Genre: Classes

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).