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

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.

There are more workshops to come in the autumn and winter period, listed below are the ones currently confirmed. Please keep checking back for new dates or join my newsletter to be first to hear about them.

September 2024

22 September
Metal embossed Japanese stab bound sketchbook workshop

11am to 5pm
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

***SOLD OUT***

Learn the art of metal embossing and Japanese stab binding and create your own unique hand bound sketchbook.
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October 2024

5 October
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

1pm to 4.30pm
Gleaston Village Hall, Cumbria

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
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(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

12 October
Chine collé lino printed Christmas cards

10.30am to 2pm
Ellingham Village Hall, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a traditional art form, which is mindful and relaxing. 
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

26 October
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10am to 1.30pm
Soulby Village Hall, Cumbria

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

27 October
Chine collé lino printed Christmas cards

9.30am to 1pm
Ellingham Village Hall, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a traditional art form, which is mindful and relaxing. 
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

November 2024

2 November
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

1.30pm to 5pm
Whittingham Memorial Institute, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

5 November
Chine collé lino printed Christmas cards

1pm to 4pm
Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert,
County Durham

In conjunction with Breathing Space

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a traditional art form, which is mindful and relaxing. 
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

9 November
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10.30am to 2pm
Arnside Educational Institute, Cumbria

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

11 November
Metal embossed Japanese stab bound sketchbook workshop

10.30am to 4.30pm
Crafts for Wellbeing studio, Stanley

Learn the art of metal embossing and Japanese stab binding and create your own unique hand bound sketchbook.
Click the image to find out more.

22 November
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

2pm to 5.30pm
Woodland Village Hall, County Durham

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

23 November
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

9.30am to 1pm
Bowes & Gilmonby Parish Hall, County Durham

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

24 November
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10am to 1.30pm
The Community Hall at Grizebeck, Cumbria

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

30 November
Chine collé lino printed Christmas cards

1pm to 4.30pm
Penruddock Village Hall, Cumbria

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a traditional art form, which is mindful and relaxing. 
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

December 2024

1 December
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10am to 1.30pm
Allendale Village Hall, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

3 December
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

1pm to 4pm
Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert,
County Durham

In conjunction with Breathing Space

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

7 December
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10.30am to 2pm
Shilbottle Community Hall, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

8 December
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10.30am to 2pm
Newbrough Town Hall, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

10 December
Gift bags and gift boxes

1pm to 4pm
Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert,
County Durham

In conjunction with Breathing Space

Get your wrapping ready for Christmas! This is a great workshop for absolute beginners to craft. In this workshop you’ll learn how to make gift boxes and gift bags from paper that you may already have around the house – wrapping paper, brown paper, decorative craft paper, ends of wallpaper rolls, etc. You’ll also learn how to make a paper floral embellishment to add to your gift bag or box to make it extra special!
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

14 December
Metal embossed Christmas ornament

10.30am to 2pm
Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

As part of
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Learn the art of metal embossing while creating a unique, double sided Christmas tree ornament.
Click the image to find out more.
(Sorry, Crafts for Wellbeing gift vouchers cannot be used on this workshop.)

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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Christmas keepsake album workshop

In this workshop we’ll create a hand bound notebook in to keep your Christmas memories in.
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.
Click on the image to find out more.

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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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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