August 21, 2020
And we’re live! We are absolutely delighted to announce that our online workshops are now available to book!
Due to the crazy events of 2020, we’ve been unable to travel the country to visit you all at crafting shows and markets. However, we’re really excited announce that we’ve taken our craft classes online so you can still join us for a creative hour of making in the comfort of your own home.
Once a week in September, we will be hosting a hour-long craft session during which we will teach you all the tips & techniques required to make your own festive decoration. Each week features a different project and there’s 8 spaces per class so make sure to book your spot as quickly as possible.
We will be video calling all participants via Zoom, an easy-to-use online platform that allows us to demonstrate to you live from the studio. This is the best format as if you have any questions you’ll be able to directly ask us during the session.
Here is the official workshop timetable for Autumn 2020:
Workshop 1: Wooden Autumnal Wreath
In this workshop, you will learn how to ink and stamp onto Birch wooden shapes to create a beautiful wooden wreath with an autumnal theme. This class is perfect for both beginners and expert crafters.
Date: Wednesday 9th September
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Key Technique: How to apply inks & stamps onto Birch wood
Platform: Zoom
Workshop 2: Chiyogami Paper Decorations
In this workshop, our hosts will teach you how to apply our best-selling Chiyogami papers onto a mixture of wooden shapes. You will create your own Birch wooden bookmark, Italian poplar coasters and festive tree decoration. This session is perfect for makers who want to try something new and love paper craft!
Date: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Key Technique: How to apply Chiyogami paper onto Birch wood
Platform: Zoom
Workshop 3: Snowman & Present Sculpted Pom Poms
In this workshop, you will learn how to combine different coloured yarn to create fun, novelty shapes with the pom pom maker. We will also guide you the whole way through trimming and sculpting your pom poms to make a festive snowman and present for Christmas time. This session is perfect for makers who love novelty shapes and soft craft.
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Key Technique: How to use a mix of coloured yarn to create a sculptured pom pom
Platform: Zoom
Workshop 4: Festive Dreamcatcher
In this workshop, you will make a festive dreamcatcher to display in your home. You’ll learn the joys of combining hard and soft craft to create a unique decoration. This project is perfect for makers who enjoy/want to try weaving and embroidery.
Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Key Technique: How to combine yarn with wood using a wrapping technique and how to make a tassel.
Platform: Zoom
About Your Hosts
Our in-house designers, Caroline and Lauren, will be hosting our online workshops. They met whilst studying Textiles at the Royal College of Art, where Caroline specialised in printed textiles and Lauren specialised in Knitted Textiles. Both their design practices involve hand making and hand crafting and they enjoying sharing their skills with others. Caroline, a trained screen printer, combines hand drawn illustrations with digital design to create Artcuts wooden shapes. Lauren combines traditional hand crafts with hand and digital machine knitting and specialises in soft craft techniques. They are both passionate about contemporary design, sustainability and British manufacturing. Combing their skills, they will expertly guide you through each creative workshop, sharing valuable tips and techniques they’ve learnt along the way.
