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Our workshops programme is listed below, we offer workshops in a range of crafts, all taught by professional makers.
Most of our workshops are suitable for complete beginners or those with some prior knowledge, however each workshop is created for a specific craft skill and level, so please check to see if it's suitable for your ability, we are happy to advise, so please get in touch! Fabulous craft workshops, taster sessions and demonstrations will be taking place throughout the year. Sign up to our e-newsletter for the most up-to-date information. We also offer bespoke Crafty Parties! More info here |
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More information below:
Explore Colour
Saturday 2nd November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Eloise Govier
Eloise is currently exhibiting at Craft in the Bay in Artists in Dialogue – a partnership between the Makers Guild Wales and Celebration of Welsh Contemporary Painting. Dividing her time between studios in Ceredigion and Bath, Eloise has a distinctive style, creating colourful paintings inspired by her surrounding landscapes.
This workshop at Craft in the Bay is a wonderful opportunity for you to study with Eloise and explore colour through observational and experimental work in the studio.
The day will include:
‘Finding Colour & Form in Urban Landscapes’ – sketching session in Cardiff Bay.
‘Unpacking Colour’ Session
‘Finding Colour’ Session in the exhibition Artists in Dialogue at Craft in the Bay
Applying Colour – to your urban journey sketches. Acrylic and/or watercolour
Building a scene on larger format.
Suitable for all levels of experience in drawing and painting.
Saturday 2nd November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Eloise Govier
Eloise is currently exhibiting at Craft in the Bay in Artists in Dialogue – a partnership between the Makers Guild Wales and Celebration of Welsh Contemporary Painting. Dividing her time between studios in Ceredigion and Bath, Eloise has a distinctive style, creating colourful paintings inspired by her surrounding landscapes.
This workshop at Craft in the Bay is a wonderful opportunity for you to study with Eloise and explore colour through observational and experimental work in the studio.
The day will include:
‘Finding Colour & Form in Urban Landscapes’ – sketching session in Cardiff Bay.
‘Unpacking Colour’ Session
‘Finding Colour’ Session in the exhibition Artists in Dialogue at Craft in the Bay
Applying Colour – to your urban journey sketches. Acrylic and/or watercolour
Building a scene on larger format.
Suitable for all levels of experience in drawing and painting.
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Sunday 27th October, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Karl Watkins
Karl will teach you how to safely carve a spoon from a wood blank using a hook knife and straight knife. We will consider the importance of grain alignment, learn a range of knife grips and discuss where to source suitable tools and materials. You will leave with a finished spoon and the initial skills to continue your spoon carving journey at home at your own pace.
Sunday 27th October, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Karl Watkins
Karl will teach you how to safely carve a spoon from a wood blank using a hook knife and straight knife. We will consider the importance of grain alignment, learn a range of knife grips and discuss where to source suitable tools and materials. You will leave with a finished spoon and the initial skills to continue your spoon carving journey at home at your own pace.
Felt Cutlery
Sunday 3rd November, 10:30 - 13:00
£30
Tutor: Claire Cawte
Textile artist Claire Cawte will show you how to create fabulous, unique cutlery artworks using feltmaking techniques. Claire specialises in using natural fleece in her felt work, so you'll have a beautiful, natural colour palette that complements the algae-covered twigs foraged from local woodland.
Sunday 3rd November, 10:30 - 13:00
£30
Tutor: Claire Cawte
Textile artist Claire Cawte will show you how to create fabulous, unique cutlery artworks using feltmaking techniques. Claire specialises in using natural fleece in her felt work, so you'll have a beautiful, natural colour palette that complements the algae-covered twigs foraged from local woodland.
Enamelling - with a Christmas theme
Saturday 9th November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Kathryn Willis
A one-day workshop for those interested in colour, pattern and vitreous enamelling.
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to create an Enamelled Christmas decoration and/ or jewellery items.
This is an introduction to enamelling and will cover Kilns, tools and Health & safety. The day will start with designing and making simple handcut stencils, or if you prefer, you can use the selection provided. Techniques will include sifting through stencils, riso screens, sgraffito, graphite and stamps. By the end of the session all participants will have a completed pieces on copper to take away.
No prior experience enamelling is required. All materials provided.
Saturday 9th November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Kathryn Willis
A one-day workshop for those interested in colour, pattern and vitreous enamelling.
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to create an Enamelled Christmas decoration and/ or jewellery items.
This is an introduction to enamelling and will cover Kilns, tools and Health & safety. The day will start with designing and making simple handcut stencils, or if you prefer, you can use the selection provided. Techniques will include sifting through stencils, riso screens, sgraffito, graphite and stamps. By the end of the session all participants will have a completed pieces on copper to take away.
No prior experience enamelling is required. All materials provided.
Shibori Resist Dye (Tie Dye)
Sunday 17th November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Lynda Shell
During this workshop Lynda will teach you how to manipulate material in a variety of ways to create exciting patterns on either a cotton tote bag or a cushion cover. You can use techniques such as folding, twisting, tying and clamping using various shapes and objects to create a pattern.
Before committing your design to your tote you will have the opportunity to practice a few different techniques on some pieces of cotton fabric which you can then take home and use in your own sewing project.
After being immersed in a dye bath for a period of time your tote bag or cushion can be untied and your unique design revealed and ready to take home at the end of the session.
Sunday 17th November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Lynda Shell
During this workshop Lynda will teach you how to manipulate material in a variety of ways to create exciting patterns on either a cotton tote bag or a cushion cover. You can use techniques such as folding, twisting, tying and clamping using various shapes and objects to create a pattern.
Before committing your design to your tote you will have the opportunity to practice a few different techniques on some pieces of cotton fabric which you can then take home and use in your own sewing project.
After being immersed in a dye bath for a period of time your tote bag or cushion can be untied and your unique design revealed and ready to take home at the end of the session.
Festive Wreath Making
Sunday 24th November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Lynda Shell
During this workshop you will learn to make a a large Christmas wreath to display on your front door and be the envy of all your neighbours!
Step by step Lynda will take you through the process of building up the layers of foliage to create a beautiful collection of small easy to handle posies. These posies will then be carefully arranged around the circular wreath base provided and you will very quickly see an impressive and individual wreath emerge!
There will be a large variety of plant materials available including ready wired cones, dried plant material, baubles, berries and and ribbons to ensure that each wreath created is completely unique.
All materials are provided.
So come along and get creative and enjoy the festive fun!
Sunday 24th November, 10:30 - 16:30
£45
Tutor: Lynda Shell
During this workshop you will learn to make a a large Christmas wreath to display on your front door and be the envy of all your neighbours!
Step by step Lynda will take you through the process of building up the layers of foliage to create a beautiful collection of small easy to handle posies. These posies will then be carefully arranged around the circular wreath base provided and you will very quickly see an impressive and individual wreath emerge!
There will be a large variety of plant materials available including ready wired cones, dried plant material, baubles, berries and and ribbons to ensure that each wreath created is completely unique.
All materials are provided.
So come along and get creative and enjoy the festive fun!