The latest painting sensation, the 'dirty pour' comes to the Craft Centre.

Come and have fun with paint and colour, make a mess and a fabuous canvas artwork to take home!

An introduction to making your own books and notebooks - we'll tackle folded books and a basic Japanese stabbed binding book - relaxing and fun.

An introduction to crochet for complete beginners. If you have ever thought about learning to crochet, then this is the workshop for you! You will learn how to start crocheting and tackle a chain and double crochet stitch. You will then crochet a daisy using the stitches you have just learnt.

If you find you enjoy crochet, our longer 3 week Crochet Course is perfect to develop your skills and for you to learn more stitches and how to read a crochet pattern. 

Come and spend an afternoon making a lovely decoupage lantern. Choose from our range of patterned papers and learn how to neatly decorate the glass panels. A quick and effective craft which will look great in your garden with some fairy lights inside or in the window for Christmas!

Materials and lantern included. There will be plenty of other items to decoupage too, if you wish.

Or order the Craft Kit to learn at home

Come and learn how to make beautiful decorative Dorset buttons - an old craft using embroidery threads.

Celebrate with a wreath decoration that will last and last! 

Raid our fabric and ribbon stash picking out your favourite colours to create this easy take on a rag wreath.

An introduction to glass fusion where you will learn to make small jewellery pendants and little decorations using a microwave glass kiln.

Join calligraphy expert, Jane, on this taster ‘Ink Resist’ workshop where you will learn a few basics about Modern Calligraphy lettering, write and draw your wording and decorative Laurel wreath. Then you'll add a coloured wash and see your work transform into a piece of art!

Please note this is a taster, where you will create the artwork shown. If you want to learn more about Modern Calligraphy, the full day workshops are a great follow-on.

An hour's introduction to beading and stringing - learn about the different kinds of findings, strings and beads and begin to use pliers to make bracelets, earrings and a simple necklace.

A quick and easy macrame make, these stylish coasters will modernise any room.

A brilliant way of using up scrap fabric or rope and creating something useful and beautiful in the process! Learn to make a sturdy rope bowl perfect for gifts or holding all your bits and bobs!

Or order the Craft Kit to learn at home

Come and try DIY screen printing and design and print yourself a washable canvas tote bag to take away! We'll show you a great, affordable way to make screens and templates which you'll be able to replicate at home.

An interesting new course teaching etching on sterling silver using Ferric Nitrate. You will learn to saw and file a piece of silver, and then how to create a design using etching. You will come away with a silver etched pendant.

A fabulous taster session for silversmithing. You will learn to saw, file, texture and finish a sterling silver pendant. A great way to start a journey into silversmithing.

A once a month club where you'll get a taster of a different art technique every time! Led by our fabulous artist, Meg Bonser, she'll get you experimenting and developing your artistic skills. All abilities welcome. Come along to which ever ones take your fancy, or join us for all!

 

A one-off adult workshop from professional illustrator, Katy Dynes. Katy will focus on simple self portraiture, expression and looking at sketching people in situ using a variety of different mediums to draw and illustrate people quickly and effectively. A fabulous introduction to sketching people for beginners.

This course is ideal if you've painted in the past and you fancy picking it up again.
Aimed at those with some experience of watercolour painting, or who have completed our Beginners course. We will revise key techniques, learn how to simplify a subject and work on form, tone and colour.

The current class has been painting for a while so this course is currently suitable for those who have done a small amount of painting before. A new class for complete beginners will start soon.

A great opportunity to improve on your drawing skills and to try out different materials, such as
pencil, pen and

charcoal. A variety of subjects are covered, which may include still life, portraits
and landscapes. Learn more about line, shading, sketching and perspective.

The course is suitable for beginners, and those who already enjoy drawing but would like a little
more practice. If you have attended this course before you are welcome to come again, just let us
know when you book.

This course comprises 4 sessions across two weeks

 

Do you want to practice and improve your watercolour technique? Join like-minded people in our friendly studio and learn to refine and develop your skills with our fantastic local artist and tutor, Kay Carpenter. You'll paint a variety of subject matter using different techniques over the weeks. All materials are included.

This class is currently full. Please contact us if you would like to join our waiting list for a space.

A wonderful introduction to the medium of pastels - develop your drawing skills and master the techniques of working with pastels and their beautiful range of colours.

This is a four session course and all materials are provided.

