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In this 1 day class we will teach you the skills needed to make bouquets and vases of fresh and/or dried flowers in our signature Skandi style AND give you expert advice of how you can set up your own business or add floral offerings to an existing one.

We will start with a visit to London's main commercial flower market in Battersea where you will get a tour and top tips on where to go for the freshest flowers and foliage.  The market can be a bit intimidating at first but we will guide you around and introduce you to our favourite suppliers.  We will teach how to source your supplies and from where too!

After the this we head back to our studio where we will do 2 classes on bouquets, vases, wedding florals or dried flowers.  You get to choose what is most useful to you.

During the class we focus on the techniques professional florists use to create stunning arrangements.

We will also teach you more practical skills like wrapping and packing flowers, how best to photograph them and utilise online selling and social media to promote your business.

This is a really useful tutorial for anyone thinking of using flowers for business taught by someone who has started from scratch and built up a commercially successful floral enterprise.

Classes start at 8am and run until 4pm Tuesdays to Saturdays.

No need to bring anything, all materials and supplies are provided.  There will be a short lunch break (not included).

All classes are 1-2-1.


Floristry for a Small Business: 1 Day Class - Learn how to set up your own floristry business 

In this workshop you will learn:
Cast on and off
Shaping
How to use Punch card to knit a pattern of your choice
Linking your cushion together
How to use different colours

By the end of the workshop you will have produced your own hand made cushion for either yourself or as a gift.

These workshops are delivered in a fun and engaging way in a lovely community setting of home studio.
All materials are provided and you will walk away having learnt some valuable skills you can put to use in your own time and for your own creations.
The workshops are delivered by an all-round knitwear professional who has worked at the highest levels in design, technical development, consultancy, and teaching. She specialises in hand, domestic and industrial knitting and teaches all aspects of these skills.

Machine Knitting - How to knit a cushion (Intermediates)

Learn How to Quilt while creating your own lap/cot sized quilt using your own guided layout and method choices.

You will learn about each stage of quilting. Designing, Cutting, Patchworking, Quilting (stitching the quilt layers together) and Binding, with choices of methods to trial before you decide which you will use on your very first quilt!

At the end of the course there will be a chance to share ideas about what kind of quilt you’d like to make next, and where to find additional resources.

Suitable for anyone who can stitch a straight line on a sewing machine.  Our tutor Anna, is an experienced tutor from The Sewing Nut Studio and has even appeared on the television demonstrating a quilt on  Sewing Quarter

This is a four week course.
You will need to purchase the main fabrics- Please see Instructions.
All other materials and light refreshments will be provided.


How to Quilt 

In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn basic leather craft skills to make your very own personalised leather card holder. You will be guided how to, stitch, bevel, add a closure before finishing off your completed wallet with your or a loved one's initials using a hot foil stamp.

You will be guided to make your very own personalised leather wallet. Choose from a selection of reclaimed leather and a variety colorful stitching thread, to make your wallet truly unique. Chanelle will guide you on how to hammer stitching holes and use the ancient art of the saddle stitch to craft your wallet. Finishing off your completed wallet with your or a loved one's initials.

Leathercraft | How To Make a Leather Wallet Workshop

Learn to create a perfect replica of a real leaf in delicate solid silver to make earrings, pendants and charms.  As unique as nature is, each piece will be completely unique to you.

Choose a leaf from a selection provided or bring a few along with you.  If bringing your own leaves, please bring a variety as some leaves may not be suitable.   It is ideal to look for leaves that have veins and detail on the back for example Oak, Beech, Strawberry, Maple etc.  Unsuitable leaves are ones with a smooth, waxy or furry surface for example Ivy, Holly, Tomato.  All leaves must be alive and not dried.

The best part is that, after the workshop, you can easily replicate this workshop at home to make beautiful gifts.

