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In the event of delayed opening we will give customers a choice of a refund of workshop tickets or a ticket for a new date.
Painting with Mefisto
Introduction from Mefisto:
Never painted before? Absolutely no problem with my artist step by step guidance!
My painting events are not stuffy formal fine art classes, but alternative Fun art social experience or as I say 'fun art at its finest'! Join with your friends or take part solo, chill and enjoy painting with me-one of your creative, funny local artist. It doesn't matter if you haven't picked up paint brush since school, I will walk you through creating your own masterpiece.
Everyone will be delighted as their blank canvas will transform in one of the kind painting created by you.
I will provide everything you need to complete your artwork.
- chosen subject, paint, canvas, table, brushes, an apron to protect your clothes (but it might be good idea to to wear old clothes, just in case).
Just turn up with a “I can do it” attitude, at least 10 min early. Relax ,have cup of tea and Enjoy Creative process.
This workshop is for adults.
Felting with Karen Stewart - Felted Bowls
Wet Felted Bowls
Come and have a fun day, creating a beautiful decorative bowl in a colour and design of your choosing. Perfect as a gift too!
This workshop is 4 hours long and is suitable for those who have not tried wet felting before, or those who have tried some wet felting but want to learn how to create a 3D shape with no stitching.
You will learn not only how to wet felt, but also how to felt around a template and how to use different yarns, silk and plant fibres to decorate. Then just using soap and water and a little ‘elbow grease’ we will felt all the fibres together and create the bowl shape.
All materials are provided, all you need to bring are 2 hand towels and a bag to take your damp bowl home.
Felting with Karen Stewart - Felted Pictures
Spend a day relaxing, ‘painting with wool’ and go home with a beautiful piece of felted artwork for you or a loved one.
This workshop is an excellent introduction to wet felting. You will not only learn how to handle and lay out the wool fibre, but also how to create beautiful texture and details using a mixture of wool, silk and plant fibres. Then using just soap and water we will felt all the fibres together to create the final picture. Your finished picture will measure approximately 30x30cm.
This workshop is from 10am to 4pm. All materials are provided, all you need to bring are 2 hand towels and a bag to take your damp picture home in.
Painting with Mefisto
Introduction from Mefisto:
Never painted before? Absolutely no problem with my artist step by step guidance!
My painting events are not stuffy formal fine art classes, but alternative Fun art social experience or as I say 'fun art at its finest'! Join with your friends or take part solo, chill and enjoy painting with me-one of your creative, funny local artist. It doesn't matter if you haven't picked up paint brush since school, I will walk you through creating your own masterpiece.
Everyone will be delighted as their blank canvas will transform in one of the kind painting created by you.
I will provide everything you need to complete your artwork.
- chosen subject, paint, canvas, table, brushes, an apron to protect your clothes (but it might be good idea to to wear old clothes, just in case).
Just turn up with a “I can do it” attitude, at least 10 min early. Relax ,have cup of tea and Enjoy Creative process.
This workshop is for adults.
Painting with Mefisto
Introduction from Mefisto:
Never painted before? Absolutely no problem with my artist step by step guidance!
My painting events are not stuffy formal fine art classes, but alternative Fun art social experience or as I say 'fun art at its finest'! Join with your friends or take part solo, chill and enjoy painting with me-one of your creative, funny local artist. It doesn't matter if you haven't picked up paint brush since school, I will walk you through creating your own masterpiece.
Everyone will be delighted as their blank canvas will transform in one of the kind painting created by you.
I will provide everything you need to complete your artwork.
- chosen subject, paint, canvas, table, brushes, an apron to protect your clothes (but it might be good idea to to wear old clothes, just in case).
Just turn up with a “I can do it” attitude, at least 10 min early. Relax ,have cup of tea and Enjoy Creative process.
This workshop is for adults.
Painting with Mefisto
Introduction from Mefisto:
Never painted before? Absolutely no problem with my artist step by step guidance!
