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Discover Epic Summer Party & Team Building Activities

Let's not lie about it, crafting uses up a lot of materials. And even more materials don't get used at all! So if you have a secret stash of guilty craft purchases, this is for you….

• Swish away your ill-advised crafty purchases! 
• Take home some guilt-free stuff you’ll use! 
• Help minimise waste! 
• Add some good karma to the world of craft! 
• Share your crafty stories with other crafters

All that stuff going to waste in our cupboards, lofts and under our beds is a crying shame. It’s taking up space that us London-dwellers can ill afford, and all that clutter just isn’t good for our creative souls. So let's do something about it.

Maybe you’re new to craft, and you bought a load of stuff that now you don’t know what to do with? Bring it along and swap it for something you can use. Or you might even meet someone who can show you what to do with it instead.

Already a Super Crafter? Come along and declutter, get inspiration, encourage the newbies and share stories with fellow crafters. 

Here’s the rules – simple but fair…

1) Everyone must bring at least one item of quality craft material or kit (drop off from 10.00am)  
2) You will have half an hour to browse before the swish opens (10.30 – 11.00am) 
3) No item may be claimed before the swish opens at 11.00am 
4) As soon as the swish is declared open, everyone may take what they want. 
5) Remember we’re here for sharing not sharp elbows! 

Our hosts Cecil Sharp House have a delicious range of  light bites, homemade cakes and main meals available throughout the day in their cafe. Why not grab a bite there then pop in at 10.30 for the browsing before the swish opens at 11.00am. Then there’s an hour and half of nabbing what you want, and of course craft chat. 

Tickets are £5 to cover costs. Everyone will get a lovely tote to take stuff away in too.

The Big Craft Swish

Caroline

Tracey

Rebecca

Francesca

ELAIN

karen

London is a hub of creativity, culture, and of course, craft, but it’s also a terrible time thief. London Craft Club founder, Sonia, used to be a member of an awesome little group called Crafty Mums. They were creative, crafty, motivated and united in their interests – but only once in all the years of meeting did they do any actual crafting together! Work, commuting, parenting and all the rest seemed to leave no time to do all the fabulous craft projects that were possible.  

Sonia really believed that crafting can be so good for you. Good for socialising, good for sustainability, good for creativity, good for happiness. So she started London Craft Club. It’s a friendly, fun place for you to easily try new crafts or pick up an old one in lots of different London venues. No fuss, no bother, you can rock up with just your lovely self and leave with an amazing finished piece you’ve made in just a couple of hours. We’ve got all the right kit, equipment and templates you could possibly need, so you can focus on enjoying the crafting and making. 

Sonia studied Glass and Sculpture at University, and sews, knits and even welds from time to time. She also spend many years working in education in all sorts of unusual and informal environments, so London Craft Club has grown out of her twin love of teaching and making. Along the way she's  also met some great craft teachers , and shared her teaching skills with them too. 

So welcome to the Club – come along to one of the crafty sessions soon and get in on the craft thing!

baking

business skills

calligraphy

candle making

cooking

crafts

dance

drawing

drinks and tastings

floristry

gardening

health and beauty

kids

languages

leather

mindfulness and wellbeing

music

painting

photography

pizza making

pottery-and-mosaics

sculpture

sewing

terrarium

upholstery

woodworking

Drink Shop Do

Dotty's Tea Room

Gabriela Szulman Studio

Duckpond Market

Dead Dolls House

Drink Me Eat Me

Todd Sloane

The London Craft Club Studio

Hampstead area

The Royal Society of Sculpture

Craft Central

Saucer and Spritz - inside Oasis

The Create Place

The Botanical Boys welcomes you for this fun and engaging terrarium building experience.

You get to build a self-sustaining living garden in a 3 ltr glass jar topped with a natural cork lid to take home with you, as well as a history lesson followed by a full step by step building experience by one of our amazing caring tutors.

Once built, your garden will require very minimal maintenance and we will teach you all the necessary steps on how to build your garden layer by layer and how to care for it afterwards with our ongoing care service and support for anyone needing some planty advice.

