CRAFTS
Calendar of Courses
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
1 event,
LAKE DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture the beauty of the Lake District through the lens of your camera with tuition from award-winning photographer Ben Bush. Visit different locations to learn & practice techniques that will enable you to take better pictures, then back in the classroom explore editing techniques to bring out the best in your images. Weather permitting, we will also have
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: RUSKIN LACE
A Lake District speciality since the late nineteenth century, Ruskin lace was made from hand-spun and woven linen produced by cottagers around Coniston. Karen is a leading exponent of this heritage craft who brings extensive knowledge to support and guide you in traditional needlepoint lace techniques for drawn thread and cut linen work to create
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: COLLOGRAPH PRINTMAKING
Ideal as an introduction to experimental collagraph printing, or as a refresher. This course covers basic collagraph plate making techniques such as masking, layering, impressing and cutting into the surface. Understand how to create texture and line as well as tones from very dark to very light in your plates, using a combination of everyday
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
On this course you will be shown stitching techniques that are all grouped under the heading of whitework. As the name suggests they are all stitched on white fabric with white threads. We will look at both Schwalm and Mountmellik embroidery techniques. Some embroidery experience is recommended for this course. For those wishing to spend
4 events,
UPHOLSTERY WEEKEND
Hands-on! Bring chair, stool, ottoman, headboard... Build up from scratch or just re-cover, tackle interior paddings with traditional or modern techniques. Please contact Cathy prior to your course to discuss your project needs. Contact information available from the Higham office. Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY
On this course you will be shown stitching techniques that are all grouped under the heading of whitework. As the name suggests they are all stitched on white fabric with white threads. We will look at both Schwalm and Mountmellik embroidery techniques. Some embroidery experience is recommended for this course. Residential: £305 Non-residential: £220
1 event,
FULLY BOOKED: BOOKBINDING: SPRINGBACK BINDING MODEL
A chance to make this amazing book structure - something that should be tackled at least once in a lifetime. The historical development of the account book was originally patented in Great Britain in 1799. As a style the spring back is firmly rooted in the ‘trade’ binding tradition; it’s robustness and ability to lie
1 event,
FULLY BOOKED: TWISTED LOG CABIN
Take a look on Pinterest and you will find many twisted log cabin quilts. They look complicated but are actually very easy with the main difficulties coming from the colours of the fabrics. On this course, you could make a quilt using square, triangular or hexagonal twisted log cabin blocks or just make one of
3 events,
FULLY BOOKED: SILVER CLAY JEWELLERY
Silver Clay is a remarkable material made up of fine silver particles, an organic plant-based binder and water. It can be moulded, rolled, textured and shaped to create hand-crafted pieces which are then fired and polished to make fine hallmark-quality silver jewellery. With expert guidance, make up to three professionally styled pieces over a weekend.
FULLY BOOKED: LEATHERWORK: HAND-STITCHED TOOL HOLDER
Leatherwork is a great craft; using traditional methods to make quality items that will last you for years. In this course you will learn how to make your own hand-stitched leather and canvas tool holder, which is adjustable to your tools. Residential: £355 Non-residential: £270
3 events,
LINO-CUT PRINTMAKING
Using traditional lino-cut printmaking techniques, print your own images to create individual and decorative cards or pictures with expert guidance from Clare Melinksy. Clare is a renowned illustrator whose lino cut designs are used on product packaging, book covers, magazines, cards and even postage stamps. All tools needed are provided as part of the course:
1 event,
FULLY BOOKED: JAPANESE BORO SLOW STITCHING
Simply spend peaceful time being creative. Slow stitching is perfect for experiencing mindful relaxation. We’ll be inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition that values cloth as a precious resource, extending its life by reusing every scrap. Working intuitively, you’ll discover freedom in working without pre-planned designs. Beautiful results & rewarding experience! No sewing skills needed.