Adult Workshops: Jan-Mar

Saturday 18th January - Full Day Spoon Carving Workshop - Jack Fazey

A perfect Christmas gift for those crafty folk in your life!

Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 18th January 2020
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: £75 per person

To Book: email Jack at FAZEYWOODCRAFT@GMAIL.COM or contact Jack via facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fazeywoodcraft

Sunday 19th January - 3hr Spoon Carving Workshops - Jack Fazey

A perfect Christmas gift for those crafty folk in your life!

Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Sunday 19th January 2020
Time: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Cost: £45 per person per 3hr session

To Book: email Jack at FAZEYWOODCRAFT@GMAIL.COM or contact Jack via facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fazeywoodcraft

Saturday 25th January - 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 (there is a Coop within a few minutes walk should you wish to buy food on the day).

The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 25th January 2020
Time: 11am to 4.30pm
Cost: £80 per person

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

Unleash your creativity in this expressive watercolour workshop using a range of techniques, tools and materials. Learn to add texture through mark making, found objects and layering up.

Discover how to gather and develop ideas, loosen up and paint emotive landscapes (or your own topic if preferred). The only rule is - there are no rules!

Suitable for beginners and improvers.

Parking nearby. Cake and hot drinks included.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 1st February 2020
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Cost: £35 per person, materials included

To book: Contact Tina on tinapeacockart@outlook.com or via her website www.tinapeacockart.co.uk

This is a workshop for Jen Kent's latest Christmas Bauble design. In this wonderful one day workshop you will learn how to make your very own beaded Christmas bauble in CRAW (Cubic Right Angle Weave).

Previous beading experience is helpful but you will be guided through each step.

Venue: Walford Mill
Date: Saturday 8th February
Time: 10am-4.00pm
Cost: £35 (material fees approx £40-50 and a requirement list will be sent out)

To book contact Claire Ambler - ambjen1@talktalk.net

This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique.

You will be taught the principles of designing for print, how to separate your design into two colours, methods for cutting lino, and how to print a two colour reduction print on Robin's 1854 Albion press.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Sunday 9th February 2020
Time: 10.30am to 4pm
Cost: £70 per person

All materials are provided for each class.

Please contact Robin on 07979 812083 or email robin@robinmackenzie.co.uk to book

Saturday 15th February - 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 (there is a Coop within a few minutes walk should you wish to buy food on the day).

The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 15th February 2020
Time: 11am to 4.30pm
Cost: £80 per person

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

Saturday 22nd February - Full Day Spoon Carving Workshop - Jack Fazey

In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons. You will be taught the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife as well as how to select wood for carving and ultimately how to make some wonderful wooden spoons!

Participants can expect to finish the day with a brand new hobby to continue at home as well as a lovely wooden spoon or two.

A perfect Christmas gift for those crafty folk in your life!

Booking is essential - No prior experience necessary.

Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 22nd February 2020
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: £75 per person

To Book: email Jack at FAZEYWOODCRAFT@GMAIL.COM or contact Jack via facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fazeywoodcraft

Friday 28th Februray - Willow Workshops: Garden Obelisk - with Nina Stockings

Make an impressive 6ft tall garden obelisk from hazel and willow, using different colours and weaves to make your obelisk truly individual. Cake and hot drinks provided.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Friday 28th February 2020
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Cost: £35 per person

For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com

Saturday 29th February - Silver Clay and Dichroic Glass workshop - with Grainne Reynolds

Design and make your own beautiful solid silver pendant incorporating a stunningly colourful nugget of dichroic glass.

In this workshop you will learn ...

• How to cut, layer and fuse pieces of glass in a kiln to make your very own nugget of dichroic glass.
• How to handle, roll, texture and layer the silver clay
• How to roll silver clay coils.
• How to make embellishments to add to your design.
• How to incorporate a piece of dichroic glass within your pendant design.
• How to form and attach a handmade bail.

This is a fun and informal workshop which is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience of using silver clay who would like to further develop their skills and knowledge.

*Please note all pieces will be kiln fired and posted out to participants this is due to the length of time the glass requires to cool down.

