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Sunday 23 March 2025

Participants will be taken through the process of marking out, roughing out and finishing a relief stone carving using hand tools. This workshop is suitable for beginners who wish to develop skills in stone carving. You will work on a design in Bath stone. We will also look at where to purchase different stones and tools, chisel sharpening and some of the health and safety issues to do with stone carving.

Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 June 2025

A two-day workshop teaching participants how to mark out, rough out and finish a Green Man design in Bath stone. The course will give people the opportunity to either carve their own design or copy carve one using a template. The course will also cover carving techniques, sharpening and look at where to buy tools and stone. By the end of the two days participants will be able to take away a finished carving.

Friday 02 May 2025

From earliest evidence to craft revival, we look at how soap developed and make hot processed soft soap, pure olive Castile soap and Tudor inspired herb washballs to take away. Class format is a mixture of hands on workshop and in depth talk and will provide a thorough working knowledge of the history and practicality of soapmaking.

Saturday 22 March 2025

A one-day course for those new to stone carving. During the day you’ll learn how to carve your own monogram or house number in stone using hand tools. You’ll be shown how to draw out designs on paper, transfer and carve them into the stone using a hammer and chisel. You’ll also look at different finishing techniques for the lettering and stone.

Thursday 19 June 2025

Perfect for beginners and those curious about the world of maille making. In this workshop you will learn how to construct a piece of maille using the traditional 4 in 1 weave as well as looking at other weaves too. As an introduction to maille making we will be working in butted maille although I will be explaining how to begin making riveted maille too.

Tuesday 17 June 2025

Ideal for beginners to the world of silversmithing. You will learn how to design and create your very own copper ladle by hand. You will be fabricating the spoon from several components using traditional silversmithing methods including sinking, planishing, riveting and forming.

Monday 2 December 2024

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Ideal for beginners to the world of jewellery. You will learn how to design and create two to three textured silver stacking rings. Fabricated from scratch, you will learn how to correctly size, make and polish rings that are unique to you, and will last a lifetime!

Monday 31 March 2025

Monday 30 June 2025

Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a refresher in copper foil, this course will teach you how to make one of several pre-designed sun catcher templates; from selecting the glass, how to cut and grind the edges, foil, flux, and then solder, clean and finish your work. By the end of the day, you will have created something colourful and creative to take home and hang in your window.

Wednesday 18 June 2025

Perfect for beginners with a little knowledge of jewellery making. The techniques covered to make your necklace will include sawing, filing, soldering and hammering so manual dexterity is essential.