A practical 1 day course on using lime to plaster. Students will look at sands and aggregates and learn how to create the perfect mix. £150 10am – 4pm 21 Feb 2020 Stroud Campus, South Gloucestershire & Stroud College, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AH.
Contact Kate Kerslake
T: 01452762029
E: info@carringtonlime.co.uk
www.carringtonlime.co.uk
Design and make your very own silver ring workshop held in the Royal Forest of Dean. Most workshops need between 5/6 people so organise for you and your friends to relax and create over a 2-3 hour period. Teas and coffees are available and cake 11am, 11th January 2020, £80
25 Tinmans Green, Redbrook, Monmouth. Monmouthshire, NP25 4NB
Contact Chris Lewis on T: 01600715055 or M: 07885829316
E: lewisalbum@gmail.com
www.the-secretwardrobe.com
Come and make your own beautiful felt hat. Whether you dream of dreadlocks, your own festival hat, a beret, or any other shape, you can come along and have a go at creating it. 8th February 2020, £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
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
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. £60 includes all materials, lunch and refreshments. Optional felting tools and mat may be purchased for an additional £15.
Courses at The Milking Parlour, Howle Hill, Ross-on-Wye
JAN: Mon 20; FEB: Fri 21; MAR: Fri 20
Courses at Trumpet Corner Tea Room, A438 Ledbury, Herefordshire
JAN Sat 11; Fri 31; FEB Sat 8; Thu 27; MAR Sat 14; Tue 31; APR Sat 25, Thu 30; MAY Thu 14, Sat 30; JUN Sat 13, Fri 26
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
Do you have a collection of old clothes that are just too precious to give or throw away? Then why not transform them into a memory cushion, wallhanging or quilt? Let us guide you through the process of selecting and preparing your fabrics and designing your project. We will show you how to get the most out of your collection with stitching techniques to make a truly unique keepsake. 31st January or 24th February 2020. Course price £60 includes all materials. Course runs 10am to 4pm.
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.
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. Wednesday 12th February 2020, £60.
Course price includes all materials
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.
Facebook: @sewforestofdean
Inks, Watercolours and 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. 20 Jan, 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. 20 Jan, 9 wks Mon: 10-12, £80 – Westburyon- Severn Parish Hall, Rodley Rd, Westbury, GL14 1PF
OR 20 Jan, 9 wks Mon: 2-4, £80 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG
OR 21 Jan, 9 wks Tues: 10-12, £80 – 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.
18 Feb, 1 wk Tues: 10-2, £25 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG
Sewing for Beginners and Refreshers
Get to grips with your sewing machine and learn the basics of sewing in 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.
30 Jan, 7 wks Thurs: 6.30-8.30, £85 – Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT.
Contact Wyedean School about any courses T: 01291 625340
Weave stunning plant supports and pea frames for your climbers. 14th March, 10am – 4pm, £105
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
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.
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. Lots of dates available 25/01/20, 22/02/20,
21/03/20, 4/04/20, 9/05/20.
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, 7th March 2020, £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 – Woolaston Methodist Church, 10.30am – 12.30pm, and The West Dean Centre, Bream from 1.30 – 3.30pm, both on Wednesdays. I have two 6wk courses, WINTER commencing 15th January 2020, and SPRING commencing 4th March 2020
Cost is £50 per course, payable Wk 1 (or by BACS). Advance booking essential as only viable courses will run.
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
Weave two willow hearts, the perfect Valentine or Mothering Sunday gift. 1st Feb, 10am – 12.30pm, £50
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
Learn the traditional skill of hedge-laying. 29th Feb, 10am- 4pm, £105
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
Ideal for those wanting to learn the basic techniques of this fantastic craft. We will explore cutting, piecing and assembling of your patchwork. Building up your skills and confidence each week, you will make a selection of blocks for a cushion, bag or table runner as your finished project. 6 weeks Thursday 10am – 12pm starting Thursday 9th January 2020. £60, course price includes all materials.
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.
This fun workshop will aim to move you on from “in-the-ditch” quilting and from quilting straight lines. Using a variety of techniques, we will work on popular patchwork shapes to find a style and method that suits you best. This workshop is aimed at those with some quilting experience who are keen to move their skills on in a completely new direction. However, it is suitable for all abilities as full tuition and
hand-holding will be provided on the day. 27th January or 27th February 2020.
Course price includes all materials
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.