If you have ever wondered how a design is put onto a silk scarf, then this is the workshop for you!

Spend a peaceful day learning how to place a design on silk, how to create a clear outline of your design and how to apply paint to the silk. You will create a beautiful piece of art work to take home and perhaps even wear as a scarf.

All materials and equipment are provided. 

Or order the Craft Kit to learn at home

A relaxing one-off drawing session looking at flowers and plants with professional illustrator Katy Dynes.

This three hour workshop will give you an introduction into jewellery making using the fabulous material of Precious Metal (Silver) Clay.

Silver Clay is made up of very fine particles of pure silver, water and a non toxic binder. When your piece if fired, the binder burns away, leaving you with solid fine silver. It's a magical process!

Guided by Charlotte, you'll learn the basics of working with silver clay, how to handle it, roll, shape and texture it before drying and refining, then onto torch firing, polishing and finally learning how to patina.

You will create one, solid fine silver pendant and it will be ready to take home with you on the day.

All materials are included in the price of the course and is suitable for those who are new to working with silver clay.

Join us on our one day beginners workshop to learn the fundamentals of creating your own beautiful solid silver jewellery. 

Silver clay is made up of very fine particles of pure siver, water and a non toxic binder. When your piece if fired, the binder burns away, leaving you with solid fine silver. The process is truly magical.

Charlotte with teach you how to make two textured pendants and a pair of earrings from solid fine silver. You will learn the process of making jewellery with silver clay from start to finish. The first part of the day focuses upon how to handle, roll, shape and texture it, before drying and refining. The second part of the day will focus upon torch firing, polishing and learning how to patina. 

All materials are included in the price of the course and is suitable for those who are new to working with silver clay.

A great day to create some fashionable stacking bangles from sterling silver. You will make up to 3 bangles using silver wire, and will learn to saw, texture and solder them, to make a contrasting set.

This would make a fabulous pre-Chrismas present.

Our popular silversmithing course runs as an evening course over 5 sessions, so you get even more time to create beautiful jewellery! You will be shown how to work with silver, and get to try a variety of techniques including cutting, etching, filing, soldering and engraving. Complete beginners will start by making a silver pendant. Those who have attended one of our day courses or evening courses before can move on to making rings and earrings. More advanced students can have tuition in stone setting.

The course price includes two pieces of silver and unlimited brass and copper. More silver can be purchased from our tutors if required.

Learn how to make stunning pieces of jewellery simply using wire and beads. You will be shown how to use basic jewellery tools and techniques to twist your wire into stunning shapes.

You will have the opportunity to make items such as earrings, a bracelet, cocktail rings or wire wrapped pendants. Feel free to bring along any ideas you may have and let's get creative!

If you have ever wondered about the difference between patchwork and quilts, or how quilts are made and fancied having a go, then this one day workshop is for you! We will take you through each step of patchwork and quilt making and you will spend the day making your own mini quilt. You will learn how to cut squares of fabric with a rotary cutter, how to fit and sew them together to make a patchwork top (and how important an iron is in quilt making!). You will then add wadding and backing fabric to your patchwork top, and use a sewing machine to learn some basic quilting. You will then finish your mini quilt with a border.

All materials, equipment and sewing machines are provided for your use on the day, as well as plentiful tea and coffee.

There will be a break for lunch so you can bring a packed lunch, or pop into the town for a breath of fresh air.

Click here to go to our shop where you will find patchwork tools and fat quarter fabrics.

Or order the Craft Kit to learn at home

A four week course for anyone who wants to learn to sew! We'll complete a project a week, developing and building your skills as you go.

You don't need your own sewing machine a we have 8 modern Brother machines, but you can bring your own if you want to get to grips with it a little more.

All materials are included in the price of the course.

Not keen on precise cutting and pieceing in your patchwork? Come and have a go at crazy patchwork where anything goes with stunning results! Perfect for making applique pieces and using up scraps.

Machine sew yourself a wonderful, multifuctional, lined zipped pouch from faux leather. Add appique and tassels if you wish!

On this fabulously creative course, you will learn free machine embroidery techniques and get to explore texture and pattern using them on normal fabrics and water soluble fabric to create a piece of artwork to take home.

Suitable for all levels of sewist. All materials are provided on this course.

We've combined two of our great starter dressmaking sessions into one fantastic workshop to get you started on the path to successful dressmaking!

