Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
Please Note: Booking is essential for all workshops and is done direct with the tutor.
COVID-19 - please check with tutor for cancellation or postponement of workshops
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Saturday 4th/Sunday 5th April - Stained Glass Panel Making - with Jackie Hunt This course will enable you to create your own stained glass panel using the traditional method of combining coloured glass with lead. The panel you make will be suitable to either build into a window, or frame as a hanging panel. The course involves working with coloured, clear and textured glass; learning how to handle and cut glass safely and to 'lead up' a panel. All glass, tools and equipment will be provided for use on the course. Glass and lead will be provided to enable you to make a panel slightly smaller than A4 size. If you have specific requirements we may be able to agree another size (extra materials would be charged pro rata) – but only if discussed in advance of the course dates. No experience is needed. This is an informal workshop with a small number of participants and there will be demonstrations and practical help throughout. If you have some experience of making stained glass you can use this course as an opportunity to improve your skills. The tutor Jackie Hunt is a professional stained glass artist. She has a design training as well as specific training in architectural glass and has taught workshops and evening classes for more than fourteen years in Dorset, Somerset, Yorkshire and Cumbria, including Weymouth College, Craven College and at Leeds College of Art. Jackie’s work and more details about the course can be seen at www.jackiehunt.co.uk. cancelled To book this course contact Jackie on 07785 512546 or email jackiehunt083@btinternet.com |
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Saturday 18th April - Drawing and Painting Classes "Inspired by Nature" - with Julie Herring Get closer to nature, by ‘Drawing from observation’ with tuition and guidance by Artist/Tutor, Julie Herring. Friendly, adult classes, suitable for beginners and improvers. Subjects over the various drawing classes with Julie will be Spring flowers, seasonal flora, hedgerows, shells and a selection of items from the tutor’s own natural collection. Indoor or outdoor sketching. Please bring sketchbooks and pencils and/or watercolours. Other materials provided. Enjoy the Mill, riverbank and natural surroundings for inspiration. cancelled Julie Herring, Artist/Tutor |
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Sunday 19th April 2020 - Needle-Felted Animal Pictures - with Linda Courtney Creating an animal picture on fabric using wool fibres and needle-felting techniques. All materials are provided and the equipment necessary will be available for you to use during the session. There will be plenty of reference pictures but feel free to bring along a photo of a favourite animal or pet. With an all day session the aim is to provide a relaxed environment where you can work at your own pace but if you are a fast worker then there will be other mini projects to try! Tea/Coffee and Cake provided but please bring along a packed lunch. cancelled Booking is essential - email lindacourtneyslee@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01202 691145 |
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Friday 24th April - Harbour Workshop - with Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, but please provide your own packed lunch or book a table at the wonderful bistro opposite by the river. The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. cancelled To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle (07843) 259594 |
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Saturday 25th April - Harbour Workshop - with Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, but please provide your own packed lunch or book a table at the wonderful bistro opposite by the river. The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. cancelled To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle (07843) 259594 |
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Saturday 2nd May - Drawing and Painting Classes "Inspired by Nature" - with Julie Herring Get closer to nature, by ‘Drawing from observation’ with tuition and guidance by Artist/Tutor, Julie Herring. Friendly, adult classes, suitable for beginners and improvers. Subjects over the various drawing classes with Julie will be Spring flowers, seasonal flora, hedgerows, shells and a selection of items from the tutor’s own natural collection. Indoor or outdoor sketching. Please bring sketchbooks and pencils and/or watercolours. Other materials provided. Enjoy the Mill, riverbank and natural surroundings for inspiration. cancelled Booking essential. Please call or email Julie for bookings and further information. Julie Herring, Artist/Tutor |
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Saturday 9th May - Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - with Grainne Reynolds In this lovely wonderful workshop you will have the opportunity to make a set of 3 beautiful silver stacking rings. You will be using a combination of magical silver clay and sterling silver wire to make your rings. You will learn...
