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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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coming up in 2025!
Lovespoon Carving Workshop with Llew Tudur
Saturday 25th January 2025
10:30-4:30
£80
Tutor : Llew Tudur
Create your own Lovespoon, the traditional Welsh Craft on this very special day, 25th January, which is the Welsh St Valentine's day - Dydd Santes Dwynwen!
"St Dwynwen (Santes Dwynwen) was a fourth century Welsh princess who lived in what is now the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Dwynwen was rather unlucky in love, so she became a nun. She prayed for true lovers to have better luck than she did"
Why not get creative with your loved one?
This workshop is for people who have no prior carving or woodworking experience. In this two-part, four-hour course. You will learn how to take a rough cut lovespoon and use a chisel and knife to transform it into a lovely traditional Welsh lovespoon. With tutor Llew Tudur, who has been carving lovespoons for over 25 years.
Quality and friendly instruction in a relaxed, no pressure learning environment. I only take 4 students per course so that everyone has all the one-on-one tuition time that they want/need. The lovespoons will need to be finished with Danish oil at home. You will be given a small pot of Danish oil, brush and latex gloves in order to apply. All tools will be provided. No need to bring anything with you.
Attendees must be 18yrs old or older.
Llew is also a fluent Welsh Speaker, so we welcome both Welsh and English speakers on this workshop!
Saturday 25th January 2025
10:30-4:30
£80
Tutor : Llew Tudur
Create your own Lovespoon, the traditional Welsh Craft on this very special day, 25th January, which is the Welsh St Valentine's day - Dydd Santes Dwynwen!
"St Dwynwen (Santes Dwynwen) was a fourth century Welsh princess who lived in what is now the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Dwynwen was rather unlucky in love, so she became a nun. She prayed for true lovers to have better luck than she did"
Why not get creative with your loved one?
This workshop is for people who have no prior carving or woodworking experience. In this two-part, four-hour course. You will learn how to take a rough cut lovespoon and use a chisel and knife to transform it into a lovely traditional Welsh lovespoon. With tutor Llew Tudur, who has been carving lovespoons for over 25 years.
Quality and friendly instruction in a relaxed, no pressure learning environment. I only take 4 students per course so that everyone has all the one-on-one tuition time that they want/need. The lovespoons will need to be finished with Danish oil at home. You will be given a small pot of Danish oil, brush and latex gloves in order to apply. All tools will be provided. No need to bring anything with you.
Attendees must be 18yrs old or older.
Llew is also a fluent Welsh Speaker, so we welcome both Welsh and English speakers on this workshop!
Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Bamboo Scarves
Saturday 8th February 2025
10am - 1pm
£65
Tutor: Becca Clarke
Learn an alternative art of natural dyeing using a selection of fresh and dry flowers, barks, roots and even food waste. Take away your own naturally dyed bamboo scarf as a little treat to yourself, or to give as a thoughtful gift.
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating beautiful patterns in fabric using bundle dye techniques. Becca will also demonstrate post-dyeing colour modification techniques for even more colour ranges and bold pattern making. You'll leave with a knowledge of how to utilise plants for colour and confidence in undertaking your own dyeing at home.
No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide the rest. A wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and make your own botanical masterpiece surrounded by plants and like minded people.
Early booking is recommended.
Saturday 8th February 2025
10am - 1pm
£65
Tutor: Becca Clarke
Learn an alternative art of natural dyeing using a selection of fresh and dry flowers, barks, roots and even food waste. Take away your own naturally dyed bamboo scarf as a little treat to yourself, or to give as a thoughtful gift.
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating beautiful patterns in fabric using bundle dye techniques. Becca will also demonstrate post-dyeing colour modification techniques for even more colour ranges and bold pattern making. You'll leave with a knowledge of how to utilise plants for colour and confidence in undertaking your own dyeing at home.
No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide the rest. A wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and make your own botanical masterpiece surrounded by plants and like minded people.
Early booking is recommended.
An Introduction To Natural Dyeing With Shibori
Saturday 5th April 2025
10am - 1pm
£65
Tutor: Becca Clarke
Stitch, clamp, tie & fold intricate resist patterns into a set of 4 cotton napkins that have been pre-treated for vibrant, long lasting colour. Learn how to process dye baths from barks, roots and vegetable skins, then use minerals to modify shades. Suitable for beginner and experienced dyers. A wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and make your own botanical masterpiece surrounded by plants and like minded people.
Saturday 5th April 2025
10am - 1pm
£65
Tutor: Becca Clarke
Stitch, clamp, tie & fold intricate resist patterns into a set of 4 cotton napkins that have been pre-treated for vibrant, long lasting colour. Learn how to process dye baths from barks, roots and vegetable skins, then use minerals to modify shades. Suitable for beginner and experienced dyers. A wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and make your own botanical masterpiece surrounded by plants and like minded people.