Workshops
Tutor: Various
Duration and Prices Vary – See Individual Workshops.
Crochet for Beginners Workshop - £24.00 per course.
Tutor: Liz Norman
Course Date: Thursday 9th January or 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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