origami is the art of folding paper to make objects, gifts, boxes, decorations etc. The word 'origami' comes from the Japanese 'oru' meaning 'to fold' and 'kami' or 'gami' meaning paper, and a lot of its traditions, techniques and experts come from Japan. Origami first became popular in the UK in the 1960s and 1970s, when Robert Harbin, a professional magician, hosted a popular TV show. It has remained as an enjoyable art, craft or pastime for adults and children since. One of the advantages or origami is that the materials needed are easily available, attractive and cheap!
(1 day course) £60.00

17/07/2010
Crochet Workshop with Kerry Forkner
The craft of crochet is currently enjoying a revival and has become a favourite of couture designers. In it's simplest, chain-stitch form it has connections with the earliest textiles. It has a wide range of application, is easy to learn and yet can produce the most beautiful and complicated of designs, epitomized by the Irish crochet laces of the last century. During the workshop you will learn the primary stitches and techniques which will enable you to read a crochet pattern and produce one or more crocheted flowers which can be worn as brooches or a corsage.
(1 day course) £68.00

17/07/2010
Create your very own Willow Sculpture - to take away with Charlie Lupton
Have you ever dreamt of kindling your creative talents and creating a sculpture? With this highly interactive workshop, your dream will come true. You will be taught some very simple techniques to work with withies (basket-making willow rods) to sculpt any model you choose and take away with you. The chances are that you will all be absolute beginners in this technique so it is suitable for all (age 7 and up). Even the most 'un-artistic' people are impressed by their own talent and artists are staggered!
(1 day course) £68.00

23/07/2010 - 25/07/2010
Making a Lap Quilt or Wall Hanging with Georgina Oldham
A fun and challenging weekend making either a lap quilt or wall hanging. This will involve several techniques including Celtic Appliqué, Foundation Piecing, Freezer Paper Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilting. All requirements and details of the quilt/wall hanging will be provided.
(non residential) £158.00 (single room) £230.00 (shared room) £220.00

13/08/2010 - 15/08/2010
Deconstruct, Reconstruct - Rag Rugs and Recycling with Debbie Siniska
It makes sense to reuse old garments, and on this course you can learn to turn old has-beens into new-wonders. Using traditional hand tools and techniques you will create your own tactile seat mat, proddy cushion or flower - or feel free to simply experiment with different textiles to make samplers. All tools and equipment will be provided with the option to buy. Come and be inspired to make a beautiful piece of tactile art for your home. Equipment list provided
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

29/08/2010 - 31/08/2010
Stitch Textiles: Images in a Landscape with Sandra Meech
With inspiration that could include landscape, textures in nature, sea and sky or towns and cities with buildings and architectural detail, we will explore collage and composition with simple design exercises. Surfaces will be provided by painted, printed and textured paper and disperse transfer dyes, and include personal 'writing' on a personal theme. Image transfer techniques using heat transfer methods will also be included in final stitched compositions and wools, sheers and other dimensional textures including wireform, bonded plastics,and tyvek will be added for dimension. The course is suitable for all levels. You will require a sewing machine. Sunday evening to Tuesday lunchtime
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

04/09/2010
Create your very own Willow Sculpture - to take away with Charlie Lupton
Have you ever dreamt of kindling your creative talents and creating a sculpture? With this highly interactive workshop, your dream will come true. You will be taught some very simple techniques to work with withies (basket-making willow rods) to sculpt any model you choose and take away with you. The chances are that you will all be absolute beginners in this technique so it is suitable for all (age 7 and up). Even the most 'un-artistic' people are impressed by their own talent and artists are staggered!
(1 day course) £68.00

04/09/2010
Rag Rug Workshop: An Adventure into Hooky Proddy with Cilla Cameron
Create a rag rug using the traditional techniques of Hooking and Prodding using recycled and new materials. Design and colour plan a small door mat or larger rug, design ideas from geometrics, flowers, animals and pictorials. A selection of patterns will be available to purchase on the day. A materials list will be provided.
(1 day course) £78.00