We will show you how to begin working with dressmaking patterns: measuring correctly for your body size (the sizings on dressmaking patterns differ from brand to brand, and rarely matches any high street sizing), choosing the right fabric for the pattern, and laying and cutting correctly.

We'll look at different types of fabric, when to use them and give you lots of tips to cope with some of the trickier sorts.

A great intro recommended for anyone who is new, or returning to dressmaking after some time. You'll go away dying to get started on a project!

For those who have never used a machine before, or have not done so for a long time – come and learn the basics to give you the confidence to get going. You will learn to wind your bobbin, thread your machine, and then use your machine to make a simple tote bag or bunting. All materials are included in the cost of the workshop.

We have eight lovely modern Brother sewing machines for you to learn on, but if you have a sewing machine at home that you wish to get to grips with, please bring it with you for this class and we will show you how get started. Please also bring the instruction manual as each machine is different and understanding how to use your instruction manual really helps when you are sewing solo!

Thinking of buying a sewing machine? We have a range of Brother Sewing Machines in store for you to try. Click here to find out more.

Always wanted to tackle a larger quilt but been afraid to try? Want to join a like-minded, social group stiching together.

Over 10 weeks we will make a large quilt from start to finish. You'll be guided through the whole process of cutting, piecing, quilting and finishing.

This course is suitable for beginners.

Our Autumn Project is a rainbow quilt by Paula Steel. You'll be sent a list of fabric quantities and you can choose your own selection of fabrics either from us (at a special discounted price) or elsewhere.

A once-a-month session where we will cut and piece a different patchwork block each session. Develop and build up your patchworking skills - we will try lots of different techniques and patterns that you can take away and practice further.

Each month we will create a different block to make a sampler quilt by the end of the year. Every block will come with a worksheet and full instructions. If you wish to buy the same fabrics for each block, we recommend to allow 1/2 a fat quarter per colour per design. We do advise that you use our fabrics to 'practise' the block in class, and then take the worksheet home to make a second one in your chosen fabrics.

The techniques we will be learning are:

August - Using templates

September - Foundation piecing

October - curved piecing

November - flying geese

Have you just bought yourself an overlocker? Not sure where to start?

Book a 1-1 session with us and we will help you get your machine threaded and set up ready to sew.

Call us on 01858 466692 to book your session.

A once a month session for anyone who loves to sew! 

Anything goes in this class. Bring your machine or hand sewing, or simply come and use our lovely cutting out tables or overlockers. Katharine will be on hand to give you advice and assistance where needed, but this is primarily a social sewing session.

Plenty of tea, coffee and chat will be available.

Bring your own pattern and fabric and embark on a dressmaking project in this lovely, relaxed class with full tuition. This course is suitable for all levels from complete beginner to those looking to work with trickier fabrics and techniques.

We sell patterns and fabric at the Craft Centre and we are always happy to advise you on suitable projects and fabrics to choose. Just pop in and have a chat with Katharine or Hannah.

Suitable for all levels.

Please Note: This course is currently full and has a waiting list - please contact us to register your interest.

Come and spend a whole day dressmaking with like-minded people, bring whatever project you would like to work on and get help with new techniques and fabrics. Suitable for all levels.

A block of four evening sessions where you will learn how to follow a dressmaking pattern and make an item of clothing of your choice (it doesn't have to be a dress!) guided by our expert dressmaker. We will give what help you need at each stage, whether you are a complete dressmaking beginner and just starting your exciting journey in making your own clothes, or whether you have some dressmaking experience and would like to further your skills.

You will need to bring your own pattern, fabric, thread and notions to this course. We have eight wonderful Brother sewing machines to use for this course, so you don't need to lug your machine here each week (unless you want to, of course!). We will also supply a sewing kit to use in the class (scissors, measuring tape, etc), so you have everything  you need to make a fabulous garment.

We sell patterns and fabric at the Craft Centre, so if you want advice on suitable projects to begin with, please come and visit and we can help you find something suitable.

This one day course will show you how to use your own measurements to draw a fitted bodice block. This will then be used to make a toile, which we will further fit and you will be shown how to transfer changes back onto your pattern.

This course is suitable for those with existing sewing knowledge who want to understand more about their own body shape and made-to-measure dressmaking.

Why not add on the Sleeve Block the following day? Book both bodice and sleeve courses for £100 - call us on 01858 466692 to claim this special price.