What is a Terrarium:

It's a miniature environment of living plants that thrive off moisture.  You will learn the whys and how's for making a self contained living botanical environment.

What we provide:
History of terrariums
Layering and Planting techniques
Range of colourful plants and hard landscape materials and objects
Watering techniques
How to position your garden at home
Online aftercare advice
Take home your completed terrarium in one of our bags

** Vessel Upgrade Options for this class:
https://www.botanicalboys.com/collections/workshops-upgrades-masterclass

** Pre-Book Terrarium Figures:
https://www.botanicalboys.com/collections/terrarium-figures

Class Location:

Saturday session starting at 1pm will be in either one of our current two venues just upstairs from the Botanical Boys plant shop.  Do come to the shop and a member of staff will tell you where to head to.
Venue 1:  SAMSUNG is our biggest venue fits up to 60 guests, with a large open space roped off for your event.
Venue 2:  Our second Botanical Boys store on Viaduct level next door to A.P.C clothing shop holds 12 guests in the back of Botanical Boys Treasures store.  This is also our regular for the Sunday 4:30pm classes and any other smaller group/ corporate bookings up to 12 guests.

Both venues are right near each other.  The venues can change depending on bookings and availability.  Just ask at the shop on the day and our lovely plant shop will guide you to your venue.

We offer a plant advice aftercare service for anyone who may need a bit of support with any terrarium plant queries.

Love Plants, Love Life!

Terrarium Masterclass 

Angela Daymond

Spend an afternoon or evening getting creative and jewellery making. Craft your very own sterling silver ring, whether as a gift for somebody or a treat for yourself. Hosted by close friends and award winning jewellers Ros Millar & Milena Kovanovic (Crucible London). They will guide you through the process of making a ring using traditional goldsmithing techniques such as annealing, forging, soldering, and filing to name but a few. Over the course of the evening you will be given the opportunity to practice your newfound skills, before making your final silver ring.

Come and enjoy this 2 1/2 hour workshop with a glass of bubbly and sweet treats to toast the class in style.

In your session  there will be plenty of opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the jewellers. The workshop will take place in a hidden, heated and covered garden, housed at the back of jewellery store ‘Kas & Ros’.

Suitable for complete beginners with no previous jewellery making experience.

Make a Silver Ring Workshop with The Ringsmiths in London Bridge

Gemma Carr

This class is designed to provide you with the essential groundwork needed for wax carving all whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly in a relaxed, creative environment.
Carving wax gives you endless options to freely design whatever ring you want, as you are not limited to a silver wire or strip. This technique allows you to create something 3D, abstract, classic, chunky, geometric or organic, so you can let your imagination run wild!
The workshop begins with a short introduction to the lost wax process and its uses. The Ringsmiths team will inform you about basic tips and tricks on how to design a comfortable ring. Showing you various techniques and tools that can be used.
You will then start by designing/sketching out your ring, (samples and images will be available for inspiration) before beginning to carve your wax.
Once you’re happy with your finished carving we will show you how to complete the ring and prepare it for casting. After the class your wax carved ring will be cast, finished and polished by The Ringsmiths using recycled silver. We will contact you once it’s ready for collection or we can post it out to you.
If you wish to have your ring gold plated or have your wax cast in solid gold than this will be at an additional cost and can be paid for and decided on the day.

Your finished silver ring will be ready for collection or posting within 3 weeks after the class.

Extra services such as engraving, gold plating and stone setting are offered at an additional cost. These can be requested at the end of the class. Please note these services have a lead time of 2-3 weeks on top of the casting/finishing time.

Design Your Own Silver Ring with The Ringsmiths in London Bridge

Joe Robson

By creating a terrarium it  helps you to feel calm and relaxed and by getting your hands dirty you are literally connecting with nature in this class.

You will join the Botanical team over at  studio in  Kings Cross, Coal Drops Yard.
Once you have completed your garden, it will become a self-sustaining eco system where the plants will thrive and take care of themselves.