Skills taught :: Working with PMC Silver Clay, firing silver clay, burnishing, finishing techniques

** All tools are provided except for the silver.  The silver required to make your jewellery can be bought on the day, payment by cash or cheque. Material cost is based on weight of your finished pieces.  You are able to make as many leaves as time allows.  As a rough guide approximately £3 of silver is required for a small leaf to £10 for a large leaf.

Learn How To Make Silver Leaves

Do you wanna learn how to make a sourdough pizza?

Here you can learn the secrets behind the flours, the sourdough and how to mix them to create the perfect dough.

This is your opportunity to be a "pizzaiolo" for a day:
Make your own pizza dough
Learn how to stretch it
Add some tasting toppings
Learn the techniques of turning the pizza in the pizza oven

As a sourdough pizza needs at least 24 hours to rise you'll bring your own dough home and eat here the one we prepare by hand everyday.

Be ready to eat a light and crispy sourdough pizza.

This class is BYOB so if you would like to  drink during this class then please feel free to bring along a bottle of prosecco!

How to Make a Sourdough Pizza

Come and join Elizabeth to find out how to make beautiful flowers. Be inspired by the exquisite flowers that adorn
Elizabeth Bessant Couture outfits, wedding dresses and
accessories and learn a new skill.

The workshop will be held in Elizabeth’s studio in West Wimbledon and start with tea and coffee and a chance to look at her gorgeous collections for inspiration. Then Elizabeth will demonstrate how to make camellia, lotus flowers, roses and lilies in various materials. She will also share beading techniques used to create the centres of flowers.

You will be taught to create flowers and make a fascinator for the races or a corsage for a wedding outfit.

No experience necessary as you will be taught the processes from start to finish. Elizabeth’s assistant Sam will be on hand to assist you. You will design and take away your own finished piece.


Flower Workshop - How to Make Flowers for Hats and Corsages

This artistic and highly creative class provides you with the best opportunity to learn a fun and useful new skill. Join this evening class and learn how to embroider a pretty hoop to hang on your wall.

In this class

You do not need to have any previous experience prior to taking this course. Complete beginners are welcome.

In this workshop you will learn all the techniques of embroidery and learn five popular embroidery stitches including back stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch and the French knot. You’ll be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider yourself using all the new skills you have learnt.

Your embroidery design will stay in the hoop and you can hang it on the wall for show!  Once you’ve mastered the skill, you can try napkins, sheets, pillowcases… In fact, there won’t be a soft furnishing in your house left unadorned!

Tea and crafting will provide templates with images for you to choose from, but you are also welcome to bring in your own images/ designs to experiment with during the class. This is a fun and relaxed class - the focus is on creativity and practice so it's up to you what you create!

Now you can

Start practicing what you have learnt at home as you hone in your craft
Create wonderfully personal and unique gifts for friends and family
Spread the joy! Introduce a new hobby into someone's life by teaching them what you now know

Best of all make your own to keep and display proudly!

Learn how to Embroider Beautiful Art Work!

This beginners class will give you the opportunity to demystify all those functions on your camera so that you are able to take control of your photography and move away from Auto.
You will:
learn about the 3 most important features of your camera when it comes to creating a photograph: ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed, as well as a few extras along the way.
see photographic examples from the past masters which will give you a clear picture (no pun intended!) of the choices they made when setting up a shot.
have the opportunity to practise what you have learnt and will leave the session feeling more confident that you can control your camera rather than your camera being the one to make all the decisions!

How to Use Your DSLR Camera - 1 to 1 Beginners Photography

Patchwork is a beautiful, traditional technique anyone can have a go at. It's a great way to make your projects stand out! Once you've designed and mastered the patching the choice is yours what you turn it into. You could make a great notice board, or laptop case, cushion, bag or start your very own patchwork blanket.

Depending what you choose to make you may not finish in the 2 hour sessions but we'll send you away with all of the knowledge you need to get your project completed. (You can also come back to one of our Sewing Surgeries to finish off!)

Learn How To Patchwork

The workshop explains how to successfully start your own business, whether you aim to be a sole trader, partnership, or limited company. It teaches you how to write a professional business plan and familiarises you with the legalities and regulations associated with starting a business.

