Workshops

Tutor: Liz Norman

Workshop Dates:

Thursday 10th to 24th September, 10am to 12.30pm or

Monday 2nd to 16th November, 10am to 12.30pm

Three-week courses – £74

Can you make a granny square? Improve your skills by making a start on a beautiful Sunburst blanket while developing your crochet skills in a fun and supportive environment. Using four colours of yarn, you’ll learn how to read and follow the pattern, change colours for effect, work a variety of stitches, and neatly manage your yarn ends as well as going through the ‘join as you go’ technique. The course will conclude with various edging and finishing techniques, which will enable you to go away and complete the beautiful blanket at home. Bring your own double-knit yarn in four different colours of your choice and a 4mm hook. This course is for those who have some experience of crochet.

Tutor: Liz Norman

Thursday 10th or 17th or 24th September, 1.30pm to 4pm or 12th October 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 and if time allows, how to change colour. Watch as your creation grows before your eyes.
Yarn and hooks (5 or 6 mm) will be provided to buy, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Wednesday 9th September 1st May, 2pm to 4pm

Create a beautiful display of wire flowers! In this workshop you will learn different sculpting techniques using wire including joining and tool knowledge to basic/medium levels. You will be shown how to create at least 4 different types of foliage and then go on to create as many pieces as you have time for! This is perfect for beginners.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Monday 21st September, 10am to 2pm

Learn to weave a beautiful willow birdhouse. In this workshop you will learn different weave techniques to create a practical and rustic house especially for the birds! This is suitable for both beginners to willow weaving as well as those with experience.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Monday 21st September, 2.45 to 4.45pm

Get creative with beautiful, pressed flowers! Using a selection of pressed flowers and autumn foliage you’ll decorate a jam jar which could be turned into a soft glowing lantern or pretty storage container and learn how to attach to candles to transform a plain candle into one that brings a touch of nature indoors. You will make 2-3 items altogether.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Monday 5th October, 10am to 3.30pm

Make a fabulous deer out of willow! In this workshop you will learn different weave
techniques to create this amazing creature. It stands at approximately 80-90cm tall
(excluding antlers) and looks great both outdoors or inside. Perfect for any time of
year or why not add some fairy lights to make it sparkle as your Christmas reindeer!
The price includes all willow and a set of fairy lights.

Tutor:  Touring Potter Team         

Workshop Date: Friday 9th October, 1pm to 3pm

Join The Touring Potter team for this autumn themed workshop and spend 2 hours learning how to pinch pot clay pumpkins, gourds and ghosts. This workshop includes one large item or 2/3 smaller pieces which will be taken away to be glazed and fired and then returned to Allendale House to collect in time for Halloween!

Tutor: : Liz Norman         

Workshop Date: Monday 12th October 1.30pm to 4pm

Come and learn how to make a beautiful, crocheted Poppy. This tutorial is for those of you with crochet experience. You will need to be familiar with how to create a chain, double crochet, treble crochet, treble treble crochet, half treble crochet and to be able to change colour.  (Please bring with you red, black and green double-knit yarn with a 4mm hook).

Tutor: : Jo Malyon        

Friday 16th October, 10am to 12pm

Discover the fun of working with UV resin and pressed flowers to create jewellery, key rings or bag charms. You’ll be guided step-by-step to design and create your own beautiful resin jewellery pieces. All materials and equipment are provided, and you’ll take home up to 2 unique handmade creations at the end of the session

Tutor: : Jo Malyon         

Workshop Date: Friday 16th October, 1pm to 4pm

Have a slightly more advanced lino printing experience and take single‑colour lino printing to the next level. In this session, you’ll discover colour reduction lino printing, a method where one lino block is used to build up a beautiful multi‑colour image. With each new layer, more of the block is carved away, revealing fresh colours beneath. It’s called a reduction print because, as your image comes to life, the block is gradually removed, leaving each print as a one‑of‑a‑kind piece.

Tutor: : Jo Malyon       

Workshop Dates: Wednesday 28th October, 10am to 12pm

Learn the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens. You will practise techniques for producing beautiful lettering and have a chance to try out a number of types of pens. You will also create one or two of your own unique cards using your newfound skill.