The Botanical Boys will take you through a fascinating history of terrarium design and you'll learn how one medical doctor changed Great Britain's Industrial revolution position in the world for trading in plants.

What you'll learn:

Basic Plant Care tips to kick start your session!
Fascinating insight to the history of terrariums
Step by step layering process to build your garden
Planting techniques (very focused and relaxing)
Online care advice
Bag to carry home your terrarium

What terrarium will I make:
The standard vessel for this class is our slim clear glass jar with a cork lid
Upgrade options
https://www.botanicalboys.com/collections/upgrades-introduction-class
-Pre-Book Terrarium Figures:
https://www.botanicalboys.com/collections/terrarium-figures

The jars are 19cmH x 14cmW and are big enough at the opening to get your hand in to build your terrarium garden.   This is the smaller of the cork jars we offer and is the perfect introduction to terrarium making.
If you want to upgrade we also have this options available to you on the day and through our website.

Our classes are also the perfect way to connect your colleagues at work through our online options and on-site options do get in touch!

We look forward to welcoming you soon.


Terrarium Class - Upgrade Vessels Available

Deborah Godbold

This six-hour class, with a qualified university fashion lecturer,  offers tuition in techniques for constructing a dress using a dressmaking pattern, using a sewing machine and  an overlocker, working with a dressmaking pattern for the first time.

If this is your first time using a sewing machine, we would always advise taking our 'Ultimate beginners - Intro to sewing' workshop first.

All fabrics and notions are included, just bring yourselves! (....and maybe a packed lunch, or there are cafes and Sainsbury's nearby)

The dress style changes seasonally.
1st April - 8th July - Shift Dress (with invisible zipper)
9th July - Sept 30th - Summer Trapeze dress (with tie straps) - great for wearing loose or belted)
1st Oct - 30th Jan - Winter cocoon dress (with grown on short sleeve)

WORKSHOP BREAKDOWN:
 MORNING SESSION:
(Practical)
Intro to the sewing machine – winding a bobin / threading / testing your stitches
Understanding all the dials and levers on the sewing machine.
Machine stitching / handstitching / reverse (backstitch)
Identifying and rectifying sewing problems
Advice on machines to buy as a beginner

(Demonstration)
Introduction to Commercial  and digital patterns
How to read a commercial / digital pattern
Choosing your first projects as beginners
Understanding your measurements
Fabrics – understanding fabric types,  qualities and difficulty in sewing
Calculating and understanding fabric consumption
Important questions to ask your fabric supplier
Preparing fabrics ready for sewing
How to lay your pattern pieces correctly
How to cut out correctly
Marking your pattern pieces ready for sewing

(Practical)
Sewing techniques – what can go wrong?
Using a seam allowance / Sewing in a straight line
Using pins correctly
Pressing / ironing professionally
Using the overlocker for a professional finish
Facings – what are they used for
Interlinings / Interfacing and its uses
Attaching facings, and sewing around curves (armholes and necklines)

LUNCHTIME (30-45 Mins)

AFTERNOON SESSION:

(All Practical)
Inserting an invisible zip (where applicable)
Understanding seam allowances
Pressing techniques
Hemming

There will be a selection of different fabric styles to choose from in your workshop. As there is not time for everyone to cut out individual dresses, these are prepared for you, so please inform us of your dress size beforehand.

Beginners Info:
This workshop is aimed at beginners making their first garment, and we work with standard sizes 4 - 24 or  XXS/XS,  S/M, L/XL, XXL/ XXXL, depending on the style of dress for that season.
The focus of this workshop is to teach you the dressmaking skills needed to be confident for you to try this at home.
This workshop does not focus on fitting, or made-to-measure garments. We do offer other workshops in these more advanced techniques. Which you will be able to advance to once you have learnt the basics.
It is advised that workshoppers complete the Intro to Sewing workshop beforehand, or have used a sewing machine before. as you will find this workshop easier to manage.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Once you have made a booking, we will send out a size chart for you to select your size from. It is important that you check your emails and spam folder, so you can request a specific size.

