Complete Beginner’s are welcome on this day’s introduction to hand spinning.
Cathy and Jessamy from LazyKate Textiles will talk about fibre preparation, how to choose which fibre to spin, how to wash and card it and then you will spin your own skein of hand spun yarn to take home.
All materials and the use of the wheel is included in the price
Tickets: £75
Dates: Saturday, 10 September, John Archer Hall, L8 1YR, 10am-4pm
Weave a Scarf in a day using rigid heddle looms and gorgeous hand dyed yarns.
Cathy and Jessamy from LazyKate Textiles will take you through everything you need to know about weaving and will even dye the yarn you’ll use in colours of your choice.
Complete beginners are welcome and all materials and the use of the loom is included in the day.
Tickets: £90
Dates: Saturday, 9 July, John Archer Hall, L8 1YR, 10am -4pm
Head along and join Imogen from Bluebird Upholstery for a fun and creative morning in the inspiring surroundings of the Williamson Art Gallery.
Go home with a wonderful lampshade and the skills to make many more!
You will be taught how to make a contemporary circular drum lampshade to a professional standard, using a timeless Morris & Co. fabric. The finished shade will be 30cm diameter and will be suitable for use on a table lamp, or as a ceiling/ pendant shade.
No experience necessary. All tools and lampshade making materials will be provided. You just need to choose your Morris & Co. fabric when you book your ticket, and then turn up on the day with nimble fingers! (5 Morris & Co. fabric designs to choose from. Limited availability of each. See Eventbrite booking page for full details)
There will be a tea-break mid-way through the session and refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) are included in the ticket price.
Bluebird Upholstery has been transforming peoples well-loved but worn-out furniture, from a workshop in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter since 2014.
Owner Imogen Woodings is an AMUSF (Association of Master Upholsterers) trained upholsterer, skilled in both traditional and modern upholstery, and was featured in the 2018 book A Celebration of British Craftsmanship. As well as furniture Imogen also makes and sells beautiful handmade lampshades & cushions.
Head along and join Imogen from Bluebird Upholstery for a fun and creative evening in the DoES Liverpool Maker-Space, and learn how to make your own drum lampshade.
Go home with a wonderful lampshade and the skills to make many more!
You will be taught how to make a contemporary circular drum lampshade to a professional standard, using a timeless Morris & Co. fabric. The finished shade will be 30cm diameter and will be suitable for use on a table lamp, or as a ceiling/ pendant shade.
No experience necessary. All tools and lampshade making materials will be provided. You just need to choose your Morris & Co. fabric when you book your ticket, and then turn up on the evening with nimble fingers! (5 different Morris & Co. fabric designs to choose from. Limited availability of each. See Eventbrite booking page for full details)
There will be a tea-break mid-way through the session and refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) are included in the ticket price.
Bluebird Upholstery has been transforming peoples well-loved but worn-out furniture, from a workshop in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter since 2014.
Owner Imogen Woodings is an AMUSF (Association of Master Upholsterers) trained upholsterer, skilled in both traditional and modern upholstery, and was featured in the 2018 book A Celebration of British Craftsmanship. As well as furniture Imogen also makes and sells beautiful handmade lampshades & cushions.
Head along and join Imogen from Bluebird Upholstery for a fun & creative morning in the beautiful setting of Ness Botanic Gardens.
You will be taught how to make a contemporary circular drum lampshade to a professional standard, in your own fabric.
The finished shade will be 30cm diameter and will be suitable for use on a table lamp / or as a ceiling shade.
No experience necessary. All tools and lampshade making materials will be provided. You just bring along your chosen fabric and nimble fingers!
(you will be emailed prior to the session with details about the type and size of fabric needed)
2 hour workshop for maximum of 10 participants. Tickets are £39 per person and can be booked via Eventbrite.
There will be a tea-break mid-way through the session and refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits) are included in the ticket price.
Go home with a wonderful lampshade and the skills to make many more!
Head along and join Imogen from Bluebird Upholstery and learn how to make a drum lampshade, from your own fabric. Go home with a wonderful lampshade and the skills to make many more!
You will be taught how to make a contemporary circular drum lampshade to a professional standard, in your own fabric.
The finished shade will be 30cm diameter and will be suitable for use on a table lamp / or as a ceiling shade.
No experience necessary. All tools and lampshade making materials will be provided. You just bring along your chosen fabric and nimble fingers! (you will be emailed prior to the session with details about the type and size of fabric needed)
There will be a tea-break mid-way through the session and refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) are included in the ticket price.
Learn how to make a Christmas table centre with candles, with Joy from Flowerhaus.
You can make all your friends and family be the envy of this amazing table centre with candles.
