Join a foraging workshop with local expert Lizzy to discover some delectable wild foods that can make seasonal safe additions to your diet. We will hunt for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms and plants, teaching key identifying features and preferred habitats. This will give you a solid start on your wild food journey. You may also like to bring a camera, ... Read More
Hand Sewn Quilting (EPP method) is a portable, hand-sewing patchwork technique where fabric is folded over paper templates, basted, and whip-stitched together to create precise, intricate designs like hexagons. This is a beginners class and is all hand stitching. All tools will be supplied. Participants are encouraged to bring their own scraps to work with if they want to. If ... Read More
Course Overview Join us for one of our summer workshops and create your very own design on a tote bag. You will use ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use. All materials are included ... Read More
Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try foil embossing, a beautiful, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home. All materials are included, and it’s suitable for ages 7+ (younger children welcome ... Read More
General event details/bio On 29th/30th August, over 300 artists painting simultaneously across Northampton town centre, making Wall Games the largest street art event in Europe. Youth workshops Paint battles/tournament TAR Streetsports mobile sound system Competitions/prizes Northampton BID are providing an app which will have a Map, and location details of the artists painting Artist showcase at The Smokepit on Saturday ... Read More
Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... Read More
A bi-monthly craft meet-up. A chance to have a cuppa and share ideas and tips with fellow crafters. 10.30am - 12 noon Free (Parking £3 for 4 hours)
A hands-on crafting course where nature does most of the talking. We’ll prepare special papers before dipping, wrapping and steaming them. And here’s the magic part… when the paper is revealed, each leaf leaves behind a stunning, colourful print — no two ever the same. We’ll then take these papers and create notebooks using Japanese book binding practices. 10am-4pm £35 ... Read More
Course Overview In this two‑day workshop, participants will create their own ceramic weaving frame and complete a small handwoven piece using natural fibres guided by artist Emi Fujisawa. Saturday 5th September 2026 (Day 1): Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from ... Read More
Course Overview In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work guided by our Resident Artist Louise Berrill. Alongside these, we’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens ... Read More
Course Overview In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work guided by our Resident Artist Louise Berrill. Alongside these, we’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens ... Read More
Course Overview Discover the satisfying process of shaping metal by hand in this immersive copper bowl making workshop with heritage metalworker John Wills. Using upcycled sheet copper, you’ll learn how flat metal can be transformed into a strong hollow form through a combination of rhythm and careful hammer work. You’ll be guided through the essential techniques of copper forming, including ... Read More
