Glass, Craft, Home & Flowers
Come along and make something lovely for your home or garden. On the timetable for the next few months we have stained glass, fused glass, printing, crochet, ceramics and lampshade making and we are always adding more.
Some classes are bookable on this website, otherwise follow the link to book direct with the teacher.
For sewing, knitting and dressmaking options see here and for furniture and upholstery see here.
Lampshade Workshops
Make a unique feature for your home from your choice of fabric with Hannah Redden Textiles. Lampshade workshops take place on the last Thursday of the month from February. All sessions are 7-9pm
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Feb 27th Floorstanding Lamps - £60
March 26th Small & Medium Lampshades £30 / £35
April 30th Large & XL Lampshades
£45 / £50
Silver Clay Jewellery
Design and make jewellery using silver clay with Bristol Papillion. This workshop is taught over two consecutive weeks so that you can go away with a finished piece. You will learn about silver and copper clay, make and cast your own moulds from natural materials and fire your piece(s). Includes enough silver clay for one or two pendants, a freshwater pearl for finishing & refreshments. Some workshops are taught over 2 consecutive weeks.
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Thursday 23rd January ( 1 evening)
Wednesdays 5th & 12th February (2 evenings)
Wednesday 25th February (1 evening)
Wednesdays 5th & 12th March (2 evenings)
Wednesday 1st April (1 evening)
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Flowers for your Home
Learn how to make beautiful arrangements for your home using foam-free floristry techniques. Bring your own vase and you will be provided with all the knowledge, flowers and materials you will need to create a stunning arrangement to take home.
Sunday 26th Jan 10am -12pm
Sunday 23rd February 10am-12pm
Friday 6th March 7-9pm
Papercut Lampshades
Sunday 1st March 10am-4pm
Make a lampshade for your home using beautiful handmade paper from Japan and Nepal. Learn how to cut and score restful geometric patterns into the surface, and then roll and finish with a cotton-stitched seam. Your finished lampshade will be 20-25cm in diameter and can be hung as a pendant or used as a table lamp. £85 all materials included
Make a Macrame Plant Hanger
Come and join MAKE Creative Workshops at Creative Space for a creative morning of macramé. In this 2 hour session, you’ll learn a variety of macramé knots giving you the skills to be able to make your own unique plant hanger.
Saturday 1st February 10.30am-12.30
£25 all materials included
Beginners Punch Needle Embroidery
Needle punch or punch needle, is a modern take on a traditional craft now used to make a whole range of different modern textile items including wall hangings, cushion covers and bags. You will be taught how to use the needle and create different textures. Attendees will create their own punch needle hoop wall hanging from one of Sara’s designs or come with an idea of your own.
Sat 1st February 2.30-5pm (SOLD OUT)
Saturday 4th April 2.30-5pm
£50 all materials included.
Flowers for your Mum
Are you seeing your Mum on Mothering Sunday and you'd like to take her some flowers? Would you like to make the bouquet yourself?
In this workshop you will learn how to make a hand-tied bouquet, in environmentally-friendly packaging. You will choose the flowers yourself from the gorgeous selection provided, arrange them and then finish it off with presentation packaging and note. £42
Sat 23rd March 10am or 2pm
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Fused-Glass Suncatchers
Come and experience the enticing medium of glass in a fused glass taster workshop with Rachael from the Glass Cabin. Design & create either a Bristol Balloon or rectangular sun-catcher.
Saturday 22nd February
Fused Glass Balloons 2.30-4.30pm
Fused Glass Sun-catchers 5-7pm
Fused-Glass Coasters
This taster fused glass workshop is for beginners and will give you a basic introduction of the techniques involved in kiln-formed glass.
During the 2 hour workshop you will create 2 coasters using pre-cut glass and glass accessories in an array of colours. You will also learn about ‘inclusions’ by adding some metal into your design.