Workshops

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Helen and Jools from calligraphy Harrogate will show how hand lettering can be elevated to a glorious visual art form during this workshop.  They will cover all the basics to get you started with this wonderful hobby and then progress to putting together words and phrases.  It is incredibly relaxing and addictive!  All the essential modern calligraphy kit will be p…

Painting with wool- flowers workshop Learn the skills of felt making with tutor Jo Hunter and create yourself a stunning felt flower picture to take home. Jo will take you through the process of ‘wet’ felting, showing you step by step how to make prefelt wool that can be cut up and used to create a beautiful flower picture. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron…

Entrelac and Modular Knitting Workshop Your tutor on this knitting workshop will be Judith Schur. Judith will help guide you through the Entrelac and Modular knitting process.  Both Modular and Entrelac knitting give the effect of a knitted patchwork. Modular knitting involves making individual units and joining them together by picking up stitches along one edge of another unit. Entrelac knitting…

Minature Leather Bag Workshop ‘Go behind the scenes and explore the world of working backstage with leather worker and prop maker Zoe Phillips. Zoe has worked with world famous Opera and Ballet companies, working with designers and performers to create a variety of props and effects to support their performances. After the ‘backstage tour’, Zoe will take you through the process of making a miniatu…

NEW Food Wrap Workshop On this course popular textile tutor Jo Hunter will teach you how to make your own wax wraps from scratch. Ideal for keeping food fresh for longer, these easy to make wraps can be used for covering leftovers and much more! Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Time:10.30-1.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Plea…

NEW Fairy light mini lampshade workshop Kim, of 'My Vibrant Home' will be your tutor for the day in a half day workshop, making a string of fairy light mini lampshades. They’re beautiful for decorating your home or garden and make lovely handmade gifts. You will make 10 individual mini lampshades to thread on to a string of 20 battery operated fairy lights. No previous experience is necessary and…

Needle felt an animal picture workshop Learn the skills of needlefelting with expert needlefelting artist, Pam Chilton. On this course you will make a needlefelt picture and all materials will be provided. Previous feedback from Pam's workshops: "A great day, good value for money and would definitely recommend" "I had a fantastic day.  Pam is great and the atmosphere was lovely" "Brilliant day and…

Create an original hand woven scarf in a day at this beginners weaving workshop. A perfect opportunity to design and make a totally unique gift or a fabulous treat for yourself! You could weave with a snugly, soft, shade dyed yarn, or go wild and create a crazy colourful scarf, the choice is yours! In this beginners workshop you will be weaving on Ashford looms which are suitable for those new to…

Sew Your Own Christmas Garland Get into the festive spirit making a Christmas decoration for the home. We will be making a Christmas garland/bunting that would be ideal to hang above a mantelpiece or doorway. This will involve both machine and hand sewing to make flags and 3d felt decorations. Marianne will have a selection of fabrics, but if you have some you’d like to use please bring them along…

Autumn Wreath Making Morning Our Wreath workshops are a fun, informal and mindful experience. We provide you with everything you need to create a stunning wreath to adorn your door throughout the Autumn. Time:10.30 - 12.30 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please note that there is strictly no refund (or moving to a different workshop) if cancellatio…

Autumn Wreath Making Afternoon. Our Wreath workshops are a fun, informal and mindful experience. We provide you with everything you need to create a stunning wreath to adorn your door throughout the Autumn. Time:1.30 - 3.30 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please note that there is strictly no refund (or moving to a different workshop) if cancellati…

New Organic gardening workshop Learn to garden with nature with Jill Saunders. Jill was one of the first National Trust Head Gardeners to garden without the use of chemicals. Learn how to re capture the balance of nature in your garden by gardening more greenly. Learn how to encourage wildlife, create wildflower meadows, naturalise plants, reduce your watering, understand and improve your soil and…