Holistic support to help you heal, develop and work creatively with what’s blocking your potential. TBC Soul Magik, 22 St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AR, £25, concessions available for those in need.
Contact Angie Pell-Walpole of Creative Depths.
M: 07743 419 807
Want to feel more alive and less stressed? Come and express yourself, move and explore. Suitable for all abilities. No previous experience of art necessary. 4th October 2018, 7.15-8.45pm, 6 Newland Village Room, Newland, GL16 8NP, £6 in advance, £8 on the door, concession places available
Contact Angie Pell-Walpole of Creative Depths.
M: 07743 419 807
Want to feel more alive and less stressed? Come and express yourself, move and explore. Suitable for all abilities. No previous experience of arts necessary. Art Space Cinderford & Taurus Crafts Lydney, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, concessions available.
Contact Angie Pell-Walpole of Creative Depths.
M: 07743 419 807
Come along to a 4 week evening class where you will create a small stained glass window panel using the copper foil technique. Learn the skill of cutting glass, soldering, foiling and edging in lead. You will finish with a colourful window panel to display in your home. 7pm till 9pm on Tuesdays for 4 weeks, £20 per session. 10 St Johns Square, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 3EX
Contact Joanna Snowdon
T: 01594822875
M:07495424767
E:jo@lukesnowdon.co.uk
josnowdon.com
In this mixed media course we will be looking at the importance of colour in art. Each week we shall look at how we can use colour to strengthen our artwork.
1.15-3.15pm. 9 weeks starting Friday 21st September
Artspace, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
Contact Sue
Email : sue@artspacecinderford.org or Call: 01594 825111 (Ext. 1) or www.artspacecinderford.org
Have fun experimenting with varied media making your own visual ideas books containing natural forms of interest.
1.15-3.30pm. 8 weeks starting Thursday 20th September
Artspace, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
Contact Sue
Email : sue@artspacecinderford.org or Call: 01594 825111 (Ext. 1) or www.artspacecinderford.org
Explore ways of being fully and mindfully present in the moment, and bring this into the practice of several arts – chi kung, ceramics, haiku writing and ink painting. 10:00am – 12.15pm. 8 weeks starting Tuesday 18th September. Artspace, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
Contact Sue
Email : sue@artspacecinderford.org or Call: 01594 825111 (Ext. 1) or www.artspacecinderford.org
A chance to make Felt Planters, Green Men and other ideas for your garden. 13th April. 2019,
Workshops run from 10am-4pm, cost £65 and include lunch, snacks and materials.
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
Experimental 3D shapes in felt to make vases, tea lights or planters. 16th March 2019.
Workshops run from 10am-4pm, cost £65 and include lunch, snacks and materials.
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
Create a striking mosaic Robin, just in time to hang up for Christmas, using the ‘direct method’, with specialist glass tiles and ceramic beads. All materials and tuition supplied. Robin measures approx. 20cm. 7.00-9.30pm, 12th December 2018, £35 per person.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk,
Discover the magic of wool sculpture and make an animal of your choice. Models are around 6 inches in height. No sewing or gluing is involved and courses are suitable for absolute beginners or
improvers. Full day 10am to 4.30pm £70 includes felting tools to keep, all materials, lunch and refreshments.
Courses at Swan House Tea Room Woolaston, near Lydney on the A48 SEP: Tue 18, OCT: Tue 30
Courses at Trumpet Corner Tea Room near Ledbury on the A438 to Hereford SEP: Fri 28, OCT: Thu 11, Fri 26, NOV: Fri 16, Sat 24
Contact Michelle Hickman
T: 01594 516906 M: 0794 114 7161
E: felt@furzie.co.uk
www.furzie.co.uk
A seasonal half day workshop which will give you the opportunity to have a go at a selection of sewing crafts. Patchwork, simple machine embroidery, a spot of appliqué. 10am-1, Saturday 24th November £35. Includes a Tea/coffee and a mince pie.
