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Make Your Own Wedding Rings at Taurus Crafts Anna Mcloughlin is an experienced goldsmith specialising in bespoke and, most importantly, ethical wedding and engagement rings. She has recently moved from Worcestershire to the Forest Of Dean and is now able to offer couples the chance to spend a day in her studio creating each other’s wedding rings. £325 plus materials flexible.

Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, GL15 6BU.

Contact Anna Mcloughlin M: 07747691202 E: info@annafinejewellery.co.uk www.annafinejewellery.co.uk

Stone sculpture & letter carving. Commissions welcome. Talks, courses & school holiday activities.

Find me at Taurus Crafts nr Lydney.

Call Carrie: 07795495170 or visit www.catseyecarving.co.uk

Christmas Workshops Learn how to make crochet decorated Christmas cards and/or Christmas decorations. 10.30am-4pm to be arranged. £30 to include all materials, refreshments and light lunch.

Crochet Circle I’m looking to start up a regular crochet circle with anyone who may be interested. All levels welcomed as we can help and inspire each other. To be arranged according to numbers and venue to be arranged according to availability. September 2019.

The Cottage, Parkend Walk, Sling, GL16 8JJ.
Contact Barbara Kendry T: 01594833562 or M: 07859005969
E: barbkendry@googlemail.com

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

This one day workshop will cover essential bag making skills including: Planning your perfect bag, making and attaching pockets (2 methods), lining your bag, making handles, bag assembly, tips and techniques for perfect top stitching and finishing. Thurs 12th Sept, £60

Course price includes all materials

Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.

T:  07342 979235.

E:  info@sewforestofdean.co.uk

Hand Embroidery is diverse and can be worked in many different styles ranging from traditional crewel embroidery, fine and delicate silk work, through to contemporary mixed media and modern folk art. Join us on this fun and inspirational day where we will explore a minimum of 10 embroidery stitches. We will also show you how to get the very best from a variety of threads and fabrics. Fri 20th Sept, £60

Course price includes all materials

Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.

T:  07342 979235.

E:  info@sewforestofdean.co.uk

Resists can be used in feltmaking in many different ways. We shall be exploring ways of using them to make either a bag, vessel or a Green Man.  10am – 4pm. 9th November 2019. £70

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com

Discover the magic of wool sculpture and make an animal of your choice.  Models are around 6 inches in height and formed around a poseable wire frame.  No sewing or gluing is involved and courses are suitable for absolute beginners or improvers.  Full day 10am to 4.30pm.  £55 includes all materials, lunch and refreshments.  Optional felting tools and mat may be purchased for an additional £15.

Courses at Swan House Tea Room, Woolaston, near Lydney
Please enquire about dates.
Courses at Trumpet Corner Tea Room, A438 Ledbury, Herefordshire
SEP: Sat 28; OCT: Sat 12, Tue 29; NOV: Sat 9, Fri 22; DEC: Fri 6 
Courses at The Wilson Gallery, Cheltenham
SEP: Sat 7; OCT: Thu 10; NOV: Sat 2

Other venues and dates on website.

Contact Michelle on T: 01594 516906 or M: 0794 114 7161
E: felt@furzie.co.uk
www.furzie.co.uk

Mandalas have been used for centuries as spiritual symbols of the universe, love and meditation. We take a modern look at these beautiful designs and choose our fabric and threads to create a beautiful piece of embroidery art.
Fri 27th Sept, £60

Course price includes all materials

Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.

T:  07342 979235.

E:  info@sewforestofdean.co.uk

www.sewforestofdean.co.uk

Facebook:  @sewforestofdean

This wonderful, Italian design looks incredibly intricate and difficult to make, however, using modern techniques we will show you how to make an easy and impressive quilt. This project would make a fantastic wall hanging, lap quilt or form the centre of a larger quilt.
Fri 11th Oct, £60.

Course price includes all materials

Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.

T:  07342 979235.

E:  info@sewforestofdean.co.uk

www.sewforestofdean.co.uk

Facebook:  @sewforestofdean

A fun and friendly 1 day workshop to help you get to grips with your sewing machine.  We will look at the tension, stitches, buttons, dials and feet for your machine and help you identify what everything does.  Fri 4th Oct, £60.

Course price includes all materials

Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.

T:  07342 979235.

E:  info@sewforestofdean.co.uk

www.sewforestofdean.co.uk

Facebook:  @sewforestofdean

Inks, Watercolours + Gouache

This course explores the use of watercolours, inks and gouache, individually and sometimes, all together.  Bring what materials you have; a materials list will be provided at the first class. 23 Sep, 9 wks Mon: 10-12, £75

Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT

Painting and Drawing

Suitable for all levels.  Bring your own materials. Starting with some basic drawing, you will move on to develop your Watercolour and Acrylic painting techniques. 23 Sep, 10 wks Mon: 10-12, £85

Westbury-on-Severn Parish Hall, Rodley Rd, Westbury, GL14 1PF

OR

23 Sep, 10 wks Mon: 2-4, £85 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels GL15 6TG

OR

24 Sep, 10 wks Tues: 10-12, £85 – Woolaston Memorial Hall, Netherend Crescent, Woolaston, GL15 6NW

Painting and Drawing Day Workshop

Suitable for all levels. Enjoy a concentrated day of painting and drawing.  Bring your own materials and lunch.  Drinks are available.