It is also advisable to provide a mobile number, should we need to contact you.

If you do not request a specific size by the deadline, you will be able to select a size from our 'reserve rail' on the day. (We can not guarantee your size will be available). We will email you with the size chart and the deadline date for dress size requests.
Please note: We can not prepare dresses on the day, or after the workshop deadline.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Everything is provided in this workshop.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
Yes, you will need to provide your dress size, from the size chart we will send out to you. Please note that dressmaking patterns are NOT your retail size. So it advisable that you check the size chart.

DOOR POLICY:
Please note: Doors close 10 minutes after the start time on all workshops.
We do ask our attendees to be on time. As we will not be able to go over missed content, health and safety once missed. We have had an issue with a lot of people all arriving at different times, late, which disrupts the demonstrations and leaves us with less time to teach, and not completing the workshop. Which in turn, leaves us with complaints from people who have arrived on time. So we are very strict with our door closing policy.
Only one reschedule permitted per booking. We do not offer free reschedules or refunds to latecomers, or outside of our cancellation policy.

WORKSHOP DURATION:
This is a 6 hour workshop.

AGE RESTRICTIONS:
This workshop is suitable for 14 years and above. All students under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Jacqueline  Loran 

Beginners Sewing: Anyone can make a dress in a day!

Book with confidence! We have reduced the number of students within classes to a maximum of three to ensure a safe spacious environment.

This drop in session is suitable for beginner  and intermediate sewers. Please note these are women only classes.

If have never used a sewing machine before you will be taught how to use the machine and make bags, neck lines or small garments according to your own aims and interests.

You can also come and work on your own unique garment projects, with the guidance and help of a professional at your own pace.

Students have successfully created a variety of garments like jackets, shirts, skirts and even wedding dresses!

The studio has a domestic over locker , various machines and equipment but you are welcome to bring your own.

One to one bookings are available through the use of FlexiBooking.

Victoria Ceban

Sewing Class

We start this fabulous floral class with a guided tour around London's main wholesale flower market. You will be provided with lots of insider tips on where and how to shop for all your flower needs.

We will  meet at New Covent Garden Flower Market Door 2 (Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5NX)   This class needs to start at 8am to allow enough time to see all the stalls before the market closes!

If you have never been to New Covent Garden Flower Market it may seen a bit overwhelming at first, but don't worry we will guide you through it all.  You will learn where to go for the freshest seasonal flowers and foliage and how to choose your blooms.

After the market tour you will learn to make a seasonally inspired hand tied bouquet using the spiralling method.  This will either be at the market or our studio depending on numbers.

Our style is relaxed, wild and always unique.

We supply all materials and tools and include wrapping and a bag

The aim of our London flower workshops is to educate students in the art of floristry, and give them the skills to create floral designs and decorations to a high standard.

No previous experience is needed as we will teach you everything you need to know.

If you have a larger group or wish to host a corporate or private event we can do that too.


Luci

Insider's Tour of London's Flower Market + Seasonal Bouquet Workshop

Spend an afternoon or evening getting creative and jewellery making. Craft your very own sterling silver ring, whether as a gift for somebody or a treat for yourself. Hosted by close friends and award winning jewellers Ros Millar & Milena Kovanovic (Crucible London) & The Ringsmiths team. They will guide you through the process of making a ring using traditional goldsmithing techniques such as annealing, forging, soldering, and filing to name but a few. Over the course of the evening you will be given the opportunity to practice your newfound skills, before making your final silver ring.

Come and enjoy this 2 1/2 hour workshop with a glass of bubbly and sweet treats to toast the class in style.

In your session  there will be plenty of opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the jewellers. The workshop will take place in their workshop space located in the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf along the river thames.

Suitable for complete beginners with no previous jewellery making experience.