26/09/2010
Floristry Day: Autumn Feast - Flowers Celebrating Harvest with Katherine Kear
Designs celebrating the richness of the season, including hand tied bouquets and spice posies. Cost of materials approx £35-£40. payable on the day.
(1 day course) £62.00

01/10/2010 - 03/10/2010
Colour the Clay: A Ceramics Weekend with Angie Sayer
Clay? Experience the unique qualities of clay! Get to grips with coiling, slabbing and pinching to design and make more than one finished item. Using a variety of decorative surface techniques and coloured slips create a unique piece. You learn to develop your own ideas and explore the work of other makers. After an introductory seminar by Angie you have a variety of clays to use and experiment with. This course is ideal for all levels of experience. Come and enjoy the wonderful world of making clay pieces. Your work will be fired and sent or collected later. See www.angie-sayer.co.uk
(non residential) £178.00 (single room) £250.00 (shared room) £240.00

01/10/2010 - 03/10/2010
Jewellery in Lace with Jan Gardiner
Produce beautiful jewellery. Explore gorgeous embroidery threads, or stunning enamelled wire to make bracelets, earrings or necklaces. No need to have made lace before. Jan will bring a selection of her designs to form the basis of your item, or design your own. Have great fun creating stunning contemporary jewellery. Equipment can be borrowed if requested before the event. Materials, thread etc will be available to buy over the weekend.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

02/10/2010
Essentials of Hand Quilting with Barbara Chainey
Spend a relaxed day with one of the UK's top quilting teachers. Mark out a cushion-sized design, baste layers together and begin quilting – lots of information on markers and marking methods, basting and of course, the quilting stitch itself from start to finish. With tips galore and perhaps some old quilts to enjoy and examine this is a great class for anyone who lacks confidence in their hand quilting or who wants to get started on this absorbing traditional stitching. A materials list will be provided.
(1 day course) £58.00

09/10/2010
Origami: Paper, Wonderfully Folded with Judith Laing
Origami is the art of folding paper to make objects, gifts, boxes, decorations etc. The word 'origami' comes from the Japanese 'oru' meaning 'to fold' and 'kami' or 'gami' meaning paper, and a lot of its traditions, techniques and experts come from Japan. Origami first became popular in the UK in the 1960s and 1970s, when Robert Harbin, a professional magician, hosted a popular TV show. It has remained as an enjoyable art, craft or pastime for adults and children since. One of the advantages or origami is that the materials needed are easily available, attractive and cheap!
(1 day course) £60.00

10/10/2010
Going to gold – Gilding Techniques for Calligraphers & Miniaturists with Josie Brown (This is flat, manuscript gilding, not furniture or wooden frame gilding)
Shed some beautiful light in your creative work – try a splash of gold. Suitable for all levels of experience, the day will introduce trials with basic techniques for laying real gold leaf and move into using a range of mordants and different metals to gain a variety of effects. Project ideas can focus on lettering, a single decorated letter, or merely using gold as embellishment in painting. A list of materials will be provided.
(1 day course) £67.00

15/10/2010 - 17/10/2010
Bags Galore! Make four in a Weekend with Jennie Rayment
Workshop starts with three easy techniques for constructing bags then students have a chance to choose which of the other bags they wish to make. All students will cut out the first part of the requirements then choose which additional bag they wish to make and bring the relevant requirements. Two other bags in addition to the three initial techniques may be made in class.
(non residential) £158.00 (single room) £230.00 (shared room) £220.00

22/10/2010 - 24/10/2010
Feltmaking : Delicate scarves from felt and fabric with Lyn Griffiths
Students need basic skills in felt making. We work with combinations of fabric (silk, muslin, scrim) and fine Merino wool. Samples will be made to see how materials react to each other. Then, a series of beautiful scarves can be made, depending on your speed and level of skill. The result is a beautiful soft drape fabric, which shows the variety it is possible to achieve. A basic pack required for the sampling stage can be purchased from the tutor for £6. Materials available for purchase for making the scarves.
(non residential) £163.00 (single room) £235.00 (shared room) £225.00

