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In this workshop you will create a piece of textile art inspired by native wild flowers, using materials such as hand dyed fabrics and lace, along with hand and free embroidery to create a unique and individual circular artwork.

Tutor, Donna Cheshire, is a national award winning textile artist who exhibits her work locally and nationally.

Cost £45 includes all materials (feel free to bring any special pieces of fabric that you would like to incorporate into your piece), tea and coffee.

Places are limited and booking essential.

FULLY BOOKED

Do you fancy trying your hand at Spoon Carving?

Come along and learn safe knife skills in a comfortable environment and make your own spoon. No previous woodworking experience is necessary, though those with knowledge of working with wood will still find fresh challenges in the hand carved spoon.

The joy of spoon carving is that we don’t need expensive tools, workshops and work benches, just our hands and a few simple tools. You will develop skills to take away with you to be able to carve at home, sat outside on warm summers evenings or in front of the fire on those chilly winter nights.

You will learn about safe grips and cutting techniques with both a straight and bent (hook) knife, which are the two that you will use to make your spoon from a rough spoon blank that has prepared with the axe beforehand.

At the end of the afternoon, you will have a spoon of your own and an overwhelming desire to carve more spoons!

All the tools are supplied along with a selection of wood to work with.

Fan birds originated in Russia and Eastern Europe as a traditional decoration hung in the home that catches gentle breezes and so draws the eye too.

Come and try your hand at making these lovely creatures, they are made from a single piece of wood using simple hand tools only. It needs a steady hand and steadier nerves when it comes to opening your birds wings to reveal your creation!

No previous experience is needed though we will be working with sharp hand tools and carving knives.

All the tools are supplied along with a selection of wood to work with.