No previous experience is necessary as you will be guided throughout. The basic tools and equipment used in floristry will be discussed to give you a better understanding of what they are used for. There will be a demonstration in stages to allow you to make this beautiful design and take it home.
You will provide all your own materials to include:
– a pair of scissors
– one block of oasis for fresh flowers
– a spray tray (which can be purchased on the day)
– one or two candles
– a colour co-ordinated selection of flowers with lots of Christmas greens e.g holly, spruce conifer ivy, laurel, bay leaf, etc to suit your home décor (artificial or dried materials can be included, cones, berries, baubles etc )
– fresh greenery foliage must be included or cut some from the garden.
Enjoy a 2 hour Christmas Wreath Making workshop; or a Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled Wine and Live Entertainment; or both!
Christmas Wreath Making
Join Joy from Flowerhaus at their Christmas Wreath making workshop between 10.30am – 12.30pm. What a way to greet all your friends and family into your home with a beautiful Christmas door wreath!
No previous experience is necessary as you will be guided throughout and all the base materials will be provided for you on the day to include one mossed frame, Christmas spruce, binding wire and stub wires to attach your accessories. The basic tools and equipment used in floristry will be discussed to give you a better understanding of what they are used for and there will be a demonstration in stages to allow you to make this beautiful design.
You just need to bring scissors/secateurs, Christmas ribbon to make your own bow, cones, and any other accessories you wish to include to decorate your wreath to your very own theme (e.g. berries, dried fruits, pine cones, etc).
Festive Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a festive Afternoon Tea between 12.30pm – 2pm whilst listening to Christmas carols performed by the angelic voices of Holistic Harmonies. Included in the Afternoon Tea will be a selection of festive filled finger sandwiches, pigs in blankets, cranberry topped pork pie, goats cheese & red onion quiche, fruit scones and a selection of sweet treats along with tea, coffee and mulled wine!
Join them for both the Floristry Workshop and Festive Afternoon Tea at a discounted price. Alternatively, if you can only attend one of the events, tickets can also be purchased separately.
Join Booker Fowers and Gifts for an evening enjoying food and drinks while you watch professional Christmas floristry demonstrations and buy some beautiful handcrafted unique “not on the high street” Christmas gifts – perfect to get you in the Christmas spirit and a great night out with friends.
The event is held 17 November 6.30pm till 8.30pm at Bridge Chapel, Heath Road to support Marie Curie (Woolton) and Strawberry Fields – Steps to Work.
Included in the price of your ticket is entry into a prize draw, to win the floristry pieces and other prizes at the end of the evening – more entries can be purchased on the night!
Tickets for the charity evening are £15 each which also includes a sandwich buffet, and tea, coffee, or a soft drink. Payment is needed at time of booking.
Please note this is a demonstration evening only and not a hands-on class instead, our professional Florist Fleur will demonstrate on stage, and provide a number of bespoke floral pieces to a special theme.
All money raised will be split between Marie Curie (Woolton) and Strawberry Fields – Steps to Work Programme.
Click above and pay for the charity night online or call them to reserve your place Tel: 0151 724 4850
Handcraft your very own free form necklace using 925 sterling silver in this traditional silversmithing workshop.
Your tutor will help you to make a stunning, sterling silver pendant, complete with an optional Natural Pearl.
You’ll also be given a sterling silver chain at the end of the workshop to complete your necklace making it ready to wear or gift to a loved one!
This workshop is ideal for complete beginners where you will learn to shape the wire, use different files to ensure it is smooth and then use a blowtorch to solder it into the halo shape. You have the option of using their textured hammers to give your desired effect, or you can simply polish the halos to your desired shine.
This workshop will cover many traditional silversmithing techniques including shaping, filing, soldering, hammering, plus many more exciting skills. You’ll make the necklace almost entirely yourself with a little help and guidance from your tutor.
There will be members of the Noctua team at hand throughout this process to support, advise and teach you the skills needed while allowing you to make the pendant independently.
The session is very hands-on. If you use glasses for reading then they recommend you bring them on the day, along with wearing older clothes. You will need to wear closed toe shoes and tie up long hair.
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+
This workshop would normally cost you £60. Thanks to Liverpool BID Company, GPO and Metquarter for sponsoring this workshop in celebration of the festive season.
GPO (Global Provision Outlet) in the heart of Metquarter is where your creative workshop will take place. It’s an exciting new hub of Liverpool’s emerging Food Hall Scene. GPO showcases the best up and coming independent food and drink talent. By booking this workshop, you’ll also receive 10% discount to use on the day at all the GPO vendors.
If you’re feeling unwell, in a high-risk category, self-isolating or if you or anyone you’ve been in contact with has symptoms of coronavirus, please stay at home.