Join our footstool workshop and learn to make your own stylish piece of furniture from scratch! Our expert instructor will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to adding finishing touches like studding and other trims. You'll also learn how to choose the perfect fabric and create a contemporary design with a simple button detail.
Cold Process Soap Making There is something very pleasurable in producing a quality product that meets our basic needs. Cold process soap making is a therapeutic and fun craft, that allows you to have full control over the ingredients, producing a natural product to cleanse and moisturise the largest organ of the body – your skin. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those just getting started as a soap maker. Together we will have fun exploring the skills of this wonderful craft. This is a hands-on workshop and you will get to make your own batch of soap.
Beginners Traditional Hand Embroidery In the workshop you will create your own small, embroidered piece using a combination of stitches including stem stitch, detached chain stitch, buttonhole stitch, satin stitch and French knots. The piece is stitched on fine vintage linen fabric which with the threads are included in the price, an embroidery hoop and all other tools will be provided for use during the workshop. This workshop is suitable for beginners in embroidery or people who want to improve their stitching skills.
Discover the Art of Basket Weaving with Our Beginners Workshop Join us for an exciting one-day beginners basket weaving workshop where you can learn the fundamentals of this timeless craft. Led by renowned basketmaker Padraig Larkin, based in Cloghan, Co Offaly, Ireland, this workshop is a unique opportunity to acquire essential skills and techniques to create your very own basket to take home.
Discover the art of paper-making with our one-day workshop! Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to expand your creative skillset, our Introduction to Handmade Paper Making is the perfect place to start. In this hands-on experience, you'll explore traditional and contemporary techniques for crafting beautiful papers from natural plant fibers and a range of recycled materials.
Cold Process Soap Making There is something very pleasurable in producing a quality product that meets our basic needs. Cold process soap making is a therapeutic and fun craft, that allows you to have full control over the ingredients, producing a natural product to cleanse and moisturise the largest organ of the body – your skin. This workshop is suitable for beginners or those just getting started as a soap maker. Together we will have fun exploring the skills of this wonderful craft. This is a hands-on workshop and you will get to make your own batch of soap.
Join our Woodturning Workshop and learn more about the art of woodturning! Topics covered include lathe introduction, chisels, safety, turning wet and dry timber, live edge and standard bowl demonstrations, sanding and finishing, timber selection, converting timber, storing blanks, and spindle turning.
Learn to create a wet felted piece of art in a relaxed environment with award-winning artist Karena Ryan. In this workshop, you will learn about the wonders of wool and what can be created using this versatile and sustainable material. This is an enjoyable guided workshop where you will learn how to felt a wool picture using wool, soap, water, and your hands - literally hands-on!
Join our chair upholstery workshop. Your chair and fabric are supplied, and you learn to cut your pattern pieces fix your fabric, and tension it in place, you then use studs to finish the back. We will cover different fabrics, the law about flame retardant fabrics tensioning and fixing, finishing a piece, various trims, and how to re-finish legs with paint or stain.
Introduction to Sewing (3 week workshop) Join us for a transformative 3-week workshop dedicated to the timeless art of sewing. This course is for anyone from TOTAL beginner to intermediate, our classes are taught by an experienced tutor giving you individual attention in a class setting and you can take your project at your own pace. Explore the artistry of hand sewing as we delve into basic but essential stitches and techniques. You don't need any experience but you do need to bring your own sewing machine! Over the three weeks you will have the opportunity to work on a basic project (Cushion Cover) and if time allows a small project of your choice.
If you are a beginner or new to felting or want some tips on improving your skills this is a perfect workshop for you. In this 2 hr session, you will learn how to master the art of 3d needle felting using wool from our own sheep that graze our tutors' farm. All equipment and materials will be provided!
Introduction to Sewing (3 week workshop) Join us for a transformative 3-week workshop dedicated to the timeless art of sewing. This course is for anyone from TOTAL beginner to intermediate, our classes are taught by an experienced tutor giving you individual attention in a class setting and you can take your project at your own pace. Explore the artistry of hand sewing as we delve into basic but essential stitches and techniques. You don't need any experience but you do need to bring your own sewing machine! Over the three weeks you will have the opportunity to work on a basic project (Cushion Cover) and if time allows a small project of your choice.
