Have you recently bought a sewing machine and feel overwhelmed by all those buttons and dials? Or perhaps yours has been gathering dust in the cupboard? This full-day workshop will give you the confidence to thread up, set up and start sewing with ease.
By the end of the day, you will have mastered the basics of machine sewing, including straight stitching, zigzag, buttonholes, and simple project construction. You will leave with a finished project to take home!
A friendly introduction to acrylic painting for absolute beginners — colour mixing, layering, and a finished piece on the day. What You’ll Learn Acrylic brush handling Layering and glazing Colour mixing without mud What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 3 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price:…
We take the paints outside — capturing light, landscape and the feel of a place in watercolour. What You’ll Learn Botanical observation Loose foliage techniques Capturing dappled light On-location sketching What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Monday 15 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £49.00 per…
A practical watercolour problem-solving day — fixes to common problems and tips to prevent them. What You’ll Learn Troubleshooting common problems Control, timing and confidence Practical, repeatable techniques What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 10 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £33.00 per person Places: 10…
Join us for a relaxed but full morning of tuition on the techniques and stages involved in creating a beautiful textured raggy quilt. Depending on how big you want your quilt – you may not finish your quilt in this session but will leave with a good start made on your quilt in this fun…
Explore the face across watercolour and mixed media — expressive, layered and personal. What You’ll Learn Quick portrait drawing Layering watercolour and mixed media When to draw, when to paint Expressive vs accurate portraiture What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All…
A full, friendly day getting watercolour to behave — washes, water control, and the confidence to loosen up. All levels welcome. What You’ll Learn Brush handling and stroke confidence Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry Controlling light with washes Knowing when to stop What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 12 June 2026 Time: 11:00am…
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Join us at the Cornish Craft Barn for hands-on creative workshops, from watercolour painting to textile crafts. All materials included!