If you have completed our bodice block pattern cutting course, come and learn how to draft the sleeve to go with it.

You will need to bring your bodice block with you, or attend the bodice block course on the previous day to be able to do this course.

Recommended for experienced sewers.

Attend both days for the special discounted price of £120 - call us on 01858 466692 to claim this special price.

Come and perfect putting in an invisible zip - once you know how to do it, you'll never use ordinary zips again! You'll be shown how to put in an invisible zip in garments both with and without a seam to match. Then you'll make your own samples to take away!

This is the perfect way to get to grips with overlocking - learn how to use your overlocker to create a fabulous garment!

Using Japanese pattern cutting techniques, you will measure and make a flattering jersey tunic almost entirely on your overlocker. 

We have four overlockers available for use at the Craft Centre, so if you want to use one of these, please call us to reserve one. Otherwise, please bring your own machine.

You will also need 2 metres of jersey fabric. We recommend a ponteroma or double knit jersey if you have never worked with jersey before. We do have a selection here at the Craft Centre which you can buy in advance, or on the day.

Do you struggle to find well-fitting trousers on the high street? Then this is the course for you! 

This is a full day course where, in the morning, you will make your own block of a pair of trousers using your own measurements. Then you will use your own pattern to make a toile sample in the afternoon. Take it home and you can continue making your own made-to-measure trousers that fit perfectly!

It is advised that you have some sewing experience or have attended our Beginners Pattern Cutting course as this is a more complex project. 

All materials are provided, but please bring your lunch.

Learn how to make simple curtains with a pencil-pleat header in this useful homemaking class.

In this class you will make a mini curtain and learn all the information needed to go away and make full-sized curtains for your home. 

This workshop will give you all the skills you need to make your own cushions at home! You will measure and cut the fabric needed to make a cushion, sew in a zip fastening, and add a piped edge for that perfect finish.  All materials and a cushion pad is included in the price of the course, and the biggest part of the fun is rifling through our fabulous selection of fabric, making the difficult decision of which fabric to use!

Suitable for Confident Beginner Sewers and upwards.

In this fabulous course you will learn how to make a professionally-finished 20cm or 30cm drum lampshade. All materials are included in the price of the course, however if you have fabric of your own you would like to use, you are welcome to bring it along. You need half a metre of lightweight fabric (craft cotton weight).

"Wanted to say a BIG thank you for the tutorial last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it and think that it may just be the start of many lampshades to come!"  Trish

"Just to say that I very much enjoyed last night's lampshade class - well instructed in a friendly atmosphere and pleased with my finished shade." Joy Gilbert

Learn how to make a Roman Blind on this three hour course. You will learn how to measure and calculate your folds, position patterns on your fabric, and then you will go on to make a complete sample blind to take away. You will then have all the techniques at your fingertips to be able to make blinds for your own windows.

Come and learn how to make your own raw delicious chocolates infused with doTERRA essential oils such as wild orange, citrus bliss, salt and black pepper, peppermint and lime and ginger to name a few. Get creative making your own chocolate using a variety of different chocolate moulds in a relaxed environment. While the chocolates set you will learn how you can use these incredible medicinal essential oils to care for you and your loves ones and make a gift box to take them home in.

A once a month club where we will explore a different hand stitching technique each session. Art and Craft is increasingly shown to be relaxing and beneficial to our mental health. Hand stitching helps us to slow down and focus on a pleasingly and beautiful task.

Come and try every technique or pick and choose.

Thursday 9th April - Bora Stitching
*Rescheduled* - 13th August

Thursday 10th September - Blackwork

We all need a bit of pampering now and then! This workshop is just what the doctor ordered: aromatouch hand massage and raw chocolate all infused with the incredible medicinal properties of doTERRA essential oils. 

You will have the opportunity to enjoy these treats as well as make your own natural pampering products beautifully scented with your choice of doTERRa oils. 

Finally, make yourself an extra treat to take home - earrings or a bracelet.

Although Winter is coming, the coughs and sniffles don't have to follow!

Join Essential Oils Educator, Nina, for this fun and interactive Winter Wellness class and learn how to incorporate essential oils into your everyday lift to support your health and stay well this Winter, naturally.

You will learn:

• What essential oils are and how to use them
• How they can support your health and everyday living
• The uses and benefits of some of doTERRA's most versatile oils and blends
• How to support your immune system and fight seasonal threats
• Have the opportunity to bring oils into your homes and work space.

