Simpson Hall

Craft Workshops – Autumn 2024

Select your craft workshops

This project is funded by the UK Government.

We're excited to offer a subsidised craft workshop program for autumn 2024! Thanks to grant funding, we can offer both full-day and half-day workshops on Fridays and Saturdays at Simpson Hall for just £10 (half-day) and £20 (full-day). Eight places are available per workshop.

How to Register:

  1. Click "Start" below to select the workshops you'd like to attend.
  2. Enter your contact details so we can keep you updated.
  3. Click "Finish" to submit your registration.

Places are limited and if demand is high, we may limit the number of workshops you can attend. If a workshop is full, you can still join the reserve list. We may be able to offer places if others cancel or add more workshops in the future.

Thank you for your interest!

REMEMBER TO CLICK "FINISH" AFTER YOU HAVE ENTERED YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS - THANK YOU

Workshop (no.1) Zipper Brooches
£10

Tutor - Joanna Helme

Workshop date - Friday 20th September
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Joanna says

"Making brooches involves some sewing and needle felting " 

Workshop (no.1) Zipper Brooches
£10

Tutor - Joanna Helme

Workshop date - Friday 20th September
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Joanna says

"Making brooches involves some sewing and needle felting " 

Workshop (no.2) - Willow Weaving Foraging baskets £20

Tutor - Helen Munday

FULL

Workshop date - Saturday 28th September Full day workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm

Helen says "I will guide you through the process of making your basket from start to finish, using natural willow colours to create you own unique design"

Workshop (no.2) - Willow Weaving Foraging baskets £20

Tutor - Helen Munday

FULL

Workshop date - Saturday 28th September Full day workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm

Helen says "I will guide you through the process of making your basket from start to finish, using natural willow colours to create you own unique design"

Workshop (no.3) - Hand Building Pottery
£20

Tutor - Verity Howard

FULL

Workshop date - Saturday 5th October
Full day workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm

Verity says

"During this session you will learn how to slab build a pot using terracotta clay. You will get to create your own unique surface design inspired by pumpkins and will decorate your pot with coloured slips. You will also have the chance to make your own sculptural terracotta pumpkin using the pinch pot technique.  The works will be fired and returned at a later date (to be confirmed). This workshop is suitable for beginners. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes to work in. "

Workshop (no.3) - Hand Building Pottery
£20

Tutor - Verity Howard

FULL

Workshop date - Saturday 5th October
Full day workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm

Verity says

"During this session you will learn how to slab build a pot using terracotta clay. You will get to create your own unique surface design inspired by pumpkins and will decorate your pot with coloured slips. You will also have the chance to make your own sculptural terracotta pumpkin using the pinch pot technique.  The works will be fired and returned at a later date (to be confirmed). This workshop is suitable for beginners. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes to work in. "

 

Workshop (no.4) - Hand Embroidery
£10

Tutor -  Ginn Downs

FULL

Workshop Date - Saturday 12th October
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Ginn says

"Hand Embroidery is a centuries old skill and is embedded into the history and way of life of so many cultures.

This course introduces you to this beautiful art of painting with stitches. We will look at samples of vintage embroideries, learn about the equipment and materials needed and practice basic stitches, to set you on your embroidery journey.

If you have some experience and want to extend your skills, we will look at creating an image using vintage transfers for inspiration.

All materials and tools provided."

 

Workshop (no.4) - Hand Embroidery
£10

Tutor -  Ginn Downs

FULL

Workshop Date - Saturday 12th October
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Ginn says

"Hand Embroidery is a centuries old skill and is embedded into the history and way of life of so many cultures.

This course introduces you to this beautiful art of painting with stitches. We will look at samples of vintage embroideries, learn about the equipment and materials needed and practice basic stitches, to set you on your embroidery journey.

If you have some experience and want to extend your skills, we will look at creating an image using vintage transfers for inspiration.

All materials and tools provided."

