Learn to make your own beautiful fine silver jewellery from art clay silver - no previous experience is necessary.

You will learn how to roll & cut precious metal clays, add textures, layering, drying and torch-firing, finishing pre and post firing including burnishing, polishing and adding a patina to the surface of the silver.

Silver clay is one of a range of metal clays. All metals clays are fine metal powder mixed with a binder to create malleable clay that can be moulded, textured, rolled and cut out. The clay is then dried before being fired with a torch (which can be done using an inexpensive torch at home) or with a kiln to produce a solid piece of metal.

Silver clay when fired, results in 99.9% fine silver pieces, which you can send for hallmarking at a UK assay office if you wanted to as it is fine enough silver to do so.

We will be demonstrating and practicing firing with a small hand-held jewellery torch so you know what you can achieve in a home environment.

Price includes one 10g pack of silver art clay (Silver Art Clay pack is currently worth around £21).

One pack of clay is enough to make a pendant or earrings, or 2 small pairs of earrings, or 4 bracelet or phone charms or buttons.

Help with ideas and deciding a design is normally done on the day so you can come and find out about the clay before finalising what you would like to to make in the early part of the workshop.

If you have a design in mind, however, I will be very happy to help you before the course to make sure you have a suitable design, the right amount of silver art clay, and appropriate findings to finish your pieces of jewellery. 

A small selection of jewellery findings (e.g jump-rings, earring wires, and cord for pendants) will also be included so you can take home fully finished pieces. 

Please bring a craft apron or wear clothes suitable for craft activities.

Maximum number on workshop is 4 people (larger groups up to 6 can be accommodated on request if booking together as a group).

This class is suitable for adults only please.

Hot & Cold drinks are available throughout the workshop. Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and a travel mug or similar if you have one.

Buying as a gift or for a special occasion? Please contact us as we would love to share the occasion with you.

Learn to make your own beautiful fine silver jewellery pieces from silver art clay in a day, from design through to torch firing and finishing.

Craft Workshop: Silver art clay for jewellery (beginner level) in Henstridge, Somerset and Dorset

Book in for a 3 hour beginners session which will introduce you to the art of glass fusion in a relaxed, friendly group.

In this taster workshop, we will look at the different kinds of glass used in glass fusion then move on to design and make your own piece of fused glass. 

You will learn how to cut and assemble your glass pieces then leave them to be fired in the kiln. You will need to return a few days later to collect your pieces of work - or they can be posted to you at additional cost (please let me know if you think you may need this option when booking so I can let you know more details about P&P).

You can expect to make the equivalent of two coaster-sized pieces of fused glass - but you don't have to keep to coaster size and/or shape! You can work with your glass to make one bigger piece or a few small pieces. 

There are restrictions on maximum size due to the size of the kiln which I use for firing so your large pieces will need to be 15cm x 15cm or less - you'll be fully advised at the workshop. 

You can work from your own ideas and designs, or you can use my ideas for inspiration, or follow my step by step guides if you prefer.

Maximum number on workshop is 4 people (adults only please)

Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the session. Please bring your own travel mug or similar.

Buying as a gift or for a special occasion? Please contact us as we would love to share the occasion with you.

Book in for a half day beginners taster session which will introduce you to the art of glass fusion in a relaxed, friendly group workshop.

Introduction to glass fusion half day (beginners) in Henstridge nr Stalbridge, Somerset & Dorset

Come along to learn how to make high quality container candles in a relaxed, friendly group.  You will learn to make candles using fragrances and colours and, in this 3 hour workshop, you will be making three candles in a glass container, a tins, and a teacup to take home.

This workshop is for people who would like to make candles for their own use and for gifts. It is not suitable for people looking to set up a candle making business as we do not cover the relevant legislation and regulations legally required to sell candles. 

This is a great place to start learning the craft of candle making, safely and to a great standard.

During this 3 hour workshop, we will focus specifically on container candles. 

You will find out about the different kinds of candles which can be made along with different types of wax for specific types of candles, and how to add fragrances and colours. 

We will also cover health and safety aspects of candle making for personal use, and safety labelling for your own use as well as if you are giving a candle as a gift.

