CRAFTS
Calendar of Courses
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FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: WEDGE WEAVE LANDSCAPE
This course uses the landscape in and around Higham to explore the wedge weave technique. We will consider how the forms and movement in the landscape may be expressed in this weaverly, rather than literal way. This course follows Louise’s course on Pulled Warp Woven Tapesty, 26-28 Sept. Residential £295 Non-residential £215
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FULLY BOOKED: GET WEAVING!
Explore the use of colour and texture. Dress a loom. Understand how to read pattern draft. Suitable for both absolute beginners and developing weavers. Jan Beadle Residential: £410 Non-residential: £285 (yarns £15 available to purchase from tutor)
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FULLY BOOKED: WOODCARVING: CREATIVE RELIEF CARVING
Relief carving is the process of cutting a pattern or design into a flat surface. For those new to the craft, Sharon will gently guide you through the process of transforming a block of wood into a unique image in relief with generous one-to-one support, technical instruction and extensive knowledge of her subject. Bring your
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LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Have you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft? All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try a lace type that you have not made before? Most of the many different lace types can be accommodated in the class. If you have
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ENAMEL BOWLS
This course will focus on making fired enamel copper bowls of different sizes. There will be a range of sizes available to work with, from small to very large bowls, but those who have not made an enamel bowl before will be encouraged to start small. We will troubleshoot the challenges of working at scale
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LACE AS YOU LIKE IT
Have you ever wondered about how lace is made? Would you like to learn this fascinating craft? All abilities are welcome, from complete beginner through to advanced. Want to try a lace type that you have not made before? Most of the many different lace types can be accommodated in the class. If you have
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FULLY BOOKED: WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING WEEKEND
Transform your own designs into print, perhaps for a Christmas card, using the fascinating media of woodcut and wood engraving. Working with plywood, MDF, end-grain hardwood or plastic blocks, a wide range of styles is possible, whatever your art background. Beginners or experienced, be inspired to start a home industry! Peter Collins Residential: £305 Non-residential:
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INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (1)
INTRODUCTION TO UPHOLSTERY (1)
A small starter project to complete in a day - replace a drop in seat in a dining chair, piano stool or small stool - using a mixture of traditional and modern techniques. Learn how to take off old coverings and work out what you can reuse, rebuild with appropriate filling, fabric selection and placement,
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QUILT AS YOU GO LOG CABIN
Log Cabin is a very versatile patchwork block with many variations. For this project you can create nine different log cabin variations (no foundation piecing involved) as a sampler quilt (see picture) or as a 'Sew A Row' quilt. The different blocks are quilted before being joined together using a 'Quilt As You Go' technique.
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FULLY BOOKED: QUILT AS YOU GO LOG CABIN
Log Cabin is a very versatile patchwork block with many variations. For this project you can create nine different log cabin variations (no foundation piecing involved) as a sampler quilt (see picture) or as a 'Sew A Row' quilt. The different blocks are quilted before being joined together using a 'Quilt As You Go' technique.