You'll also get to make a pair of reusable hand warmers filled with dried lavender to take away ready to banish the winter weather.

A fabulous wreath using the arm knitting technique! Bang-on-trend and it'll last for years.

The yarn is vegan friendly acrylic jumbo yarn, so also suitable for those sensitive to wool.

Perfect for Easter, Christmas and all year round!

This is a course perfect for crochet beginners, or those who have come to our crochet taster workshop.

In this course, we will teach you the most commonly used crochet stitches, show you how to begin and finish a piece of crochet and talk about colour choices of yarns. You will learn how to read a crochet pattern, how to make granny squares (which can be put together to make a cushion cover or blanket) and become more confident at selecting crochet projects to move on.

Included in the price of this course is a crochet hook and ball of yarn in the colour of your choice, and a clearly written pattern for a granny square.

If you have attended this course already, or have some experience of crocheting, you are very welcome to come and we will develop your crocheting skills further with more complex pattern reading, crocheting in the round and learning more complex stitches. Just mention at the time of booking if you would like to be stretched further!

Over two sessions, you will learn the basic stitches, learn how to make a granny square and begin to read crochet patterns.

More experienced crocheters are also welcome if you wish to progress your skills further.

Lino printing is a lovely method of print making, that's extremely popular here at the Craft Centre. Come and learn about the tools and materials involved, and how to cut and print your own design. You will cut and print your own one colour design during the session.

If you have been before, you are most welcome to return and work on your own project, or more complex design.

Needle felting is the process of stabbing soft wool fibres with a barbed needle to create felt which can be sculpted into different shapes.

During the workshop you will learn the process and make your own piece; perhaps an animal, 2d picture or a decoration!

A hands-on day where you will get to create your own unique piece of fabric.

First use our range of printing blocks to plan and print a design on fabric. You can choose to make a square cushion cover or work on a rectangular piece of fabric to turn into a lampshade.

Once dry, you will use your printed design as a base for embroidery and stitching, using a range of different colours and stitches. Relaxing, creative and therapeutic, this is a fantastic day for all ages and levels.

A short course for kids – drop them off while you finish your Christmas shopping. They’ll have fun and come home with some great Christmas makes.

Click here to visit our Children's Crafty Kits section of our shop.

A morning of relaxing Christmas Crafts! We'll give you lots of ideas and then let you loose on our wide range of materials. See how much you can make during the session!

Materials, guidence and inspiration provided.

A fun seasonal workshop where you will make Christmas Decorations and Wreaths to take away - lots of choices and designs to try.

Why not bring your friends along for a pre-Christmas get together, with a difference!

 Click here to visit our shop for Christmas craft kits and supplies.

Come and make some clay Chrismas decorations for your tree, cut from air drying clay and decorate with imprints, stamps and texture.

In this 2 hour workshop, you can choose to make a Christmas themed dish or candle screen, or a lovely set of Christmas decorations. This class is suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience. 

Glass fusing is fun, therapeutic and addictive. In this relaxing workshop you will make some lovely Christmas glass artwork, that will last a lifetime. 

All materials and tools are included. Your glass will be taken away to be fired and returned to the Craft Centre for collection in a few days.

Come and spend a peaceful two hours making a beautiful rustic wreath. We'll start with a wire base adding hessian, pine cones, dried oranges and more to make a lovely traditional piece for the festive season.

Materials included.

Let's get festive for Christmas!

You'll be making your own sustainable wreath base from willow and then adding your own decorations from a selection of flowers and foliage for a unique and beautiful decoration to hang on your door for the festive season. Once over, you'l be able to keep the base to reuse year after year.

Use dried fruit and foliage to make an everlasting garland for your house.

Mini Makers is our weekly arty crafty session for pre-schoolers (suitable for those aged 2-4 years). This time, join us for three weeks of extra special Christmas crafting with your little ones!

We try painting, sticking, modelling, stamping, snipping and lots more; all designed to develop your child's fine motor skills and creative thinking. The small and relaxed groups are run by Hannah, a qualified primary school teacher, with heaps of experience of working with young children.

Tea & coffee is provided for the grown ups, and a drink and biscuit for the children.
£17 for all 3 sessions

A full day workshop where you will learn 'Modern Calligraphy' brush lettering techniques and use them to layout and complete a personalised 'Glitter bauble'.

