Workshop pictures 2023
Day 1
Monday, 4 September 2023
Class 1. Table with opening drawer, by Elga Koster.
20- hour workshop (1a, 1b ,1c, 1d, ie)
Pin-routing on the milling machine and making mortises and tenons on a milling machine.
Students should feel confident working with power tools
20- hour workshop (1a, 1b ,1c, 1d, ie)
Pin-routing on the milling machine and making mortises and tenons on a milling machine.
Students should feel confident working with power tools
Class 2. Flocking of two cats and a robin, by Jeanette Bromley.
4-hour workshop.
Very fine painting and handling of small objects, this will require a lot of patience.
4-hour workshop.
Very fine painting and handling of small objects, this will require a lot of patience.
Class 3. Edwardian bookcase, by Lisa Martens.
8- hour workshop (3a, 3b)
In this woodworking class students will learn some basic skills on a milling machine,
assembling of a drawer and how to polish the wood to attain a beautiful finish on your item.
The low standing bookcase would be a lovely addition to a modern or period home.
Accessories are not included.
8- hour workshop (3a, 3b)
In this woodworking class students will learn some basic skills on a milling machine,
assembling of a drawer and how to polish the wood to attain a beautiful finish on your item.
The low standing bookcase would be a lovely addition to a modern or period home.
Accessories are not included.
Class 4. Scandinavian chandelier, by Sandy Bernstein.
4- hour workshop (4a, 4b)
Students will be making flowers and leaves and attaching them to the circular light and
decorating with candles and ribbons.
4- hour workshop (4a, 4b)
Students will be making flowers and leaves and attaching them to the circular light and
decorating with candles and ribbons.
Class 5. Marquetry, by Rose Evans.
8- hour workshop (5a, 5b)
This class focuses on marquetry and is not a fine carpentry class. Power tools will be used.
CLASS FULL
8- hour workshop (5a, 5b)
This class focuses on marquetry and is not a fine carpentry class. Power tools will be used.
CLASS FULL
Class 6. Teapots, by Manda Theart.
4- hour workshop will be taught in morning, and repeated in the afternoon session.
Students will make 3 teapots from polymer clay
4- hour workshop will be taught in morning, and repeated in the afternoon session.
Students will make 3 teapots from polymer clay
Class 7. Honey pot and dipper, by Hestelle Mare.
12- hour workshop (7a, 7b, 7c)
Students will be working with sterling silver and will learn to do sawing, shaping, precision
filing, soldering, sanding and polishing
12- hour workshop (7a, 7b, 7c)
Students will be working with sterling silver and will learn to do sawing, shaping, precision
filing, soldering, sanding and polishing
Day 2
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Class 8. Shabby door in a frame taught by Julie Mayo
8-hour workshop (8a, 8b)
Students will cut metal, foam core & cardboard, emboss and learn paint techniques. Frame
is provided in kit. Overall size of frame is 17cm x 22cm
8-hour workshop (8a, 8b)
Students will cut metal, foam core & cardboard, emboss and learn paint techniques. Frame
is provided in kit. Overall size of frame is 17cm x 22cm
Class 9. Climbing Clematis taught by Sandy Bernstein.
8-hour workshop (9a, 9b)
Students will be making flowers and leaves and then ageing and applying moss to the terracotta pot
before planting.
8-hour workshop (9a, 9b)
Students will be making flowers and leaves and then ageing and applying moss to the terracotta pot
before planting.
Class 10. Breakfast tray, taught by Elana Ross.
8-hour workshop (10a, 10b).
Students will construct the tray and then learn caning for the grapefruit, and will also make a
croissant with butter and jam and use resin for the cereal bowl and coffee
8-hour workshop (10a, 10b).
Students will construct the tray and then learn caning for the grapefruit, and will also make a
croissant with butter and jam and use resin for the cereal bowl and coffee
Class 11. Jemima Puddle Duck taught by Manda Theart
4-hour workshop will be taught in morning and repeated in the afternoon session.
Students will learn how to work with polymer clay.
4-hour workshop will be taught in morning and repeated in the afternoon session.
Students will learn how to work with polymer clay.
Class 12. Vanity Case taught by Debi Drury.
4-hour workshop.
Students will construct the case and fill with pretty items that will be labelled and decorated
in the class.
4-hour workshop.
Students will construct the case and fill with pretty items that will be labelled and decorated
in the class.
Day 3
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Letter tray and opener, taught by Hestelle Mare.
8-hour workshop (13a, 13b)
Students will work with Sterling silver and learn the following techniques: press forming, soldering,
filing, sanding and polishing.
8-hour workshop (13a, 13b)
Students will work with Sterling silver and learn the following techniques: press forming, soldering,
filing, sanding and polishing.
Class 14: Designer Luggage set, taught by Lisa Martens.
8-hour workshop (14a, 14b)
Get your Gucci on as you jet off to Dubai on Emirates First Class! Students will make a full
set of designer luggage, which includes a suitcase, cabin bag and document pouch. You will
also receive all the materials necessary to make a second carry on size case. No special skills
are needed except patience and a steady hand!
