Workshops

Tutor: Various

Duration and Prices Vary – See Individual Workshops.

Willow Weave Star Workshop - £27 per workshop

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Monday 11th Nov or Friday 6th Dec 10am to 12.00pm

Weave your very own unique large willow star and make as many pretty little willow stars as you have time for! What better way to adorn your Christmas tree or front door than your handcrafted star! In this workshop you will learn how to use willow and use the random weave method to construct your own beautiful star.

You can also add lights for an extra £3.

Macramé Christmas Decorations Workshop £27

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Friday 6th December, 1pm to 3pm

Get merry with macramé and make some cute Christmas decorations! In this workshop you will learn some basic macramé knots and make 4 Christmas decorations. This is perfect for beginners who are new to macramé but also a fun activity for those with experience.

Christmas Tree Decorations - Felting Workshop £30

Tutor: Deborah Robinson

Course Dates: Monday 2nd and 9th December 1pm to 5pm

Come and make an heirloom of the future! Based on the traditional bauble shape, make your own Christmas tree decoration in needle felt.  Learn the basic techniques of shaping and decorating a unique and original item. It could be a colourful globe, a robin, a reindeer, a snowman, an elf or even a Father Christmas.  Let your imagination run free! The price includes all the materials to make one decoration. If you have time to make more than one, there will be a small extra charge.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - £45 per workshop

Tutor: Fig & Bramble (Adele Miller & Gemma Ward)

Course Dates: Thursday 12th December, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Spend a few hours doing something completely different, and surprise yourself with your inner creativity! Come along and get into the festive spirit by creating your own Christmas wreath to take home. Adele and Gemma from ‘Fig & Bramble’ will teach you environmentally friendly techniques using a moss base, home grown dried flowers and a selection of finishing touches to make a wreath that’s personal to you. 

Crochet for Beginners Workshop - £24.00 per course.

Tutor: Liz Norman

Course Date: Thursday 9th January and 13th February 10am to 12.30pm

Crochet is one of the easiest and most satisfying crafts to enjoy. Come along and learn the basics of how to create the traditional ‘Granny Square’. You will learn how to chain stitch to form a circle, how to treble crochet and create corners plus how to change colour. Watch as your creation grows before your eyes. Yarn and hooks will be provided to buy, or you are welcome to bring your own.

 

Willow Weave Hedgehog Workshop - £40

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Thursday 16th January, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Weave this cute hedgehog out of willow. In this workshop you will learn different weave techniques to create a fabulous hedgehog to brighten up your garden! This is suitable for both beginners to willow weaving as well as those with experience.

Macrame Chunky Jewellery Workshop - £27.00

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Thursday 16th January, 2-4pm

Come along and create some gorgeous chunky jewellery for your new year outfits! In this workshop you will learn some macramé knots and produce three beautiful pieces of jewellery in a choice of colours. Perfect for beginners or those with experience of macramé.

Willow Weave Foraging Basket Workshop - £65

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Thursday 13th February 10am to 4.00 pm

Weave a beautiful willow foraging basket or trug. In this workshop you will learn different weave techniques to create a practical and rustic basket! This is suitable for both beginners to willow weaving as well as those with experience. This will take all day so please bring your own lunch.

Willow Weave Dragonfly Workshop - £27

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Monday 17th March, 10am to 12pm

Come along and learn how to use willow to create this fabulous dragonfly sculpture to brighten up your garden! You will learn the spiral weave technique for the body and then building on that to complete your dragonfly. You can choose between a large (50-60cm) or medium (40-50cm) dragonfly.

 

Lino Print Cards Workshop - £27

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Monday 17th March, 1pm to 3pm

In this workshop you will learn how to use cutting tools, lino and inks. Design and carve a lino block and then use it to print one-colour prints. You will take home your lino block as well as some unique home-made greetings cards. Lino print is a great technique to learn – easy to do at home, minimum equipment and a whole lot of things to print once you understand the basics.

Crochet for Improvers Workshop - £24

Tutor: Liz Norman

Course Dates: Thursday 20th March 10am to 12.30pm

Come and create a beautiful ‘Daisy’ Granny square. You will learn how to chain stitch to form a circle, how to treble crochet and create corners plus most importantly how to change colour to create your flower. Hooks and yarn will be available to buy on the day but please feel free to bring your own (Hook size 5mm or 6mm). Any double-knit yarn is suitable.  Four different colours are needed to achieve the desired effect for daisy squares.

Modern Calligraphy Christmas Cards Workshop - £27

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Friday 4th April 2-4pm

In this workshop you will learn the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens. You will practice techniques for producing beautiful lettering, using a large selection of different types of brush pens. This is a great opportunity to try them all out in case you decide to continue at home and buy your own. You will also create your own greeting card or two to take home with you.

The Wimborne Pottery Throw Down Workshop! - £35.00

Tutor: The Touring Potter Team

Course Dates:

Friday 11th April 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Join The Touring Potter Team, for The Wimborne Pottery Throw Down! The workshops will offer the opportunity to use both the potter’s wheel and hand build with clay. Pottery is a fun, creative and therapeutic craft. The class is designed for all abilities and all classes are inclusive of tuition, materials and refreshments. You will be able to choose from a selection of stunning artisan glazes to finish your pieces. Your clay creations will be taken away to be kiln fired and then returned to Allendale House for collection.

Willow Weave Poppy Seed Head Workshop - £35

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Friday 4th April 10am – 1.30pm

Make a giant poppy head to adorn your garden. Using simple weaving techniques this workshop is a great introduction to weaving so perfect for beginners and also those with experience.

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