You will go home wearing a beautiful set of shiny made to measure stacking rings at the end of the day. This workshop is ideal for those who have used silver clay before and would like to further develop their skills and knowledge. Beginners are very welcome too, I will guide you and help you through each step of the process. Please note material a fee of £15 is payable on the day. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. For this workshop you will be using 5g of silver clay and sterling silver wire a selection of sparkly cubic zirconia will also be available. Date: Rescheduled to 11th October 2020
grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk |
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Saturday 16th/Sunday 17st May - Stained Glass Panel Making - with Jackie Hunt This course will enable you to create your own stained glass panel using the traditional method of combining coloured glass with lead. The panel you make will be suitable to either build into a window, or frame as a hanging panel. The course involves working with coloured, clear and textured glass; learning how to handle and cut glass safely and to 'lead up' a panel. All glass, tools and equipment will be provided for use on the course. Glass and lead will be provided to enable you to make a panel slightly smaller than A4 size. If you have specific requirements we may be able to agree another size (extra materials would be charged pro rata) – but only if discussed in advance of the course dates. No experience is needed. This is an informal workshop with a small number of participants and there will be demonstrations and practical help throughout. If you have some experience of making stained glass you can use this course as an opportunity to improve your skills. The tutor Jackie Hunt is a professional stained glass artist. She has a design training as well as specific training in architectural glass and has taught workshops and evening classes for more than fourteen years in Dorset, Somerset, Yorkshire and Cumbria, including Weymouth College, Craven College and at Leeds College of Art. Jackie’s work and more details about the course can be seen at www.jackiehunt.co.uk. cancelled
To book this course contact Jackie on 07785 512546 or email jackiehunt083@btinternet.com |
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Friday 22nd May - Creative Clay - Deborah Clarke Botanical tiles - part of creativity and wellbeing week Booking: creativeclayforall@yahoo.co.uk |
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Saturday 23rd May - Harbour Workshop - with Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, but please provide your own packed lunch or book a table at the wonderful bistro opposite by the river. The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. cancelled To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle (07843) 259594 |
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Friday 29th May - Willow Workshops: Round basket with stepped border - with Nina Stockings Postponed to 28th August 2020 For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com |
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Saturday 30th May - Harbour Workshop - with Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, but please provide your own packed lunch or book a table at the wonderful bistro opposite by the river. The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. cancelled To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle (07843) 259594 |
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| Saturday 6th June - Inspired by Nature - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds Come and make your own solid silver jewellery from silver clay, inspired by nature this fun and informal workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. In this class we will be using natural forms such as shells, leaves, seed pods and flowers to make moulds and to texture the silver clay. Each student will have the opportunity to make between 1-4 pieces dependant on if they choose to work big or small. You will learn…
Please note, there is an additional fee of £25 for materials that will be payable on the day. Date: Saturday 6th June To book visit: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/events/inspired-by-nature |
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Sunday 7th June - Introduction to Silver Clay - with Claire Marshall On this one day introductory course you will learn how to handle, roll, texture, cut, fire and finish your own designs. By the end of the day you will have two or three pieces of (hallmark quality 999) Silver Jewellery ready to wear on your way home, along with plenty of new skills. Small class sizes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. This course is perfect for beginners or those wishing to refresh their skills. Plenty of tea coffee and delicious biscuits available throughout the day. Venue: Walford Mill For more information and to book a place on this workshop please contact: claire@northskyjewellery.co.uk
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| Saturday 13th June - Bring your own - with Jen Goodwin
Bring your own day. Places are limited to ensure everyone gets individual attention. Booking is essential.
Date: 13 June 2020 Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day. Lunch break is 1pm-2pm, please remember to bring along a packed lunch or book a table at the Millstream Bistro. |
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Sunday 14th June - Surface Decoration - Deborah Clarke In this workshop you will be introduced to a range of surface decoration possibilities. Throughout the day you will practise on leather hard tiles learning and exploring a range of techniques including incising, I laying, sgraffito and masking. You are welcome to bring sketches or designs to create in clay. The tiles will be fired in the kiln and returned to the mill about two weeks later for collection. |
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Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st June - Stained Glass Panel Making - with Jackie Hunt This course will enable you to create your own stained glass panel using the traditional method of combining coloured glass with lead. The panel you make will be suitable to either build into a window, or frame as a hanging panel. The course involves working with coloured, clear and textured glass; learning how to handle and cut glass safely and to 'lead up' a panel. All glass, tools and equipment will be provided for use on the course. Glass and lead will be provided to enable you to make a panel slightly smaller than A4 size. If you have specific requirements we may be able to agree another size (extra materials would be charged pro rata) – but only if discussed in advance of the course dates. No experience is needed. This is an informal workshop with a small number of participants and there will be demonstrations and practical help throughout. If you have some experience of making stained glass you can use this course as an opportunity to improve your skills. The tutor Jackie Hunt is a professional stained glass artist. She has a design training as well as specific training in architectural glass and has taught workshops and evening classes for more than fourteen years in Dorset, Somerset, Yorkshire and Cumbria, including Weymouth College, Craven College and at Leeds College of Art. Jackie’s work and more details about the course can be seen at www.jackiehunt.co.uk. cancelled To book this course contact Jackie on 07785 512546 or email jackiehunt083@btinternet.com |
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Friday 26th June - Willow Workshops: Artistic boat basket - with Nina Stockings Postponed to 12th September 2020 For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com |
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Saturday 27th June - Drawing and Painting Classes "Inspired by Nature" - with Julie Herring Get closer to nature, by ‘Drawing from observation’ with tuition and guidance by Artist/Tutor, Julie Herring. Friendly, adult classes, suitable for beginners and improvers. Subjects over the various drawing classes with Julie will be Spring flowers, seasonal flora, hedgerows, shells and a selection of items from the tutor’s own natural collection. Indoor or outdoor sketching. Please bring sketchbooks and pencils and/or watercolours. Other materials provided. Enjoy the Mill, riverbank and natural surroundings for inspiration. Venue: Walford Mill Booking essential. Please call or email Julie for bookings and further information. Julie Herring, Artist/Tutor |
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