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This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

We are organising a craft workshop programme for the autumn season and have been granted funding to subsidise the cost to participants.

The sessions will run on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of the month, starting 15th Sept, 29th Sept, 6th Oct, 20th Oct, 3rd Nov, 17th Nov, 1st Dec, 15 Dec.
10am to 12noon at Simpson Hall

Places will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.

With grant funding, workshops will cost £6 per individual workshop or £5.25 each if four or more are booked at the same time (please note that willow weaving is a two session workshop).

If a workshop is FULL, still register your interest on the reserve list as we may be able to offer places now (if participants are unable to attend) or offer more workshops in the future.

Please click Start below to register the workshops you are interested in attending and enter your contact details so that we can keep you updated with workshop details and cost. Don't forget to click Finish to send us your choices.

Thank you.

REMEMBER TO CLICK "FINISH" AFTER YOU HAVE ENTERED YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS - THANK YOU
ALL SESSIONS RUN FROM 10AM TO 12NOON

Workshop (no.1) Willow weaving
2 sessions

FULL

Tutor - Helen Munday

Workshop dates - 15th & 29th September

Helen says

"During the two sessions I will introduce the group to willow weaving, discuss how to prepare the willow and make some baskets on a jig that can either be used in the kitchen to store garlic or outside as birdfeeders. On the second session we will make a flat platter for fruit or bread. "

 

Workshop (no.1) Willow weaving
2 sessions

FULL

Tutor - Helen Munday

Workshop dates - 15th & 29th September

Helen says

"During the two sessions I will introduce the group to willow weaving, discuss how to prepare the willow and make some baskets on a jig that can either be used in the kitchen to store garlic or outside as birdfeeders. On the second session we will make a flat platter for fruit or bread. "

 

Workshop (no.2) - Clay work

FULL

Tutor - Verity Howard

Workshop date - 6th October

Verity says

"During this session you will learn how to slab build a pot using terracotta clay. You can then decorate your pot by applying texture and adding relief motifs to create your own unique design. The pots will be fired and returned at a later date (to be confirmed). Please bring an apron or wear old clothes to work in."
(Simpson Hall will provide aprons)

Workshop (no.2) - Clay work

FULL

Tutor - Verity Howard

Workshop date - 6th October

Verity says

"During this session you will learn how to slab build a pot using terracotta clay. You can then decorate your pot by applying texture and adding relief motifs to create your own unique design. The pots will be fired and returned at a later date (to be confirmed). Please bring an apron or wear old clothes to work in."
(Simpson Hall will provide aprons)

Workshop (no.3) - Block printing

FULL

Tutor - Ginn Downes

Workshop date - 20th October

Ginn says

" Hand Block Printing is the ancient and exciting art of patterning paper and fabric. During the course you will be able to use tradition Indian woodblocks and other original lino blocks, to create your own patterns.

We will use specialist paper to create cards and wrapping papers. "

 

Workshop (no.3) - Block printing

FULL

Tutor - Ginn Downes

Workshop date - 20th October

Ginn says

" Hand Block Printing is the ancient and exciting art of patterning paper and fabric. During the course you will be able to use tradition Indian woodblocks and other original lino blocks, to create your own patterns.

We will use specialist paper to create cards and wrapping papers. "

 

Workshop (no.4) - Macramé

FULL

Plant hanger/wall hanging/embellishing homewares

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - 3rd November

Georgia says "We will be learning the basics of macrame and creating a pot hanger, using a range of macrame cords and beads to make it unique for your taste. The skills you will learn will help you to make your own macrame projects at home.  

 

Workshop (no.4) - Macramé

FULL

Plant hanger/wall hanging/embellishing homewares

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - 3rd November

Georgia says "We will be learning the basics of macrame and creating a pot hanger, using a range of macrame cords and beads to make it unique for your taste. The skills you will learn will help you to make your own macrame projects at home.  

 

Workshop (no.5) - Book craft

FULL

Using old book pages/maps/newspapers to create decorations.

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - 17th November

Georgia says

"We will be using old book pages to create beautiful decorations, this craft is quick and simple yet very affective. You will have the choice to make beautiful angels for your Christmas tree or flowers with button centres." 

 

Christmas tree angel decoration made by folding a prayer book's sheet of paper

Workshop (no.5) - Book craft

FULL

Using old book pages/maps/newspapers to create decorations.

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - 17th November

Georgia says

"We will be using old book pages to create beautiful decorations, this craft is quick and simple yet very affective. You will have the choice to make beautiful angels for your Christmas tree or flowers with button centres." 

 

Christmas tree angel decoration made by folding a prayer book's sheet of paper

Workshop (no.6) - Hand embroidery

Tutor - Ginn Downes

Workshop date - 1st December

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."

 

        

Workshop (no.6) - Hand embroidery

Tutor - Ginn Downes

Workshop date - 1st December

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."

 

        

Workshop (no.7) - Floral cake decorations

Making realistic roses out of icing including how to make your own florist icing.

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - 15th December

Georgia says

"We will be making beautiful roses from florist icing, these flowers will be a show stopper for any cake. We will be creating our own florist icing in a variety of colours."

Workshop (no.7) - Floral cake decorations

Making realistic roses out of icing including how to make your own florist icing.

Tutor - Georgia Prince

Workshop Date - 15th December

Georgia says

"We will be making beautiful roses from florist icing, these flowers will be a show stopper for any cake. We will be creating our own florist icing in a variety of colours."

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Our first survey identified the type of activities that the local community were interested in.

This is now your chance to register your interest in any of these activities (and add more).

On the next page, you can check the box of any number of activities that you would be interested in attending.

Include your email address and when we have sufficient numbers we will get back to you to see if you are still interested.

Then we will start exploring the possibility of setting up the activity.

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A quiz evening, entrance £5, if this was used to provide the prizes less the cost of running the evening.

A quiz evening, entrance £5, if this was used to provide the prizes less the cost of running the evening.

A quiz evening, entrance £5, if this was used to provide the prizes less the cost of running the evening.

A line dance or Celeidh, entrance fee £7.50

A line dance or Celeidh, entrance fee £7.50

A line dance or Celeidh, entrance fee £7.50

Bingo, entrance £5, if this was used to provide the prizes less the cost of running the evening.

Bingo, entrance £5, if this was used to provide the prizes less the cost of running the evening.

Bingo, entrance £5, if this was used to provide the prizes less the cost of running the evening.

Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dancing

Swing Jive

Swing Jive

Swing Jive

Art and Craft Classes

Art and Craft Classes

Art and Craft Classes

Drama Group

Drama Group

Drama Group

Musical Entertainment

Musical Entertainment

Musical Entertainment

Wine Tasting Event

Wine Tasting Event

Wine Tasting Event

Older Adult Exercise Classes, gentle fitness, stretching, strength/mobility
exercises, balance and co-ordination

Older Adult Exercise Classes, gentle fitness, stretching, strength/mobility
exercises, balance and co-ordination

Older Adult Exercise Classes, gentle fitness, stretching, strength/mobility<br />exercises, balance and co-ordination

Pool, Local Mini League

Pool, Local Mini League

<p>Pool, Local Mini League</p>

Table Tennis, Local Mini League

Table Tennis, Local Mini League

Table Tennis, Local Mini League

Dart Board

Dart Board

Dart Board

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