Classes
run 10am - 4pm (unless otherwise stated) we will be glad to welcome you for coffee from 9.45am. Hot
and cold drinks are inclusive and served throughout the day.
Lunch
is served as a 'bring and share' sit down buffet, please bring a dish of food to share.
Saturday 4th February 2012
SOAP MAKING *class full waiting list only - what does this mean?*
(Please see the next soap making class in May)
Tutor: Ishbel Ramsay of Naturally made Soaps
An introduction to traditional cold process soap making.
You will take home a kilo of soap that will make many bars of natural soap scented with your choice of essential oils. A relaxing day producing wonderful festive gifts, or a bespoke soap to enjoy yourself. You will receive full written instructions so you can make more at home as well as simple ideas for wrapping and presentation.
£45 (plus materials approximately £15
dependant on what you choose to make
Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th February 2012
WORKING WITH SILVER
*two places remaining*
Tutor: Julian Livingstone
Ever popular, this two day class with a professional silver smith is aimed at complete beginners and improvers. Starting with sheet metals and expert guidance you will learn to cut, shape, solder, bezel set stones and polish to make small items of jewellery, a sugar spoon or other trinkets and keepsakes to your own designs. You are welcome to work in gold or other metals by prior arrangement.
£95 (Plus materials by weight -approx. £1.95p/gm inc. solder etc.)
Thursday 1st March 2012
FELTED KNITTING
* two places remaining*
Tutor: Taffy Schulz (USA)
A relaxed day knitting using thick, low-twist 100% woollen yarn on large bamboo needles to make slippers, a bag or hat. When you have knitted your oversized items you simply felt them at home in the washing machine until they shrink to a ‘boiled wool’ fabric. Finished items are durable, hard wearing and washable. A great way to learn to knit, a fun technique for those who can!
(Please see the next lampworking classes in May and November)
Tutor: Tracey Bell
If you’re mesmerised by the beauty of glass beads you will adore this one day taster class! You will make your own lampwork glass beads using a bench mounted torch, learn the basic principles of working safely and understanding your materials. There will be ample opportunity to try several shapes of bead and work in your choice of colours, as well as some basic surface decoration.
This course is a follow-on for anyone who has previously attended a traditional cold process soap making course at The Old Kennels.
You will learn further techniques in artisan soap making including; mixing colours, swirling and surface textures, you will have lots of chances to experiment with your own effects and will be able to make two soaps (if time allows)
You will take home two kilo bars of soap that will make many bars of natural soap scented with your choice of essential oils. A relaxing day producing wonderful festive gifts, or a bespoke soap to enjoy yourself. You will receive full written instructions so you can make more at home as well as the opportunity to purchase ingredients for this next exciting step in natural soap making.
£45 (plus materials approximately £15
dependant on what you choose to make)
or book both of Ishbels intermediate soap days together and save £10! (Please email to book)
Monday 26th Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th March 2012
PAGAN LADY NECKLACE
Lampwork Glass Bead Making Techniques
1,000 years ago a Viking Lady of great standing inherited an heirloom which had been passed down through the family line for 500 years. The beads were purchased over half a Millennium through trade during ‘Viking’ journeys across Europe. When ‘The Pagan Lady’ died, this precious necklace was buried with her. Archaeologists discovered her remains in the Isle of Man, and Julie Anne Denton was commissioned by Manx National Heritage to study and recreate this 52 bead necklace.
It consists of 6 amber beads, 44 glass, one jet and one faience. Julie would like to share the techniques developed from this exciting project with the wider glass Community as well as the history surrounding the Pagan Lady, her story and how the beads where originally created. Julie will show you how to age beads, make 1,500 year old murrini, mix your own colours, use glass enamels and powders and mimic aged amber. No matter what your skill level, by the end of this class you will leave with your own replica Pagan Lady necklace.
£295 (including all gas & glass)
Sterling silver components for necklace available to pre-order if required at £16
or you are welcome to bring your own fittings if preferred
Places are limited please call to book
Thursday 29th & Friday 30th March 2012
MYTHICAL FLOWERS
An introduction to Borosilicate Glass
This class is designed to gently introduce the bead maker to quirky off mandrel forms. Starting in soft glass you will learn a variety of techniques including how to ‘gather’, how to work with scissors and scaled up ‘mashers’, how to make use of the ‘glass tripod’ to create a stand for your piece, ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ punties are necessary depending on the style of work and ‘auto-annealing’ whilst you work is a learnable necessity. Towards the end of day one we shall begin to create a larger scale piece of sculpture in components, which take the form of a mythical flower. This shall be made with borosilicate glass and it will focus on the use of multiples as a way to create a more complex form, we will utilise glass ‘bridges’ to help us construct the form easily and the flower will demonstrate just how versatile borosilicate glass can be. Whilst the flower is annealing we shall create a number of small borosilicate objects including a heart pendant which will allow us to delve into the extraordinary colour palette which borosilicate has to offer.
