In person workshops – art and craft workshops for adults
in County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria

In person craft workshops in various venues around north east England and Cumbria

Upcoming workshops are listed below.
You can click on each of the workshop descriptions below to find out more information about what we’ll be getting up to in the workshop, dates and a link to book online.
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Book me to teach at your event, art / craft group or workplace

You can also book one of the workshops below for your art/craft group, event or workplace. Give me a call on 0191 645 9500 or email me through my contact page. I can also create bespoke workshops for you, just get in touch for a chat.

Upcoming workshops

My workshops for 2024 have now all been delivered and I am taking a break for Christmas and the New Year. I’ll be back in the studio on 15th January.
Thanks so much to everyone who came on a workshop during 2024, it was lovely to meet you!
More workshops will be coming up in the New Year, please sign up to my newsletter to be the first to hear about them.

On demand workshops

These workshops can be taught at a time to suit you, for groups of between 2 and 4 people in my studio, or larger numbers for craft and art groups. Please contact me to schedule a workshop on demand.

Introduction to lino printing workshop

In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of lino printing, from the tools and materials you need, to lino carving methods and basic printing methods.
Suitable for beginners.
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Lino printed cotton tote bag workshop

A fun workshop where we carve out some simple designs and print up a cotton tote bag. My method of fabric printing uses different inks and printing techniques to lino printing on paper, so come and have a play!
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Floral chine collé lino printing workshop

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing.
Suitable for beginners.
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Introduction to reduction lino printing

In this workshop we’ll work on a simple two colour reduction lino print in order to learn the basics of reduction lino printing.
Intermediate level.
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Christmas chine collé lino printing workshop

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing.
Suitable for beginners.
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Leaf chine collé lino printing workshop


Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing.
Suitable for beginners.
Details coming soon!

Metal embossed key / dog lead hanger workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create a wall hanger to keep your keys or dog leads tidy. Customise the design to your own preference.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.
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Metal embossed coasters workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create two stylish coasters.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.
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Copper house number workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create a copper house number plate.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.
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Metal embossed heart workshop

A fun introduction to the art of metal embossing. Design and emboss your own ‘corazón mexicano’ – a Mexican heart or sacred heart.
Suitable for beginners.
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Metal embossed Christmas tree decoration workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create a stylish ornament for your Christmas tree.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.
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Metal embossed Japanese stab bound sketchbook workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and Japanese stab bound bookbinding and create a beautiful sketchbook.
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Metal embossed monogram workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create an illuminated monogram plaque.
Details coming soon!

Mindful messy mandalas workshop

Play with paint and learn a relaxing and mindful way of doodling in this meditative workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
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Celtic knot flow workshop

A fun and creative workshop learning how to create Celtic knot inspired motifs and flowing backgrounds.
Suitable for beginners.
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Junk journal workshop

In this workshop we’ll hand make a bound journal using ‘junk’ from your own home. We’ll create a journal that’s personal to you, for use with your creative writing, photographs, memories or maybe your to-do list.
Suitable for beginners.
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Celtic knotwork drawing for beginners workshop

This drawing session will take you through the method of drawing basic Celtic knots. You’ll also learn how to expand on the basic knot and shape to create more complicated knots.
Suitable for beginners.
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Nature / Urban sketching for beginners workshop

An opportunity to get outside and learn to sketch your local environment. We work on simple techniques to get you started in this mindful hobby.
Suitable for beginners.
Details coming soon!