Tutor : Jo Malyon

Workshop Dates: Wednesday 28th October, 1pm to 3pm

Discover the fun and versatility of gelli plate printing as you layer colours, textures, and patterns to design your own unique Christmas cards, tags or wrapping paper. Christmas stencils, stamps and foliage provided to ensure you leave with a collection of beautiful, festive designs ready to use for Christmas!

Tutor : Jo Malyon

Workshop Dates:

Friday 7th August, 10am to 12pm

Come along to a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to weave with willow to create these gorgeous bulrushes which will look lovely in the garden amongst your plants, or indoors in a vase. During this session you will learn basic willow weaving techniques and make between 5 and 7 bulrushes, choosing the height that you would like. Perfect for beginners and those with experience alike

Tutor : Potters Team

Workshop Date: Friday 6th November 1pm to 3pm

Join us for this festive themed workshop. Spend 2 hours learning how to create a Christmas plate of your choice! This workshop includes one item which will be taken away to be glazed and fired and returned to Allendale House to collect in time for Christmas!

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Wednesday 11th November, 10am to 12pm

Learn how to weave a beautiful willow Christmas tree, standing around 50cm tall, using a variety of weave techniques. This workshop is suitable for both beginners to willow weaving as well as those with experience. Take home a cute Christmas tree that you can bring out every year!

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Wednesday 11th November, 1pm to 3pm

Create your own beautiful coastal-inspired Christmas decorations in this fun and relaxed craft workshop. Using a selection of sea glass, shells, sea pottery, pebbles, driftwood and other natural treasures, you’ll design and make up to 5 unique Christmas decorations on wooden slices. Alternatively, you will be able to create handmade Christmas cards using the same materials, making your festive greetings extra special.

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Workshop Date: Friday 13th November, 1pm to 3pm

Join us for this festive themed workshop learning how to pinch pot clay gonks! This workshop includes one large item or 2/3 smaller pieces which will be taken away to be glazed and fired and returned to Allendale House to collect in time for Christmas!

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Workshop Date:  Friday 7th August,1pm to 3pm

In this workshop you will be able to create a gorgeous beach hut or cottage scene out of pieces of recycled wood, driftwood and other natural or used objects. You will be able to choose from a pile of wooden shapes to paint, stick things onto and arrange together to form your cute little wooden scene.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Friday 20th November, 10am to 4pm

Make a beautiful angel or fairy for the top of your Christmas tree or to use as a table decoration as it can also be free-standing. A lovely Christmas gift or something to keep to bring out each year!

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Date: Wednesday 25th November, 10am to 12.15pm

Make a beautiful willow Christmas tree that lasts well beyond the festive season. In this workshop you’ll weave your own elegant tree standing up to 150cm tall, with stars to decorate, which can then be decorated with foliage and lights. After the festive season it will be transformed into a practical plant support for sweet peas, beans, climbing flowers, or other garden favourites in spring. A wonderful way to celebrate the season while creating a sustainable, handcrafted piece for your garden to enjoy year after year.

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Wednesday 25th November, 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.

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Tutor: Deborah Robinson

Course Dates: Monday 30th November, 10am to 4pm

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!

Tutor: Jo Malyon

Course Dates: Monday 7th December, 10am to 12pm

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.

Tutor:  Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Monday 7th December, 1pm to 3pm

Create your own beautiful coastal-inspired Christmas decorations in this fun and relaxed craft workshop. Using a selection of sea glass, shells, sea pottery, pebbles, driftwood and other natural treasures, you’ll design and make up to 5 unique Christmas decorations on wooden slices. Alternatively, you will be able to create handmade Christmas cards using the same materials, making your festive greetings extra special.

Tutor:  Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Wednesday 16th December, 10am to 12pm

Weave a collection of charming handmade willow Christmas decorations. You’ll learn simple weaving techniques to create up to 4 seasonal designs: a reindeer, Christmas tree, star and mini wreath. Your finished pieces can be hung on your Christmas tree, displayed around your home, mounted in a wooden base to create a delightful festive display or given away as thoughtful handmade gifts. Suitable for beginners to willow weaving and fun for those with experience.

Tutor:  Jo Malyon

Workshop Date: Wednesday 16th December, 1pm to 3.15pm

Create a different type of wreath this Christmas, made out of wire! Learn how to make Christmas foliage out of wire with a pop of colour using beads. You’ll also have the option of adding festive wire lettering to your wreath. You will learn different sculpture techniques using wire including joining and tool knowledge to basic/medium levels. No experience needed.