In the morning you will practice your lettering and begin to think about your design. In the afternoon, you will transfer your design onto your bauble and add glue and glitter.  All materials are included to practice and complete one bauble - extra baubles can be purchased on the day if you wish.

Please bring a packed lunch. There will be plenty of tea and coffee available throughout the day.

Come and make a cute little needlefelted robin for Christmas, or a Christmas pudding, brussel sprout or whatever else takes your fancy!

Perfect for a Christmas tree, come and make a fun needlefelted decoration in this workshop. 

We will show you how to turn the fluffy wool tops into a cheeky pudding, using needlefelting needles.

All materials are provided. 

The pompom trend isn't going away, so come and make a fun Christmas wreath with them! A great modern twist for an indoor wreath...pick your colour scheme to suit your home.

It's never too early to craft for Christmas! In this day session, you will make a beautiful quilted advent calandar, perfect to hide mini surprises for your children or grandchildren in the run-up to Christmas.

We are all trying to do our bit to reduce waste and be more environmentally friendly. This workshop will show you how to ditch the shiny wrapping paper and ribbons that cannot be recycled and still give gifts that look fabulous this Christmas.

Learn how to create wrapping cloths, bento bags, fabric envelopes and gift bags out of recyclable papers and then make a stack to take home.

In this 2 hour workshop, there will be lots of options for you to choose from to make, or you can bring along your own ideas to work on. We'll have lots of examples to show you and you can make a few smaller pieces or one large piece such as a candle screen or dish. Glass fuion is fun, therapeutic and addictive. You will make a lovely piece of artwork that will last a lifetime.

A beautifully effective craft that everyone can do. It is suitable for both complete beginners and those who have attended a course in the past. More experienced practitioners can work on a project of their own choice during the session.

All materials will be provided.

A fabulous new technique to incorporate with the beautiful craft of glass fusion. You will carve a design onto a special board. Add colour to your glass base. Then the two are fired together and your design will be incorporated into your glass piece.

Create a beautiful piece of fused glass, which when fired will be 'slumped' into a curved shape.

This course is suitable for beginners with no experience of glass fusion, or for those who have been on a glass fusion course before.

Come and make this absolutely stunning sea-inspired glass fused piece! You will be shown how to cut your glass and build layers up to create your own wave design on a circular base.

These will be taken away to be fired and returned to the Craft Centre for collection the following week.

Take your macrame skills to the next level and knot yourself a stylish wall hanging.

Come and learn all about making mosaics - the tools to use, the products to buy and the different kinds of mosaics you can do. Then have a go at making your own!

You will have time to make either a set of coasters or one large piece.

The session is divided into three parts - design and making your mosiac, a small lunch break while everything dries and a grouting session.

On this full day Modern Calligraphy course, beginners will spend the morning learning the basics of the script. In the afternoon, you will put these new-found skills to good use and look at design and layout to create a card or picture. Fabulous for special occasions and wedding ideas. You can also learn how to use gorgeous metallic inks to make your work look AM-AZE-ING!

For those of you who have completed this course before, you can book on again to improve and perfect your technique, and learn move on, blending, ink resist, card layout for inners and envelopes and much more!

A basic pen holder, nib and practice sheets are all provided in the cost.

Learn the delicate and beautiful art of paper cutting. Perfect for making a really special Christmas card or piece for framing.

A shorter 'taster' stained glass class where you will create beautiful stained glass decorations using the Tiffany Copper Foil Method.

Participants will learn how to cut their class for the project and then join the individual pieces together using copper foil and solder.

We have 2 sessions running:

AM: Feathers - you will make 1-2 feathers during the time.

PM: Christmas Decorations - your will make up to 3 decorations.

A one day Stained Glass Workshop covering the basic design and construction of a leaded glass panel. Students will choose from a range of designs, select their coloured glass and learn how to cut the individual glass pieces.  The afternoon session will then be spent making the lead framework, and finally students will solder their finished panels, ready to take home at the end of the day.

This is a fantastic day course where you will make your own willow sculpture. No experience is necessary.

If you are new to the craft, you will be given the choice of making a duck, runner duck, heron or chicken. Then you will be guided through the processes and techniques of sculpting from willow to complete your sculpture in the day.

