Under the expert guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly participants will be shown the amazing things they can do with wool, needle and thread. Using the techniques of felt making, stitching and embellishment they will create a beautiful piece of Christmas textile art over the course of two nights, perfect to decorate your home this … Continue reading Christmas Textile Art
Under the expert guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly participants will be shown the amazing things they can do with wool, needle and thread. Using the techniques of felt making, stitching and embellishment they will create a beautiful piece of Christmas textile art over the course of two nights, perfect to decorate your home this … Continue reading Christmas Textile Art
The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair is back for for two days this year: Saturday 26th November, 10am - 5pm and Sunday 27th November 1pm - 5pm. Visitors will be able to browse handmade ceramics, textiles, wood craft, jewellery whilst getting in the festive spirit with great food and other craft taster sessions! You can … Continue reading The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair
This children's workshop withLouisa Kelly is suitable for + 6yrs. In just two hours they will make their own masterpiece and transform soft fluffy wool into a beautiful summer felted picture which you can frame for your home.
Design and make a silver necklace or earrings 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 piece of jewellery to take home. Please note: No previous experience is required. There will be a short break … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making
This creative workshop involves learning about the basic techniques of macramé and creating a contemporary wall hanging using various knotting techniques. Each participant will be able to decide on their colour scheme, composition and select their favorite materials. Which will allow individuals to express their style and make a unique, personalized piece of wall decoration … Continue reading Macramé Workshop
This workshop with tutor Ruth Osborne draws upon the historical process of printing using natural plant material known as ‘Nature Printing’ to explore mark making. Participants will explore the process of printing by hand using water based inks and hand printing techniques. During the course of the workshop participants will experiment with dried and fresh … Continue reading Irish Linen Lantern Workshop
This workshops is suited to both first timers and those who have tried this craft before. Beginners will have just the time they need to acquire the basic skills and weave their first willow basket, while those with a little more experience will explore more advanced techniques with tutor and basket weaver Louise McLean. Please … Continue reading Basket Weaving
The Burnavon Theatre will be hosting an Easter Family Fun Day on Saturday, 9 April. A great opportunity to sample a range of arts and crafts taster sessions such as working with textiles or clay. A selection of time slots that can be booked: - 11am - 12 noon (ASD Friendly) - 12.15pm - 1pm … Continue reading Easter Family Fun Day
During this one day workshop local textile artist Andrea Hayes will demonstrate the dimensional qualities of felt. Discover the wonderful art of needle felting as Andrea shares a wide range of tips and techniques providing you with a step by step guide. By the end of the day you will have created your very own … Continue reading 3D Needle Felting
The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair is back this year and will take place on Saturday 27th November, 10am - 5pm. Visitors will enjoy a festive atmosphere and have a chance to browse a range of crafts handmade by local artists - ceramics, wood, jewellery and textiles, and of course grab a drink and a … Continue reading Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair
Local Textile Artist Andrea Hayes will guide you through how she creates her beautifully embellished gilded waxed fabrics used on her textile artworks. These are delicately placed and hand embroidered onto hand painted backgrounds. You will create your very own seascape/landscape. There will be examples to view and work from on the day, or you … Continue reading Fabric Landscapes