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Exploring your Creative Self with Shelia Herring

A two day course focused on connecting you with your creative and playful self. Whether you are an artist or maker in need of fresh perspective or someone who has never considered themselves to be creative, this is the course for you. Using clay and drawing materials, I will facilitate sessions to help you break through blocks and give structure and support to your free exploration. No previous clay or drawing experience is require and all materials are included. Places limited. 23-24 March, 27-28 April, 18-19 May. 9.30am-4.30pm. £150.

Venue in Orcop, Herefordshire.
Check website for more details.
Contact: Sheila Herring
E: Sheila@sheilaherring.co.uk
www.sheilaherring.blogspot.com

Intermediate Silversmith Workshop

During this intermediate level workshop you will learn how to saw, file, texture, pattern and solder and design your very own piece of
silver jewellery to take home with you. All materials and tea/coffee and cake are included. 10.30-13.30pm. 1st June, £70

Free as a Bird, 17a St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AP
Conact Jane Elcome
T: 01594 835525 or M: 07807764651
E: jane@freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk
www.freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk

Beginners Silversmith Workshop

Learn basic silversmith skills in a fun and supportive environment. Practise first on base metal. Hammer, texture, stamp designs, saw, file and smooth and take home a beautiful piece of sterling silver jewellery. All materials, tea/coffee and cake are included. 10.30-13.00pm, 4th May 2019, £65.

Free as a Bird, 17a St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AP
Conact Jane Elcome
T: 01594 835525 or M: 07807764651
E: jane@freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk
www.freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk

Crochet2gether Workshop

Learn the basics of crochet covering the stitches to get you started and pattern reading. £30 incl. all materials, light lunch & refreshments. 11.00am-4.30pm from June onwards (dates to be arranged to suit). The Cottage, Parkend Walk, Sling, GL16 8JJ.

Contact Barbara Kendry
T: 01594833562 or M: 07859005969
E: barbkendry@googlemail.com

Jelly Roll Quilt Project

Are you looking to make your very first patchwork quilt? If so then our Jelly Roll quilt project is a great place to start. You will learn cutting, piecing, assembling, quilting and binding of your project. 6 weeks Mondays 10.30–12.30pm starting Monday 10th June £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

Felt Planters and Green Men

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

Needlefelting & Wool Sculpture with Furzie

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, suitable for absolute beginners or improvers.  Full day 10am to 4.30pm £55 includes all materials, lunch and refreshments.

Courses at Swan House Tea Room Woolaston, near Lydney on the A48 Please enquire about dates

Courses at Trumpet Corner Tea Room near Ledbury on the A438 to Hereford APR: Sat 6, Tue 23; MAY: Thu 9, Sat 25;
JUN: Sat 8, Tue 18; JUL: Tue 2, Sat 20; SEP: Fri 6, Sat 28; OCT: Sat 12, Tue 29
Contact Michelle Hickman
T: 01594 516906 M: 0794 114 7161
E: felt@furzie.co.uk
www.furzie.co.uk

Hand Embroidery

Hand Embroidery Come along to this relaxing and slow paced workshop and learn some of the fundamental embroidery stitches of this beautiful craft. Fri 14th June 2019. 10.30–4.30pm, £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

Beginners Patchwork and Quilting

Ideal for those wanting to learn the basic techniques of this fantastic craft.  We will explore cutting, piecing and assembling of patchwork. Building up your skills and confidence.  Ideal for beginners. 6 weeks 10.30-12.30. Starting Thurs 6h June 2019. £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

Learn to Love Your Sewing Machine

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. Fri 26th April or Fri 5th July, 10.30-4.30pm, £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

Art and Sewing Courses with Wyedean School

Pen, Ink & Watercolour Techniques Suitable for all abilities, you will be introduced to a range of different Ink and Watercolour techniques. 29th April, 9 wks Mon: 10-12, £75 – Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney GL15 5AT

Painting and Drawing Day Workshop Suitable for all levels. Enjoy a concentrated day of painting and drawing. 28th May, Tues: 10-2, £25 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels GL15 6TG

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. 29 Apr, 8 wks Mon: 10-12, £68, Westbury-on-Severn Parish Hall, Rodley Rd, Westbury        GL14 1PF OR 29 Apr, 8 wks Mon: 2-4, £68 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG OR 30 Apr, 9 wks Tues: 10-12, £75 – Woolaston Memorial Hall, Netherend Crescent, Woolaston, GL15 6NW

Sewing for Beginners/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. 9th May, 5 wks,  Thurs: 6.30-8.30, £60 – Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT

Contact Wyedean School T: 01291 625340

Reversible Wrap Skirt

Perfect for the summer, this fully reversible wrap skirt offers 2 skirts for the price of one! A comfortable A-line shape with options to
adjust the length to your preference. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners. Friday 17th May 10.30–4.30pm. £60.

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

Flower Arranging – Certificated Course

The 5 week Taster Module commenced Mar 29th, then Apr 12th, 26th, May 3rd and 10th at Woolaston Methodist Church, Fridays
from 1.30–3.30pm. Not too late to start now! Cost £60 per five weeks (or pro rata if late joining). This is the NAFAS Level II
Course in Floral Art & Design including Basic Floristry. Ideal for anyone who loves working with flowers and, maybe, thinking of a career. If you decide to continue, the next Module starts June 7th.
Contact for more details.

Contact  Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

Woodturning Taster Course

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

West Dean Art Group

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.

 

Forest Threads Craft Group

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspirational Flat and Nuno Felts

In the morning we’ll make samples of ways to develop patterns, experiment with mixing colours, making and using pre-felts, using  resists 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 fabrics suitable for scarves. £70. 10 am -4pm 11th May 2019 or 28th September 2019.

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.

 

 

Taster Sessions in Wet Felting

During the Open Studio event this year I shall be running taster sessions for two hours every afternoon I am open during the week.We shall be making flowers which we will make into jewellery or decorations. £10. 2-4pm. July 8th, 9th, 11th or 12th.

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.

 

 

 

Inspirational Feltmaking combining flat felts and 3d techniques

You will be shown ways of making flowers, balls, and rolls which can be used in a variety of ways to make decorations , jewellery or soft toys. It will combine ways of making flat felt, with sculpting and shaping using needle felt techniques to add patterns or shaping. It’s a great introduction to felting, and a really fun. £70 includes lunch, snacks and materials . Workshops run 10am – 4pm, 15th June 2019.

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.

 

Flower Arranging – Leisure Classes

Weeks of Summer flowers and fun. Commencing June 7th at Woolaston Methodist Church and The West Dean Centre, Bream. On Wednesdays, 10.30–12.30pm at Woolaston, 1.30-3.30pm at Bream. Cost £48 payable Wk 1 but bookings asap. All abilities welcome.

Contact Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography with Tina Dorner

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

Hand Spinning and Hand Weaving

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, 1o weeks starting 9th May 2019, £150.          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

 

Artlift – Arts on referral in Cinderford

Artlift provides NHS funded art sessions with professional artists for people with long term mental or physical health conditions. Our 8 week courses at ArtSpace Cinderford and across the county start in April, September and January. Ask your GP or mental health team for a referral or call Charlie Royall on 03000 200 102, or email referrals@artlift.org for more details, or visit our website at www.artlift.org