For the more experienced why not have a go at a hare, cat or even small dog or sheep. 

All materials are included.

Join us for 4 sessions of learning and exploring, ideal for creative 6-11yr olds.

We explore different mediums, subjects, artists and ideas each week in these fun sessions with artist and tutor Meg. Past activities have included observational drawing, making cardboard sculptures, learning watercolour techniques and working with clay!

All materials, guidance and inspiration included, as well as a drink and a biscuit!
£40 for all four sessions.

As an expansion of our ever-popular sewing clubs on Saturdays, we are pleased to offer a weekly after-school sewing club!  Running in blocks of 4 sessions, we will teach the children how to use a sewing machine and work with fabric.

We find that children are delighted with what they can achieve and the lovely projects they make - from bears to bunting!

This course is suitable for 7-11 year olds and we can cater for all ability levels, including those who have had no experience of sewing machines. They will learn all about the sewing process whilst having fun making different projects.

All materials are included in the cost of the course.

A sewing workshop for those aged 10+. You will learn the basics of how to use a dressmaking pattern, cut out your pattern pieces and sew them together using our wonderful Brother sewing machines. You will leave with a wearable garment made to fit you perfectly!

Patterns will be provided for this course, but you are required to bring your own choice of fabric. You will be told in advance what type and quantity of fabric you will need. You will also need a packed lunch (no nuts please).

"Grace came to the Sewing Class and really enjoyed making the shorts...I was so impressed with what they did in such a short space of time."  Tanya Lord

Paint your canvas, choose a shape (perhaps and animal or letter) and raid our huge stash of buttons to fill it with! Go home with a unique piece of art for your bedroom!

Suitable for age 6+, materials included

Do you have a child that loves art? Then these one-off workshops are for them!

Your youngsters will experiment with mediums, explore new techniques and discover exciting artists! With different activities for each workshop, expect drawing, painting, sculpture and more.

Suitable for 6+, all materials included

This workshop is also a great taster for our After School Art Club, also led by Meg, on Mondays:
https://www.leicestershirecraftcentre.co.uk/courses.asp?id=456

October - Bird Prints

Workshop sizes have been reduced to keep participants safe. Each participant will have all of their own materials laid out, clean, ready for them to use when they arrive. Unfortunately it will be unlikely that we will be able to let parents stay for the activity.

A colourful, fun class teaching traditional enamelling techniques, using efcolor enamel (resin enamel). The children will learn the techniques using efcolor powder, which is then baked in a tealight kiln. For safety reasons, the kiln is controlled only by the tutors. Pieces made in the childrens silversmithing class in the morning can be enamelled in this class.

**Please note due to insurance, this class is suitable for children aged 6+**

Use lots of different coloured glass to design and make beautiful decorations. Glass artist, Sarah Luke, will show you what to do and then take your pieces away to be fired ready for you to collect a few days later from the Craft Centre.

Suitable for children age 6+

We are delighted to welcome local ceramicist Nikki McCathie to the Craft Centre. 

She will guide the children through building their own clay creation - we have done all kinds of things from personalised mermaids to monsters, dinosaurs and unicorns.

Once built they will paint their clay and it will be taken away to be dried out and fired by Nikki. She will return them to the Craft Centre in approximately three weeks for collection.

Suitable for 6+

Aimed at beginner sewers aged 7-11, we undertake lots of different projects building up cutting and sewing skills along the way. 

Projects can include, soft toys, patchwork, applique and simple dressmaking.

Our popular sewing club for older children who have already had some experience working with fabric, cutting and sewing. We will tackle more challenging projects and fabrics to build on existing skills and learn new ones including inserting zips, learning to read a pattern and creative techniques. Previous projects have included a piped messenger bag, onesie, jersey top and patchwork quilt runner. 

If you are unsure whether your child has sufficient experience to join this class, please call and have a chat with Katharine or Hannah.

Depending on the project we undertake, you may need to purchase extra fabric for this class. If so, we will email you details of what is required.

A fantastic course for older children and teenagers.

Learn to saw, file and drill precious metal and create your own pendants to take home. Working with aluminium (looks like silver, but easier to work with for beginners), you'll design your own simple shapes and follow the process through to a completed piece of jewellery.

Please Note: For insurance purposes, this course is only suitable for children aged 10 and over.

Have fun with air drying clay to design and create a landscape of your choice that you can take home the same day!