29 Oct, 1 wk Tues: 10-2, £25 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG

Sewing for Beginners/Refreshers

Get to grips with your sewing machine and learn the basics of sewing on this small, friendly class. You will need to bring your sewing machine and a basic sewing kit and if you have a project in mind, material/pattern.

26 Sep, 7 wks Thurs: 6.30-8.30, £85 OR 30 Sep, 7 wks Mon: 6.30-8.30, £85, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT

Contact Wyedean School about any courses T: 01291 625340

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com

We will be offering a range of Christmas themed workshops throughout November and December including a festive table runner, place mats, cushions, hand embroidery and textile cards.

Other workshops and courses are available, please see website for further information.

Course price includes all materials

Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.

T:  07342 979235.

E:  info@sewforestofdean.co.uk

www.sewforestofdean.co.uk

Facebook:  @sewforestofdean

Woodturning club open to all ages and levels. Starting out, expert or just interested in finding out more?  Feel free to attend a meeting.  First visit free.  7:00pm – 10:00pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Village Hall, Weston under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7PA.

Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email turners@forestwoodturners.co.uk, website www.forestwoodturners.co.uk.

Not sure if you want to take up woodturning or just looking for a gift to give someone?  The two hour taster course is intended for complete novices. £60, times/dates to suit.

Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET.

Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email woodturning@hannaby.com, website www.hannaby.com

Tailored to your needs, beginners to advanced, run by AWGB approved tutor. £150 per day or £80 per half day, dates and times by arrangement.

Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET.

Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email  woodturning@hannaby.com, website www.hannaby.com

You’ve longed to learn to draw and paint? Now’s your chance, from the complete novice to the more talented painter looking for professional guidance and tuition. All you need is a little time, imagination and plenty of enthusiasm. You’re warmly welcomed and invited to an engaging and pleasurable creative experience.  £10 per session (pay on the day).  10 a.m. – 1 p.m every Friday (no terms dates to worry about).

The West Dean Centre, High Street, Bream, Lydney, GL15 6JW.

Contact Gary Fell on 01594 544774, email gary_fell@hotmail.com, website www.gary-fell.co.uk.

Friendly multi-craft group, varied monthly projects or bring your own with you.  Also monthly lunches. £3,  7pm – 9pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Yorkley Community Centre,  Bailey Hill, Yorkley, ​GL15 4RS.

Come along or contact Contact Ann on  T: 01594562222 or Pippa T: 01594 564167
E: annconnon@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Forest Threads Group.

We’ll develop patterns, experiment with mixing colours and making and using pre-felts, using  layering to form pockets and flaps, or incorporating fabric to make fine nuno fabrics. These are felts which incorporate fine silks or other fabrics to create wonderfully lightweight, strong warm fabrics suitable for garments or scarves. £70 10am- 4pm course on 28/09/19, 26/10/19 or 07/12/19

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com.

Learn how to make the template which you will use as the former, then how to adapt it and decorate it to suit your own design, and how to build up layers of wool to felt into a seamless pair of slippers, ready to decorate. 10am-4pm, 12/10/19, £70

The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.

Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com.

LEISURE CLASSES – All are  x6 week courses, on Wednesdays, at two venues and times.  Enjoy fun & friendship creating              seasonal designs –  suitable all levels, everyone welcome. Payments –  £50 per course, payable Wk 1, includes light refreshment   and weekly handouts:

• AUTUMN courses at Woolaston Methodist Church 10.30am  and West Dean Centre, Bream 1.30pm, on Wednesdays,                        both commencing 11^th Sept 2019;
• WINTER/FESTIVE courses, same venues, days & times as above, both commencing 6^th Sept 2019

GROUP WORKSHOPS & MINI-DEMS  – enquiries welcomed,  plus Level II Certificated course now running at Woolaston on Fridays.

Early booking advisable to receive timetables and Wk1 info.

Contact Alwyn now on tel 01291 625294                                                                                                                       or e: alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk

Using the glorious Forest scenery to develop your skills. If you have a camera, and would like help to move beyond the ‘Automatic’ mode, concentrate on mastering any subject , or technical aspects – then these enjoyable. Days & times to suit.
1:1 Photography Tuition for All , £28 per hour, £45 for 2 hours, 2 people for 2 hours £65, 5 x 2 hour sessions £185. Processing tuition can be included.

Contact Tina on 01594 860062 , email tinadornerphotography@gmail.com, website www.tinadornerphotography.com

Tuition in handspinning and/or handweaving.  Beginners or experienced craftspeople can create unique yarns and/or woven textiles using their own or provided equipment.  A wide range of possible end products can be produced, through individual tuition in the company of a small friendly group. New members welcome any time. 9.30am-12.30pm, 12 weeks starting 19th September 2019, £180.

Coalway Methodist Church Hall, Old Road, Coalway, Coleford GL16 7JJ

Contact Colin Squire on  01452 740639 or 07870 542987 or alternatively email colin6491@gmail.com

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.

For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com