Craft workshops

Needle Felted Owls in a Box Frame

Fri 05 May 10am-3.30pm · £55

Carol Scicluna will cover all the basics, plus tips and tricks to create your own pair of owls, snuggled into a frame that you can hang up or put on a shelf. For ages 18+.

Make Your Own Pair of Jeans

Fri 05 – Fri 26 May 10.30am-1.30pm · £195 for 4-week course (incl. jeans pattern)

Learn how to create a beautifully fitted pair of jeans. Choose your style, size your pattern, and work step-by-step through the construction process. Ideal for those with previous dressmaking experience. For ages 18+.

Grow Your Own Colour for Textiles & Ink

Thu 11 May 7pm-9pm · £25

Join sustainable textile artist and natural dyer Ginny Farquhar for an informative evening learning about plants that yield colour. Each participant will receive some dye seeds to take away. All materials provided. For ages 16+.

Raffia Hat Making: Two-Day Course

Fri 12 & 19 May 10am-2.30pm · £100 box office: 01252 745444

Make a stunning, made-to-measure raffia hat at this two-day workshop. Using the best quality natural, sustainable raffia, your finished hat will be durable and most importantly, wearable. Suitable for beginners. All materials provided. For ages 18+.

Family Fun: Beads, Buttons, Badges & Brooches

Sat 13 May 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm · £12 per session

Visit the Pottery Studio where resident potter Penny Eccles will help you to create delicate jewellery or magnificent creations. All ages welcome (under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult).

Introduction to Modern Calligraphy

Sat 13 May 10am-12pm · £55

Explore the art of modern calligraphy in this fun and creative beginners’ class. Learn how to create beautiful thin and thick flourishes and how to string letters together to design a final quote. For ages 16+.

Botanical Bundle Dyed Scarf

Sat 13 May 10am-1pm · £55

Discover the magic of creating with nature through direct application of roots, seeds, flowers and food waste onto cloth using a bundle and steaming process. Apply your chosen plant materials to create a beautiful watercolour effect silk scarf. For ages 16+.

Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace

Sat 13 May 10.30am-12pm · £40

Choose between a huge variety of ceramic and glass beads as well as freshwater pearls to make your very own beaded necklace. The perfect piece of jewellery to wear this summer. For ages 10+.

Punch Needle for Beginners

Sat 20 May 10am-12pm · £45 book online: farnhammaltings.com

Learn the basics of using needle punch and how to transfer your chosen design onto fabric. Choose from a selection of designs or feel free to draw from your imagination. For ages 18+.