My painting events are not stuffy formal fine art classes, but alternative Fun art social experience or as I say 'fun art at its finest'! Join with your friends or take part solo, chill and enjoy painting with me-one of your creative, funny local artist. It doesn't matter if you haven't picked up paint brush since school, I will walk you through creating your own masterpiece.
Everyone will be delighted as their blank canvas will transform in one of the kind painting created by you.
I will provide everything you need to complete your artwork.
- chosen subject, paint, canvas, table, brushes, an apron to protect your clothes (but it might be good idea to to wear old clothes, just in case).
Just turn up with a “I can do it” attitude, at least 10 min early. Relax ,have cup of tea and Enjoy Creative process.
This workshop is for adults.
Flower Plaster Casting
Use clay, frames, cutters, flowers grasses and leaves to create a template and mold. We will then make up plaster of paris to pour on to our molds and create beautiful plaster flower arrangements.
All equipment is provided though you are welcome to bring along anything that you would like to use in your art.
This workshop is suitable for adults and children ages 12+. A hot drink and biscuits included!
Jesmonite Workshop
Jesmonite Workshop £30
Learn how to work with Jesmonite resin to create different items. We will mix and dye the jesmonite, make chips to create a terrazzo affect and use glitters and/or metal affect leaf to decorate. You can choose from a variety of items to make including tealight holders, trinket tray, hairclips, earrings and pendants.
Beginners Crochet
Learn how to get started with crochet starting right at the beginning. There are two start time options for this workshop to give us time to work with each person to get then started.
Further beginners and improvers sessions are available.
Heartstich Workshop - Autumn Crafts
Heralding the arrival of autumn and celebrating the beautiful colours that come with it we will be making a variety of decorations today using felt in autumnal colours. I guarantee that whatever you make will be beautiful. A good starter project for preparing for other seasonal decorating.
Local crafter and stitcher Jane Schofield from Heartstitch is excited to be launching a new programme of workshops for adults at The Place Stamford.
First on offer is a series of Quick Stitch sessions on Saturday morning. Jane is keen to help us all access our inner seamstress with a series of 5 small projects that can be completed in 1.5-2 hours.
It also feels good to be creative, green and thrifty - all at the same time - so creating gorgeous designs with old bits of fabric and wool that might be heading for the bin is a continuing theme of her work.
All materials and equipment are provided so no need to rush around looking for things or wondering if you need to buy anything. If you have any queries please do email Jane (jane@janeschofield.co.uk).
Heartstich Workshop - Hexagons
For those of you who would like to explore patchworking by hand, the hexagon lends itself to a variety of small projects. Join them together to make a book mark or stitch them on to other fabrics for decoration. It can be a little fiddly to start with but the end results will be worth it.
Local crafter and stitcher Jane Schofield from Heartstitch is excited to be launching a new programme of workshops for adults at The Place Stamford.
First on offer is a series of Quick Stitch sessions on Saturday morning. Jane is keen to help us all access our inner seamstress with a series of 5 small projects that can be completed in 1.5-2 hours.
It also feels good to be creative, green and thrifty - all at the same time - so creating gorgeous designs with old bits of fabric and wool that might be heading for the bin is a continuing theme of her work.
All materials and equipment are provided so no need to rush around looking for things or wondering if you need to buy anything. If you have any queries please do email Jane (jane@janeschofield.co.uk).
Heartstich Workshop - Stitch a Message
A small piece of old blanket, a message stamped on a piece of plain fabric, a bit of ribbon and maybe a button. They come together to make something beautiful. A good starter project for creating larger fabric collages.
Local crafter and stitcher Jane Schofield from Heartstitch is excited to be launching a new programme of workshops for adults at The Place Stamford.
First on offer is a series of Quick Stitch sessions on Saturday morning. Jane is keen to help us all access our inner seamstress with a series of 5 small projects that can be completed in 1.5-2 hours.
