Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops delivered by skilled artists and makers. For booking call 07856 080517 or email info@studioartdays.co.uk. The workshop space is also available if you would like to deliver a workshop of your own - please contact us for details.
WET FELTED BROOCH MAKING with Alison. Saturday 22nd March 1.30-4.30pm, £45. Discover the joy of wet felting your very own flower brooch, with as few or as many layers of petals as you want. You will make your felt then construct and embellish your brooch, attaching a brooch pin ready to proudly wear! or gift!
LINOCUT with Alison. Saturday 12th April, 10am - 1.30pm, £45. An exciting introduction to the art of linocut printing, suitable for complete beginners and returners. You will design and cut your own linocut print, and learn how to continue with your printing at home.
SEAGLASS SILVER RING MAKING with Jana - Sunday 23rd March (full) Sunday 11th May 10am-1pm £85. Make a beautiful sea glass ring with Jana. You can bring your own sea glass (15mm x 15mm wide x 5mm deep) to see if it is possible to use it, or you can choose from Jana's collection. You will learn to design and make your very own ring, learning all the silversmithing techniques necessary. A £20 deposit is required to secure a place on this workshop. Approx three hours long.
SPRING STILL LIFE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND DRAWING with Sophie, Saturday 29th March 2-4.30pm, £35. Join Sophie’s Watercolour and Drawing Workshops, where creativity flows in a relaxed, supportive environment. At just £35 per person per session, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance, making it perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their skills. Explore different techniques, build your confidence, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience. Limited spaces available, so book your spot today! For more information or to reserve your place, contact Sophie at sophierchiz@gmail.com or call her on 07764 877105
SPOON CARVING FOR BEGINNERS Sunday 30th March 10am-4pm, £75. Carve your own spoon using green wood, with woodcarver James Robertson of Wuud Carving. All instruction, tools and materials will be provided for you to create your own unique wooden spoon. Suitable for anyone over 16 with reasonable wrist and hand strength.
BOTANICAL RESIN with Jenny Samuels, Saturday 5th April 2-4pm £35. You will create botanical resin pieces using pressed plants to embed in a choice of key tags, pendants, bookmarks or coasters.
FUSED GLASS with Jane Padgham, Friday 11th April 10am-12noon, £55. Discover the wonderful world of glass fusing with trained teacher Jane Padgham. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. Using nature and the seasons for inspiration you will create a minimum of two items which will be a 10cm coaster/light catcher or garden stake/ornament/bunting. The workshop is designed to be fun and allows you to be creative whilst learning the basic skills of working with glass. The session assumes no previous experience with glass and is suitable for those aged 16+. Please wear suitable clothing and closed toe shoes. Please note that your creation will not be available to take home on the day as this will need to be fired at the artist’s studio. They will be ready for you to collect 14 days after the workshop by arrangement.
SEASCAPE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND DRAWING with Sophie, Saturday 26th April 2-4.30pm £35. Join Sophie’s Watercolour and Drawing Workshops, where creativity flows in a relaxed, supportive environment. At just £35 per person per session, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance, making it perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their skills. Explore different techniques, build your confidence, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience. Limited spaces available, so book your spot today! For more information or to reserve your place, contact Sophie at sophierchiz@gmail.com or call her on 07764 877105
DECOUPAGED COASTERSDecoupaged Coaster Workshop (set of 4) Date to be confirmed. 11-1 £36 pp with The Eccentric Leopard @theeccentricleopard "Coasters may be a small item in your home but rest assured that the ones you will learn to create with me will make a big impact in your home! You will learn the complete construction process of the coaster, starting with cutting and assembling the cork base to fit onto a beautiful natural wood slice. You will then be able to choose from a huge variety of prints for your set of 4- either using a matching print for all or choosing a totally different design for each. I will then show you how to cut and decoupage your coaster, finishing with adding gorgeous silver or gold gilding to the edges to make sure they are truly unique and glamorous. You will take your coasters away in a gift box ready to be admired in your home."
LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND DRAWING with Sophie, Saturday 17th May 2-4.30pm £35. For more information or to reserve your place, contact Sophie at sophierchiz@gmail.com or call her on 07764 877105
BOTANICAL PLASTER RELIEF with Jenny Samuels, Saturday 24th May, 2-4.30pm £40. Create your own nature inspired plaster relief piece.
CYANOTYPE with Jenny Samuels, Saturday 14th June 1-3pm £35. Use the power of light to creative beautiful cyanotype images.
JUNK JOURNAL INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP[/b] part 1 with Jooles Parkin, Saturday 21st June, 1-4pm £35. Making a junk journal & getting started - in this workshop you will create your own 6 inch journal from “junk with a stitched spine and create some simple ephemera including tags, as well as making a start on your pages. If you have any saved papers, pictures or paper bags, please bring them, but all materials will be supplied. You will receive a goodie bag of handmade and printed ephemera to get started with.
JUNK JOURNAL INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP part 2 with Jooles Parkin, Saturday 5th July 1-4pm £35 - making ephemera for your journal - in this workshop you will create your own ephemera. We will use a master board to create coordinating tags and journal spots, and decorated pockets and envelopes. If you have any saved papers, pictures or paper bags, please bring them, but all materials will be supplied, including printed sources and a goodie bag of handmade and printed ephemera.
Workshops will take place in the studio with plenty of ventilation. All workshop attendees are asked not to attend any event with any cold symptoms. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided but if your workshop runs over the lunch period, we suggest you bring a packed lunch.
MORE EXCITING WORKSHOPS frequently added, so keep an eye out or email Alison at info@studioartdays.co.uk to be added to the mailing list and be kept up to date.
OR! Create your own Workshops
Get together with a group of friends and arrange your own bespoke workshop. You choose the workshop and the date and we provide the fun!
LINOCUT ..... DRAWING ...... SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING ...... LEATHERWORK .......SPOON CARVING ...... BOTTLE LAMP MAKING ...... SEWING ...... DOG COLLAR MAKING......WET FELTING......CYANOTYPE ........ SCREENPRINTING .........BLOCKPRINTING..........RESIN WORK ......... SHARPENING ........ WOODLAND STICK MAKING ........ GLASS ...... JUNK JOURNAL
NB Please note, we ask that participants refrain from attending workshops with any cold or flu symptoms - we will of course provided a refund or transfer to a future workshop.
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LINOCUT with Alison. Saturday 12th April, 10am - 1.30pm, £45. An exciting introduction to the art of linocut printing, suitable for complete beginners and returners. You will design and cut your own linocut print, and learn how to continue with your printing at home.
SEAGLASS SILVER RING MAKING with Jana - Sunday 23rd March (full) Sunday 11th May 10am-1pm £85. Make a beautiful sea glass ring with Jana. You can bring your own sea glass (15mm x 15mm wide x 5mm deep) to see if it is possible to use it, or you can choose from Jana's collection. You will learn to design and make your very own ring, learning all the silversmithing techniques necessary. A £20 deposit is required to secure a place on this workshop. Approx three hours long.
SPRING STILL LIFE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND DRAWING with Sophie, Saturday 29th March 2-4.30pm, £35. Join Sophie’s Watercolour and Drawing Workshops, where creativity flows in a relaxed, supportive environment. At just £35 per person per session, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance, making it perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their skills. Explore different techniques, build your confidence, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience. Limited spaces available, so book your spot today! For more information or to reserve your place, contact Sophie at sophierchiz@gmail.com or call her on 07764 877105
SPOON CARVING FOR BEGINNERS Sunday 30th March 10am-4pm, £75. Carve your own spoon using green wood, with woodcarver James Robertson of Wuud Carving. All instruction, tools and materials will be provided for you to create your own unique wooden spoon. Suitable for anyone over 16 with reasonable wrist and hand strength.
BOTANICAL RESIN with Jenny Samuels, Saturday 5th April 2-4pm £35. You will create botanical resin pieces using pressed plants to embed in a choice of key tags, pendants, bookmarks or coasters.
