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!
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…
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…
More details to come but this will be an all day workshop to make a bag from pattern. Workshop Details Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 Time: 11:00am (Full day (7 hours)) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £50.00 per person Places: 8 maximum Tutor: Rachel Semonin
Our friendly monthly get-together for everyone working on a book — bring what you have and we will move it forward. What You’ll Learn Share work in progress Friendly feedback Next steps for your book What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 31 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) 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!
