Learn to Weave a Wall Hanging with Agnis Smallwood Create your very own woven tapestry to decorate the walls of your home Learn how to combine different tapestry techniques and skills along with exciting colour combinations to create your own unique masterpiece. All materials and refreshments will b...More
Learn how to use natural dyes to colour cloth on this one day workshop.Many plants and vegetables can be used to dye natural fabrics. You will explore a range of natural dyes such as onion skins, turmeric and madder. You will also explore the use of mordants to help create a range of different colou...More
Explore the drypoint method of printmaking on our afternoon taster session.Drypoint etching is a printing process where lines or marks are scratched or inscribed into a surface which is then printed from. It is usually by the intaglio method, where the incisions are filled with ink and printed from,...More
Join Plastic Violet for an evening of making Mini Concrete Planters In this workshop you'll learn to mix concrete, add pigments and make your own moulds using recycled materials. Once the concrete planters are set aside to dry you will spend the rest of the eveing sanding and painitng pre-made plan...More
Explore the wonderful photographic process of cyanotypes on this taster session.You will learn how to produce a set of cyanotypes where thin objects or acetates are placed directly onto specially-coated paper and then exposed to UV light. When these objects are removed and the paper is washed with w...More
Come & join Willow & Blossom on their Candle making workshop Botanical candle & Melt workshopCome and join Willow & Blossom and learn how to make beautiful Botanical candles and petal melts. You will make Two small tin botanical soy wax candles and One tray of 15 Soy Wax petal melts...More
Explore the process of heat transfer printing onto textiles on this one day experimental workshop.Learn how to use disperse dyes and transfer papers to create interesting pattern and colour onto cloth.Disperse dyes and heat transfer papers can be applied to fabric using a heat press. You will use di...More
Explore the exciting process of Gelli printing on this 3 hour workshop.Printing from gelatine plates is a type of monoprinting which is instant and effective without the need for a press. Using water based inks you will explore a range of different effects from bold colourful textures to more subtle...More
Explore various screen printing methods on this one day experimental workshop.Learn to use screen printing in a playful and expressive way using paper stencils and monoprinting methods. The workshop has a strong emphasis on mark-making, colour mixing and print application, allowing you to develop ne...More
Explore a variety of bookbinding methods using simple glueing and stitching methods.3 WEEK COURSESUNDAYS 28th FEBRUARY - 14th MARCH 2021 2:00pm - 4:30pmOn this short course you will learn how to use the tools, materials and techniques to get you started in bookbinding. You’ll make a range of differe...More
Explore the collograph printmaking technique on this taster session.This workshop will introduce you to a quick and easy version of collograph which avoids the drying time associated with glue and uses relief inking methods to produce prints using an etching press. You’ll use oil based ink, stencils...More
Learn and explore a range of textile printing methods on this 5 week introductory course.FRIDAYS 26th FEBRUARY - 26th MARCH 202110:00am - 12:30pmYou’ll be guided through the different textile printing techniques in a step by step way in each session.The course will cover:Heat transfer printing using...More
A 6 week Creative Writing Course with Siobhan MacMahon focusing on Poetry - suitable for anyone who's ever fancied writing poetry "I didn’t think I could write poetry until Siobhan helped me unearth my inner poet & I love it"Give yourself time to write in these warm, welcoming and lively worksho...More
Join Maker Agnis Smallwood for a series of Mini Makes at Midday each Thursday on Zoom. In this mini workshop join us as we learn to needle felt some heart decorations. This workshop is perfect for learning the basics of needle felting as well as creating some lovely decorations. This kit also includ...More
Introducing our Papercutting Experience for Beginners - we're excited to welcome Abigail Whipp Creative Cuts to Chirpy W Introducing our Papercutting Experience for Beginners - we're excited to welcome Abigail Whipp Creative Cuts to Chirpy for the first time What you can expect from the experience?...More