In the workshop, we’ll cover:
Setting up an Office
Setting up your Business
Business plan
Cost
Finding Clients

The course gives guidance on numerous aspects that you must consider before beginning your startup, including your business idea, finances, and market research. Once you complete the training, you’ll be prepared to come up with a viable business idea and set up your business . You’ll be able to create a solid business plan that guides you during the first few years of business and beyond.

Please email to events@studioavc.com for any questions.

How to Start an Interior Design Business

Join designer and crafts genius Kristen Kong and awesome illustrator Lewis Campbell to create your own personalised rubber stamps.

The workshop will start with tea/coffee and biscuits, before a brief introduction by Kristen.

You will then be guided every step of the way though the process of creating your own unique art work, letterhead or pattern.

We will take you through the design process, helping you draw or trace a design that you are excited about with.  The next step will be to carve your stamp using the tools provided. We will be on hand to show you useful techniques to use.
Once your stamp has been shaped it’s time to print! We have a variety of paper types for you to try out, so have fun.

Learn How to Design and Make Your Own Rubber Stamp from Scratch

Are you a plant lover? Do you love the idea of making DIY plant covers?  Interested in trying your hand at a DIY workshop? Are you interested in making your own anti-fast fashion and ethically made products yourself? This is the workshop for you.

Show your plant babies some love and make a beautiful plant cover from one piece of leather using a series of cuts and punched holes.

In this class, Chanelle shares her technique for making a very simple yet beautiful leather planter from one connected piece of leather.

This is a great class for learning some basic leather-working techniques, like how to cut, mold, and punch holes with leather. You will follow a circular pattern inspired by a maze style design to create a pop-out 3-dimensional plant sling,

Perfect for the impatient DIYer!


How To Make A Leather Hanging Plant Cover

You will be taught how to make traditional Italian pizza and focaccia, both savoury and sweet variations! Manuela, hosting you in her fully equipped kitchen, will guide you through this process step by step, from start to finish.

We will drink beer (because in Italy we drink beer with pizza), along with a taste of bread and extra virgin olive oil. Going over the menu that we are to prepare, we will discuss all the ingredients that will be used. As well as making the different types of pizza and focaccia, we will also cover the various condiments that can be used. At the end, you'll enjoy the fruit of your work and come back home telling friends that you've learned to make the famous "focaccia" ... in London!

Menù:
Selection of mixed cold cuts with rosemary and extra virgin olive oil focaccia
Margherita
Filled focaccia

Learn how to make classic pizza and focaccia

In this 1.5 hr workshop, you will learn to hand stitch and make your own A6 notebook using 3 rectangular pieces of leather and paper stock. This notebook can be restitched, again and again, and used as morning pages, listing writing, sketching the possibilities are endless.

Create a simple yet beautiful leather-bound notebook with notebook inserts. Perfect for drawing, sketching or journaling, this stylish notebook is an essential part of any busy individual’s self-care routine.

You will be guided step by step how to construct this simple leather notebook using basic leathercraft technique the saddle stitch using a needle and thread.

Your leather kit comes pre-cut and pre-hole punched. All essential materials are provided in your making kit, you will just need a sharp pair of scissors.

When you sign up for the workshop you will have the option to join me for a guided journal session to make the most of your journal with journal prompts and breathing exercises.

Still undecided? Check out the workshop in action here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsgCmQA1Gj/

How To Make A Leather Notebook

During my Build a Capsule wardrobe class, you'll learn how to shop strategically, what items I would recommend go into your capsule wardrobe and how to style them. You'll also learn tips on how to discover styles that work for your body shape and every day life.

This class is great for someone that's in a style rut and doesn't feel confident in what they wear, it's also good if you're looking to minimise space and declutter.

So, notebooks at the ready, it's time to get out of that style rut and build a wardrobe that'll last you for years and years!

How to build a capsule wardrobe

Wanna learn how to make a perfect bread at home?