Course price includes all materials
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.
Facebook: @sewforestofdean
Ideal for those wanting to learn the basic techniques of this fantastic craft. We will explore cutting, piecing and assembling of patchwork. You will produce samples each week to build up your skills and confidence. Ideal for beginners. 6 weeks 10.30am-12.30 Wednesdays starting 7th November. £60.00
Course price includes all materials
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 buttons, dials and feet for your machine and help you identify what everything does. Places are limited to 4 to ensure that personal tuition is given. Friday 19th October, 10.30 – 4.30 £60.
Course price includes all materials
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.
Facebook: @sewforestofdean
Autumn Courses at Woolaston Methodist Church, 10.30am–12.30pm and The West Dean Centre, Bream from 1.30–3.30pm, both on Wednesday, commencing 12th September. Cost £48 (payable Week 1)
Advance booking essential to receive timetables and materials lists in preparation for the start of your course on week 1. Only viable courses will run.
Contact Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.
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. £50, times/dates to suit.
Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET.
Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email woodturning@hannaby.com, website www.hannaby.com
Individual tuition from beginners to advanced by an AWGB approved tutor. Courses tailored to your needs. £140 per day or £70 for half a day, times and dates by arrangement
Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET.
Contact Paul Hannaby on 01594 544417, email woodturning@hannaby.com, website www.hannaby.com
Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique Halloween character using a range of glass vitreous glass tiles, broken crockery and ceramic beads. 10.30am – 11.30am 14th October 2018
All materials, equipment and tuition provided. Due to small parts and tools, children must be accompanied. £8 per person, Sunday 12th August.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes
Learn how to create your own striking flamingo wall art in this fun, hands-on and creative workshop. All materials and tuition provided. No experience necessary. 10am-4pm, 2nd September 2018. £50.
All materials, equipment and tuition provided.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes
The perfect combination – plenty of craft and lashings of cake! Make a beautiful mosaic heart and enjoy an afternoon tea afterwards. 1pm to 4pm, 23rd September 2018, £35 per person.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes
Fancy trying something new? Then come along and learn how to create a mosaic woodland animal in my well-equipped studio! All materials and tuition will be provided. 10am- 1.30pm, 12th October 2018, £35 per person.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes
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.
Create a beautiful mosaic Christmas Tree for display, using vitreous glass tiles, ceramic beads and broken vintage plates. All materials and tuition provided. 10am-12.30pm, 7th December 2018, £32.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes
A perfect combination of craft and a delicious afternoon tea. 1pm to 4pm, 8th December 2018, £35.
All materials, equipment and tuition provided.
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk, website www.rachelshilston.co.uk/mosaic-classes
Friendly multi-craft group, varied monthly projects or bring your own with you. Also monthly lunches. £2.50, 7.15pm – 9.15pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Yorkley Community Centre, Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS.
Come along or contact Tiny Wood on 01594 560219, email tiny_wood@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook at Forest Threads Group.
Learn the art of mosaic and create your own unique mosaic Christmas Bauble, using a range of vitreous glass tiles, beads & broken crockery.10.30-11.30am, 9th December 2018, £8. All materials included
The Inspiring Creativity Studio, Office 1, Hanley Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, Near Chepstow, NP16 7NA.
Contact Rachel Shilston on 07732694148 or 07732694148, email info@rachelshilston.co.uk,
You will learn how to design and make a pair of seamless felt slippers from wool,using a template.Starting from how to make your template,design your pattern and finish and decorate them however you wish, with flowers, bobbles or tassels. 10am- 4pm, 13th October or 12th January 2019, £65 including lunch and materials.
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.
Design and make a felt hat to suit you, using a template, decide on the colour and pattern and finish it off with bobbles, flowers or tassels. 10am -4pm, 15th September 2018 or 9th February 2019, £65 including lunch and materials.
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.