Adult Workshops: Oct-Dec

Sat 1st Oct - Glass Workshop - Linda Rowe

For more details email Linda: linda-rowe@hotmail.co.uk

https://www.lindarowe.co.uk/

Fri 7th Oct - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds

See: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/classes

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

Sat 8th Oct - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds

See: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/classes

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

Sat 15th/22nd Oct - Raffia Bag Workshop - Claire Richards

Here is your opportunity to learn a new craft with a RAFFIA BAG WORKSHOP. Saturday 15 & 22 October, from 10.00-15.00 on BOTH days - this is a two session course. Raffia is a beautiful material to work with, very flexible, therefore very forgiving and very welcoming of complete beginners. You will leave the workshop with a natural raffia bag, in a style of your choice (there are at least 3 options to choose from)....and had some fun and laughter while making it. This is a great opportunity to discover a new craft and work with a new material.

The raffia bag CRAFT WORKSHOP is run over 2 days. The usual format is for the days to be same time/place each week, so you will be with the same group of raffia students. Feel free to join the group alone, or to come along with friends. The workshop is always a friendly, welcoming environnment - with the emphasis on enjoying yourself while you are learning and making.


What can you expect at the workshop?

• You will learn about raffia and its origin
• How it can be dyed (you work only in natural raffia in the workshop)
• The plaiting technique - right- and left-handed learners are welcome
• Keeping your plait going - a bag can be as much as 12m of plait
• Trimming your plait
• Sewing your plait to the bag mold if you need to (this depends on the style of bag you are making)
• Strengthening your bag - this depends on the style you have chosen
• Decorating your bag with a variety of options and handle finishes

Durability of your bag - you make your bag strong enough relative to the size, so this means you will have a very durable bag that you can pack, get wet and enjoy for years to come

Where is this workshop held?

Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL

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Cost £110
What does the cost include?

The charge is the total cost for the two days, and includes all materials and use of a mold for the larger bags. Additional raffia can be purchased if you would like to make more raffia bags.

To Book: https://bit.ly/3rIV5Y5

Sun 16th Oct - Polish Basket - Nina Stockings

Create this stunning unusual looking Polish basket with a chunky hazel or birch handle. Its perfect for house plants, dried flowers or even collecting berries and foraging.

During the day you will hear about how willow is grown, harvested and processed. You will learn several different weaving techniques. If you have a special piece of wood or driftwood, bring it along for your handle.

Time: 9.30am-4pm.
Cost: £75

Refreshments included please bring your own lunch.

To book: https://cademy.co.uk/green-spiral-willow

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

Sun 23rd Oct - Introduction to Wood Engraving - 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
Time: 10.30am - 4pm
Cost: £70 (All materials are provided for each class)

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

Sat 29th Oct - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds

See: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/classes

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

Sun 30th Oct - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds

See: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/classes

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

Fri 4th Nov - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds

See: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/classes

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

Sat 5th Nov - Stacking Rings Workshop - Natalie Chan

In this full day course, held at the stunning Walford Mill in Wimborne Dorset, you will start at the very beginning with a brief introduction to the essential tools used by Silversmiths and jewellers around the world. The ‘Introduction to stacking rings’ course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn the basic silversmithing techniques. You will then go on to make 3 stacking rings (1 copper and 2 sterling silver) to either gift or wear with pride at the end of the day.

The course will include;

* Introduction to the tools of silversmithing and how to correctly use them to go onto making more goodies at home. (All tools will be provided on the day for you to use).
* Introduction to texturing metals; hammering, line hammering, stamping etc
* Introduction to measuring, cutting and preparing metals for soldering and joining.
* Introduction to filing, sanding, polishing and finishing - to achieve a professional finish.

On the day, once shown how to use the tools, how to achieve a textured surface and how to join metals, you will be guided through making 2 silver stacking rings and 1 copper ring for you to take home in your very own ‘I made this’ pouch.

Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost £80+materials

For further details and to book a place visit:

https://www.peekingduckjewellery.com/product-page/stacking-rings-workshops

Sat 12th Nov - Willow Bird Feeders - Nina Stockings

Make three attractive willow bird feeders. One to fill with fat balls, one for seeds and a hanging bird table. These make great additions to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts. You will learn how the willow is cut and processed and learn
some of the key willow weaving techniques . includes refreshments, please bring your own lunch

Time: 10am-4pm

Date 12/3/22 and 12/11/22

Cost £65.00

To book: https://cademy.co.uk/green-spiral-willow

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

Sun 13th Nov - Lampshade Making - Oh So Suzie

Sat 19th Nov - Introduction to Reduction Lino Cutting - 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 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
Time: 10.30am - 4pm
Cost: £70 (All materials are provided for each class)

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

Sun 20th Nov - Introduction to Reduction Lino Cutting - 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 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
Time: 10.30am - 4pm
Cost: £70 (All materials are provided for each class)

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

Fri 25th Nov - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds

See: https://www.timestotreasure.co.uk/classes

grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk
Tel 07808078418

Sat 26th Nov - Stacking Rings Workshop - Natalie Chan

In this full day course, held at the stunning Walford Mill in Wimborne Dorset, you will start at the very beginning with a brief introduction to the essential tools used by Silversmiths and jewellers around the world. The ‘Introduction to stacking rings’ course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn the basic silversmithing techniques. You will then go on to make 3 stacking rings (1 copper and 2 sterling silver) to either gift or wear with pride at the end of the day.

The course will include;

* Introduction to the tools of silversmithing and how to correctly use them to go onto making more goodies at home. (All tools will be provided on the day for you to use).
* Introduction to texturing metals; hammering, line hammering, stamping etc
* Introduction to measuring, cutting and preparing metals for soldering and joining.
* Introduction to filing, sanding, polishing and finishing - to achieve a professional finish.

On the day, once shown how to use the tools, how to achieve a textured surface and how to join metals, you will be guided through making 2 silver stacking rings and 1 copper ring for you to take home in your very own ‘I made this’ pouch.

Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost £80+materials

For further details and to book a place visit:

https://www.peekingduckjewellery.com/product-page/stacking-rings-workshops

Sun 27th Nov - Christmas Cards - Robin Mackenzie

More details shortly

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

Sun 11th Dec - Xmas Wreaths - 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 your wreath using a combination of different 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.

Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Cost: £45

Festive snacks and refreshments included.

To book: https://cademy.co.uk/green-spiral-willow

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

Sat 17th Dec - Xmas Obelisk - Nina Stockings
Enjoy a day of festive fun, make a fabulous 5-ft-tall Xmas obelisk and a selection of willow decorations, you can choose from hoops, stars, reindeer and trees. Included in the course fee is a pack of prepared willow to make a further 10-12 decorations at home.

You will learn some basic weaving techniques and use a variety of natural and dyed willows.

Festive snacks and a glass of mulled wine included. Please bring your own lunch.

Time; 9.30am – 4pm
Cost: £90

To book: https://cademy.co.uk/green-spiral-willow

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

Sun 18th Dec - Xmas Wreaths - 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 your wreath using a combination of different 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.

Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Cost: £45

Festive snacks and refreshments included.

To book: https://cademy.co.uk/green-spiral-willow

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

Check back regularly for additional classes