Make a Silver Ring Workshop with The Ringsmiths at Oxo Tower Wharf

Rita Pedroso

This class is designed to provide you with the essential groundwork needed for wax carving all whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly in a relaxed, creative environment.
Carving wax gives you endless options to freely design whatever ring you want, as you are not limited to a silver wire or strip. This technique allows you to create something 3D, abstract, classic, chunky, geometric or organic, so you can let your imagination run wild!
The workshop begins with a short introduction to the lost wax process and its uses. Ros and Milena will inform you about basic tips and tricks on how to design a comfortable ring. Showing you various techniques and tools that can be used.
You will then start by designing/sketching out your ring, (samples and images will be available for inspiration) before beginning to carve your wax.
Once you’re happy with your finished carving we will show you how to complete the ring and prepare it for casting. After the class your wax carved ring will be cast, finished and polished by Ros and Milena using recycled silver. We will contact you once it’s ready for collection or we can post it out to you.
If you wish to have your ring gold plated or have your wax cast in solid gold than this will be at an additional cost and can be paid for and decided on the day.

Your finished silver ring will be ready for collection or posting within 2.5-3 weeks after the class.

Extra services such as engraving, gold plating and stone setting are offered at an additional cost. These can be requested at the end of the class. Please note these services have a lead time of 2-3 weeks on top of the casting/finishing time.

Design Your Own Silver Ring with The Ringsmiths at Oxo Tower Wharf

Thomas Gohl

Love dried flowers? We sure do, and we want to share that love in this floristry class. Make your own hand-tied bouquet using dried flowers.

Using carefully selected dried blooms and foliage, you will make a wild and wonderful bouquet that will look amazing anywhere in your house. Your talented, professionally qualified teacher is full of useful tips and tricks that will help you make your floral arrangement truly amazing.

You'll also learn how to dry your own flowers so you can keep trying flower arranging at home. They make really sweet DIY gifts for your loved ones for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and more.

Dried flowers are great to work with as they last forever and will always look as good as the day you made them. They are also sustainable and eco friendly.

This flower arranging class is a perfect gift experience for a flower lover in your life. Or you could arrange a private class for you and your friends.

If you're searching for some things to do in Central London that will give you a break from your hustle and bustle, playing with flowers couldn't be better. It's a great way to unwind and relax as well as being creative with floral designs.

All the materials you need are included and you will take home your unique handmade dried flower bouquet!

If the set dates/times don't suit you then please get in touch and we can arrangement something!

If you have a larger group or wish to host a corporate or private event we can do that too.


The Art of Dried Flowers: Using Dried Blooms with Impact

Kim Eyton

At our brand new class The Sewcial you can come and use our lovely big tables for cutting, our sewing machines, needles, threads, any other equipment we have that you need for your project and most importantly hang out with others getting creative in the same room! Share ideas, help each other, forge new creative friendships.

Bursary Places
Thanks to the Arts Council we are offering FREE or low cost places to people who cannot afford the full price at the moment. If this is you please fill in this short form: https://forms.gle/vfEVrFVGGbaLGKEv7 and we'll send you across a voucher code.

If you can afford to and want to spread the love and pay for yourself and towards a place for someone else you can buy a pay it forward ticket.

We ask that you come with a project to work on, this is not a taught class. The Make Mee teacher will be there to:

Advise you.
We can give a second opinion on colours / length / size, styling of your project. (We know sometimes you just want another set of eyes to tell you if a hem is straight or not!)
We can give your work a quick check before you cut to see if you have laid your pattern out correctly. (Save that precious fabric!)
We can help explain 'pattern language'  if you are stuck deciphering a step in your instructions.
We can show you a step or stitch if you've forgotten how to do it, like how to do a french knot for example.
Familiarise you with our equipment if you have not used it before but, we will not 'teach' you how to thread the machine, if you have never done this before.

We can offer you use of any of our instruction leaflets / patterns / books. We have a plethora of information on subjects from embroidery to darning, dressmaking, pattern cutting techniques etc. (You won't be able to take these with you but you can use them during the session.) Get in touch before if you want to talk about what you plan to do and we can get this ready for you.

