Adult Workshops: Oct-Dec

Saturday 3rd October - 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 3rd October 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

Saturday 10th October - 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 10th October 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

Sunday 11th October - 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...

• How to make decorative elements from silver clay such as hearts, stars, flowers, buttons and shells (the possibilities are endless!)
• How to set a sparkly gem stone into silver clay.
• How to form 3 dainty simple ring bands using sterling silver wire.
• How to solder your decorative elements onto your ring bands.
• How to finish and polish your rings.

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: Sunday 11th October
Location; Walford Mill, Wimbourne
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Cost: £75 plus materials £20

If you have any questions or would like to book please contact me to reserve your place:

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/events/silver-stacking-rings-1

Saturday 17th October - Basket Weaving - Bird Feeder - Nina Stockings

Come along and make two attractive willow bird feeders, one to fill with fat balls and another, corn dolly style, to fill with suet. These make great additions to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Our wild birds rely on this extra feed during the cold and wet weather and will be regular visitors to your feeders.

Note: Morning and Afternoon sessions

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 17th October 2020
Time: 10am to 12.30pm and 13.30pm to 4pm
Cost: £30 per session, includes refreshments.

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

Sunday 18th October - Introduction to Wood engraving - with Robin Mackenzie

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 18th October 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 24th October - 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.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 24th October 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 7th November - 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 7th November 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

Saturday 14th November - Basket Weaving - Bird Feeder - Nina Stockings

Come along and make two attractive willow bird feeders, one to fill with fat balls and another, corn dolly style, to fill with suet. These make great additions to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Our wild birds rely on this extra feed during the cold and wet weather and will be regular visitors to your feeders.

Note: Morning and Afternoon sessions

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 14th November 2020
Time: 10am to 12.30pm and 13.30pm to 4pm
Cost: £30 per session, includes refreshments.

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

Saturday 28th November - 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.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 28th November 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 5th December - 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. Enjoy the Mill, riverbank and natural surroundings. Indoor or outdoor sketching. New classes for 2019 and 2020.

Venue: Walford Mill
Date: Saturday 5th December 2020
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm
Cost: £45 per student

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

Sunday 6th December 2020 - 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: Sunday 6th December 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

Sunday 13th December - Basket Weaving - Luxury Xmas wreath - Nina Stockings

Come along and join in the festive spirit. In this workshop you will be making a luxury Xmas wreath. Starting with a large handmade willow base you can then build you wreath using your own combination of greenery, dried oranges, lime, grapefruit, apple, star anise, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, fir cones, juniper, holly, ivy and much more. Your wreath will smell and look fabulous.

Festive snacks and refreshments provided.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Sunday 13th December 2020
Time: 10am to 2pm
Cost: £45 per session

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

Saturday 19th December - Basket Weaving - Luxury Xmas wreath - Nina Stockings

Come along and join in the festive spirit. In this workshop you will be making a luxury Xmas wreath. Starting with a large handmade willow base you can then build you wreath using your own combination of greenery, dried oranges, lime, grapefruit, apple, star anise, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, fir cones, juniper, holly, ivy and much more. Your wreath will smell and look fabulous.

Festive snacks and refreshments provided.

Venue: Walford Mill Crafts
Date: Saturday 19th December 2020
Time: 10am to 2pm
Cost: £45 per session

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