£220 (including all gas and glass)
*book both Julies classes together for £495*
Thinking of growing your own cut flowers? Jan Waters of JW Blooms guides you through planning a cutting garden, explaining what to grow and when, to ensure a continuous supply of flowers from March to November. After demonstrating how to arrange and wrap a hand-tied bouquet, she’ll guide you through making your own beautiful bouquet to take home.
£45 (plus £7 to cover flowers and wrapping materials)
Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th & Friday 27th April 2012
SUSSEX TRUG
Tutor: John Carnell of 1066 Country Trugs, Hastings
Learn the secrets of hand-crafting traditional steamed Sussex Garden trugs made of ‘cricket bat’ Willow and Sweet Chestnut under the instruction of a traditional Sussex trug maker. You will cleave the timber, shape panels, frame and handle with a drawknife, then steam the Chestnut and soak the Willow before assembling your trugs with copper nails. This very special and rarely seen course which employs only hand tools and where you will construct your trugs from tree to finish. All tools are provided and no experience is necessary.
Learn how to grow a range of Gourmet Mushrooms at home and in your garden, smallholding or woodland. Featuring an introduction to the world of Fungi and basics of mushroom cultivation, we will then go through 3 practical sessions looking at ways to grow gourmet mushrooms easily at home: on hardwood logs, in woodchip garden beds, and in bags of straw or waste paper/cardboard. Suitable for complete beginners, and includes an inoculated log to take home with you.
£55 (plus £10 materials to include mushroom spawn & logs)
Wednesday 9th May 2012
LAMPWORK GLASS BEADMAKING *EXTRA DATE - NOT IN PROGRAMME*
*
five places remaining*
Tutor: Tracey Bell
If you’re mesmerised by the beauty of glass beads you will adore this one day taster class! You will make your own lampwork glass beads using a bench mounted torch, learn the basic principles of working safely and understanding your materials. There will be ample opportunity to try several shapes of bead and work in your choice of colours, as well as some basic surface decoration.
Wild Food is the original, true taste of Britain. Master forager Robin Harford will take you out into the countryside to find and identify various wild edible plants. After the forage, we’ll all go back to the kitchen to cook and eat what we have discovered.ls
A hands on course to create your own gemstone, you will cut, grind, polish and finish slices of natural semi-precious rock in to beautiful cabochon stones for setting in silver or simply to keep and enjoy - it’s not magic its lapidary!
£60 (plus nominal charge for materials approx. £4 per slice)
Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th May 2012
ELIZABETHAN EMBROIDERY
Sweet Bags: an Investigation into
16th & 17th Century Needlework
Jacqui has been analysing old textiles for many years, and has accumulated a body of evidence about English needlework dating from the 16th to 17th century. (Some of which has been published in her latest book "Sweet Bags: an Investigation into 16th & 17th Century Needlework").
'Modern' stitches are structurally different to the ones seen on the Elizabethan/Jacobean/Stuart objects. Therefore the techniques used in this era were also different.
During the workshop, Jacqui will share this research work with students (lots of lovely photos- but sadly no actual C16-17th examples!). You will learn about the historical context of this work, before trying your hand at some of the stitches, starting work on your very own 'spot' sampler - a visual storehouse of patterns and stitches - a valuable and vital tool for any Elizabethan lady.
An introduction to making your own traditional cold process soap. You will make a kilogram of soap (or more if you would like) using the highest quality natural ingredients and scented with your choice of essential oils. You may also like to decorate the surface with dried flowers or include an exfoliant dependant on its use.
Please note; Soap will need to be posted or collected the following day as it cannot be moved after being made.
£45 (materials approximately £5 per kilo made plus £5 postage if required)
Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th June 2012
WORKING WITH SILVER
Tutor: Julian Livingstone
Ever popular, this two day class with a professional silver smith is aimed at complete beginners and improvers. Starting with sheet metals and expert guidance you will learn to cut, shape, solder, bezel set stones and polish to make small items of jewellery, a sugar spoon or other trinkets and keepsakes to your own designs. You are welcome to work in gold or other metals by prior arrangement.
