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 to four 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.
Sign up to my newsletter to be kept up-to-date with my latest art and craft workshops.

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.

April 2024

During spring 2024, I’m very excited to be working with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme to deliver workshops around Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham. Studio workshops are also available from the end of April.

13 April
Metal embossed coasters

1pm to 4pm
St Mary’s Village Hall
***SOLD OUT***

As part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Learn the art of metal embossing, whilst creating a pair of decorative coasters from aluminium.
Suitable for beginners.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

20 April
Floral chine collé lino prints

10am to 1pm
Soulby Village Hall
***SOLD OUT***

As part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing.
Suitable for beginners.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

28 April
Metal embossed heart

2pm to 5pm
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

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.
Click on the image to find out more.

May 2024

4 May
Introduction to lino printing

11am to 5pm
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley
*** 1 place left ***

Suitable for beginners, this full day workshop will take you through the basics of lino printing, from the tools and materials needed, to carving and printing methods. You’ll leave the workshop with a print ready to take home and frame.
Click the image to find out more.

11 May
Metal embossed coasters

1pm to 4pm
Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall

As part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Learn the art of metal embossing, whilst creating a pair of decorative coasters from aluminium.
Suitable for beginners.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

25 May
Floral chine collé lino prints

10am to 1pm
Allendale Village Hall
***SOLD OUT***

As part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing.
Suitable for beginners.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

June & July 2024

2 June
Celtic knot flow

2pm to 5pm
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

A fun and creative workshop learning how to create Celtic knot inspired motifs and flowing backgrounds.
Suitable for beginners.
Click on the image to find out more.

21 July
Make a junk journal

2pm to 5pm
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley
***SOLD OUT***

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.
Click the image to find out more.

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.
Click the image to find out more.

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!
Click the image to find out more.

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.
Click the image to find out more.

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.
Click the image to find out more.

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.
Click the image to find out more.

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.
Click the image to find out more.

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.
Click the image to find out more.

Metal embossed coasters workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create two stylish coasters.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.
Click the image to find out more.

Copper house number workshop

Learn the art of metal embossing and create a copper house number plate.
No previous metal embossing experience necessary.
Click the image to find out more.

Mindful messy mandalas workshop

Play with paint and learn a relaxing and mindful way of doodling in this meditative workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
Click the image to find out more.