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May 2024
Making Paper Birds – Adele Pound Art
Make your own paper bird decorations with artist, Adele Pound! Following instructions and demonstrations, participants will learn simple paper cutting and folding techniques in order to cut and assemble a paper bird decoration. Adele will have several designs to choose from and participants will be able to make more than one decoration, time permitting. All materials and tools will be supplied. Refreshments included. The workshop space at the Craft Room is on the first floor, accessed via a short flight…
Find out more »Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann – Wee Yarn Designs
Dorset Button making began in the 1600s in Shaftsbury, Dorset. It became a thriving cottage industry promoting independence and security for many women and families. Sadly, the introduction of the button making machine in 1851 caused the industry to go into decline. Dorset Button making is now considered a heritage craft, and once mastered can be adapted to create everything from beautiful buttons to jewellery and decorative art. In this workshop participants are taken through the history of the Dorset…
Find out more »Silver Clay for Beginners with Louisa McCartney – Dogstar Silver
In this introductory workshop you will learn the fascinating craft of jewellery making with silver clay. Louisa will guide you in the design, creation and firing of your own piece of fine silver jewellery to take home. All materials will be supplied. Refreshments included. The workshop space at The Craft Room is on the first floor, accessed by a short flight of stairs.
Find out more »June 2024
Silver Clay for Beginners with Louisa McCartney – Dogstar Silver
In this introductory workshop you will learn the fascinating craft of jewellery making with silver clay. Louisa will guide you in the design, creation and firing of your own piece of fine, silver jewellery to take home. All materials will be supplied. Refreshments included. The workshop space at The Craft Room is on the first floor, accessed via a short flight of stairs
Find out more »July 2024
Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann – Wee Yarn Designs
Dorset Button making began in the 1600s in Shaftsbury, Dorset. It became a thriving cottage industry promoting independence and security for many women and families. Sadly, the introduction of the button making machine in 1851 caused the industry to go into decline. Dorset Button making is now considered a heritage craft, and once mastered can be adapted to create everything from beautiful buttons to jewellery and decorative art. In this workshop participants are taken through the history of the Dorset…
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