Workshops

Have you always wanted to have a go at upcycling but just don't know where to start? This workshop is designed to give you all the essentials to start your very own upcycling project and give you the confidence to create something unique. An introduction to furniture upcycling workshop wher... (Click event for more details)

1pm to 3pm on Saturdays 11 January - 15 February 2025 The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston Join us at The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston for six exciting weeks of paper art! Details and booking at nixiemade.com We will explore: Week One Flower Power - Vintage paper flowers, newspaper roses, and colou... (Click event for more details)

Thursday 16th January Scribble Studio, Church Street, Rushden Book at nixiemade.com under Classes. Experiment with a range of pen techniques with as we dot, scribble and hatch our way through a series of fun exercises! You will build up a small collection of texture examples that can be used to cr... (Click event for more details)

Come and spend a fun, relaxing afternoon making a Holey Moley Bowl. In this workshop I will guide you through making a 19cm abstract bowl. These pieces are unique and no two are ever the same. You will have access to a wide choice of colours in both transparent glass to design your own bowl. You wi... (Click event for more details)

Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/product/laser-welding-demo-and-taster-session-2/ This workshop is designed to give you an understanding of laser welding techniques. Learn from true experts in the field! and find out why a professional workshop is rarely without a laser welder these ... (Click event for more details)

Join Sophie to learn how to draw this turtle in coloured pencils. All materials provided. All abilities welcome. To book please call The Galleria on 01536 238295.... (Click event for more details)

On this 3 hour course you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make 3 different style stacking rings from a selection of 5 designs. The techniques you will use include twisting, texturing, forming, soldering, finishing and polishing. Perfect for total beginners!!! Mat... (Click event for more details)

On this one day spoon making course you will learn all the silversmithing techniques needed to be able to create your own unique silver spoon. You will be guided through the following techniques: forging, texturing, forming, doming, cutting, soldering, finishing and polishing. Materials are in addi... (Click event for more details)

On this workshop you will make the glass for a piece of copper framed garden art with a display area measuring approximately 10cm x 33cm. You will have the option of using transparent coloured glass on a clear background which is great for a bright sunny garden. Alternatively you can choose an opaqu... (Click event for more details)

Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/product/taster-session-2-3-2-2-4/ Yardley Hastings Workshop Taster session – Learn how to make a silver textured ring using traditional jewellery making techniques in the lovely setting at Yardley Arts. Measuring, filing, forming, soldering, sandin... (Click event for more details)

Join Sophie to learn how to draw birds in coloured pencils. All materials provided. All abilities welcome. To book please call The Galleria on 01536 238295.... (Click event for more details)

Lino Printing Workshop - Book at nixiemade.com under Classes Sunday 9 February 1-3pm The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston Come along and learn to design, carve and print your own artwork for greetings cards, gift wrap, tags, notebooks, placeholders, postcards or bookmarks! Enjoy seeing your ideas beco... (Click event for more details)