Top 10 Best Artisan classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Bring your preloved Denim jkt to a 'Sacred Sewing Circle' workshop in uniquely customising your jacket with treasured trims reflecting your true personality. Be inspired to 'Turn waste clothes into worth originals' by Award winning Designer, Fashion Forager & Upcycling Expert, Katie Young. A 2.5-hour unique masterclass teaching ways to customise, upcycle and transform an old denim jkt into treasured original pieces that express your true personality. Katie will assist you in co-creating your clothes, combining treasured materials and trims from saved waste or foraged finds to remake a new wardrobe Wow! What to bring: Intermediate sewing skills required. Hand and machine sewing opitions. Bring your preloved Jacket, any trims you want to add to repair or reinvent. Why not bring your own sewing machine to reacquaint & reignite your sewing self. Be surrounded by inspiration, and sew in circle you with a group of like-minded Sustainable Style and Upcycling lovers! We will provide:  2x sewing machines plus 1x overlocker to share between up to 8 people. Iron and ironing board. Trims & materials to adorn and applique Sewing needles, scissors and threads Denim jackets at cost of £25 Luxury velvet Customising kits for Jkts at £55 Next workshops and retreats You will go away with: Powerful and possibly profound connection to yourself and your clothes Re-empowerment in making /sewing skills Renewed creative skill to go apply to other pieces of your wardrobe and your life A beautiful newly customised jacket ready to wear or complete at home A bit about me & Sacred Sewing: Katie Young is a conscious co-creator of customised clothes, collections and tailored supply chains that save waste for over 30 years. Receiving multiple awards for her niche service to 100s of sustainable luxury fashion, hospitality & Heritage brands. Founding ‘Bespoke Textiles’ with clients from English Eccentrics to The Ivy Collection from Bills to Buckingham Palace. She is the author of the No.1 best selling book The Textile Touch. Through her love of vintage, exquisite eye for elegant timeless original design combined with her expertise in manufacturing & customising clothes since a childhood she inspires and empowers a rare and unique passion and style for Re-making. The Sacred Sewing movements' mission is to empower women to know themselves deeply through Reloving clothes and reloving yourself. Remaking in Sacred Sewing Circles, embracing slow fashion original style, sewing and sealing in reclaimed connection to yourself and others.

Attendees will first enjoy lunch at 1.30pm and then start at 2pm with learning about how our sense of smell works and how fragrance affects are mood and emotions. They will then learn about the different fragrance families and what top, middle and base notes are. They will then learn how to use the range of essential oils to blend into their own candle. They will start by heating of the wax, blending of the oils, and finish with pouring their own 180ml candle to take home. Each workshop participant will have their own blending equipment, mixing jug, whisk, glassware. Your finished candle will need to cure overnight. We will mail it to you, all you need to do is confirm your delivery address on the day!

During this class you'll learn all the crochet tips and techniques necessary to create your new favourite winter scarf. Give it as a present or keep it all to yourself! During this 3-hour masterclass, you'll be provided with all the guidance, materials and tools required to make your masterpiece. You'll leave with notes that you can use in future projects.

If you are into baguettes, ciabatta and olive bread then this is the class for you! Don't be intimidated there is nothing complicated about making bread and this class will teach you how easy it is to bake impressive loaves! In this class This class teaches an original technique to create a light airy dough, going on to create baguettes, ciabatta, olive bread and a delicious specialty bread, flavoured with gruyere cheese and cumin. In this class you will be working with a variety of flours and using a sourdough starter which gives structure and flavour to the bread you will be baking. The class gives hands on experience with Stephen guiding you throughout. Regardless of your level of experience we guarantee that you will be making an impressive bread in your own kitchen in no time! Most importantly you will understand how the to make dough with the perfect consistency, which is key to producing a light and airy loaf.

If you feel camera shy, are unsure of your best angles, or don't know how to pose, this class is for you. We will guide you step-by-step, from overcoming camera shyness to knowing what to ask your photographer before paying for their services. Are you planning your first photoshoot and not sure where to start? You're in the right place! Book our online class, where we will teach you how to organize a photoshoot, how to prepare, and what questions to ask your photographer before booking. We begin with a short chat to understand what you're looking to achieve from your photoshoot. Whether it's a business or lifestyle shoot, knowing the difference is crucial. We'll discuss your concerns and how to address them, helping you feel more confident in front of the camera. We'll also help you choose the perfect outfit and props, and explain why bringing extra clothes and comfortable shoes (even ones you won’t use for the shoot) is essential. Finally, we'll provide tips on booking your photographer and what to ask to avoid misunderstandings and disappointment. TWO OPTIONS: Online Class: Learn everything mentioned above in a virtual setting. Online Class and Photoshoot: After our online class, we'll have a photoshoot in London to practice poses and capture beautiful images. You can choose the day, location, and time. FOR WHO IS THIS FOR? Camera-shy clients Those who have never had a photoshoot before Those who have had a bad photoshoot experience Anyone preparing for an important day, like a wedding, and unsure how to get ready See more of our work on scalensstudio.com

Bring your unloved clothes to a* 'Sacred Sewing Circle*' and be inspired to 'Turn waste clothes into worth originals!' by Award winning Designer, Fashion Forager & Upcycling Expert, Katie Young surrounded by a showcase of her unique display of her work. A 2-hour unique masterclass teaching ways to customise, upcycle and transform your old or ugly garments into treasured original pieces that express your true personality. Katie and collaborators will asist you in co-creating your clothes, combining treasured materials and trims from saved waste or foraged finds to re make your Wow wardrobe pieces. What to bring: Basic sewing skills recommended. Hand and machine sewing opitions. Bring your preloved clothing piece, any trims you want to entwine to repair or reinvent Why not bring your own sewing machine to reaquaint & reignite your sewing self Be surrounded by inspiration, and sew in circle you with a group of like-minded Sustainable Style and Upcyling lovers! PLUSsee the Red Dress exhibiton for FREE at Ace Arts Gallery only 1-29th June PLUS see exclusive showcase of 35yrs archive of clothing Collection, Customised pieces and book 1-1 commisions by Appointment https://calendly.com/katieyounggerald You will go away with: Powerful and possibly profound connection to yourself and your clothes Re-empowerment in making /sewing skills Renewed creative skill to go apply to other pieces of your wardrobe and your life. A bit about me & Sacred Sewing: Katie is a conscious co-creator of customised clothes, collections and tailored supply chains that save waste for over 30 years. Receiving multiple awards for her niche service to 100s of sustainable luxury fashion, hospitality & Heritage brands. Founding Bespoke Textiles with clients from English Eccentrics to The Ivy Collection from Bills to Buckingham Palace. She is the author of the No.1 best selling book The Textile Touch. Through her love of vintage, exquiste eye for elegant timeless original design combined with her expertise in manufacturing & customising clothes since a childhood she inspires and empowers a rare and unique passion and style for Re-making. The Sacred Sewing movements' mission is to empower women to know themselves deeply through Reloving clothes and reloving yourself. Remaking in Sacred Sewing Circles,embracing slow fashion original style, sewing and sealing in reclaimed connection to yourself and others. KatieYoung The Red Dress

The session is taught by professional potters with over forty years experience of making pottery and many years of teaching it too. Handbuilding techniques and the traditional potters wheel are taught during the session. You will produce several pieces of work which you can have fired if you wish. The pottery session is concluded with a review of your work produced and a choice of glaze colour for your finished work. There is a small charge to cover the firing of the items. These can be collected a few weeks later.