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Applique Relief Tiles in Porcelain at Quirky Workshops
A day with this very talented ceramics artist to create a tile up to A4 size or a series of three smaller tiles (a tryptych) or individual pieces to suit your need.
Pewtersmithing with Ella McIntosh at Quirky Workshops
Have a go at this age old technique of Pewtersmithing and create your own unique designs in a cuttlefish cast.
Lampshade Making Session
Bring your own material and let Sonja show you how to make a perfect hand rolled drum lampshade. £35 including a light lunch.
Silver Jewellery Workshop with Melinda Scarborough at Quirky Workshops
Create your own beautiful jewellery with Sterling Silver, Pearls and Semi-Precious Stones.
Needle Felt your own Herdwick Sheep Doorstop at Quirky Workshops
Create your very own needle felted Herdwick sheep door stop using various wools including that from the local Herdwick sheep
Spinning on a Wheel and Drop Spindle
On this course you will learn about and sort through a variety of fleeces and learn how to prepare the fibres using hand carders. From this stage students will have a go at spinning on a drop spindle and see the difference in the yarn that is produced from drop spindle compared to the wheel that you will use later in the afternoon The rest of the day you’ll be working on your own spinning wheel and also learn how to use the Niddy Noddy and how to ply art yarns for wonderful effect.