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

In person craft workshops in my studio, just outside Stanley

Please have a browse through the workshops below, all of which are taught in my home studio, just outside Stanley, County Durham.
In my home studio classes there are a maximum of three people on each class, so you will get plenty of individual attention and tuition.
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.

The Christmas workshops are selling fast, so if you don’t see the workshop here for the advertised date, I’m afraid it has already sold out!
Please book now to avoid disappointment.

December 2023

A selection of Christmas decoration and gift workshops. Some workshops are repeated, so please choose the date that suits you best.

16th December
Metal embossed key / dog lead hanger workshop

£40 per person, 1pm to 4pm
Venue: my home studio based just outside Stanley, County Durham

Christmas gift workshop.
Learn the art of metal embossing, whilst creating a hanger for keys or a dog lead. A great gift idea for the person who has everything!

Find out more and book

17th December
Metal embossed house number workshop

£45 per person, 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: my home studio based just outside Stanley, County Durham

Christmas gift workshop.
One place left!
Learn the art of metal embossing and create a copper house number plate.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.

Find out more and book

18th December
Clayboard brooch / keyring / fridge magnet / pendant play session

18 December
£9.50 per person, 2.30pm to 4pm
Venue: my home studio based just outside Stanley, County Durham

Christmas gift workshop.
A fun, creative session for beginners to craft. Make a brooch, keyring, fridge magnet or pendant from clayboard.

Find out more and book

January and February 2024

Scheduled workshops will take a break during January and February 2024, as I will be teaching elsewhere.
However, if you would like to book a private workshop for yourself and friends during February (sorry, the studio is closed in January), please see my ‘on demand workshops’ below and contact me to schedule a workshop.

March and beyond 2024

Scheduled workshops will be back in March 2024. Newsletter subscribers will be the first to hear about them in January.

On demand workshops

These workshops can be taught at a time to suit you, either one-to-one or for 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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Celtic knotwork drawing for beginners

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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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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Metal embossed 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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Bargello embroidered mini wall hanging workshop

In this workshop you’ll create a mini wall hanging and in the process you will learn all about the bold and cheerful form of stitching known as bargello.
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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Crepe paper flowers workshop

A great workshop to learn how to make crepe paper roses and tulips to decorate your wedding, a special event, or to give as gifts.
Suitable for beginners.
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Japanese stab bound journal and acrylic paint play Workshop

In this workshop we’ll make a hand bound journal by creating the cover papers using a fun acrylic paint technique. We’ll then bind the covers and inner pages using the Japanese stab binding method.
Suitable for beginners.
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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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Multi media journal making course

Learn lino printing, gelli printing and the saddle stitch book binding technique on this three session course.
Suitable for beginners.
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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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‘Wear Your Words’ paper bead jewellery workshop

In this workshop you’ll create paper beads made from your own decorated paper, covered with words or phrases personal to you. We’ll then make those beads in to a piece of jewellery to carry the words around with you.
Suitable for beginners.
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Bargello embroidered bangle workshop

Play with colour and create a unique piece of hand embroidered jewellery for yourself or as a gift for a friend.
Suitable for beginners.
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