Please find below a list of courses that I am running this year. If you would like to know more or unsure if the course is for you then please feel free to contact me to discuss details.
If a course you are interested in is full please contact me, if there is enough interest alternative dates may be added.
If a course you are interested in is full please contact me, if there is enough interest alternative dates may be added.
NOTICE - Due to Covid-19 all courses are currently cancelled. Please check back again soon for updates.
Courses
BOOKBINDING - All Courses Suitable for Beginners
Softback Leather Books - 1 Day Course
Come along for the day and have a go at making your own leather bound journal or sketch book. Learn how to understand paper grain, correctly fold and cut paper using traditional tools. Pick prepare and measure a piece of leather, from a choice of different colours and thicknesses. Learn how to sew the book together (No glue here!) using traditional medieval techniques, with stiches showing on the spine to add that extra bit of contrast and detail! Finish the book with a choice of different methods using straps, buttons, studs or something a bit more adventurous! Time permitting we will use the techniques learnt to make another leather book, or possibly use another cover material, such as felt. If you have any material you would like to try and use you can bring it along to experiment with.
Come along for the day and have a go at making your own leather bound journal or sketch book. Learn how to understand paper grain, correctly fold and cut paper using traditional tools. Pick prepare and measure a piece of leather, from a choice of different colours and thicknesses. Learn how to sew the book together (No glue here!) using traditional medieval techniques, with stiches showing on the spine to add that extra bit of contrast and detail! Finish the book with a choice of different methods using straps, buttons, studs or something a bit more adventurous! Time permitting we will use the techniques learnt to make another leather book, or possibly use another cover material, such as felt. If you have any material you would like to try and use you can bring it along to experiment with.
Dates and Locations:
1st May 2020 - The Berry Croft Hub, Ashbury, Oxfordhire, SN6 8LX
https://www.berrycrofthub.com/store/p230/Leather_bookbinding_-_1st_May_2020.html
16th May 2020 - The Craft Room, 5 Market Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7AE
https://www.thecraftroomwotton.co.uk/workshops
To book any of these courses please contact the sites directly.
1st May 2020 - The Berry Croft Hub, Ashbury, Oxfordhire, SN6 8LX
https://www.berrycrofthub.com/store/p230/Leather_bookbinding_-_1st_May_2020.html
16th May 2020 - The Craft Room, 5 Market Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7AE
https://www.thecraftroomwotton.co.uk/workshops
To book any of these courses please contact the sites directly.
Hardback Book - 2 Day Course
Learn how to create your own hardback journal/ notebook or sketch book, using traditional skills and tools with a modern edge. The first day will involve learning about paper grain, how to correctly fold and cut paper. You will then learn how to make a books block, sewing the sheets together and then gluing them in place, remembering to add that essential bookmark ribbon if required! We will then move on to making the cover using boards and book cloth. With many different colours and styles of book cloth to choose from you're bound to find one that suits you! With our block and cover complete we will then bind them together before pressing. By day 2 your books will be ready to use and something to be proud of! We will the take these basic techniques you have now learnt and create a different cover, using part cloth part paper. This is where you can really customize your work and really make it reflect you! There will be a selection of papers and designs to choose from but if you have something special you would like to use then please bring it along and we will try and make it work, the only condition is that it needs to be more of a matt finish rather than glossy, as this will take better.
Learn how to create your own hardback journal/ notebook or sketch book, using traditional skills and tools with a modern edge. The first day will involve learning about paper grain, how to correctly fold and cut paper. You will then learn how to make a books block, sewing the sheets together and then gluing them in place, remembering to add that essential bookmark ribbon if required! We will then move on to making the cover using boards and book cloth. With many different colours and styles of book cloth to choose from you're bound to find one that suits you! With our block and cover complete we will then bind them together before pressing. By day 2 your books will be ready to use and something to be proud of! We will the take these basic techniques you have now learnt and create a different cover, using part cloth part paper. This is where you can really customize your work and really make it reflect you! There will be a selection of papers and designs to choose from but if you have something special you would like to use then please bring it along and we will try and make it work, the only condition is that it needs to be more of a matt finish rather than glossy, as this will take better.
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
CAKE CRAFT - All courses suitable for beginners
Sugar Flowers
Sugar Flowers
Christmas Flowers - 1 Day course
It wouldn't be Christmas without that big beautiful red poinsettia! We will spend the day making, colouring and decorating our flowers before turning them into a beautiful spray ready for the cake, who knows we may even let you crack open the edible glitter!
It wouldn't be Christmas without that big beautiful red poinsettia! We will spend the day making, colouring and decorating our flowers before turning them into a beautiful spray ready for the cake, who knows we may even let you crack open the edible glitter!
Dates and Locations:
15th November - Ardington School of Craft, The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Oxfordshire, OX12 8PN
https://www.ardingtonschool.com/store/p656/Art_of_Christmas_Sugarwork_-_Sunday_15th_November_2020.html
To book this course please contact the venue directly.
15th November - Ardington School of Craft, The Old School, School Road, Ardington, Oxfordshire, OX12 8PN
https://www.ardingtonschool.com/store/p656/Art_of_Christmas_Sugarwork_-_Sunday_15th_November_2020.html
To book this course please contact the venue directly.
