Workshops

Need help with you craft/art business? If you can't make the group sessions and/or would like 1-1 advice then this is for you. We can meet at the shop and/or have meetings on line. We can be very flexible to find times that suit you. If you book we will be straight in touch to arrange the first date. Before the first meeting, Deborah would need to know where you are with your craft/art business so…

Needle felting workshop Enjoy a fun, relaxed and informative day learning the art of needle felting with expert needle felt artist, Pam Chilton. On this workshop you will make your own 3D needle felted animal. All materials will be provided, there will be lots of coloured wools to choose from and you will see examples of needle felted animal sculptures to give you lots of inspiration. Time: 10.30-…

Polymer Clay Jewellery with Amy of Make Harrogate At a polymer clay Jewellery workshop with Make Harrogate, you will have the opportunity to handcraft a range of beautiful jewellery, this could be earrings (dangles, studs) hair pins, necklaces, bracelets, broaches or pin badges and all will be ready to take home and wear the same day. Amy will demonstrate a rage of techniques from the cane method…

Join artist Jo Hunter for this workshop where Jo will introduce you to the wonderful, versatile art of Collage using mainly paper. Suitable for all levels. Time: 10.30 - 4.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival. There will be a lunch break and a chance to browse our lovely shop.  Please feel free to bring a packed lunch or you may prefer to buy lunch from the cafe…

Join jewellery maker Karen from Redcurrant Glass Studios to a make set of stunning silver stacking rings. Create a trio of silver rings. you will learn how to create, cut, measure and solder silver,copper and brass to create a collection of patterned rings from scratch. If you have ever aspired to work with metal to create unique jewellery this is the workshop for you. Time: 10.30 - 1.00 Location:…

Join artist Jo Hunter for this wonderful portrait workshop. Suitable for all levels. Location: Just Makers Ripley Time: 10.30 -4.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival. There will be a lunch break and a chance to browse our lovely shop.  Please feel free to bring a packed lunch or you may prefer to buy lunch from the cafe opposite or the village shop. *CANCELLATIO…

Come and join Wendy from Wiggy Illustration & Design for the day and learn how to design, carve and print your very own lino print illustration and embellish with a creative range of embroidery stitches. Creating your own design based on a photograph, magazine image, pattern or working from your imagination Wendy will guide you through all stages off lino cutting and printing to produce a beautifu…

Join Jane for a fun day of making your own cocktail sticks/gin stirrers. On this workshop you will be make a set of 8 cocktail sticks in total. Jane will cut the base pieces of strip glass ready for you to create your own unique design. This could be a matching set, a complimentary set or each one individually designed. There are no rules as to how you design them. The designs will be created from…

Silk painted flower blossom lights. Make a gorgeous set of LED flower blossom lights at this introductory silk painting workshop. Create decorative flower shapes on sumptuous silk fabric using silk outliners. (A range of templates will be provided for you to use as a guide) Then, transform your flowers, hand painting each design with vibrant silk paints in a palette of spring / summertime shades.…

Join Wendy from Twigs and Sprigs to create your very own majestic willow Highland Cow sculpture. Let Wendy guide you through the art of creating 3D structures from basic willow and teach you the techniques used to inject personality and life into your design. Suitable for beginners. Time: 10.30-16.30 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival. There will be a lunch break…

Join Miazzo and learn how to make your very own terrazzo pots & coasters, using eco-friendly Jesmonite! On this fun workshop you will create your very own mix of terrazzo products. Completely on trend at the moment as the product of choice, you will choose your own palette and colour schemes and be guided through the whole process from start to finish. Once you’ve made your own terrazzo chips and…

Become an alchemist for a day in the beautiful surroundings of Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire. Using just fresh leaves you will create a unique eco printed silk scarf and a selection of paper prints to take home with you. Join Gillie and learn how to use the eco print technique to transform second hand clothing from unloved to one off pieces of wearable art. During this workshop she will take you…