24/10/2010
Fragile Flora: Created with Stitch and Fabric with Diana Sanderson
Discover the delights of designing with leaves. You will use a variety of techniques to explore the patterns of leaves using paint and resists before interpreting these designs into fabric. A combination of stitch and fabric distressing techniques will be incorporated to create a collection of fragile flora to compliment the autumnal leaves of nature. There will be an extra charge of £3 for materials on the day.
(1 day course) £68.00

06/11/2010
Canal Art Painting Day with Julie Tonkin
Canal art is a traditional craft used to decorate narrow boats and related items. Decorate items with swags of roses and castle scenes! Canal art is very exciting and easy to learn using simple techniques, enamel paint and signwriter's paint brushes. No previous painting experience necessary.
(1 day course) £65.00

07/11/2010
Calligraphy for Christmas with Josie Brown
An opportunity for beginners to learn the Uncial script, which is easy and appropriate for Christmas, as well as the basics of design and using colour. Those with some experience will refine existing skills in the script of their choice and experiment with colour and/or resist techniques to interpret seasonal texts. Everyone will produce a greetings card, gift box or wrapping design.
(1 day course) £67.00

12/11/2010 - 14/11/2010
Patchwork for Christmas with Georgina Oldham
Spend a leisurely weekend getting ready for Christmas. Something to suit all tastes and capabilities. Using fabrics, create decorations, cards, gifts, crackers, placemats, stockings or gifts, the choice is yours. Some items require very little sewing, just pressing and pinning-what could be easier?! Requirements list provided.
(non residential) £163.00 (single room) £235.00 (shared room) £225.00

12/11/2010 - 14/11/2010
Jewellery from Wire and Beads with Sara Withers
We focus on making jewellery from beads and wire. Rather than using threads to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces, you manipulate jewellery making wires. You will learn the basic techniques for linking beads to form chains, learn how to make some findings and learn how to decorate beads with wires. The weekend can work as a continuation to the course earlier in the year or can be a stand alone course. The course price includes the cost of materials, but there will also be many more beads available for you to buy, if you choose to do so. All tools will be provided by the tutor, but do bring any tools, beads or even broken bead jewellery that you have. The weekend is better for students with a little experience, or those who are confident of their dexterity. Please remember you will need good eyesight, or glasses!
(non residential) £188.00 (single room) £260.00 (shared room) £250.00

19/11/2010 - 21/11/2010
Mosaics: A Further Dimension with Priscilla Wheater
This course will focus on designing and using mosaic decoration in either two or three dimensions, suitable for the home or garden. Projects will include working with different types of materials, including vitreous glass, stained glass, ceramics and broken china. Students can bring any 3D object that could be changed/decorated using mosaic materials. Lots of items eg: large garden pots or interesting items found in a garden centre, can be given a new lease of life. Recycling is a consideration. This is an interesting course with lots of scope for new ideas, but suitable for all levels of ability. It is not essential to bring any objects as I will have plenty of stuff and ideas to work on. Materials are provided at cost, approx £32 to be paid on attendance.
(non residential) £168.00 (single room) £240.00 (shared room) £230.00

03/12/2010
Your Christmas Wreath: 'An evening of getting ready' with Katherine Kear
Come along and make your own wreath for Christmas using fresh evergreens, ivy and all those lovely extras for you to choose from. Cost of materials paid on the evening approx £15.
(TALK) £8.00

04/12/2010
Pop up Christmas Cards and Little Books with Lyn Griffiths
Make unusual and individual cards which spring to life when opened, to delight your nearest and dearest this Christmas. At the end of the day, you will have a collection of cards and plenty of ideas for Christmas as well as future birthdays. Materials list provided.
(1 day course) £62.00

04/12/2010
At Home for Christmas: Flowers for the Festive Season with Katherine Kear
A day spent preparing and getting into the festive season. The designs will cover both traditional and contemporary work for the home. All the designs will inspire and encourage and provide the chance to 'have a go ' at every level. Cost of materials approx £40 payable on the day.
(1 day course) £62.00

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