FUSED GLASS with Jane Padgham, Friday 11th April 10am-12noon, £55. Discover the wonderful world of glass fusing with trained teacher Jane Padgham. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. Using nature and the seasons for inspiration you will create a minimum of two items which will be a 10cm coaster/light catcher or garden stake/ornament/bunting. The workshop is designed to be fun and allows you to be creative whilst learning the basic skills of working with glass. The session assumes no previous experience with glass and is suitable for those aged 16+. Please wear suitable clothing and closed toe shoes. Please note that your creation will not be available to take home on the day as this will need to be fired at the artist’s studio. They will be ready for you to collect 14 days after the workshop by arrangement.
SEASCAPE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND DRAWING with Sophie, Saturday 26th April 2-4.30pm £35. Join Sophie’s Watercolour and Drawing Workshops, where creativity flows in a relaxed, supportive environment. At just £35 per person per session, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance, making it perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their skills. Explore different techniques, build your confidence, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience. Limited spaces available, so book your spot today! For more information or to reserve your place, contact Sophie at sophierchiz@gmail.com or call her on 07764 877105
DECOUPAGED COASTERSDecoupaged Coaster Workshop (set of 4) Date to be confirmed. 11-1 £36 pp with The Eccentric Leopard @theeccentricleopard "Coasters may be a small item in your home but rest assured that the ones you will learn to create with me will make a big impact in your home! You will learn the complete construction process of the coaster, starting with cutting and assembling the cork base to fit onto a beautiful natural wood slice. You will then be able to choose from a huge variety of prints for your set of 4- either using a matching print for all or choosing a totally different design for each. I will then show you how to cut and decoupage your coaster, finishing with adding gorgeous silver or gold gilding to the edges to make sure they are truly unique and glamorous. You will take your coasters away in a gift box ready to be admired in your home."
LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND DRAWING with Sophie, Saturday 17th May 2-4.30pm £35. For more information or to reserve your place, contact Sophie at sophierchiz@gmail.com or call her on 07764 877105
BOTANICAL PLASTER RELIEF with Jenny Samuels, Saturday 24th May, 2-4.30pm £40. Create your own nature inspired plaster relief piece.
CYANOTYPE with Jenny Samuels, Saturday 14th June 1-3pm £35. Use the power of light to creative beautiful cyanotype images.
JUNK JOURNAL INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP[/b] part 1 with Jooles Parkin, Saturday 21st June, 1-4pm £35. Making a junk journal & getting started - in this workshop you will create your own 6 inch journal from “junk with a stitched spine and create some simple ephemera including tags, as well as making a start on your pages. If you have any saved papers, pictures or paper bags, please bring them, but all materials will be supplied. You will receive a goodie bag of handmade and printed ephemera to get started with.
JUNK JOURNAL INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP part 2 with Jooles Parkin, Saturday 5th July 1-4pm £35 - making ephemera for your journal - in this workshop you will create your own ephemera. We will use a master board to create coordinating tags and journal spots, and decorated pockets and envelopes. If you have any saved papers, pictures or paper bags, please bring them, but all materials will be supplied, including printed sources and a goodie bag of handmade and printed ephemera.
Workshops will take place in the studio with plenty of ventilation. All workshop attendees are asked not to attend any event with any cold symptoms. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided but if your workshop runs over the lunch period, we suggest you bring a packed lunch.
MORE EXCITING WORKSHOPS frequently added, so keep an eye out or email Alison at info@studioartdays.co.uk to be added to the mailing list and be kept up to date.
OR! Create your own Workshops
Get together with a group of friends and arrange your own bespoke workshop. You choose the workshop and the date and we provide the fun!
LINOCUT ..... DRAWING ...... SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING ...... LEATHERWORK .......SPOON CARVING ...... BOTTLE LAMP MAKING ...... SEWING ...... DOG COLLAR MAKING......WET FELTING......CYANOTYPE ........ SCREENPRINTING .........BLOCKPRINTING..........RESIN WORK ......... SHARPENING ........ WOODLAND STICK MAKING ........ GLASS ...... JUNK JOURNAL
NB Please note, we ask that participants refrain from attending workshops with any cold or flu symptoms - we will of course provided a refund or transfer to a future workshop.
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