craft community
Craft Community is a creative club for adults where participants learn new craft skills and techniques and work on creative projects. An opportunity to enjoy making in a relaxed informal group, meet new people, discover more about creativity and what they enjoy creating.
The aim of Craft Community is to introduce people to craft through 2 hour workshops exploring different skills, techniques and mediums. In the past Craft Community workshops have included: Macrame, Crochet, Notebook making, Doodling, Embroidery and lots more.
There will be two sessions a month on the last Wednesday (10-12 noon) and Thursday (7pm-9pm) of the month.
Each session will cost £12.50 and they will cover the same thing on Wednesday as the Thursday session so please don’t book both. Our courses are heavily subsided to make the courses affordable but if finances are a barrier contact our outreach team.
The aim of Craft Community is to introduce people to craft through 2 hour workshops exploring different skills, techniques and mediums. In the past Craft Community workshops have included: Macrame, Crochet, Notebook making, Doodling, Embroidery and lots more.
There will be two sessions a month on the last Wednesday (10-12 noon) and Thursday (7pm-9pm) of the month.
Each session will cost £12.50 and they will cover the same thing on Wednesday as the Thursday session so please don’t book both. Our courses are heavily subsided to make the courses affordable but if finances are a barrier contact our outreach team.
March craft community
Painted spring still life
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Painted Spring Still Life
Come and be introduced to drawing a simple composition from life and painting with acrylics. A fun and simple way to create your very own springtime masterpiece. Guided and encouraged by artists Tanya and Bethany aka Wood and Daughters. The Wednesday 25 March session runs 10-12noon The Thursday 26 March session runs 7-9pm Each workshop costs £12.50 Book via link below or call us on 023 9247 2491 |
January - Handmade Cards
Wed 28 & Thurs 29
In the January sessions we will be hand making greeting cards and gift tags. Get set making your greeting cards for the rest of the year. From birthdays, weddings or just a card to say hi we will create greeting cards for any celebration. Use simple paper craft techniques to make standout designs that are unique to you.
February - Pom-poms and Tassels
Wed 25 & Thurs 26
Explore the potential of yarn to make pom-poms and tassels. Learn some simple techniques and enjoy the tactile, eye catching, magnificent results. So much more than just trimmings and fun too!
March - Painted Spring Still Life
Wed 25 & Thurs 26
Come and be introduced to drawing a simple composition from life and painting with acrylics. A fun and simple way to create your very own springtime masterpiece. Guided and encouraged by artists Tanya and Bethany aka Wood and Daughters.
April - Stitched writing
Wed 29 & Thurs 30
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring session where you’ll create a stitched piece using the power of words. Discover beautiful embroidery techniques and learn how to express yourself decoratively on cloth, turning simple fabric into something meaningful.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down, get creative, and craft something truly personal — a unique piece to treasure yourself or gift to someone special.
June - Mark Making a Creative Process
Wed 3 & Thurs 4
In this 2 hour workshop explore the potential of mark to make art and design. Through prompted exercises unlock your potential and discover new and exciting ways of creating
July - Button Bracelets
Wed 29 & Thurs 30
Mad about buttons? Have you got a button tin? Come and find out how to transform them into a simple but effective piece of jewellery so you can wear them with pride. Wood & Daughters will bring buttons along but you are welcome to bring your own stash.
September - Printing with Shapes
Wed 23 & Thurs 24
Come along and learn this simple printing technique that is easy to do at home. It's great fun and produces wonderful results. Learn foam block printing to create your own designs and leave with lots of prints ready to use in many different ways.
October - Air Dry Clay Ornaments and Decorations
Wed 28 & Thurs 29
Fancy having a go at working with clay without needing to fire? Air Dry Clay is a great way to get into ceramics. We will be making decorative items for your home. Come and join us in making some lovely things.
November - Patchwork Stars
Wed 25 & Thurs 26
Come and try your hand at traditional English patchwork using paper piecing and a variety of fabrics to make decorative stars for yourself or for gifts. An enjoyable introduction to this timeless technique.
Book via link below or call us on 023 9247 2491
Wed 28 & Thurs 29
In the January sessions we will be hand making greeting cards and gift tags. Get set making your greeting cards for the rest of the year. From birthdays, weddings or just a card to say hi we will create greeting cards for any celebration. Use simple paper craft techniques to make standout designs that are unique to you.
February - Pom-poms and Tassels
Wed 25 & Thurs 26
Explore the potential of yarn to make pom-poms and tassels. Learn some simple techniques and enjoy the tactile, eye catching, magnificent results. So much more than just trimmings and fun too!
March - Painted Spring Still Life
Wed 25 & Thurs 26
Come and be introduced to drawing a simple composition from life and painting with acrylics. A fun and simple way to create your very own springtime masterpiece. Guided and encouraged by artists Tanya and Bethany aka Wood and Daughters.
April - Stitched writing
Wed 29 & Thurs 30
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring session where you’ll create a stitched piece using the power of words. Discover beautiful embroidery techniques and learn how to express yourself decoratively on cloth, turning simple fabric into something meaningful.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down, get creative, and craft something truly personal — a unique piece to treasure yourself or gift to someone special.
June - Mark Making a Creative Process
Wed 3 & Thurs 4
In this 2 hour workshop explore the potential of mark to make art and design. Through prompted exercises unlock your potential and discover new and exciting ways of creating
July - Button Bracelets
Wed 29 & Thurs 30
Mad about buttons? Have you got a button tin? Come and find out how to transform them into a simple but effective piece of jewellery so you can wear them with pride. Wood & Daughters will bring buttons along but you are welcome to bring your own stash.
September - Printing with Shapes
Wed 23 & Thurs 24
Come along and learn this simple printing technique that is easy to do at home. It's great fun and produces wonderful results. Learn foam block printing to create your own designs and leave with lots of prints ready to use in many different ways.
October - Air Dry Clay Ornaments and Decorations
Wed 28 & Thurs 29
Fancy having a go at working with clay without needing to fire? Air Dry Clay is a great way to get into ceramics. We will be making decorative items for your home. Come and join us in making some lovely things.
November - Patchwork Stars
Wed 25 & Thurs 26
Come and try your hand at traditional English patchwork using paper piecing and a variety of fabrics to make decorative stars for yourself or for gifts. An enjoyable introduction to this timeless technique.
Book via link below or call us on 023 9247 2491
tutors: wood & daughters
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Craft Community workshops are led by Wood & Daughters
“We are mother and daughter, sharing our enthusiasm and passion, bringing together life- long interests, making things we love with love. Creativity for both of us has been a faithful friend. We are multidisciplinary artists, creative souls, living a colourful life by squeezing every drop of joy from each day. We immerse ourselves in making; making the most of all we have and hold dear, who we are, making the most of everyday, making lovely things. Tanya I am a qualified Fine art and Textile Artist. I Draw, I Teach, I Stitch thoroughly enjoy keeping my hands busy with needle, hook or pencil. I have taught at West Dean, The Royal Academy of Art and Chichester University Bethany I am a qualified Graphic Design and Artist. A lover of colour, bold geometry, simplicity and abstraction. I use creative thinking and problem solving in my makings." |