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!
Stitch Up Club here at Cornish Craft Barn. It’s a relaxed, weekly get-together for anyone who loves—or wants to love—all things stitching and textile arts. What we all love about it: There’s no pressure: you bring your project (or ideas) and work at your own pace The vibe is warm, informal, and friendly — perfect for chatting,…
Join artist and printmaker Claire Armitage for a relaxed, hands-on lino print workshop, designed for both complete beginners and those looking to develop their skills. You’ll learn how to develop an initial image, such as a drawing or photograph, into a print, working through mark making, composition, lino cutting techniques and printing processes. Through practical…
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 hands-on afternoon exploring creative watercolour portraiture — loose, expressive, and full of character. You will paint two portraits using techniques drawn from the Illustrated Portrait in Watercolour approach, working with colour, mark-making, and confidence. No experience needed. What You’ll Learn Expressive watercolour techniques for portraits How to capture likeness without overworking Loose brushwork and…
Ever meant to write and illustrate your own children’s book? This is the day you actually do it — a full, unhurried day for adults to take a picture-book idea from a blank page towards a real, finished little book: story, characters and all. No experience needed; every character starts with a single line. We…
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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!
