Home Crafts
Our home crafts workshops include a wide range of changing creative classes including rag-rugging, cake decorating, lampshade making and mandala painting. These workshops are run by external tutors so clicking the booking link will take you to their specific booking page.
Also see our range of Sewing & Dressmaking and Weaving & Yarn Craft classes.
Beginners Buttercream succulents
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Learn how to pipe beautiful buttercream succulents in this hands-on cake decorating workshop. This class is designed especially for beginners and will teach you how to create six stunning designs using simple, accessible techniques – no prior experience is needed! This is the perfect activity for anyone new to cake decorating or looking to build their confidence. Learn how to blend colours for realistic plant tones to mastering easy piping methods that create lifelike textures. You'll also discover how to personalise your designs, making them a perfect gift for any plant lover. All tools, ingredients, and refreshments are provided. You'll take away your box of six beautifully decorated cupcakes.
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​Saturday 28th February
10am-1pm
£75 each
mandala dot art workshop​
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Have you ever admired intricate dot mandala designs and wondered if you could create them too? This lovely, meditative craft can be applied to almost anything, and it's wonderfully accessible for everyone. Come join this beginner's dot mandala workshop where you will learn the art of creating a beautiful dotted design in a fun, relaxed environment. Absolutely no prior experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm! All materials will be provided for you. £34-£85
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MANDALA CLOCK
Fri 13th March, 10am-4pm
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TERRACOTTA POT
Thurs 26th March, 7pm-9pm
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MANDALA STONE
Sat 9th May, 10:30am-12:30pm
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WIND CATCHER
Wed 10th June, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Lampshade making
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If you adore interior styling and want to break free from run of the mill chain store offerings, it’s time to learn a new skill! You will spend the workshop learning how to make a rolled edge drum lampshade of your preferred size (15cm - 40cm in diameter). The course is suitable for complete beginners, simply bring along your own choice of fabric. All other materials are provided. £45-£50
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Friday 20th March
7pm-9pm
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Beginners spring Buttercream Flowers
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Join this relaxed and friendly cupcake decorating class, which is perfect for complete beginners. You’ll learn how to pipe a selection of beautiful floral designs using seasonal colours and beginner-friendly techniques. This class is designed for those new to decorating or looking to build confidence. You’ll get to create a box of six stunning cupcakes to take home!​
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All tools, ingredients, and refreshments are provided – just bring yourself and a willingness to have a go!
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​Saturday 28th March
9:30am-12pm
£75 per person​
introduction to Kintsugi
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Join Clara Bethell-Sacks to learn the Japanese art of kintsugi repair for broken ceramics. Spend a relaxed few hours with likeminded folk, mindfully immersed in the processes, tools and materials of kintsugi. You will be supported to complete a repair using epoxy, coated with traditional natural Japanese Urushi (tree sap) lacquer and finished to a stunning gold-hued shine with fine brass powder. Suitable for complete beginners, all tools and materials provided. £50
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Sat 28th Mar, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Sat 25th Apr, 4:45pm-7:45pm
Sat 23rd May​, 3:30pm-6:30pm​​
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spring Intermediate Buttercream Flowers
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Ready to take your piping skills to the next level? This intermediate buttercream flowers class is the perfect workshop for those who have piped before and are looking to refine their technique with vibrant, spring-inspired designs. It's an ideal next step if you’ve joined one of my beginner sessions or are already a confident piper. In this hands-on activity, you will learn how to build on your existing skills to create a stunning, gift-worthy box of six floral cupcakes.​ All tools, ingredients, and refreshments are provided.
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​Saturday 11th April
10am-1pm
£75 per person​
Rag Rugging
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​​A full-day workshop designed to give you all the skills you need to be able to start any rag rug project for yourself at home. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. £80
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Sunday 26th July
Sunday 1st November
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10am-3:30pm
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