Are you looking to carve out some “me time” in the run up to Christmas? You are warmly invited to join Ann Lloyd from Chintzy Bunting for an afternoon of crafting, chatting, coffee and cake. This get-together takes place in Westgate Galleria's workshop space (which is downstairs under the shop at 29 Station Road). In a small friendly group, we will try out a variety of paper-crafting, collage and assemblage activities. We will be exploring and repurposing materials from Ann's interesting c...

Under guidance from perfumer Kevin Groves you will have a fun day exploring the amazing world of natural perfumery. You require no previous experience or knowledge. The day will consist of: Learning various terms, concepts, and practices used within perfumery. Exploring a selection of common raw materials (essential oils and resins) Kevin uses from his palette of 150+ materials. Discovering the connection between emotion, memory, psychology, and personal tastes and how they affect ...

Jo Perry of Heart-Felted Creations will lead this 2-hour evening workshop, which is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Jo will introduce you to the technique of needle-felting, and help you to create a Christmas bauble. The workshop fee is £20 per person. It includes materials, instructions, and Jo's guidance and support in a friendly and relaxed environment. It also includes specialist tools that you will be able to take away after the course and use for needle-felting...

Jana Brejchova will lead this 3-hour workshop, which is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Jana will introduce you to the techniques of cutting, bending, soldering, and texturising sterling silver to create a beautiful piece of jewellery. You will make your choice of three stacking rings or two bangles linked with charms. The fee is £65 for the rings option and £88 for the bangles option. It includes materials, use of tools supplied, tuition, and Jana's guidance and sup...

Jo Perry of Heart-Felted Creations will lead this 4-hour workshop, which is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Jo will introduce you to the technique of needle-felting, and help you to create a Christmas Robin on a Bobbin decorative piece. The workshop fee is £40 per person. It includes materials, instructions, and Jo's guidance and support in a friendly and relaxed environment. It also includes specialist tools that you will be able to take away after the course and us...

Jana Brejchova will lead this 3-hour workshop, which is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Jana will introduce you to the techniques of cutting, bending, soldering, and texturising sterling silver to create a beautiful piece of jewellery. You will make your choice of three stacking rings or two bangles linked with charms. The fee is £65 for the rings option and £88 for the bangles option. It includes materials, use of tools supplied, tuition, and Jana's guidance and sup...

This workshop is led by the Swimming Seamstress Amanda Bowden. Over two days you will make a bespoke swimming costume. You will choose either a one-piece pull-on, or a two-piece, both featuring bust darts, an internal bust support, crotch shield and a scooped front and back neckline OR a racer-back style costume with lined front – optional internal bust support. The racer-back is suitable for more advanced sewers. Amanda will prepare a personalised pattern (in advance) for you to use at...

Jo Perry of Heart-Felted Creations will lead this 3-hour workshop, which is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Jo will introduce you to the technique of needle-felting, and help you to create a woodland toadstool/mushroom decorative piece. The workshop fee is £35 per person. It includes materials, instructions, and Jo's guidance and support in a friendly and relaxed environment. It also includes specialist tools that you will be able to take away after the course and us...

In this two hour workshop you will make some seasonal decorations using porcelain flax clay, with guidance and support from Jayne Wright of JAW Ceramics. The photo above shows a few examples of the decorations. There are eight places available. All the clay, tools and materials that are needed are included in the fee. Jayne will have a selection of oxides and mark-making materials and tools for surface decorating on hand and will demonstrate techniques. You are welcome to bring along your...