£95 (Plus materials by weight -approx. £1.95p/gm inc. solder etc.)
The Green Man has been a rich part of English folklore for centuries, come and carve your own in Bath stone over two very full days with tutor Kate Semple. She will guide you step by step through the different stages of stone carving, using the same techniques and tools as the medieval carvers would have hundreds of years ago.
Make a shallow basket suitable for gathering fruit, vegetables or flowers with a sturdy central handle or for a storage basket with handholds at either end. You will use willow with several natural bark colours to weave with. Hilary will teach various methods for constructing square or oblong shapes. Simple methods can be used by beginners, or more complex weaves and designs if you have some basket making experience.
£95 (plus materials £9)
Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th June 2012
STAINED GLASS PANEL incorporating leadwork and copper foiling
Explore the diversity of stained glass panels - using copper foil & lead work. A voyage of discovery through these fascinating techniques culminating in a finished panel, up to a square foot in size (larger pieces can be started but will not necessarily be completed in the two days). This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as improvers.
£85 (plus materials approximately £20 to include practice glass, lead, foil and glass
for a finished panel up to 12” square (further materials available if required)
Hand Marbled paper is often found inside the
covers of quality books, you will not want to hide your beautiful creations! Wonderful for decoration of the covers (inside or out) of your books. A useful and interesting technique, as at home on paper as it is on fabric. A rare opportunity to be taught by a professional. All materials are provided, a really fun day, simply bring a pinny and wear old clothes, very addictive!
Come and discover the elements of simple pattern and the principles of turning a plant study into a design. Learn the theory of repeat patterns by cutting a lino block and printing a length by hand. This is also relevant for all aspiring surface designers. No experience is necessary, but there are limited places, so early booking is recommended.
This hands-on digital photography course is all about seeing and successfully capturing that special moment or special subject. Set around our diverse location, you can choose to take a walk through part of the ancient woodland of the old Stentwood House Estate and capture a tiny piece of the Blackdown Hills through your camera lens. Whether you want to explore photography as a new pastime, or simply take a better picture, this day with photographer and tutor Bryan Webb will help you get the most out of your digital camera. Owners of all types of digital camera are welcome.
£45 (including comprehensive course notes)
Tuesday 25th September 2012
*class full waiting list only*
Copper is the new more affordable addition to the metal clay family. Metal particles (silver, gold or copper) are mixed with an organic binder forming a clay texture, this can be moulded, textured and carved and when dried it is fired and the binder burns away leaving just the metal. This exciting product can be shaped with very simple tools and used with lots of different mediums. This introduction to copper clay is ideal for beginners or those who may have worked with silver clays before and are interested in the different working properties. You will learn the basics of working with the clay stage, filing, finishing, polishing and torch firing. With a focus on using real leaves and flowers, you will produce individual pieces of finished jewellery to wear home.
£45 (Plus materials £25 - further materials available to purchase as/if required)
This course is a follow on for anyone who has previously attended a traditional cold process soap making course at The Old Kennels.
(There is a beginners course in May 2012 if you are looking longingly at this and havent done the basic course!)
You will learn further techniques in artisan soap making including; shaped inclusions and soap embeds. you will also have the chance to begin experimenting with your own effects and will be able to make two soaps (if time allows).
You will take home two kilo bars of soap that will make many bars of natural soap scented with your choice of essential oils. A relaxing day producing wonderful festive gifts, or a bespoke soap to enjoy yourself. You will receive full written instructions so you can make more at home as well as the opportunity to purchase ingredients for this next exciting step in natural soap making.
£45 (plus materials approximately £15
dependant on what you choose to make)
or book both of Ishbels intermediate soap days together and save £10! (Please email to book)
Learn some of the secrets of successful artisan bread making, the importance of ingredients, kneading, proving and baking as well as creating your own natural yeasts. You will use the finest ingredients to bake your own loaves and enjoy the knowledge and skill of the owner of much acclaimed Railway Restaurant. A day to remember and a skill you will be able to use every day.
£55 Including materials – Please note; you will be sent a small parcel with ingredients and instructions to start our own natural yeast a week before the class.
One of the simple pleasures in life! As I often get asked about the pickles we serve here with lunch, I thought you might like to join me for a day to make sandwich pickle, pickled onions, uncooked apple chutney and pickle spiced whole fruit. You will take your finished produce home with you, beautifully presented and ready to store for later use.
Organic, locally or home grown ingredients will be supplied wherever possible, just bring a pinny.
