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Details of all our courses are available below. Prices include all materials needed (unless otherwise stated).Courses can be booked online, over the telephone on 01858 466692, by post or in person at Leicestershire Craft Centre, 10a High Street, Market Harborough (above Monsoon).

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please note we can only offer refunds in the event of a course being cancelled due to insufficient numbers of applicants or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you will be notified, and full payment will be refunded, or a different course date offered.

No refunds will be given for sessions missed due to illness (including Covid), holidays or any other personal reasons.



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Taster Courses

Ceramics: Throwing Taster

Come and have a go at Throwing on a Potter's Wheel!

We're holding a throwing session on 12th August for you to have a go, under the expert guidance of Ellie.

Book a space, and you can spend 10-15 minutes having a go at centreing your clay and throwing a mug, beaker or vase - it's not as easy as it looks!

If you do make something you would like firing, there will be a £10 charge for Ellie to do so.

Limited spaces, so don't miss out!

Tutor: Ellie Barton
Cost: £5.00
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Glass Fusion Taster

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

On this taster workshop we will make a 10cm square picture . We will show you how to cut the glass and give you lots of ideas for designs.

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. 

 

 

Tutor: Katharine Wright / Hannah Harrison
Cost: £25.00
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Glass Fusion: Dichroic Glass Jewellery

In this session you will make a pendant and earrings using dichroic glass. 

You will be shown how to cut your glass and given design ideas. Your piece will be taken away for firing and returned to the Craft Centre for collection afterwards.

 

Tutor: Katharine Wright
Cost: £32.00
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Modern Calligraphy Taster

Join Jane on this fantastic half-day course.

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.

The course includes a nib holder, nib, practice lines, letters and paper. Other items to help you flourish at calligraphy will be available on the day.

We have 2 sessions running - Morning 10-12.30 and Afternoon 1-3.30. UPGRADE to a full day for £68 - call to book this Upgrade.

Tutor: Jane Lappage
Cost: £35.00
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Sunday
10/11/2024
10.00-12.30

available places: 8
Sunday
10/11/2024
13.00-15.30

available places: 8



Printing Taster

Our printing taster is suitable for all the family - try block, lino and monotype printing techniques in this session.

 

Tutor: Katharine Wright
Cost: £20.00
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Silver Metal Clay Taster Workshop

Join Charlotte on her one and a half hour, Precious Metal Silver Clay Jewellery Making Taster Workshop, and learn the fundamentals of creating your own beautiful solid silver jewellery.

This workshop is aimed at those with no little or no experience of working with Silver Clay. After this workshop you will have the basic skills to be able to create your own designs in the comfort of your own home.

Precious Metal Silver clay is made up of very fine particles of recycled pure silver, water and a non toxic binder. When your piece is fired, the binder burns away, leaving you with solid fine silver. The process is truly magical. Art Clay fine (99.9%) silver will be used during this workshop.

Guided by your instructor you’ll make one solid silver charm. You will have access to a selection of different textures, and shapes, to create a wonderful, unique piece of jewellery.

You will learn the process of making jewellery with silver clay from start to finish. You’ll learn how to handle, roll, shape and texture it, before drying and refining. You’ll then be shown how your jewellery is kiln fired and finish the session with polishing your charm. Your charm will be ready to take home with you on the day!

Tutor: Charlotte Wakeling
Cost: £40.00
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Sunday
11/02/2024
14.00-15.30

available places: 6



Taster for Ten

Come and try one of our affordable crafty taster sessions - they have proved very popular this year.

No experience is necessary for our quick and easy taster sessions, join us for an hour of friendly chit-chat while you craft, for just £10!

Monday 27th November - Christmas Stitching

 



Tutor: Katharine Wright / Hannah Harrison
Cost: £10.00
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Taster Techniques - Cork Pouch

Learn how to use cork fabric in this quick taster class.

You'll cut out and sew a cute cork and fabric pouch with ribbon and button fastening.

Tutor: Hannah Harrison/Katharine Wright
Cost: £20.00
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