Willow Weaving Workshop: Bee, Daisy or Dragonfly
Leyland Studio : 2025 dates
10-1pm:
2-5pm: 1 Feb, 1 Mar
(For Festive Willow Wreaths, see Festive Classes)
Create Your Glorious Bee, Daisy or Dragonfly! Join us in the enchanting world of willow weaving! In this delightful session, you’ll learn the ancient craft of working with willow, enhanced by captivating design elements like glass beads, foliage, and delicate wire work. Whether you’re a seasoned weaver or a curious beginner, this class welcomes all. This class is more gentle on the hands as you can weave as much or as little as you wish! Suitable or age 14+. £30 as a special offer which includes everything to make a special feature for inside or out.
Seasonal Willow Wreaths
at Leyland Studio
2024: 16 Nov 10am (full) or 2pm
Make a lush festive or autumn decoration. You will consider outdoor vs indoor and natural vs synthetic options. We will cover willow harvesting, wreath history, and the wreath wrapping technique. Then we will encompass our individual spirit of nature by decorating for seasonal celebration. £30. No prior knowledge is required and this workshop is suitable for all levels from age 14 upwards. I have secateurs, goggles, apron, but if you prefer to bring your own, you can. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Soy Wax Batik Cloth Painting Class
(Candle option)
Leyland Studio
2024: 15 Feb, 2-5pm (or arrange a booking)
Welcome to a bright new idea! Wax resist dyeing of fabric originates from 4th century Egypt; an enjoyable art form. We will look at a natural and sustainable version using soy wax and fabric paints to create a richly coloured textile piece. We will cover how to apply wax and colours in pattern making and objective linear art, applied with a fluid water colour style, or as solid hues. You can add your batik fabric pieces to a frame, wall hanging, clothing or cushions.
Candles!Now you have the opportunity to learn about soy wax candles and natural aromatherapy oils, with a mini lesson on aromatherapy. There will be a range of jars and dried petals to choose for your candle
You can take home either:
- A3 and practice Batik
- A4 and practice Batik + a soy wax candle with aromatherapy oil
Suitable for all levels, age 14+ with a paying adult. £30 all inclusive (bring bag).
Needle Felted Landscapes or Animal Portraits Class
Leyland Studio 2025 dates
10-1pm : 16 Feb
Explore richly textured fabric through the medium of merino wool, trims and embellishments! We will use felting needles to create a design, then add fine detail with a sewing needle. Choose a base to create abstract, landscape or fantasy. Your masterpiece can be framed or added to a cushion or book cover.
Animal Portraits: Create a pet of your favorite animal. If you wish to create a pet portrait, please bring an A4 printout of your pet as a detailed full face, or a less detailed body.
All levels Age 14+ £30 all incl.
Natural Perfumery Class
10-12.15am on 15 Feb 2025
2-2.5 hours or email to arrange a booking
Learn the ancient art of using floral, wood and herbal essences to enhance your mood and smell gorgeous! Aromas have captivated us since the beginning of time. We will set the scene by exploring the history and passion of perfumes. There will be experimentation with scents to get a feel for how aromas connect emotionally and physically to different people. We will then cover how to use blends for emotional well-being and how the perfumers work out safe percentages. You will take home a luxurious body mist in a gorgeous indigo bottle. This session is great for all abilities with a minimum age of 16. All materials are provided including a 7 page guide, decorated labels, bottles, essential and perfume oils, and their dilution liquids. £30
PLEASE NOTE: my lungs are delicate, and currently thinking of solutions, but may not continue this class.
Copper Foiling
Leyland Studio: 12.30-5pm
Enjoy some creative time on this beginner-friendly session. Learn the art of copper foil in a more traditional stained glass style.We will learn about Copper Foiled Glass which allows us to work with easier designs. You can choose the skill level that you feel comfortable with. You will start with a smaller practice piece, then choose your main design from what you learned. You can find student examples in the student gallery.
- Create 1 practice piece + 1 main piece
During this fun hands-on class using a mix of foil and other embellishments, we will cover:
- Selecting from a choice of patterns and glass
- Main piece choice: stars, hearts, bird, dragonfly, butterfly, or flower
- Beginner and intermediate glass cutting
- Copper foiling
- Soldering techniques
- Decorating the finished pieces using a mix of materials and methods.
* There will be lead-free solder and fumes, and anyone with breathing issues may wish to wear a mask.
A mask, gloves, goggles and ventilation are available. This session is suitable for all levels. Age 16. £48.