Workshops

Join Rachel on this sopa making worjkshop 10.30  until 1.30. Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival and there will a chance to browse our lovely shop.   All materials provided. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please note that there is strictly no refund (or moving to a different workshop) if cancellation is up to 14 days before the event but you are free to send a substitute.…

MONOGRAMMED LEATHER GLASSES/SUNGLASSES CASE WITH KATIE ROE Join Katie Roe in a workshop introducing hand leatherwork. In a relaxed environment, Katie will guide you through the making process to help you create a personalised glasses or sunglasses case. A former fashion designer and current lecturer in fashion, Katie will share her passion & experience of design & leather craft. You will select fr…

Mosaics for the home with Sue Kershaw Create a beautiful indoor mosaic plaque for your home. There are lots of designs and materials to choose from in many colours. Learn how to cut tiles and create diverse patterns and effects in their arrangement. Can be hung on the wall or used as a trivet (22cm square). Fun and friendly tuition from Sue Kershaw, an experienced tutor, with lots of advice for fu…

Silver Wrap Ring with Genevieve Broughton. Make your own silver ring. After choosing from a range of designs you will be guided through the making process by your tutor. You will learn how to use basic jewellery making tools to form your ring and how to apply different techniques to create textures and finishes. What you will make: Using techniques such as forming, stamping and texturing you will…

Screen Print Taster Workshop Join textile designer Millie Rothera and explore screen printing onto fabrics. You will explore screen printing, a historic craft still used today on textiles and paper, and leave the session with a range of samples. Screen printing is an effective form of hand printing where you push pigmented ink through a fine woven silk screen using a tool called a squeegee, and on…

LEATHER PLANT HANGER & POT WITH KATIE ROE Join Katie Roe in a workshop and create a beautiful plant hanger made from premium vegetable tanned leather. In a relaxed environment, Katie will guide you through the making process, introducing you to some basic leather making skills such as burnishing edges, punching holes and adding screws and rivets to create a unique plant hanger. You will have the c…

Willow Hare Workshop This workshop with Anna Cross from "Anna and the Willow" will show you how to create your very own hare for your garden or indoor space. Learn how to make a 3D shape using willow and discover why willow is the perfect material to sculpt with. This course is pertfect for beginners and all materials will be provided. Previous feedback from Anna's courses: "Excellent course.  Ver…

Beginners Macrame - Plant Pot Hanger In this course you will learn some of the basic macrame knots including; secure wrapping, larkshead, half square and square to create a beautiful plant pot or bowl hanger. You will use the knots in different ways to create either straight or twisted strands for your hanger. These knots are the basics of macrame and can be used to create a wide range of products…

Yorkshire Landscape Painting Workshop This beginners workshop will begin with a short history of artists who have previously captured the Yorkshire Landscape from Turner to Hockney. You will then move on to practical painting inspired by the topic using watermixable oil paints (all the joys of oils without the fuss!). The tutor will guide you through the process of creating your own small contempo…

CREATE YOUR OWN TERRARIUM Join Amarah from Sow Deep Biosphers to create your very own Terrarium. In this 2 hour workshop you will have an- introduction to Terrariums, Briefing on choice of materials, terrarium dynamics and aftercare, demonstration and hands on making! Time - 10.30 - 12.30 All materials (container, plants, substrate and tools) are provided and you take home your masterpiece! CANCEL…

Join Karen form Redcurrant glass to creat a beautiful fused glass flower plaque. You will create two fused glass flower plaques.Using a selection of Frits, stringers, paints and millefiori. Pieces will be fired after the workshop and price includes return postage. Time: 10.30 - 12.30pm Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please note that the…

Join Alex Macey, a seasoned local stone mason, for this fabulous taster workshop. Alex will help you master fundamental masonry skills and refine your technique. It is the perfect introduction to this historic craft so why not join Alex and explore the intricate world of stone carving. This Stone carving taster day is an opportunity to hand carve a 2d image of your own choosing into stone using tr…