Courses & Hobbies
If you’re looking to indulge a hobby or learn a new skill, we have the courses for you.
1. GDH Leather Courses
Join us for a wonderful weekend of leather craft! Enjoy learning this traditional skill in a small group setting and leave with a beautiful, handmade, leather handbag. You can expect a warm welcome and professional tuition in our fully equipped workshop in West Wales. All abilities welcome. See the full range of courses on our website. 01437 563 110 • gdhleathercourses.co.uk
4. Archipelago Folkschool
A social enterprise that connects people with craft, Archipelago Folkschool offers a range of courses and workshops in some of Scotland’s most beautiful places. These include residential courses in boatbuilding, blacksmithing, wood carving and more, in locations including Argyll, Mull and Iona. A truly magical experience suitable for all abilities and ages. archipelagofolkschool.org
2. Gow Antiques & Restoration
Gow Antiques offers three different types of antique courses for all abilities; one-day taster course, a three-day course and a four-day advanced course. You will learn about different furniture styles, how to date furniture, understand different woods, recognise adapted furniture and spot a fake so that ultimately you can invest wisely. People have attended from all over the globe and courses have been filmed for TV. 01307 465 342 • knowyourantiques.com
5. Whitson’s
Whitson’s offers decoration classes taught by working professionals. Do you dream of leaving your corporate job to paint furniture and create glorious wall finishes? Are you ready to upgrade your shabby chic pieces to pure chic splendour? Classes include professional furniture painting, bespoke wall finishes, marbling and graining, and polished plaster. 01738 587 600 • caitwhitson.com
3. Landmark Walling
Dry-stone walling beginners' course including locally sourced artisan lunch. A fun, informal and rewarding experience for all abilities and ages, set in stunning countryside, the course embodies mindfulness and wellbeing. Delivered by skilled craftsmen, you will learn how to restore a traditional dry-stone wall, helping to preserve an ancient heritage craft. 07768 978 846 • landmark-walling.com
6. Bespokers Forge
Release your inner blacksmith on a one day introductory course in my forge in the stunning Lake District. The course costs £100.00 per person and includes lunch in the onsite Café and all materials. Courses run throughout the year. Yew Tree Barn, Low Newton, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA9 4JE. Please contact me for further details at; 07583 124 769 • bespokersforge.co.uk