Woodcarving28th Jun to 29th Jun 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Honiton LaceCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List4th Aug to 6th Aug 2025
Tutor: Alison ThoburnMonday to Wednesday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

It was everything that I'd hoped it would be and more. Excellent tutor.

Mosaic Masterpieces: The Art of Pique Assiette4th Aug to 6th Aug 2025
Tutor: Anya Burzec - NEW TUTORMonday to Wednesday

Pique assiette is a form of art involving the use of broken tiles or pieces of ceramic to form a design. Proponents of pique assiette include the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, who used the pique assiette technique to decorate the elaborate curved surfaces that characterised his work. In this course you will learn the basic techniques of pique assiette along with how to handle the required materials and create beautiful designs..... read more

Woodcarving4th Aug to 8th Aug 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallMonday to Friday

The course aims to introduce complete beginners to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills.PLEASE NOTE: This course is being held at Wooburn Craft School - see below...... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Japanese EmbroideryCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List6th Aug to 8th Aug 2025
Tutor: Janet CroninWednesday to Friday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about six beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Raffia Hat Making7th Aug to 8th Aug 2025
Tutor: Claire RichardsThursday to Friday

Make your own beautiful raffia hat during the two days. Relax with raffia, plaiting and learning the skills to make your own hat and many more for family and friends if you wish. Raffia is a lovely material to work with - natural, sustainable and very flexible, which also means forgiving(!) - these days are good for complete beginners. All materials are provided, please just bring a smile!.... read more

" Claire's course content was spot on.  I would sign up for another class with this excellent tutor without hesitation." (Summer School 2022)

Linocut Printing - Reduction Technique7th Aug to 8th Aug 2025
Tutor: Jessica RoseThursday to Friday

In this two day course you will learn how to create linocuts using the reduction method, which allows you to incorporate lots of colours into your prints using just one block..... read more

Well done. Great experience and good quality tuition. Excellent environment to learn a new skill.

Ply-Split Braiding - Get Started!11th Aug to 12th Aug 2025
Tutor: Helen Leaf - NEW TUTORMonday to Tuesday

This course is an introduction to ply-split braiding, giving a good grounding in the key structures and techniques that are used. We start simply and build gradually, making braids, mats and small projects - these will all embody certain skills and techniques, which you can refer back to in the future if you take things further..... read more

Batik - Beautiful trees on tissue and fabric11th Aug to 12th Aug 2025
Tutor: Jenny OLeary NEW TUTORMonday to Tuesday

Using Jenny's contemporary approach to this traditional technique of batik (hot wax resist) we will create pieces of work inspired by trees - the structure, leaves, shape, seasons. We will work on different surfaces - tissue, found papers and fabric. Working with wax, bleach and inks to create fabulous textures and effects, exploring markmaking with different tools. An exciting course allowing for exploration and discovery.The work will be suitable for further development such as adding stitch. .... read more

Knitting: Knit a Fabulous Pair of Socks12th Aug to 13th Aug 2025
Tutor: Anna NikipirowiczTuesday to Wednesday

Anna will teach you how to knit your own fabulous socks. During this workshop we will work on a pair of socks using a lovely easy mosaic pattern..... read more

The course was amazing!

Hand Embroidery Workshop - Inspired by Hundertwasser13th Aug to 15th Aug 2025
Tutor: Janet EdmondsWednesday to Friday

Hundertwasser was an Austrian artist with a strong individual style. His work shows bright, intense colour and quirky images of lines, spirals and eyes meandering around organic shapes. We will use these characteristics together with an imaginary walk through familiar places to create a spontaneous design. This will be interpreted into a small piece of stitching, with raised areas that could become a small panel..... read more

"Excellent tutor who gave helpful and timely advice.  Good range of techniques and methods - I really enjoyed it." (Summer School 2019)

Tiny Silk and Calico Treasure BooksCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List13th Aug to 15th Aug 2025
Tutor: Paula WatkinsWednesday to Friday

Using Indian block printing with painting fabric, paper, mixed media, found objects, vintage haberdashery and stitch we will create sumptuous tiny books full of texture and surprises. We will be exploring lots of simple techniques which combine to produce beautiful unique art books to treasure. .... read more

Nicky was a very good tutor giving lots of advice and demonstrations.

Milanese and European LacesCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List18th Aug to 20th Aug 2025
Tutor: Claire BonitoMonday to Wednesday

This is a three day course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. This course will give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

"Excellent tutor! Looking forward to seeing her again." (April 2022)

Hand Stitching - A Little Piece of Africa18th Aug to 19th Aug 2025
Tutor: Janice Gunner MA MSDCMonday to Tuesday

This course is an introduction into some of the amazing African textiles available today, the techniques used to create them and how to use them in your work. Working by hand you will make a small textile artwork that includes piecing, applique, and simple embroidery. Spend these two days immersed in some mindful stitching to create a unique piece of work..... read more

"Excellent, enjoyable day." (Summer School 2019)

Upholstery Restoration18th Aug to 20th Aug 2025
Tutor: Heather Breed - NEW TUTORMonday to Wednesday

This is a project led course with students providing their own upholstery project to work on under the expert eye and with guidance from Heather, an experienced upholsterer and our new upholstery tutor. Experienced upholsterers can work on their own pieces getting guidance from Heather, whilst beginners and those new to upholstery can work on a traditional stitched seat or stool pad and be guided through the processes involved. All students are encouraged to discuss their projects with us and the tutor beforehand so that the right equipment, materials, or even items for upholstery can be prepared in advance..... read more