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If you've tried our shorter glass fusion courses and loved it, then this is the course for you! And even if you haven't then this four week course is a great introduction to the art of glass fusing. Working from beginner to intermediate level you will learn how to cut lines and curves into sheet glass. You will get the opportunity to work with glass in many forms including glass paint, crushed glass (frit), dichroic and iridised glass.

At the end of the couse you will have made 8 pieces to take away.

Week One: Cutting Glass - learn how to cut glass and practice simple cutting skills you will cut squares, strips and triangles out of clear and coloured glass and make a coaster and a geometric design sun-catcher.

Week Two: Paint, Frit and Dichroic - building on the skills learnt in Week One you will create a forest scene using sheet glass and introducing glass paint and frit to build your picture. You will also use the glass paint and dichroic glass to produce your own unique glass pieces to use in Week Three projects.

Week Three: Furthering cutting skills - You will learn to cut curves to enable you to produce two colourful birds to hang in the garden or window. Using some of the glass made in Week Two you will make two pendants or a pendant and earrings.

Week Four: Iridised Glass: Slumping. We will discuss the process of glass slumping and combining all the skills learn you will cut and produce a piece of glass to be slumped into a dish or lamp bender.

Come and learn all about making your own skincare products using natural ingredients and essential oils. Then have a go at making your own Bath Bombs to take away.

Come and learn how to make your own scented candles for gifts. You will learn about soya wax, essential oils and various candlemaking techniques and make a large glass candle and a teacup candle to take home.

Learn all about glass fusion and create your own beautiful piece of glass art in the process.

During the session, you will create a piece of glass art that will be taken away to be fired and mounted, ready to be framed.

 Come and make a beautiful hanging bird or fish decoration for your home using glass fusion techniques. Your finished piece will be taken away and fired for you to collect.

A day to learn the art of illumination using gilding techniques and real
gold leaf. Create two initial letters of your choice and enhance it with vibrant
colours or calligraphy.

Gold leaf, glue, brushes and paper are all provided. There will be lots of
extras available to buy on the day.

Light refreshments are included, but don’t forget to bring your own lunch as
there will be a 1/2 hour break to relax a little.

Please email or call us with your choice of initials when you book.

Make a pretty lace bracelet in this lace-making session, that is suitable for beginners and those who have had a go before. Learn all about the equipment used in lace-making and hopefully be inspired to carry on once you have tried this ancient and relaxing craft.

Coma and try your hand at a new craft! Lace tatting is a technique that produces beautiful lace patterns using a series of knots and loops.

All materials will be provided.

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.

Join tutor Meg for a series of relaxed crafting sessions, making something new each week and socialising too. Perfect for learning something new and taking some time out!

Makes will include papercrafts, hand sewing and lots of other lovely mixed media crafts.

Suitable for all levels. Materials and tea included!

This course runs in four week blocks.

Try your hand at this increasingly popular style of Modern Calligraphy. Ideal for all those personal touches to your hand crafted cards and gifts, or generate your own unique design.

In this morning session you will learn the basics of the Modern Calligraphy script.

You have the option to stay into the afternoon and create a card or picture using your new-found skills and beautiful metallic inks. If you would like to do this please book the Modern Calligraphy - Full Day Course.

The course includes a nib holder, nib, practice lines, letters and paper. 

On the full day Modern Calligraphy course you will learn the basics of the script in the morning and in the afternoon you can put your new skills to work by creating 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!

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

Learn how to make a willow sculpture. No experience is necessary.

You can pick your own subject matter, although a smaller sculpture is recommended for your first go.

Ducks, herons and chickens have all been achieved and for the more experienced hares, cats even small dogs or
sheep. You will be shown all the processes and techniques of sculpting from willow and give you all the help and tuition needed to take away a finished willow sculpture.

All materials are included.