Art and craft workshops for adults
in County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria

Art and 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.
You can also book a private workshop for yourself and up to four people, see the workshops available to book here.
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Book me to teach at your event, art / craft group or workplace

You can also book workshops for your art or craft group, community group, WI group, event or workplace. Find out more here.

Upcoming workshops

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Exploring triquetras workshop

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

Explore the Celtic triquetra symbol and learn to make beautiful Celtic knotwork.
Designed for intermediate Celtic knotwork students.
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Metal embossed hanger workshop

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill

Create a metal embossed design that will decorate a metal hanger. The metal hanger will be suitable for hanging lightweight items like keys or dog leads.
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Metal embossed Easter egg workshop

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

Learn the techniques of metal embossing to make a double sided Easter egg ornament. 
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Simple floral lino printing workshop

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

A gentle introduction to the art of lino printing.
Suitable for beginners.
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Clay board brooch / fridge magnet / keyring workshop

Thursday, 16 April 2026
Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert

Save the date – details coming soon!
A fun, creative session suitable for all levels.
Make a brooch, keyring or fridge magnet out of ‘Stampbord’ – a wooden surface covered with a thin layer of clay.

Book a private workshop

The workshops below can be taught at a time to suit you, for groups of between 2 and 4 people in my studio. I can also create a bespoke workshop for you. Please contact me to schedule a workshop that’s just right for you.
(If you would like me to teach for your art or craft group, community group, WI group or workplace, you can find out more information here.)

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.
Suitable for beginners.
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Floral chine collé lino printing workshop

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing.
Intermediate level.
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Autumn leaf chine collé lino printing workshop


Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with 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.
Intermediate level.
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Metal embossed monogram workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create an illuminated monogram plaque.
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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 clock workshop

Create your own unique clock and learn the art of metal embossing in the process.
Suitable for beginners.
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Make a 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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Sketch and stroll 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.

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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Found poetry workshop

Explore words and imagery in this mindful and meditative workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
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