Date: Saturday 29th February 2020
Venue: Walford Mill
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: £75 plus a material fee £30

FULLY BOOKED

To book visit: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/events/dichroic-glass-silver-clay-workshop

Friday 6th March - Creative Ceramics Workshop ‘Thematic Landscapes ’ – with Stephen Yates

Basic hand building techniques in clay to cover pinch, coil, slab, stamping, and mold making techniques. Demonstrations of decoration, using coloured slip, and glaze techniques.

Venue: Walford Mill
Date: Friday 6th March 2020
Time: 10am till 4pm (Lunch is at 12-1pm)
Cost: £80 to include all materials and post-production glazing, and firing.

Please bring a packed lunch (there is a Coop within a few minutes walk should you wish to buy food on the day)

Please contact Artist and Teacher Stephen on 07720892944

or email: stephen.yates@btinternet.com

Saturday 7th March - Introduction to Silver Clay - with Claire Marshall

Come and explore the magical world of Silver Clay.

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
Date: Saturday 7th March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: £70 per person ( including 7g of Silver Clay )

For more information and to book a place on this workshop please contact: claire@northskyjewellery.co.uk

This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique.

You will be taught the principles of designing for wood engraving, methods of engraving into a block of end grain wood, and how to print from your finished block, using Robin's 1854 Albion press.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Sunday 8th March 2020
Time: 10.30am to 4pm
Cost: £70 per person

All materials are provided for each class.

Please contact Robin on 07979 812083 or email robin@robinmackenzie.co.uk to book

Friday 13th March - Creative Ceramics Workshop ‘Thematic Seascapes ’ – with Stephen Yates

Basic hand building techniques in clay to cover pinch, coil, slab, stamping, and mold making techniques. Demonstrations of decoration using coloured slip and glaze techniques.

Venue: Walford Mill
Date: Friday 13th March 2020
Time: 10am till 4pm (Lunch is at 12-1pm)
Cost: £80 to include all materials and post-production glazing, and firing.

Please bring a packed lunch (there is a Coop within a few minutes walk should you wish to buy food on the day).

Please contact Artist and Teacher Stephen on 07720892944

or email: stephen.yates@btinternet.com

Saturday 14th March - 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 (there is a Coop within a few minutes walk should you wish to buy food on the day).

The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 14th March 2020
Time: 11am to 4.30pm
Cost: fully booked

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

Sunday 15th March 2020 - Needle-Felted March Hare - with Linda Courtney

Creating an adorable hare from wool fibres using needle-felting techniques.

You will be guided through the process of creating a 3D form and then applying your choice of colours and adding the finishing touches to bring out the individual characters.

All materials are provided and the equipment necessary will be available for you to use during the session.

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.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Sunday 15th March 2020
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £45 per person (includes materials)

Booking is essential - email lindacourtneyslee@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01202 691145  

Bring your own day. Places are limited to ensure everyone gets individual attention. Booking is essential.

• Expert advice on hand, any techniques covered
• Bring along any project that needs a kickstart
• Bring along inspiration for new projects that needs a starting point

Date: 21st March 2020
Venue: Walford Mill
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £40 plus any materials used

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day. Lunch break is 1pm-2pm, please remember to bring along a packed lunch (there is a Coop within a few minutes walk should you wish to buy food on the day).

Booking: http://www.jengoodwinembroidery.com/learn/

Sunday 22nd March - Creative Ceramics Workshop ‘Mother’s Day Theme ’ – with Stephen Yates

Basic hand building techniques in clay to cover pinch, coil, slab, stamping, and mold making techniques. Demonstrations of decoration using coloured slip and glaze techniques.

Venue: Walford Mill
Date: Sunday 22nd March 2020

CANCELLED

Please contact Artist and Teacher Stephen on 07720892944

or email: stephen.yates@btinternet.com

Friday 27th March - Willow Workshops: Garden Obelisk - with Nina Stockings

Make an impressive 6ft tall garden obelisk from hazel and willow, using different colours and weaves to make your obelisk truly individual. Cake and hot drinks provided.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Friday 27th March 2020
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Cost: £35 per person

For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com

Saturday 28th March - 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
Date: Saturday 28th March 2020
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm
Cost: £45 per day or 4 days booked and paid in advance for £160

Booking essential. Please call or email Julie for bookings and further information.

Julie Herring, Artist/Tutor
tel: 07720 353454
e: info@earth-art.org.uk www.earth-art.org.uk