Our first workshop in collaboration with The Potting Shed offers therapists, counsellors and mental health professionals a creative day of grounding, centring and space to explore your emotional wellbeing.
Join artisan candle-maker Jemma from Old Man & Magpie Candle and learn how to make your very own soy wax scented candles. During the 2 hour workshop Jemma will take you step-by-step through the candle making process, you’ll learn how to pour the most incredible scented candles and use Jemma's own bespoke essential & fragrance oil blends to pour your very own candles.
Join artisan candle-maker Jemma from Old Man & Magpie Candle and learn how to make your very own soy wax scented candles. During the 2 hour workshop Jemma will take you step-by-step through the candle making process, you’ll learn how to pour the most incredible scented candles and use Jemma's own bespoke essential & fragrance oil blends to pour your very own candles.
Join Eden Floral Styling for a wonderful Sunday of festive craft to put you in the mood for Christmas. Owners Vicky and Jodie will teach you how to create three bespoke Christmas designs, a wreath, a garland and a table centre, for you to take home.
Join Eden Floral Styling for a wonderful day of festive craft to put you in the mood for Christmas. Owners Vicky and Jodie will teach you how to create three bespoke Christmas designs, a wreath, a garland and a table centre, for you to take home.
Try your hand at “line and wash” – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour with landscape artist John Harrison. Weather permitting you’ll go outside for observational sketching then back in the studio you’ll learn more about the use of ink and have the opportunity to work up your own full-sized finished painting.
Try your hand at “line and wash” – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour with landscape artist John Harrison. Weather permitting you’ll go outside for observational sketching then back in the studio you’ll learn more about the use of ink and have the opportunity to work up your own full-sized finished painting.
Have you ever wanted an individual lampshade for your home? Trawled through endless shops but can't seem to find the perfect one? Then why not learn how to make your own lampshade with maker Hayley McCormack. During this workshop you will be guided through a step by step process, enabling you to learn the skills needed to make a table or ceiling pendant lampshade to take home
Join Jenni Smith for an inspirational introduction to quilt-making at the Weavers Factory. Over the day’s course each stage of construction will be taught and you’ll go home with a good knowledge of the creative possibilities quilting offers and know how to start your own unique heirloom. Jenni will guide you through fabric choice, colour placement, pattern, rotary cutting, piecing and machine quilting. No sewing experience is necessary.
** SOLD OUT ** Work with textile printmaker, Sally Gilford to design and screen print large panels of fabric inspired by the work of The Weavers Factory patron, Joan Charnley. Using water based inks and stencils, you will have the opportunity to explore Mid-century style and create your own surface print onto a selection of fabrics that you can take away at the end of the workshop
** SOLD OUT ** Work with textile printmaker, Sally Gilford to design and screen print large panels of fabric inspired by the work of The Weavers Factory patron, Joan Charnley. Using water based inks and stencils, you will have the opportunity to explore Mid-century style and create your own surface print onto a selection of fabrics that you can take away at the end of the workshop
Join artist Simon Buckley at the Weavers Factory for three photography lessons where you’ll learn all the techniques needed to take successful photographs in low light. In the first session you will be learn the methods needed to capture low light images, before a practical session outdoors at dusk. The final session will review the pictures taken and demonstrate simple post production techniques to make your photographs stand out.
** SOLD OUT ** Join artist Simon Buckley at the Weavers Factory for three photography lessons where you’ll learn all the techniques needed to take successful photographs in low light. In the first session you will be learn the methods needed to capture low light images, before a practical session outdoors at dusk. The final session will review the pictures taken and demonstrate simple post production techniques to make your photographs stand out.
Over the course of the weekend, you will be guided through the steps Valerie uses when creating her own Felt Landscapes, encouraging you to explore the qualities and behaviours of wool fibres, silk threads and fabrics through the wet felting process. This workshop is suitable for all levels of ability from beginners to experienced felters, and only requires of you to engage your own creativity.
Learn the basics of manipulating perspex to make your own amazing art jewellery at the Weavers Factory. Artist Julia Roy-Williams will demonstrate how she generates design ideas and share with you the approach she uses to turn her inspiration into jewellery designs. You'll leave after a full weekend of tuition with the skills to continue making at home, and a collection of art jewellery you'll have made yourself.
