Workshops, courses, talks and concerts at The Old Chapel
Creative Clay for All
We are delighted to be hosting Debbie Clarke of Creative Clay for All
19th September 2024 6:30 – 9:00pm Hand-building functional ware
Learning pottery hand building skills to create your hand-built piece for your home. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Debbie will give a demonstration of how to create a functional piece and help you achieve your design ideas. Create a cup and saucer, dip trays, jug, vase or spoons.
£25 including kiln firing.
10th October 2024 6:30 – 9:00pm Present Making
For beginners and anyone that would like a set project, Debbie will be demonstrating how to create a sculptural tealight. You will use engobe colours to decorate your pieces. If you are working on your own project, please let Debbie know the theme so the relevant textures and stamps can be provided.
£25 including kiln firing.
14th October 2024 6:30 – 9:00pm Porcelain Paper Clay
This pure white clay is beautiful for adding textures and colours. The paper burns away in the kiln leaving a strong, lightweight white fired clay. It is ideal for making statement jewellery and Christmas decorations. There will be lots of stamps and cutters to try.
£25 including kiln firing.
All clay pieces will be available approximately 3 weeks after the workshop.
Pre-booking only please.
Please book at Debbie’s Creative Clay for All website:
https://www.creativeclayforall.co.uk/store/c2/Adult-Evening-Class
Silver Clay workshop
A hands-on experience to make a stunning piece of jewellery at our workshop led by Rachel Hall of Fusiology Glass Art
Saturday 21st September 2024
or
Saturday 19th October 2024
from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Cost £75
- Learn how to shape, mould and texture your pendant.
- No experience needed – guidance and assistance provided
- Will be taken away for firing in a kiln.
To book your place on the workshop, please contact Rachel on rachelhall73@talktalk.net
Silver Clay is a clay made using recycled silver particles which can be moulded, shaped and textured. Firing or heating results in metal of hallmark quality.
Felting Workshop
We are offering a workshop led by Paula Isaacs to make a felted picture, mounted in a small frame.
Saturday 5th October 2024 10:30am – 12:00pm
Local wool and pre-made pads used plus small glass inserts. Felted pictures of Dorset landmarks can be made.
Cost £20 per workshop
All materials and equipment will be provided.
To book your workshop, please email deliverymanager@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org.uk.
You will then be invoiced for the full amount before the workshop.
Dorset Button Making
After a successful year of Dorset Button making, we are again offering opportunities to learn this traditional craft with experienced embroiderer and Dorset button maker, Ros Atkins.
Saturday 12 October 2024 10:30 – 12:00
Beginners Dorset Crosswheel Button (suitable for all).
Cost £25
Saturday 2 November 2024 10:30 – 12:30
Follow on Dorset Crosswheel Buttons – learning how to work colour changes and patterns. (Some
experience of cross wheel button making required).
Cost £25
Saturday 9 November 2024 10:30 – 12:00
Dorset Singleton Button – using Liberty print fabric to create special buttons that can be finished as a
brooch if desired. (Workshop suitable for all. No previous experience required).
Cost £25
Saturday 16 November 2024 10:30 – 12:00
Dorset Button Posy Brooch – creating an attractive floral brooch (suitable for all although ability to
work French knots useful).
Cost £25
Saturday 7 December 2024 10:30 – 12:00
Dorset Knob ‘Fairy Lights’ – making a contemporary decoration with cotton thread and a felt ball.
(suitable for all).
Cost £25
Saturday 14 December 2024 – 10:30 – 12:00
Dorset Crosswheel Button Christmas Decorations – a relaxed session creating simple decorations in
the style of Crosswheel buttons.
Cost £25
All materials and equipment will be provided but please bring small scissors if you are able.
To book your place on one or more workshops, please go to Ros’ Folksy site at
https://folksy.com/shops/RosalindAtkins
Willow Wall Basket
Come and join Jo Needham’s workshop to make a Willow Wall Basket
Saturday 9th November 2024 2:00pm – 5:00 pm
Cost £50
- Suitable for beginners and those who have worked with willow before
- Made from willow and foraged materials
- All materials provided.
To book your place on the workshop, please email Jo at joneedham@live.co.uk
Willow Christmas Decorations
Get ready for Christmas by making willow stars, trees and mini wreaths with Jo Needham
Thursday 5th December 2024 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
Cost £40
Suitable for everyone, all materials provided.
To book your place on the workshop, please email Jo at joneedham@live.co.uk