Autumn and Winter Flowers -
Come and make a selection of different flowers to decorate your autumn and winter cakes! We will make the wild rose, and turn it into an autumnal or winter spray with the addition of pine cones, nuts, berries, holly and ivy and maybe even some gold wire and glitter.
Come and make a selection of different flowers to decorate your autumn and winter cakes! We will make the wild rose, and turn it into an autumnal or winter spray with the addition of pine cones, nuts, berries, holly and ivy and maybe even some gold wire and glitter.
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Roses - 1 Day Course
Come along for the day and learn how to make beautiful edible roses to add that extra bit of class to your cake.
A versatile flower, the rose can be used to decorate a variety of different cakes and styles. We will start by making simple non wired sugar paste roses, and then move on to different styles of wired roses. The morning will be spent making our roses and the afternoon used to colour and decorate them before learning how to turn them into a decorative spray ready to adorn any cake.
Come along for the day and learn how to make beautiful edible roses to add that extra bit of class to your cake.
A versatile flower, the rose can be used to decorate a variety of different cakes and styles. We will start by making simple non wired sugar paste roses, and then move on to different styles of wired roses. The morning will be spent making our roses and the afternoon used to colour and decorate them before learning how to turn them into a decorative spray ready to adorn any cake.
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Lilies - 1 Day Course £
Come along and learn how to create beautiful elegant lilies. Learn to make different styles and sizes of lily including calla/arum lily. The morning will be sent learning the techniques and creating the lilies with the afternoon dedicated to putting them all together, decorating and turning them into a spray ready to add the finishing touch to a cake.
Come along and learn how to create beautiful elegant lilies. Learn to make different styles and sizes of lily including calla/arum lily. The morning will be sent learning the techniques and creating the lilies with the afternoon dedicated to putting them all together, decorating and turning them into a spray ready to add the finishing touch to a cake.
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Orchids
Learn to make beautiful orchids. A delicate subtle flower that looks great on any cake. Learn how to make the flowers, colour and decorate them before taping and turning them into a finished spray.
Learn to make beautiful orchids. A delicate subtle flower that looks great on any cake. Learn how to make the flowers, colour and decorate them before taping and turning them into a finished spray.
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Lily of the Valley, Snowdrops and other beautiful things!
1 Day course
Have a go at making your own flowers for that special occasion. On this one day course you will learn how to make the beautiful and delicate lily of the valley along with the flower that sends us a sign of spring, the snowdrop. Depending on time we may also attempt other delicate flowers such as the Sweet Pea or maybe even that old spring favourite, the daffodil!
1 Day course
Have a go at making your own flowers for that special occasion. On this one day course you will learn how to make the beautiful and delicate lily of the valley along with the flower that sends us a sign of spring, the snowdrop. Depending on time we may also attempt other delicate flowers such as the Sweet Pea or maybe even that old spring favourite, the daffodil!
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Animals and Figures - 1 Day course
Come along for the day and learn how to make basic figures for your cakes. You will learn how to make teddy bears for a teddy bears picnic cake topper. Pigs, sheep and dogs and ducks for a farm theme, elephants for that funny drunk elephant cake topper and finally a human figure for that personalised family or friend cake!
Come along for the day and learn how to make basic figures for your cakes. You will learn how to make teddy bears for a teddy bears picnic cake topper. Pigs, sheep and dogs and ducks for a farm theme, elephants for that funny drunk elephant cake topper and finally a human figure for that personalised family or friend cake!
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
CROCHET - All courses suitable for beginners
Chunky Snood - 1 Day Course
Come along and learn how to crochet your very own chunky snood ready for those winter months. Learn the crochet basics in a calm supportive atmosphere with lots of tea and cake!
Come along and learn how to crochet your very own chunky snood ready for those winter months. Learn the crochet basics in a calm supportive atmosphere with lots of tea and cake!
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Baby Blanket - 1 Day Course
Learn how to create a blanket from scratch. Pick your colours and off you go. This is called make your own baby blanket as this is achievable in a day, but you don't have to stop there if you don't want too. With the techniques and stiches learnt you can continue your blanket at home and make it as big as you like!
Learn how to create a blanket from scratch. Pick your colours and off you go. This is called make your own baby blanket as this is achievable in a day, but you don't have to stop there if you don't want too. With the techniques and stiches learnt you can continue your blanket at home and make it as big as you like!
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
Crochet Animals
Bunny Day! - 1 Day Course
Learn the techniques and pattern to make your very own crocheted bunny. Using the same style as the elephant we will learn how to crochet all the different elements before looking at stuffing and sewing together. Hopefully there will be enough time to complete the bunny but if not you will go away with all the techniques and skills to finish it at home.
Bunny Day! - 1 Day Course
Learn the techniques and pattern to make your very own crocheted bunny. Using the same style as the elephant we will learn how to crochet all the different elements before looking at stuffing and sewing together. Hopefully there will be enough time to complete the bunny but if not you will go away with all the techniques and skills to finish it at home.
Dates and Locations:
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
The dates and locations for this course are currently unconfirmed, please check again soon.
To book a place on any of the courses please contact the venues directly.