It also feels good to be creative, green and thrifty - all at the same time - so creating gorgeous designs with old bits of fabric and wool that might be heading for the bin is a continuing theme of her work.
All materials and equipment are provided so no need to rush around looking for things or wondering if you need to buy anything. If you have any queries please do email Jane (jane@janeschofield.co.uk).
Heartstich Workshop - Kilt Pin Brooch
A lovely gift… or brooch or… decoration for a bag. For those of you who would like to sew on a few buttons for added decoration, we will do that first, then sew on strips of ribbon and offcuts of fabric.
Local crafter and stitcher Jane Schofield from Heartstitch is excited to be launching a new programme of workshops for adults at The Place Stamford.
First on offer is a series of Quick Stitch sessions on Saturday morning. Jane is keen to help us all access our inner seamstress with a series of 5 small projects that can be completed in 1.5-2 hours.
It also feels good to be creative, green and thrifty - all at the same time - so creating gorgeous designs with old bits of fabric and wool that might be heading for the bin is a continuing theme of her work.
All materials and equipment are provided so no need to rush around looking for things or wondering if you need to buy anything. If you have any queries please do email Jane (jane@janeschofield.co.uk).
Heartstich Workshop - Felt Heart Garland
A perfect way to start…So simple. So beautiful. So on-trend. Using small pieces of felt (maybe left over from other makes…) these gorgeous garlands only require basic sewing skills (running stitch).
Local crafter and stitcher Jane Schofield from Heartstitch is excited to be launching a new programme of workshops for adults at The Place Stamford.
First on offer is a series of Quick Stitch sessions on Saturday morning. Jane is keen to help us all access our inner seamstress with a series of 5 small projects that can be completed in 1.5-2 hours.
It also feels good to be creative, green and thrifty - all at the same time - so creating gorgeous designs with old bits of fabric and wool that might be heading for the bin is a continuing theme of her work.
All materials and equipment are provided so no need to rush around looking for things or wondering if you need to buy anything. If you have any queries please do email Jane (jane@janeschofield.co.uk).
Wet Felted Wild Animal Portraits
Learn how to wet felt wool to create a wild animal portrait with Eve Marshall.
The photo is of a piece created by a 7 year old in a previous workshop.
This workshop takes place in our upstairs craft rooms. A parent/guardian will need to stay on site for this workshop. They can book a place and take part, or wait in one of our coffee & craft rooms.
Wet Felting - Bluebell Woods Picture
A lovely day out learning how to wet felt merino wool, silk and other fibres into a large felted art piece. This class is limited to 6 people, allowing you to have space to stretch out and create a large piece of art. You will have a large piece of 28 x 18 inch pre felt to work on and then Eve will walk you through step by step to create a felted art piece you can be proud of. This workshop is focusing on wet felting, there may be time to add a couple needle felted details at the end. Please bring a towel and apron with you plus a packed lunch. There will be a half hour break midway through the workshop for lunch.
Macrame Workshop
Join us to learn the basics of Macrame and make yourself a bottle bag and keyring (prosecco not included though feel free to bring your own!).
This workshop is open to adults and children aged 11+ when attending with their parent/guardian.
Wet Felting - Under the Sea/Beach Scene
Learn how to easily wet felt merino wool, curls and silk fibres into a colourful ocean picture. The piece will be about 10 inch square once finished and full of colours and textures. You can choose whether to use natural coloured wools to create a serene beach with waves crashing on the shore or go vibrant with fish, seaweed and under the sea! Please bring an old towel and apron with you everything else is included.
Parent and child may work on one piece together for the same price.
Beaded Twirly Decoration Workshop
Join us at The Place Stamford for an evening of beading, pom pom and tassle making and general crafty fun. We will be using beads, wire, pom poms and wool to make a beautiful twirly decoration.
You are welcome to bring a bottle if you would like. You can also purchase coffee and cake to take to the workshop room, plus browse the shop at the begining or end of the workshop.