Workshop (no.5) - Lino Cutting/Printing
£20

Tutor - Barbara Britton BA hons Artist & Printmaker

FULL

Workshop Date - Saturday 19th October
Full day workshop  9:30am - 3:30pm

Barbara says

"Relief Printing Workshop.
Suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced.
Learn how to design, carve and hand print greeting cards using softcut blocks and printing inks (you will be able to keep the carved image)
All materials provided for this project but please bring along any sketches or images you wish to use.
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron as printing inks are difficult to remove from light clothing.
Looking forward to meeting you."

Simpson Hall - we will have plastic aprons available on the day

Workshop (no.5) - Lino Cutting/Printing
£20

Tutor - Barbara Britton BA hons Artist & Printmaker

FULL

Workshop Date - Saturday 19th October
Full day workshop  9:30am - 3:30pm

Barbara says

"Relief Printing Workshop.
Suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced.
Learn how to design, carve and hand print greeting cards using softcut blocks and printing inks (you will be able to keep the carved image)
All materials provided for this project but please bring along any sketches or images you wish to use.
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron as printing inks are difficult to remove from light clothing.
Looking forward to meeting you."

Simpson Hall - we will have plastic aprons available on the day

Workshop (no.6) - Willow Weaving
Round baskets
£20

Tutor - Helen Munday

FULL

Workshop date - Saturday 2nd November
Full day workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm

Helen says

"I will guide you through the process of making your basket from start to finish, using natural willow colours to create you own unique design."

 

 

Workshop (no.6) - Willow Weaving
Round baskets
£20

Tutor - Helen Munday

FULL

Workshop date - Saturday 2nd November
Full day workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm

Helen says

"I will guide you through the process of making your basket from start to finish, using natural willow colours to create you own unique design."

 

 

Workshop (no.7) - Mono Printing
£10

Tutor - Ginn Downs

FULL

Workshop Date - Friday 22nd November
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Ginn says

"Mono printing is an exciting printing technique which appeals to all ages and abilities.

As the name suggests you create ‘one off ‘prints, although two or even three images can sometimes be printed off.

We will use acrylic paints and a variety of tools to create interesting textures and shapes
to produce unique images. These images can be either abstract or figurative depending on your own creative style.

This technique allows for a freedom of expression where there are no rules but, where happy accidents can occur!

All materials and tools provided."

Workshop (no.7) - Mono Printing
£10

Tutor - Ginn Downs

FULL

Workshop Date - Friday 22nd November
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Ginn says

"Mono printing is an exciting printing technique which appeals to all ages and abilities.

As the name suggests you create ‘one off ‘prints, although two or even three images can sometimes be printed off.

We will use acrylic paints and a variety of tools to create interesting textures and shapes
to produce unique images. These images can be either abstract or figurative depending on your own creative style.

This technique allows for a freedom of expression where there are no rules but, where happy accidents can occur!

All materials and tools provided."

Workshop (no.8) - Willow Weaving Festive Decorations
Christmas Decorations
£10

Tutor - Helen Munday

FULL

Workshop Date - Friday 6th December
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Helen says

"Come and join this fun and creative session making Christmas decorations from natural willow with Helen from 'Wonders of Willow '"

Workshop (no.8) - Willow Weaving Festive Decorations
Christmas Decorations
£10

Tutor - Helen Munday

FULL

Workshop Date - Friday 6th December
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Helen says

"Come and join this fun and creative session making Christmas decorations from natural willow with Helen from 'Wonders of Willow '"

Workshop (no.9) - Cake Decorations
£10

FULL

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - Saturday 14th December
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Georgia says

"This workshop will take your cake decorating skills to the next level! We'll guide you through creating festive Christmas characters out of florist icing, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your festive cakes. We'll also cover how to make your own florist icing in various colours, so you can customise your characters to your liking."

Workshop (no.9) - Cake Decorations
£10

FULL

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - Saturday 14th December
Half day workshop 9:30am - 12:30pm

Georgia says

"This workshop will take your cake decorating skills to the next level! We'll guide you through creating festive Christmas characters out of florist icing, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your festive cakes. We'll also cover how to make your own florist icing in various colours, so you can customise your characters to your liking."

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