This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Learn to make your own chains, whether to incorporate into another piece of jewellery or as a stand-alone chain. Exploring modern chain making ideas in depth and create a truly one-off necklace. You will begin by looking at a number of handmade chain examples, focusing on the movement,...
Traditionally books are covered with leather or bookcloth, but a book cover is also a wonderful canvas and creative opportunity for faux finishes, painterly abstract effects and unusual materials. We will make a selection of sample pieces and a cover for an unbound text block.No previous experience required.There will be a small charge for materials.
The travelling guild musician who played instrumental musical for the wedding celebrations of the largely Yiddish-speaking, mostly Ashkenazi Jewish communities of Eastern Europe was called a klezmer. With a tradition going back to the Middle Ages, such musicians were sometimes viewed as a disreputable (e.g. a partly nomadic community with their own private language, klezmerloshn) but essential part of the...
Learning how to prepare, apply and fire fine colourful glass enamel powder to your jewellery or small metal bowls. You can either make items of jewellery or use stamped out shapes as well as spun copper bowls.Bring your own work & metals to apply the enamels on or you can purchase pre-cut shapes, copper bowls and egg cups on the...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
The Gardening club will be holding its annual plant sale on Saturday April 27th from 10am to 12 noon in the main hall at the Guild. (SK9 5HD) The plants for sale are donated by members of the gardening club and there is always an eclectic mix of plants from some quite common ones to rare treasures. There is something for...
The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 1st May, 13.30-15.00.A safe and supportive afternoon activity for people living with dementia and a chance for their carers and family to meet new friends in similar situations for company and a chat.There is no fee to join us however it would be fantastic if you could let us know you plan to...
You are booking for an extra textiles class on Friday 10 May 2024In person from 09.30-12.30 at the Guild
This Level 2 course follows on from Manage your Stress and Overthinking Level 1, which ran as a 10 week course. It will give you the best tools and techniques to continue to cultivate your inner calm as you meet the challenges of 2024. Let us get 2024 off to a flying start.This course will be run on 3 Saturdays...
A day to design and make beautiful jewellery from silver, copper, brass or gold. We welcome complete beginners and more competent makers to this class. You can work with an array of tools and techniques to help create your designs. Techniques may include texturing, casting, setting, shape cutting, stamping, piercing, roller-printing, patination and so much more. The list is endless....
Overlocker gathering dust? Not sure where to start? This introductory course covers the basics of using an overlocker.Threading upChanging needlesAdjusting tensionRolled HemDecorative seamsYou will need to bring your overlocker machine, thread and a variety of fabrics… details will be supplied on enrollment.
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
A day to design and make beautiful jewellery from silver, copper, brass or gold. We welcome complete beginners and more competent makers to this class. You can work with an array of tools and techniques to help create your designs. An opportunity to explore colour by adding gemstones, marrying different metals or adding enamel to sections. DM if you have any...
This one-day course will be especially valuable for those who are intending to study Extreme Weather events in the British Isles which commences in the Autumn Term. The course will concentrate on the basics of meteorology. It will take the form of a series of small lectures with breaks in between which will look at the following aspects:The elements of weather...
Scampston Hall Garden is set within the original 18th century kitchen garden walls. Designed by renowned Dutch Plantsman Piet Oudolf, the garden is celebrating 20 years since its rejuvenation and is striking in style and yet a very tranquil space to explore. The garden is divided into nine separate areas; each unique and alive with unusual plants.Journey through the arresting...
Guten Morgen! We are thrilled to invite you to our brand-new German conversation and continental breakfast event for beginners. Join us on Saturday 13th July for three hours of linguistic exploration and cultural immersion.Indulge in breakfast while engaging in lively conversations, designed to introduce you to basic holiday German language skills. Nicole will guide you through the essentials in a...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