We can sell you low cost materials if you need them whilst you are working, fabric, buttons, zips, interfacing etc.

The Make Mee Teacher will be hosting and there to help but in a more 'hands off' style. We will also be working on our own projects like you! We want to encourage peer to peer learning so another sewcial member might have answers for you as well.

You can come along and do any kind of craft you like. Please note our expertise lie with: sewing on the machine, dressmaking, applique, hand sewing, darning, mending etc. *We are not experts in knitting or crochet, but you are welcome to come and do those crafts with us. We have books, needles and hooks.  We also can't do printing or anything wet or messy at the moment!

If you think you need more 'hands on' help with your project, fitting advice, help to put in zips or learning new things you haven't done before - it 'seams' like our Sewing Surgery what you need, see below:

https://widget.obby.co.uk/makemeestudio/sewing-surgery-1515337427

The Sewcial

pauline pennant

At the Flower Factory London we aim to educate students on the art of floristry, and give them the skills to create unique and stylish floral designs with flair and personality.

This Masterclass is designed to give you in-depth knowledge on how to construct a beautiful bouquet in various sizes as well as how to arrange them into vases.  It's a small class so you get lots of attention from the tutor.

You will make at least 3 different arrangements and have plenty of time to practice and perfect your technique. 2 will be fresh and 1 dried flowers.

No previous experience is needed as we will teach you everything you need to know starting with choosing and caring for flowers, the 'spiral' technique,  arranging into vases, wrapping and presenting the finished bouquet.

We will meet in the morning at the New Covent Garden Flower Market and then head to our studio in Hoxton/Old St.

The workshop has also been specially designed to allow you to explore a range of techniques in our signature Skandi/natural  inspired style.

If you don't see any dates that suit you then please get in touch and we can arrange something!


Roberta  Wong

Wild and Wonderful Floristry Masterclass

Learn how to make your very own candles with essential oils, fragrances & colour dyes, using 100% pure Eco-Soy wax. You will learn about the different types of wax, oils, wicks and the methods to making beautiful candles.

​Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour workshop and take home a selection of floating, container and beeswax candles.

We also offer candle making kits and online lessons.

Please enquire if you would like to schedule a private group lesson at a different time, date or location. We also run workshops to create nipple tassels, flower crowns, personalised map cufflinks, necklaces & key-rings as well as pineapple pimping!

 ​A fun and friendly experience for a hen party, baby shower or birthday. Group discounts offered.

Candle Making Workshop & Bubbly

Jo  Apps

Please note this class is for women only.

This is a drop in class to learn the crafty skill of pattern cutting. During this class you will have the opportunity to make a pattern from a block , adjust a ready-made pattern or even make your own block with free hand cutting style.

As a drop-in session, some, but not all of the points below will be covered over 3 hours - this will depend on your ability and how many sessions you have attended in the past:

How to take body measurements
How to adjust a ready-made pattern
How to make a free hand loose fitting  block to your size
How to make a skirt
Dart manipulation
How to create style lines
How to adjust a pattern to a different size

The class happens at the same time every week, so feel free book onto multiple sessions to continue to learn this skill!
These classes are ladies only classes for basic and intermediate levels.

Pattern Cutting Workshop in North West London

Olivia 

Join us for some papercraft fun at our lovely Craft My Day studio in Worcester Park!
This class runs each week focusing on a new card and using a variety of skills, techniques and eqipment.
Learn to use die cuts, punches rubber stamps and a variety of inking techniques.
This weekly 1 hour workshop can be attended as a 1 off introduction or become a regular to build your skills and join our fun community.
Each session will include ALL materials.

The art of paper craft has grown in popularity over the last few years and there is something really special about taking the extra time to create something special for those special people!

You will learn:
Stamping Techniques
Cutting
Design tips
Colouring in a variety of ways
Embellishing
Layering

But most of all you will be able to relax have fun and be creative!

All materials will be provided alongside light refreshments

Paper Crafts - Cards and more!

