
Workshop Wednesdays
Every Wednesday starting from October 2021 we will run different workshops in the Craft Cabin and in time the Wood workshop. They are be open to the public to sign up to. These will vary hugely from woodwork to flower arranging to sewing to painting. Watch this space.
These workshops will be led by different guest craft tutors and supported by a Maker's Place volunteer. Any profit from these workshops will feed back into the set up and work of The Maker's Place.
Thank you for your support.

Wooden Photo Heart
Date: 6th October 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
Transfer, by hand, your own special photo on to a wooden heart, to take home and proudly display!
Please attend with a few photos in mind that you may like to transfer on to your wooden heart (please have these either on your phone camera roll, or emailed to your email address). The photo could be of family / pets / a landscape / baby / school photo / an older photo of your childhood or your parents wedding for example (you can carefully take a photo with your phone of a printed out photograph) etc. During the workshop we will talk about selecting the best and most appropriate photo that will fit best on the heart shape, and we will together choose 1 of your photos that will work best.
We have a super guest Craft Tutor to run this session she is called Carrie from Beyond Beautiful Creations.
We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop. Felting kits will be available to buy if you would like another project to e at home.
Suitable for 16 year olds and above.
From:
£22.50
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SEW A HAT
Date: 27th October 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
Just turn up and sew, in just two hours Chloe will guide you to make your very own reversible hat.
We will provide the machine, thread, fabric and tools required. This workshop is suitable for all levels but the design is great for beginners who would like to get stuck into a little project.
Chloe, one of our younger tutors, has a real passion for textiles, she will be on hand to teach and support you.
Select some of our fabric or bring your own if you have a specific one in mind.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure you have great tuition and adequate space to craft in. We need a minimum of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
Under 16 year olds to be accompanied by an adult please.
Any profit made from this workshop will go back into the work of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support.
Price:
£25

LAMPSHADE MAKING
Date: 17th November 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
Make a lovely lampshade in this 2 hour no sew workshop.
Select some fabric or bring your own if you have a specific one in mind. Becca will guide you through the steps. Price includes all materials and tools required. If you would like to make it into a bottle light we have the extra bits to buy.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure you have great tuition and adequate space to craft in. We need a minimum of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
Aimed at adults but under 16 years can be accompanied by a paying adult.
Any profit made from this workshop will go back into the work of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support.
Price:
£30

WREATH DECORATING
Date: 8th December 2021
Times: 10am-12, 12:30-14:30, 4-6pm or 7-9pm
In this 2 hour workshop Sophie will show you how to make your own lovely wreath. Using either a willow or metal wreath base she will teach you how to attach various folage and flowers to create your own door wreath. All materials and equipment will be provided.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
Suitable for older teens and adults. Under 16 years to be accompanied by an adult please.
Price includes all materials and tools required.
Any proceeds of the workshop and kit will go back towards the work and setting up of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support it is greatly appreciated.
Price:
£25

WILLOW WEAVING
Date: 13th October 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
In this 2 hour workshop Pollie will introduce you to willow weaving and help you make a wreath, heart or fish. All materials and equipment will be provided.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
Under 16 years to be accompanied by an adult please.
Any profit made from this workshop will go back into the work of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support.
From:
£30
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DORSET BUTTONS
Date: 3rd November 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
During this workshop, you will learn about these hand- made buttons which were produced in a cottage industry following traditional designs and weaves. Your button will have a contemporary twist to it.
This 2 hour workshop is taught by the lovely Carol who has much experience of all things crafty.
All materials and equipment will be provided.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
Under 16 year olds can come if accompanied by an adult.
Any proceeds of the workshop and kit will go back towards the work and setting up of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support it is greatly appreciated.
From:
£25
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FOLDED FABRIC PINE CONE
Date: 24th November 2021
Times: 10-12, 12:30-2:30pm
This 2 hour workshop is led by our lovely Linda. She will show you how to fold and pin fabric to make a beautiful pine cone. All materials, fabric and tools will be provided. A super Christmas/ winter decoration perhaps!
The workshop size is kept to just 6 people to ensure you have good tuition and space to safely distance. We need a minimum of 4 people to proceed with the workshop though. Suitable for over 8 year olds (under 16yr olds to be accompanied by a paying adult).
Any profit made from this workshop will go back into the work of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support.
Price:
£25

WOODEN STAR
Date: 15th December 2021
Times: 10am-12, 12:30-14:30, 4-6pm or 7-9pm
In this 2 hour workshop Becca or Tim will show you how to make your own lovely rustic wooden star. All materials and equipment will be provided.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
Suitable for older teens and adults. Under 16 years to be accompanied by an adult please.
Price includes all materials and tools required.
Any proceeds of the workshop and kit will go back towards the work and setting up of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support it is greatly appreciated.
Price:
£25

Macrame Plant Holder
Date: 20th October 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
Learn to make a wonderful Macrame plant holder in this 2 hour workshop. Jenny will take you step by step, knot by knot and guide you into making your very own Macrame plant holder.
Jenny is also an Occupational Therapist and has a gentle approach to teaching an supporting others to try new craft activities.
All materials and equipment will be provided. The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and so you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop. Macreme kits will be available to buy should you require another project to tackle at home.
Suitable for 16 year olds and above.
From:
£25
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NEEDLE FELTING
Date: 10th November 2021
Times: 10am-12,
12:30-2:30pm
or 7-9pm
Come and learn the basics of needle felting and be inspired as to where it could lead. This 2 hour workshop is taught by the lovely Jenny who has much experience of all things crafty but particularly needle felting. Jenny is also an Occupational Therapist and has a gentle approach to teaching an supporting others to try new craft activities. She will intoduce you to needle felting and help you work on an object to go home with. All materials and equipment will be provided. The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop. Felting kits will be available to buy if you would like another project to e at home.
Suitable for 16 year olds and above.
From:
£25
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Willow Wreath Making
Date: 1st December 2021
Times: 10am-12, 12:30-14:30
or 7-pm
In this 2 hour workshop Carol will introduce you to willow weaving and help you make a wreath. Great to then use as a base for next weeks wreath decorating workshop with Sophie (8th Dec). All materials and equipment will be provided.
The workshop size is limited to 6 people to ensure there is adequate space and you get the best tuition. We need a minimum number of 4 people to be able to run the workshop.
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Suitable for older teens and adults. Under 16 years to be accompanied by an adult please.
Price includes all materials and tools required.
Any proceeds of the workshop and kit will go back towards the work and setting up of The Maker's Place. Thank you for your support it is greatly appreciated.
Price:
£25