Workshops

Watercolour Christmas Cards. Join Jo Hunter and paint your own watercolour Christmas cards. Time:10.30- 4.00pm Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided.There will be a lunch break, so please bring a packed lunch. *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.If cancellation…

Willow Star Workshop This workshop with Anna Cross from "Anna and the Willow" will show you how to create stunning willow decorations to hang in your home.  Her willow Christmas trees and stars always sell brilliantly here at Just Makers, in this workshop you will make your own to take home with you. Previous feedback from Anna's courses: "Excellent course.  Very relaxed atmosphere but really help…

Join Jane Prestedge Hunter from The Glass House Studio for a day of festive fused glass. Jane will provide glass triangles or free standing rectangle cubes which can be made into hanging decorations or tealight holders. On the workshop you will get to create four pieces. Jane will teach you how to use coloured glass frits, stringers and confetti to decorate them, All items that you make during the…

Willow Christmas wreath with Wendy from Twigs and Sprigs Time: 10.00-12.00 Location: Just Makers, Ripley Castle Courtyard Hot drinks and pastries will be 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. If cancellation is a calendar month before the event then we will offer a 100% r…

Christmas Wreath Making Afternoon with Michelle from Storm and Rose Get Your door Christmas ready by making your very own wreath. We will guide you through the process and provide everything you will need to create your wreath. Our wreaths are completely natural and 100% biodegradable. Time:1.30 - 3.30 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided. *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please note th…

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…

Do you run a crafty or arty business and want to give it a bit of an MOT? Deborah from Just Makers will be running a friendly, encouraging workshop which will help you on your way. There will be 4 group sessions with individual advice aimed at your business. Some of the topics covered will include how to develop your business, how to increase sales and how to use your time efficiently. The session…

Do you want to take a hobby to a different level and start to sell your work? Do you dream of having your own crafty or arty business? Deborah from Just Makers will be running a friendly, encouraging workshop which will help you on your way. There will be 4 group sessions with lots of advice tailored directly towards your business. Some of the topics covered will include how to promote your work,…

Beginners Crochet - Granny Squares Learn the basics of crochet with Dawn from New Dawn Fibre Arts. In this course you will learn how to crochet basic stitches including; chain, double crochet, triple crochet and the use of a magic circle to create your first granny square. You will look at different techniques in order to keep your work straight and also look at how to change colours to create mor…

Beginners Macrame - Plant Pot Hanger Learn the basics of macrame with Dawn from New Dawn Fibre Arts. 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 basi…

Join Wendy from Twigs and Sprigs to create your very own fabulous willow pheasant sculpture. The pheasant is woven on a wooden base to ensure a sturdy sculpture which will maintain it's form. 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 - 4.30 Lo…

Bespoke Bath Bombs Join Lisa-marie from Creative Avenue for this fun introduction to making your own bath bombs and fizzers. Using quality cosmetic standard and food safe ingredients, you can follow the basic recipe and learn the simple steps which will be demonstrated for you to follow. Customise as you go by choosing from a variety of moulds and selecting your own colours and scents. There will…