£45 including materials
Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th November 2012
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
* six places remaining*
Tutor: Margaret Walker
Whether you have always fancied being able to alter clothes, been envious of your friends making curtains or simply need a refresher, this is the perfect start. Margaret will help you dust off your sewing machine and start using it again or give you the confidence and inspiration to start making. You don’t have to have a new or fancy sewing machine, just as long as it has both a straight and zigzag stitch capability.
£85 Plus materials as/if required
Saturday 10th November 2012
HOME BREWED BEER
* three places remaining*
Tutor: Graham Kingham
Learn how to brew the vast range of world beers, ranging from real ales to citrusy wheat beers; dark chocolaty ales; beers with even a hint of herbs, caramel or liquorice. The spectrum and complexity of the flavours and aromas is quite amazing - a great surprise awaits all!
We will be starting from basics, no previous experience need!
£45 (includes beer used in tastings) It should be noted that there will be opportunity to taste beers during the day when deciding on travel arrangements.
Tuesday 13th November 2012
LAMPWORK GLASS BEADMAKING
* five places remaining*
Tutor: Tracey Bell
If you’re mesmerised by the beauty of glass beads you will adore this one day taster class! You will make your own lampwork glass beads using a bench mounted torch, learn the basic principles of working safely and understanding your materials. There will be ample opportunity to try several shapes of bead and work in your choice of colours, as well as some basic surface decoration.
£55 including all gas and glass
Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th November 2012
WORKING WITH SILVER
Tutor: Julian Livingstone
Ever popular, this two day class with a professional silver smith is aimed at complete beginners and improvers. Starting with sheet metals and expert guidance you will learn to cut, shape, solder, bezel set stones and polish to make small items of jewellery, a sugar spoon or other trinkets and keepsakes to your own designs. You are welcome to work in gold or other metals by prior arrangement.
£95 Plus materials by weight (approx. £1.95p/gm inc. solder etc.)
The perfect winter accessory - dress it up or dress it down, ideal for any occasion, frills flounces and swirls are the order of the day. You need never have felted before to attend this workshop and will go home with a quality wearable item and plenty of inspiration for your next piece.
It’s easy to create radiant and individual Christmas cards and wrapping paper using wood block printing. You will produce colourful original prints using traditional techniques. This course covers the basic skills involved in woodblock printmaking, and blocks will be hand printed using a traditional bamboo baren. Interesting papers will be available.
£45 (plus approximately £12 materials to include wood blocks, basic papers and inks)
Thursday 29th November 2012
JAPANESE TEMARI
* four places remaining*
Tutor: Edna Gibson
Temari is a beautiful and highly decorative Japanese folk craft which entails making a ball, covering it with thread and dividing the surface into sections to embroider with repeating geometric or floral designs. Originally they were made for children to play with, from strips of old clothing and embroidered with hemp leaf designs to hold the fabric in place.
The warm glow of candlelight transforms your home, flickering light and evocative scent can bring a feeling of calm to any space. Beverley will guide you in producing luxury natural candles using soy and beeswax, scented with pure essential oils, which you will finish with long burning wooden wicks. You will cover several techniques during the day; making jar or container candles, rolled beeswax, pillar candles and votives as well as learn the benefits of natural ingredients.
£45 (Plus materials approx. £20 depending on quantities made)
Victoria will guide you through making some wonderfully festive products that would be appreciated as gifts or can be used in your own home. Using spices and essential oils of Cinnamon, orange, black pepper, allspice, cranberry and nutmeg, frankincense, & myrrh you will create an exfoliating salt scrub, luxurious hand cream, foaming body wash, indulgent body lotion and nourishing bath melts all from pure and natural ingredients.
£45 (Plus materials as used approx. £20)
Thursday 6th December 2012
WILLOW HEARTS
*four places remaining*
Tutor: Hilary Burns website
Weave classic, contemporary or country inspired hearts in a variety of natural materials. Create festive decorations in different scales from door wreaths to tree adornments, a relaxed and productive day making tasteful lasting decorations that will grace any household this yuletide.
£45 (Plus materials £6)
Friday 7th December 2012
DECK THE HALLS
Swags and Garlands
Tutor: Carol Kerr
Use fresh winter foliage to make beautiful traditional festive decorations for the home. We will create a luxuriant large scale garland approximately a metre in length, ideal for suspending over the mantle and hearth. We will also make a sisal rope swag which you can adorn with your choice of berries, fruit and nuts. Once you have learned some simple techniques you may just be inspired to festoon the whole house! £45 (Plus materials as/if required)
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