In this workshop participants will learn traditional basketry techniques to create their very own beautiful willow flowers - these are a decorative piece that can adorn the inside of homes or outside in the garden.

Get inspired by the adorable puffins of Puffin Rock as you design and make two colourful fused glass puffin suncatchers to brighten up your room or garden! With guidance from glass artist Natasha Duddy, you’ll learn how to plan your puffin designs, cut glass safely, and combine bright colours to bring your birds to life. … Continue reading Fused Glass Puffin Suncatcher (Kids’ workshop)

Participants will learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create silver earrings. They will learn how to saw and shape silver, try simple soldering techniques, and receive some tips and tricks on how to finish the piece to a high standard. The workshop is intended for complete beginners, but if you already have experience in jewellery making, you … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making: Earring Workshop

Learn the basics of crochet in this workshop with Amanda Jones from Cabinet of Curious Crafts. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those looking to improve their skills. Amanda will teach participants how to make a crochet bracelet, as well as learn the basic stitches. For improvers, Amanda will show how to follow … Continue reading Crochet Beginners Workshop

Join James Stanley Watson for a two-part workshop, where participants will make their own ceramic ghosts. In the first session, participants will learn how to use press moulds to create ghost forms, working with clay to build character and personality into each piece. James will discuss tips for shaping, adding details, and preparing the creations … Continue reading Two-Week Ghost Making Workshop

Learn to make a statement hand stitched and punched leather satchel in this two-day course under the guidance of textile artist and designer Enda Kenny. Participants will work with vegetable tanned leather and learn how to cut leather by hand, hand dye the leather to a chosen colour, use leather punches to create stitching holes … Continue reading Hand Stitched and Dyed Leather Satchel Workshop: 18+

Join Adam Frew for a 2 day throwing workshop - classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for intermediate and advanced levels. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make bowls and moon jars in porcelain. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing these forms … Continue reading Moon Jars and Bowls Workshop

Participants will make their own linked bracelet under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful pair of rings to take home. No previous experience is required.

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

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.