Suitable for 6+, materials and snacks included.

Workshop sizes have been reduced to keep participants safe. Each participant will have all of their own materials laid out, clean, ready for them to use when they arrive. Unfortunatley it will be unlikely that we will be able to let parents stay for the activity.

Come and learn how to make your own comic with professional book illustrator and artist Katy Dynes.

You will start by creating your characters and then put them into a story. Katy will give you loads of ideas and tips on how to draw brilliantly and make your comic amazing!

Your youngster will learn the relaxing craft of cross stitch on this morning workshop. All materials included.
Suitable for 7+

Workshop sizes have been reduced to keep participants safe. Each participant will have all of their own materials laid out, clean, ready for them to use when they arrive. Unfortunatley it will be unlikely that we will be able to let parents stay for the activity.

Design, paint and embellish your own treasure box - perfect for stashing jewellery, treats, or even your craft supplies!
Suitable for age 6+

Workshop sizes have been reduced to keep participants safe. Each participant will have all of their own materials laid out, clean, ready for them to use when they arrive. Unfortunatley it will be likely that we won't be able to let parents stay for the activity.

We are delighted to welcome Essential Oils Educator, Nina Laurenti, to Leicestershire Craft Centre to run our children's wellbeing workshops. Essential oils can help with health and wellness for all the family and pure therapeutic grade essential oils can be used to support sleep issues, boost immunity, digestive issues, anxiety over school, work, aid focus and much more.

Using doTERRA oils, Nina will teach the children a little about essential oils and how to use them safely.

Chocolates with Essential Oils - 20th July, 21st December

Children will make their own delicious chocolate infused with doTERRA essential oils such as wild orange, peppermint and lime. We might get a little messy but have lots of fun filling different chocolate moulds with your creative mixes. While the chocolates set, you will make a gift box to take them home in. 

(The chocolate is dairy and gluten free)

Essential Oils Bath Bombs - 21st August

In this fabulous workshop you will create and make your own bath bombs to take home containing special blends of doTERRA essential oils.

Nina will explain all the ingredients and their importance and demonstrate how to make a bath bomb, then the children will be able to make their own set and container to take them home in. Bathtime will never be the same again!

Workshop sizes have been reduced to keep participants safe. Each participant will have all of their own materials laid out, clean, ready for them to use when they arrive. Unfortunatley it will be unlikely that we will be able to let parents stay for the activity.

We'll be getting out the glitter, sparkles and paint to decorate our  jars, turning them into lights suitable for the garden, your bedroom or that special glamping trip!

All materials are provided including a set of battery operated fairy lights!

Come and make yourself and your Best Friend a matching set of beaded bracelets plus a personalised box to take them home in! 

Suitable for age 6+. materials + snack provided

A relaxing, colourful craft! Learn how to weave using an embroidery hoop and leave with a lovely decoration for your bedroom.

Suitable for 7+.

Workshop sizes have been reduced to keep participants safe. Each participant will have all of their own materials laid out, clean, ready for them to use when they arrive. Unfortunatley it will be unlikely that we will be able to let parents stay for the activity.

We are delighted to welcome professional book illustrator, Katy Dynes, back to Leicestershire Craft Centre to run a 4 week course for older art students. She will be exploring Character design and Expression, Movement and Mark Making, Backgrounds and Composition, Storyboarding and Final Illustrations.

This fabulous course is perfect for any students who love to draw, who want to learn more and develop their skills

An 'intensive' morning with professional illustrator Katy Dynes to hone and develop your drawing and illustration skills.

You'll develop characters, scenarios and stories, and learn how book illustration works.

A crafty hour especially for children aged 4-7 (Rec-Yr2)

We try 3 or 4 different activities each time, with lots to experiment with, make and take home!

Younger and older siblings are welcome, sowhy not make it a family outing!

Come and join us for a brilliant sewing workshop where we will complete a make in a single session!

Suitable for Juniors (Age 7+) upwards. No prior sewing knowledge is required as our tutors will guide you through each stage. You will leave the workshop will a finished make and a lot of newly-gained sewing knowledge!

All materials are included in the cost of this workshop.

Wednesday 15th April - Applique Pictures 

Make a super soft unicorn pillow for your bedroom with hearts and flowers - and you don't need to sew a single thing!

Come and use fabrics to create a work of art. We'll incorporate texture and colour as well as machine and hand stitching.