8-hour workshop (14a, 14b)
Get your Gucci on as you jet off to Dubai on Emirates First Class! Students will make a full
set of designer luggage, which includes a suitcase, cabin bag and document pouch. You will
also receive all the materials necessary to make a second carry on size case. No special skills
are needed except patience and a steady hand!
Class 15. Shabby Shop corner, taught by Debi Drury.
8-hour workshop (15a, 15b).
Students will construct this beautiful corner to be decorated as you wish at home.
8-hour workshop (15a, 15b).
Students will construct this beautiful corner to be decorated as you wish at home.
Class 16. Strawberry prep table taught by Elana Ross.
8-hour workshop (16a, 16b).
Students will learn to work with both polymer clay and resin. Strawberry canes will be
taught and all other items will be made in the class to decorate the table.
8-hour workshop (16a, 16b).
Students will learn to work with both polymer clay and resin. Strawberry canes will be
taught and all other items will be made in the class to decorate the table.
Class 17. Bunny with a watering can, taught by Manda Theart.
8-hour workshop (17a, 17b).
Students will learn how to work with polymer clay.
8-hour workshop (17a, 17b).
Students will learn how to work with polymer clay.
Day 4
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Class 18. Ice bucket and tongs, taught by Hestelle Mare.
8-hour workshop (18a, 18b).
Students will work with sterling silver and learn the following skills: sawing, filing, soldering, sanding,
shaping and polishing.
8-hour workshop (18a, 18b).
Students will work with sterling silver and learn the following skills: sawing, filing, soldering, sanding,
shaping and polishing.
Class 19. Vegetable rack, taught by Betsie Treurnicht.
8-hour workshop (19a,19b).
Students will solder wire to make the baskets, using jigs that will be supplied for this workshop.
They will learn how to shape the wire to make the 2 side supports, and then assemble the vegetable
rack. Accuracy is very important throughout all the steps, to ensure a stable end result. They will
then spray paint the project.
8-hour workshop (19a,19b).
Students will solder wire to make the baskets, using jigs that will be supplied for this workshop.
They will learn how to shape the wire to make the 2 side supports, and then assemble the vegetable
rack. Accuracy is very important throughout all the steps, to ensure a stable end result. They will
then spray paint the project.
Class 20. Baby Crib, taught by Lisa Martens.
8-hour workshop (20a, 20b).
This is a soldering class. Students will be cutting wires to form the panels of the crib, which
will then be soldered together on a jig. You will learn how to prepare the wire, how to
solder and clean your joins. The finished item will then be cleaned and spray painted. This
class is suitable for beginners who want to learn to use a soldering iron. Please note that
the accessories and doll in the photograph are NOT included!
8-hour workshop (20a, 20b).
This is a soldering class. Students will be cutting wires to form the panels of the crib, which
will then be soldered together on a jig. You will learn how to prepare the wire, how to
solder and clean your joins. The finished item will then be cleaned and spray painted. This
class is suitable for beginners who want to learn to use a soldering iron. Please note that
the accessories and doll in the photograph are NOT included!
Class 21. Fully printed and sewn leather covered book, taught by Barbara Brear.
8-hour workshop (21a,21b).
Because this is fully printed it is important to get everything properly lined up. This adds a
level of difficulty. Although it is fine work you will do OK as long as you have good vision and
can listen to instructions and follow them. The leather is very fine which makes the cover
easy to do well. I can guarantee a finished product that you will be proud to take home.
8-hour workshop (21a,21b).
Because this is fully printed it is important to get everything properly lined up. This adds a
level of difficulty. Although it is fine work you will do OK as long as you have good vision and
can listen to instructions and follow them. The leather is very fine which makes the cover
easy to do well. I can guarantee a finished product that you will be proud to take home.
Class 22. Christmas Tree, taught by Manda Theart.
8-hour workshop (22a, 22b).
Students will learn how to work with polymer clay.
8-hour workshop (22a, 22b).
Students will learn how to work with polymer clay.
Day 5
Friday, 8 September 2023
Class 23. Muddy Boots, taught by Barbara Brear.
4-hour workshop.
These will be made from Fimo. We will make the soles first and bake them so you have
something firm to add to. We will then add the boot uppers and finally the mud. Since they
are workman’s boots - muddy and well used, you can’t go far wrong.
4-hour workshop.
These will be made from Fimo. We will make the soles first and bake them so you have
something firm to add to. We will then add the boot uppers and finally the mud. Since they
are workman’s boots - muddy and well used, you can’t go far wrong.
Class 24. Easel and art supplies, taught by Belinda McWilliams.
4-hour workshop.
A collection of artist equipment and supplies including an easel and paintbox filled
with paint tubes and brushes. Set can be varnished as new or covered in paint as used.
4-hour workshop.
A collection of artist equipment and supplies including an easel and paintbox filled
with paint tubes and brushes. Set can be varnished as new or covered in paint as used.
Class 25. Toys in a wagon, taught by Manda Theart.
4-hour workshop.
Students will learn polymer clay techniques.
4-hour workshop.
Students will learn polymer clay techniques.