I'll teach you how to make the perfect dough from scratch with your sourdough OR with dry/fresh yeast to create a light and crispy loaf at home.

This can be a great opportunity to bake bread in your own house or a special moment to share with your friends and family.

The course includes:
a live class where we'll make a dough step by step together
workshop info handout
video links to tutorial of how to slap & fold and cooking after at least 24 hours of proofing.

The importance of having a slow natural process is to create a light and high digestible product and It doesn't require special equipments.

Be ready to eat a light and tasty loaf at home!

If you'd like to improve your skills at home I also suggest you my other courses:
How to Make Homemade Pizza
How to Make your Own Sourdough Starter

How to Make Sourdough Bread at Home 

Learn the time tested and proven approach to successfully drawing portraits using a clear systematic approach along with detailed examples of how to simplify complex information like proportion, anatomy and construction of the head.
This course covers all the essential elements needed to get you confident in drawing the portrait, all aspects of portrait drawing will be covered from how to begin a portrait to a fully rendered drawing. This course will teach you about the “visual abstraction” a method of drawing which has its roots in the ateliers of the 18th-19th century art schools where students were taught the importance of proportion, shapes, edges and values. Bringing together almost 300 years of traditional art training and combining them with modern learning methods that help engage and inspire students and foster new figurative artists.
You will be given 1:1 feedback on your work both in classtime and through work submitted to Google classroom. Livley group discussion will be encouraged, enabling you to learn from your peers.


Step by Step: How to draw the portrait

Halloween is just round the corner so this is a great creative way to make your own costume, or perhaps you just want to be an animal for any day of the week.

Join our fun crafty creature class and you can choose which you make, a tail or a little pair of ears. If you're a quick sewer you may be able to make both!

Or it could be a perfect child + adult bonding activity, you could make one whilst they make the other to create a full costume.

You will learn how to cut your pattern, decorate it and sew it together using some machine and some hand sewing.


Learn How To Sew Yourself A Tail or Ears

Embracing education is fun and practical you can learn how to do anything you want. Workshops, tuition, guidance and classes all supplement individual and group learning both online and in person in a huge variety of subjects. Choose a preference and learn how to excel at it and potentially use it as a career.

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Floristry for a Small Business: 1 Day Class - Learn how to set up your own floristry business

Machine Knitting - How to knit a cushion (Intermediates)

How to Quilt

Leathercraft | How To Make a Leather Wallet Workshop

Learn How To Make Silver Leaves

How to Make a Sourdough Pizza

Flower Workshop - How to Make Flowers for Hats and Corsages

Learn how to Embroider Beautiful Art Work!

How to Use Your DSLR Camera - 1 to 1 Beginners Photography

Learn How To Patchwork

How to Start an Interior Design Business

Learn How to Design and Make Your Own Rubber Stamp from Scratch

How To Make A Leather Hanging Plant Cover

Learn how to make classic pizza and focaccia

How To Make A Leather Notebook

How to build a capsule wardrobe

How to Make Sourdough Bread at Home

Step by Step: How to draw the portrait

Learn How To Sew Yourself A Tail or Ears

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HOW TO classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Floristry for a Small Business: 1 Day Class - Learn how to set up your own floristry business

Machine Knitting - How to knit a cushion (Intermediates)

How to Quilt

Leathercraft | How To Make a Leather Wallet Workshop

Learn How To Make Silver Leaves

How to Make a Sourdough Pizza

Flower Workshop - How to Make Flowers for Hats and Corsages

Learn how to Embroider Beautiful Art Work!

How to Use Your DSLR Camera - 1 to 1 Beginners Photography

Learn How To Patchwork

How to Start an Interior Design Business

Learn How to Design and Make Your Own Rubber Stamp from Scratch

How To Make A Leather Hanging Plant Cover

Learn how to make classic pizza and focaccia

How To Make A Leather Notebook

How to build a capsule wardrobe

How to Make Sourdough Bread at Home

Step by Step: How to draw the portrait

Learn How To Sew Yourself A Tail or Ears

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