We are gradually changing the type of wax which we use - please let us know after booking if you would like to use purely vegetable wax otherwise we may be using beeswax or a beeswax blend. All the other ingredients we use are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Maximum number on workshop is 4

We will have time to discuss using repurposed containers for candles such as tin cans and jam jars. Also we can discuss making other kinds of candles such as pillar candles, wax melts, floating candles, striped candles, and much more.

The workshop includes all tuition, supplies and use of equipment for you to make three container candles (including one in a teacup and saucer) using colours and fragrances from a selection available.

Please note that teacups and saucers are from some which I have collected. There is a variety and some may not match exactly but you are free to have a look through the selection which I have and make your own choice. 

You are of course also welcome to supply your own containers - please contact me for advice before the Workshop if you would like to do this. 

Please let me know if you have any fragrance or skin allergies when booking. 

This class is suitable for adults over 18 years old only. If you are not sure if this workshop is suitable for you, please ask any questions before booking - always happy to help and advise.

Hot and cold drinks are available throughout the session. Please bring your own travel mug or similar if possible.

Buying as a gift? Want to buy for a special occasion and would like help making the day even more special? Can't see a suitable date? Please contact me - always happy to help!

Come along to learn how to make high quality container candles in a relaxed, friendly group

Introduction to container candle making half day in Henstridge near Stalbridge, Dorset & Somerset

Spend a day learning to wet felt.

Pictures, powls, vessels, pods, bags and flowers (and more!) can be constructed using simple 3D techniques.

We will be making a 3D wet felted bowl during your first introduction into exploring the possibilities of using felt. We will also create a wet felted picture, which you could later make into framed pictures, bag fronts, book covers, and wallhangings. 

You will have opportunity to also learn how to needle felt onto your wet felted pieces so you can add depth/texture as well as 3D needle felted items to your work. For example, adding needle felted butterflies, leaves, flowers etc.

Embellishments such as beads can also be sewn on my hand or embroidery stitched to add texture and details.

This is a truly creative felt-making day!

This class is suitable for adults in a group of 4 (maximum)

Price includes all the materials to make a 2D picture project piece plus a 3D bowl or vase.

This is a truly creative wet-felt-making day!

Suitable for complete beginners and those with some wet felting experience who wish to add to their knowledge and improve their skills.

We use as many ordinary household items as possible to make wet felt so there is very little you need by way of additional equipment to continue this versatile craft at home - just felting wool! For needle felting at home, you will need felting needles and a surface to work on such as a foam pad. These will be supplied for use while you are in the workshop.

All the other equipment will be supplied except an apron which you may like to bring. Please wear clothes suitable for crafting (wet-felting can get a bit damp).

Wet-felting can be quite physically hard work so help is always available if you should need or want some extra umph! and we adapt how we work to be fully inclusive.

You may want to do more work on finishing your picture after the workshop.

Hot and cold drinks are available throughout the session. Please bring lunch, snacks and any other refreshments which you would like. Please bring your own travel mug or similar if possible.

Buying as a gift? Want to buy for a special occasion and would like help making the day even more special? Can't see a suitable date? Please contact me - always happy to help!

Spend a day exploring wet felt techniques in both 2D and 3D .  Pictures, powls, vessels, pods, bags and flowers (and more!) can be constructed these techniques.

Introduction to Wet Felting 2D Pictures and 3D Construction for Bowls and Vessels (Beginners)

Susan Burton

Sally was born with an over-active crafting gene and a love of helping people. She founded Craft Workshops on the Somerset-Dorset border with the vague idea of creating a craft group. Two months later, found she had a full-time business helping others to learn new skills in the relaxed company of like-minded people. 

Sally tutors a wide variety of crafts (except knitting!), both in person and online, and provides coaching services for creative people and business owners.

Sally’s aim is to be as inclusive of people and British craft supplies as possible, whilst actively trying to exclude plastic and excess packaging, and has a determination to spread crafting happiness with her motto ‘expression, not perfection’.  

No need to worry if you don't feel like you are 'artistic'  or 'creative' - everyone warmly welcomed.

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