Workshops
I offer a range of artisan resin, textiles, printing and other media workshops. For the full list and details about the workshop, please see below.
Artisan Resin Workshops
Artisan Resin Meze Platter
You will make a beautiful, long organic resin platter, 2 bowls and 2 spoons in a matte finish (using my custom-made moulds).
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2-5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Artisan Resin Large Platter
You will make a large resin platter using my custom made moulds.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2.5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Large Resin Coffee Table
You will make a statement extra large round coffee table.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2-5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 2 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Artisan Resin Cheeseboard & Bowl
Create your own solid resin cheeseboard and bowl using my custom made moulds.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2.5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Artisan Resin Organic Platter & Pinch Bowls
You will make a beautiful medium size organic platter plus pinch pots using my custom made moulds.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2.5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Artisan Resin Salad Bowl and Servers
Create your own Salad Bowl and Servers using my custom moulds.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2-5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Artisan Resin Antipasto Platter
You will make a beautiful organic platter with matching bowl and spoon using my custom made moulds.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2.5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Artisan Resin Lazy Susan
Extra large custom-made hardwood Lazy Susan (51cm in diameter) with small bowl and spoon.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
2-5 - 3 hours duration
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Picnic Table
You will make:
Artisan Resin Picnic Table with folding legs, with a matching plate, bowl and spoon. Comes with its own carry bag.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
2.5 - 3 hours duration.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after workshop.
Artisan Textile Workshops
Deconstructed Silk Screen Printing
This is such a beautiful process with a touch of serendipity.
You will make:
2 unique silk, silk cotton or cotton scarves (approximately 450 x 1600 mm)
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 2 per workshop.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
Shibori Scarves
You will make:
3 silk hemmed scarves using traditional Japanese resist techniques. An Arashi pole is yours to keep at the end of the workshop.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Items completed during the workshop.
Rug Tufting
Design and create your own occasional rug or wall hanging (approximately 65cm x 65cm)
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 2 per workshop.
3.5 - 4 hours duration.
Items will be completed during the workshop.
Basic Free Hand Machine Embroidery
Learn how to do free hand machine embroidery.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Items will be completed during the workshop.
Cyanotype Bag
Print your own fabric using the cyanotype printing process and then make a bag.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 4 hours duration.
Furoshiki
Let me show you:
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How to dye using a traditional Japanese dyeing technique (Shibori)
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How to wrap a bento or lunch box
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How to create a bag using a Furoshiki wrap
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Get you started on a cushion or wall hanging
You will make 3 different sizes during the workshop (and take them home ready to use).
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are provided.
Freehand Machine Embroidery - Intermediate
Extend your Freehand Machine Embroidery skills to create a landscape.
All materials, frame, PPE, professional tuition & light refreshments are included.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 4 hours duration.
Shibori Tote Bag
Dye your own fabric and create a tote bag.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments are included.
Maximum 3 per workshop.
Items completed during the workshop.
3.5-4 hours duration.
Embellished Scarf
Create a stunning silk and wool scarf using an 'embellisher'.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition & light refreshments are included.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Items will need to be collected after the workshop.
3-3.5 hours duration.
Make & Print (Scan n Cut)
Create stunning linen homewares using stencils you have created using a Brother Scan N Cut.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition & light refreshments are included.
Maximum of 2 per workshop.
Items completed during the workshop.
3 – 3.5 hours duration.
Embellished Bag
Create a stunning bag using fabric you created using an embellisher.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition & light refreshments are included.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
You will complete your bag during the workshop
4 hours duration.
Coiled Rope Bag
Create your own rope bag using cotton rope.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition & light refreshments are included.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 – 4 hours duration.
White Linen Top
Make your own clothes using a stunning pattern from ‘The Sewing Revival'.
All materials (including a hard and digital copy of the pattern), PPE, professional tuition & light refreshments are included.
Maximum of 2 per workshop.
Items completed during the workshop.
3.5 - 4 hours duration.
*accessories are not included.
Printing & Other Media
Monoprint Collage
Create your own mono prints and then use them to create a botanical collage.
All materials (including a frame), PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 4 hours duration.
Cyanotype Printing
Use an old photographic process developed in 1842 to create your own blue prints.
In the workshop you will create 6 - 8 prints. You get to take them home with you on the day, along with a frame.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Silver Spoon Bangle & Ring
Would you like to make your own unique jewellery using silver-plated flat ware (spoons, forks etc.)?
This jewellery is not only unique, it also has a beautiful weight and patina.
In the workshop you will custom make a silver spoon bangle and spoon ring.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop. Some bending, stretching and hammering required.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Silver Shield Spoon Ring & Earrings
A further extension of using silver plated cutlery. In this workshop you will make a whole spoon ring, a spoon ring and a pair of earrings.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
Some bending, stretching and hammering required.
3 - 4 hours duration.
Silver Raindrop Stacking Rings
Create 3-5 silver stacking rings. Basic silversmithing skills are involved.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 hours duration.
Silver Stacking Bangles
You will create 3 silver bangles in the workshop.
Basic silversmithing skills, along with soldering are involved.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Items will be completed in the workshop.
Painted Pot & Plant Stand
Make a statement with this large painted pot and custom made timber stand.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 3 per workshop.
3-4 hours duration.
Botanical Casting
Make a bas relief of foliage to create your own one of a kind piece of art.
This is an old process using clay and plaster…so prepare to get your hands dirty!
You will make one art piece to hand on your wall or display on a shelf. As this to needs to cure and be framed, you will need to collect your art after the workshop.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided. You can bring along foliage if you like.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 hours duration.
Concrete Bowls
Experiment with concrete and make 2 bowls - 1 large and 1 medium
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 - 3.5 hours duration.
Concrete Pot Plants
Love plants? Want to be able to make your own pots? This is the workshop for you!
It is messy and you will need some muscle, however you will create two stunning plant pots - one grey and one coloured.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 hours duration.
As the pots need to cure, you will need to collect them after the workshop.
Kintsugi
Learn the traditional Japanese art of ‘golden repair’ using modern materials.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 hours duration.
Plaster Art
Looking for something unique to hang on your walls? This large monochromatic textured piece might be for you.
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 hours duration.
You will need to collect your piece after the workshop.
Beeswax Wraps
Let me show you how to make beeswax wraps the easy and economical way! No grating or hot ovens!
You will make 2 small, 2 medium, 2 large and 1 extra large wrap in the workshop
All materials, PPE, professional tuition and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 per workshop.
3 hours duration.