Tunde Adebayo

First thing to know about crochet: IT IS SUPER FUN for everyone. Crochet is not just for grannies.
There are tons of different stitches that allow you to create anything you want: from scarves to cardigans, from plant pot holders to slippers and what about the magic world of AMIGURUMI, staffed toys/creations entirely made with the simplest crochet stitch?

Never used a crochet hook before? Don’t worry at all!
We welcome all, including complete beginners – even the ones who have never used a needle in their whole life.
Left-handed are welcome too.
The class is open to everyone: adults and kids.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
•	Complete beginners:
You will learn which yarn to choose, which crochet hooks to use and basic stitches that will allow you to do actual projects (coasters, scarves, etc)
•	Beginners:
You will learn other stitches and how to read patterns to do more interesting projects


Crochet Beginner - ONE to ONE

Karen Longwith

Crochet ONE to ONE

Our fun filled creative birthday parties are suitable for children turning 7-14yrs. All materials, party food and refreshments will be provided.

Party group bookings can be made for 8-12 children attending. All children taking part in the activity must be included in this number. Please note, we do not need all party guests names - just repeat fill with your details.

Once you have booked your party slot you can select your craft party option. Choose from;

Sewing Party -  Sew a cute cushion or bag. Unicorns, panda's, foxes or cats are just some of the available options!

Magic Slime Party- Create 3 types of slime in this fun filled party. Master the craze of making slime!

Tie Dye Party- Create a spiral Tie Dye T-shirt. Learn 3 dying techniques, experiment with indigo dye and go home with a ready to wear t-shirt, after the big reveal!

T-Shirt Printing -  Design and print your very own T-Shirt in this fun filled party!

Spell Book and Wand Party - Enjoy a magical party creating your very own secret treasure box 'Spell book'  and wand!

Trinket boxes- Design and decorate a beautiful treasure box!

The craft will take approx. 1hr 30mins with approx 20mins for party food. You are welcome to bring your own birthday cake. Each child will take home the items they have made during the party as a party favor.

Just arrive 10 mins before your party time with birthday cake and everything else will be taken care of!

 All refreshments and party food will be provided, Including 2 x  Papa Johns Margarita Pizza, crudites and party snacks.
Refreshments available throughout.

The food provided is 'party food' and is not meant to be a main meal. Children will get 2 slices of  pizza served with crudites and biscuits before you serve the birthday cake. Pizza size ordered dependant on the size of Party.
8- 10 children 2 x L Margarita pizza
12 Children 2 x XL Margarita pizza

Please note, we do not need all party guests names - just repeat fill with your details.

 Craft My Day Party - Worcester Park

Izzy McKeown

You will learn the techniques involved in sewing handbags by producing your own leather bag.

The course includes:

-Choosing the style
-Selecting leathers
-Cutting leather accurately
-Using leather tools
-Using an industrial sewing machine
-Fitting hardware
-Making handles
You may choose to add personal touch like pressing your name somewhere on your bag.

This course is suitable for total beginners. Bag making is hard and intricate work, but totally satisfying.  When you make your own bag, you love it more and loved bags last longer!

Sew a Leather Tote Bag

Justine Henry

Make your own Sneakers from reclaimed leather, learn about patterns, stitching leather, shoe design and leather working.
Make your very own sneakers over two sessions.

Day 1 includes:
Deciding on your shoe style
Cutting the pattern
Designing details
Choosing  and cutting leathers

Day 2 includes:
Understanding construction
Learning to hand stitch leather
Assembling your shoes

What is provided:  Select from our collection of 100% reclaimed leather. Tea, coffee and snacks are provided and we recommend you bring your lunch.

Shoe Making

Anja deRuiter

Unless you grew up in the 1970s, you may have difficulty figuring out what string art could possibly be! And even if you do, what will come to mind are pieces of art created using wood and string.  Only a handful of people in the UK are engaged in string art, but that’s about to change!

