Discover the calming art of slow stitching in this hands-on fabric collage workshop. Using simple hand-sewing techniques, you’ll create a unique textile artwork by layering fabrics, textures, and found materials. During the session, you’ll explore fabric composition, colour, and texture while learning basic slow stitch techniques that require no prior sewing experience. This relaxed and supportive … Continue reading Slow Stitch Fabric Collage with Jane Mathers

Explore the art of caring for your favourite clothes through creative repair in this hands-on workshop with Dr Lyndsey McDougal. Learn foundational techniques that extend the life of textiles while celebrating their history and individuality. Start with a short, illustrated introduction to visible mending in contemporary fashion and sustainable repair practices. Then dive into Sashiko-inspired … Continue reading Visible Mending: Decorative Stitch & Sashiko Skills

Create your own hanging glass landscape under the guidance of fused glass artist Sarah Walsh. Each participant will make a 20cm x 10cm piece, using an array of glass pieces, rods and powders. Everyone will create their own unique piece and you may want to bring some images with you for inspiration. Please wear suitable … Continue reading Hanging Glass Landscapes Workshop

Try your hand at creating a sculptural effect in wood at the Island Arts Centre. With guidance from craft maker Geoff Tulip, participants will carve their own relief piece to take home.

Join Adam Frew for a 4 day throwing workshop – classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing … Continue reading Throwing workshop with Adam Frew

At this workshop, you will gain hands-on experience in creating simple yet effective plaster moulds suitable for slip casting or press moulding techniques. Designed for beginners and those with some experience, the session introduces the fundamental principles of mould making, including how to prepare objects for casting, mix and pour plaster safely, and release finished … Continue reading Making Plaster Sprig Moulds