Workshops

Fused Glass Lantern Workshop On this fantastic fused glass course a glass tutor from 'Twice Fired' will teach you how to make your own beautiful garden lantern, for use indoor and outdoor. The lantern will be taken away, fired and returned to Just Makers within 10 days. Suitable for all abilities All materials provided Time:10.30-12.30 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided. *C…

Sewing Workshop- Intermediate level This is an ideal course for those that have some basic sewing skills and would like some inspiration for new sewing projects. Marianne of 'Made by Marianne' will be guiding you step by step through the process of making a fabric doorstop and then a make up bag. All the fabrics will be provided, but please bring along your sewing machine (with bobbins and spare n…

NEW Upholster a Footstool workshop Why not try your hand at something new and get creative in this one day course, in which you will combine upholstery and painting techniques. Kim, of 'My Vibrant Home' will be your tutor for the day and is proud to be a verified provider of the Ministry of Upholstery's 'classic upholstered footstool course’. You will start the day with a solid hardwood frame, spe…

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! You will make at least 4 wraps to take home! Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided.You will use cotton fabric and the ingredients are bees wa…

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…

Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop Learn how to make your own beautiful silver jewellery from Art Clay Silver with popular tutor Tara Joy. No previous experience necessary. Tara will show you how to make a simple pendant or 2 or a pair of earrings that you will take home at the end of the day. During the course you will learn - what silver clay is, how it can be handled and stored. How to roll in an e…

5 WEEK Sewing machine workshop Date: October/November 2021 for 5 weeks - 5th Octiober, 12th October, 19th October, 26th Otcober and the 2nd Novemberr 10.30-12.30pm This 5 week sewing workshop is led by tutor Marianne of 'Made by Marianne' and would be ideal for those that have some sewing skills or those that have a machine but never quite know what to make! The plan will be flexible, but this is…

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 contempor…

NEW Re-wild your garden 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 a…

Beginners Mosaic workshop Join Sue Kershaw on this workshop and create a 22cm sq indoor mosaic plaque using Sue’s designs or bring along your own. There is an exciting wide choice of colours and materials to select from. Sue explains how to cut tiles and what works best to create a dynamic mosaic with movement and flow. All materials and a handout is provided to help you create future mosaics on d…

Xmas Stained Glass Workshop During this workshop your tutor Lucy Thomson will teach you how to make Christmas decorations using the copper-foiled technique with stained glass. In the morning you will make decorations using the pre-cut pieces provided. You will be able to design and make your own decoration also. You can choose the colours of the glass you use from the various reds, white and shade…

NEW Felted Apple Workshop Felt maker Jo Hunter will teach you how to use a 3D polystyrene resist to create a felted object, including this stunning apple. Learn the skills of needle and wet felting to make some fantastic 3D felt creations. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided but please bring an apron and an old towel with you if possible. Time:10.30-1.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley…

Seasonal Drypoint Etching Workshop Join talented Artist and Printmaker Moira McTauge for creative Drypoint Printmaking. Suitable for beginners this course focuses on making original Intaglio prints on beautiful etching paper using card and cut out images, so is suitable for those who have no experience of drawing or working with print. You will learn how to make your own series of seasonal origina…

Still Life Painting workshop Join tutor and local artist Katherine Whitby on this beginners painting workshop. The workshop will ease you in by beginning with a short history of artists who have celebrated still life painting in the past. You will then move on to practical painting inspired by the topic using watermixable oil paints (all the joy of oils without the fuss!). Katherine will guide you…

Christmas Felted Crafts workshop Join felt maker and popular tutor Jo Hunter and have fun learning how to make felted Christmas crafts. This workshop includes learning the skills of needle and wet felting. You will learn how to make beautiful baubles and soaps which all make fantastic Christmas gifts to take home. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please bring an apron and an old…