Popular five decades ago, string art is the little-known craft of creating beautiful artwork with colourful thread and card.  In this 3-hour workshop, you will be introduced to string art and shown examples of a variety of exquisite designs and then let loose to create up to five greetings cards that family and friends will love – if you can bear to give them away!

Attendees at a string art class cannot help but feel relaxed as they get into their pieces. The process of making a card has been described as ‘therapeutic’ and ‘meditative’, and leave the classes feeling ‘de-stressed’.  As you get into it, the need to concentrate on placing the needle in the correct hole will leave you unable to think about anything else.  For three hours, you will be able to leave your worries at the door.

Your teacher, Laurie, is a teacher by profession, and over the last twenty-five years has worked as a tutor and workshop facilitator with children as young as four years old to adults.  Since rediscovering string art in 2014, she has sold her cards in small art outlets and craft markets, and taught string art classes to all ages in the West London area.  Her work has been shown at art exhibitions curated by UThinkPDP and Open Ealing.

High quality card (300gsm) will be used and you will be spoiled for choice when you see the variety of vibrant coloured threads at your disposal, allowing you to choose those colours that speak to you.

Classes take place at the Côte Brasserie café away from the main area.  There will be complimentary pastries and a beverage available.

In the workshop you will:
•	Be introduced to string art
•	Be shown the process of creating a string art piece
•	Receive instructions on how to create your cards
•	Be able to choose from a selection of blank cards
•	Create up to five string art cards

Discover String Art!

Rowan

Tune into nature with the relaxing art of terrarium making and make your own miniature garden under glass.

These gorgeous terrariums mimic the landscape of beautiful arid desert plains. Get ready for a wonderful display of cacti and succulents!

You will receive all the materials you need to create your  terrarium including  access to our step by step video tutorial.

These terrariums need minimal maintenance and are a breeze to care for!

Terrariums are a hot trend in interior design and they provide a beautiful stylish centre piece and an element of nature in your home. They are sure to bring you great joy as you watch your miniature world grow, never mind how much fun they are to make!!

The kit contains a glass vessel, tools, stones, soil and some decorative elements such as moss and driftwood. We send you three plants, which will be a mix of both cacti and succulents.
You will be guided through a step by step process of how to build your terrarium. Then you can let your creativity go wild as you put your own individual flair into your design.

Lastly you will learn plant care and maintenance tips to keep your new miniature desert happy and thriving!

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Jo Percy

Desert Succulent & Cactus Terrarium

You will be taken step-by-step guided by high quality pre-recorded videos, showing you exactly how to make your own beautifully Gathered Lampshade with a Balloon Lining.

Amy G

On Demand Gathered Lampshade Course with Kit

What is Crafting all about? Having fun, trying new things and socialising with other creatives!
Join our weekly Craft club to enjoy a variety of our workshops, each with their specialist tutor, with a bit more emphasis on experimenting and playing!
We aim to get a great social atmosphere with the enjoyment of regular crafting together and you get all our fantastic teaching at a discounted price!
Classes will vary week to week and may run over 2 sessions where you need a bit of extra time !
We have had sessions in Encaustic Art, Polymer clay,  Jewellery making, Alcohol inks, Paper crafts and more!
Upcoming we have Quilling , Resin jewellery,  Lino print, Marbling and many more crafts to come!
You can book a bundle of 5 classes at a reduced price and book in to join the weeks that suit you- the bundle is valid for a year!


Craft Club

Miss Lovegrove

Inspired by Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, prosperity, and victory.

You will start by heating the wax, blending the essential oil, setting up the wick, and finish by pouring the wax into the mould and making your own Venus candle.

You will also learn about fragrance families and what top, heart, and base notes are, and the aromatherapy benefits of the New Romanic blend ( rose geranium, chamomile, and sandalwood)

All materials will be posted to you.  Materials include eco-soy wax, female torso candle mould ( worth £15 and can be reused many times), essential oil blend, and wick.

The Venus candle workshop is on video and lasts for 50 minutes.

All raw materials are cruelty-free, ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and 100% natural.

Happy candle-making!

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