Number of past Events: 11
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Fabric Painting (on a tote bag)
24th July 2024
Westgate Galleria

Fabric Painting (on a tote bag)

£30
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Led by one of our resident team of makers, Pat Matthews. If you're a fan of Pat's popular hand-painted fabric tote bags and fancy trying the technique out for yourself, join this workshop. All materials are provided. No experience is necessary. Pat will guide you through her tips and techniques, and using templates if you're stuck for ideas for a design or lack confidence in your painting skills!.The methods you will learn can be applied to all sorts of fabrics and produ...
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Playing with Alcohol Inks
20th July 2024
Westgate Galleria

Playing with Alcohol Inks

£40
Led by the Kent-based artist and teacher Heidi Schaffner. If you love the art that Heidi is currently exhibiting on our Guest Exhibitor Wall and would like to give this technique a try for yourself, pop in to see us during opening hours (10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday). You can also email or message us on Instagram and Facebook with your telephone number and we will call you to take your booking and payment. All materials are provided for this workshop. No experience is necessary. It is a ...
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A crafty afternoon with Chintzy Bunting's Ann Lloyd
9th December 2023
Westgate Galleria

A crafty afternoon with Chintzy Bunting's Ann Lloyd

£20
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...
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Discover Natural Perfumery in a day
28th October 2023
Westgate Galleria

Discover Natural Perfumery in a day

£65
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 ...
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Needle-felted Christmas Bauble Evening Workshop
14th December 2022
Westgate Galleria

Needle-felted Christmas Bauble Evening Workshop

£20
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...
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Make your own silver stacking ring or bangles
26th November 2022
Westgate Galleria

Make your own silver stacking ring or bangles

£68/£88
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...
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Needle-felted Christmas Robin on a Bobbin Decoration Workshop
12th November 2022
Westgate Galleria

Needle-felted Christmas Robin on a Bobbin Decoration Workshop

£40
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...
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Make your own silver stacking ring or bangles
10th September 2022
Westgate Galleria

Make your own silver stacking ring or bangles

£65/£88
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...
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2 Day Swimming Costume Making Workshop
7th May 2022 - 8th May 2022
Westgate Galleria

2 Day Swimming Costume Making Workshop

£150
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...
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Needle-felted Toadstool Workshop
23rd April 2022
Westgate Galleria

Needle-felted Toadstool Workshop

£35
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...
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Porcelain Celebrations Decorations (Afternoon option)
20th November 2021
Westgate Galleria

Porcelain Celebrations Decorations (Afternoon option)

£40
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...
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