Our resident makers offer a range of workshops from their studios at designermakers21
Ceramics
with Elaine Humpleby
Small workshops for up to 4 people, with a skilled ceramicist
Figurative Sculpture: learn how to sculpt a figure using slab and hand-building methods. Work small exploring pose, form and texture OR work on a larger scale in a longer workshop
Sgraffito: use this traditional technique to draw, carve and create a decorated plate, bowl or beaker, using patterns & designs
Locality Vessels; Learn how to roll a slab, adding texture decoration with natural objects before creating a beautiful vessel.
Elaine’s workshops are suitable for all levels, please book a longer workshop if you want to work on a larger scale.
3 hours taster session 1-1 £75, 2-4 people £65 pp
Full day (6 hours) 1-1 £150, 2-4 persons £130 pp
(Prices include materials and firings)
Ceramics
with Kate Welton
Small, tailored sessions for all levels of experience.
Wheel-Throwing Workshop for up to 2 people. Try your hand at the potter’s wheel. Learn how to prepare the clay, before being guided through the process of throwing a pot. Have a go at making cup, bowl and vase shapes.
Slab building & Mark Making Workshop for up to 3 people. Explore slab-building processes to make a vase or dish. Add colour and pattern to your pieces using a range of decorating techniques. In the full day workshop there will be the opportunity to create pieces using both press mould and constructed slab methods.
2.5hrs Taster Session: 1-1 £75, 2 people £65pp
Full Day 10am-4pm: 1-1 £150, 2 people £130pp
(Prices include materials and firings)
Dress Making
with Marie Mallen
Have you ever wanted to make an item of clothing but have no idea where to begin? This is the workshop for you.
Marie will teach you how to make an item of your choice – previous examples have included a dress, skirt or bag. You will learn traditional tailoring skills: pattern cutting, pinning, zip insertion etc. The number of sessions will depend on the complexity of your chosen pattern.
One-to-One tuition.
Workshop length 2 hours, cost per person £35 (excludes fabric cost)
Mosaics
with Joy Holden
Enjoy a day of mosaic making, learning to use tools, cutting glass and unglazed ceramics, grouting and finishing.
Workshops at various levels;
- Direct method 3 hour workshopsusing preformed shapes not requiring the use of tools.
- Direct method whole day workshopusing tools, cutting glass, choice of design
- Direct method two day workshopusing tools, cutting glass and unglazed ceramics
- Reverse method workshop over one whole day and two half daysUsing tools, cutting glass and unglazed ceramics, working to your own design (pre arranged)
Bespoke workshops by arrangement
3 hour WS;
5 – 6 participants … £50 each
7 – 8 participants … £42 each
Direct 1 day WS;
2 participants … £120 each
3 – 4 participants … £90 each
5 – 6 participants … £85 each
7 – 8 participants … £80 each
Direct 2 day WS;
2 participants … £230 each
3 – 4 participants … £175 each
5 – 6 participants … £165 each
7 – 8 participants … £160 each
Reverse 1+2 half days WS;
2 participants … £240 each
3 participants … £200 each
4 participants … £170 each
Printmaking
with Annette Rolston
With 30 years teaching experience, Annette offers a variety of printmaking workshops, mainly linocut for paper and fabric, also drypoint engraving and collograph.
Annette has a professional and friendly approach and offers workshops for 1 to 3 adults in her studio.
Printmaking from £80 to£100 per person for a full day 10am-4.30pm including materials
Stained Glass
with Steph Parmee
Per day (6 hours) 1-1 £150, up to 4 persons £130 pp, up to 6 £110pp
Per 2 day (12 hours) 1-1 £270, up to 4 persons £230, up to 6 £190
Create your own stained glass masterpiece in these friendly tailored workshops
Stained Glass Taster Day
Make your own stained glass mirror in this 6 hour workshop. Learn all the techniques in traditional lead panels. Chose your glass from a wide selection of colours, use a ‘cartoon’ pattern and cut your glass pieces, lead up your work, solder and cement.
Stained glass panel course
Design and create your own panel in this 12 hour workshop. Learn how to design a successful stained glass panel and use traditional techniques to bring it to life. The 12 hour course can be taught over two days, or in 2 hour sessions to suit.
Prices include all materials
Printmaking
with Paul Sharrock
Stone Lithography – A rare opportunity to work with traditional stones and materials in the oldest of the lithographic techniques.
Non-Toxic Etching – Etching copper, zinc or aluminium plates using non-toxic materials to create prints rich in colour and textures. Explore traditional mark making or include digital elements in your work.
Printmaking from £90 to £120 per person for a full day 10am-4.30pm including materials, 2 people maximum
SAORI Weaving
with The SAORI Shed
Free, spontaneous, joyful weaving. Explore your inner creativity. No mistakes, no patterns to follow. Looms are set up ready for you to begin. Exciting supply of yarns, a “wall of wool”, cottons, silks and fancy yarns. Unusual materials, fabrics and a lucky dip box of treasures to incorporate into your weaving. Weaving sessions are catered to the individual.
Space for up to 5 weavers on Saori floor looms.
2hr starter session – £30/person + materials @10/gm (usually around £3-£5)
Follow on sessions catered to the individual. Please contact Kim for more details.
Creative Workshops
with Steph Parmee
2 hr workshop: 1-1 £60, up to 4 people £50pp, up to 6 £40pp
Be inspired and get making with these friendly creative workshops.
Sketchbooks – 2 hour workshop.
Start your creative journey and get sketchbooking! Make your own sketchbooks using a variety of papers, card and a range of techniques. Use our prompts to add to the pages of your sketchbook to help you start to fill it with ideas and inspiration.
Exploring light with Camera Obscuras and Cyanotypes– 2 hour workshop.
Discover the amazing world of camera obscuras and make your own, then create fabulous images using the power of the sun and natural forms to make cyanotype prints.
Paper Sculpture – 2 hour workshop
Inspired by historic hats, create your own 3D sculpture using a wide variety of paper manipulation techniques. A chance to experiment and play in this fun 2 hour workshop.
Prices include all materials