Genre: Classes

Rag Rugging is a traditional craft, in this case creating beautiful rugs out of pure wool blanket yarn. The yarn used in our workshop is a waste product from the mills and has been sourced by the tutors from various mills around the UK, and means less waste is going to landfill. 

During the workshop you will learn how to create your own unique Rag Rug. Having learned how to use the tools including a latch hook and cutting gauge, you will then start to create your own rug from 100% pure wool blanket yarn.

This course includes:   

• Your own latch hook
• 1 x 250g ball of blanket yarn
• Hessian mat 90cm x 60cm.

You will leave with the knowledge and skill to finish your rug at home.  There will be additional supplies available to purchase on the day. If you wish to complete your rug in pure wool a further 5 balls at £6 each will be needed, these can be chosen from the vast range of wool and paid for on the day.
 

Your tutors, Alison and Lorraine, live in Cumbria and both are experienced teachers and confess to being ‘rag rug enthusiasts'. While the craft experienced periods of decline, interest in rag rugs has been revived, with many people enjoying the creative and sustainable aspects of making them. You may find Rugging therapeutic and very addictive. So watch out – you may become addicted too!

10am-1pm
Maximum number 15
Minimum Age 16
£55 inc all materials as listed above

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

A lovely and relaxing watercolour workshop for beginners, inspired by dried flowers and their imperfect beauty. This workshop focuses on letting go of perfection and embracing a loose, layered painting style that’s both creatively freeing and wonderfully mindful. It’s the perfect way to relax, explore new painting techniques, and let your creativity blossom.

All materials are provided, along with gentle, supportive guidance throughout the session. You’ll leave not only with your own paintings, but also with the confidence and skills to continue painting at home.

Carla Gebhard is a watercolour artist and illustrator based in the beautiful Forest of Bowland, where she runs a small shop and studio. Carla specialises in artwork for nursery prints, children’s books, and activities, all inspired by animals, nature, and a little bit of whimsy. She also enjoys teaching watercolour workshops for beginners. Her work is always rooted in a love of nature, a sense of calm, and the simple joys in life.

10am -1pm 
Minimum age 16. 
Maximum of 14 in the class
£65 pp including materials

This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners. 

Enjoy a day of weaving a tartan scarf using a four-shaft table loom. Explore classic tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf. 

Jan will have the looms set up, ready to go, when you arrive in the workshop room which is spacious and bright with views of the fields. Jan has over 30 years’ experience in the textile field both as a teacher and as a designer and maker of contemporary woven textiles for fashion and interiors.

10am -4pm
Maximum 8 people
Minimum age 16
£80 pp including materials
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing, sizing accurately, filing, sanding, texturing, stamping and soldering. Starting off working in copper and brass until you have a feel for the metal, you will then move onto making your silver rings. You will leave with a beautiful spinner ring or possibly two for you to add to your own jewellery collection or give as a handmade gift!

Materials are provided in the class but please bring £40 in cash to pay for these on the day.

Gail has a background in fine art and graphic design and studied spatial design at the University of Salford. She discovered the joy of metalwork over 15 years ago and started her own business making and selling jewellery. Now, she has her own jewellery school,  based in the artists collective she is part of in Runcorn.

£85pp +£40 material fees payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 8
Minimum age 16 years
10am-4pm 
6h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

Gail has a background in fine art and graphic design and studied spatial design at the University of Salford. She discovered the joy of metalwork over 15 years ago and started her own business making and selling jewellery. Now, she has her own jewellery school,  based in the artists collective she is part of in Runcorn.

£85pp +£40 material fees payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 8
Minimum age 16 years
10am-4pm 
6h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability). 

During this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing, sizing accurately, filing, sanding, bezel setting, drilling glass and soldering. You will leave with at least one piece of beautiful sea glass jewellery that you have made yourself.

All materials will be provided in the class but please bring £40 in cash to pay for materials on the day and bring your own sea glass. If you don't have any already, you can find and buy sea glass on Etsy!

Gail has a background in fine art and graphic design and studied spatial design at the University of Salford. She discovered the joy of metalwork over 15 years ago and started her own business making and selling jewellery. Now, she has her own jewellery school,  based in the artists collective she is part of in Runcorn.

£85pp +£40 material fees payable to tutor in cash on the day
Max Number 8
Minimum age 16 years
10am-4pm 
6h

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).