Workshops

Need help with you craft/art business? If you can't make the group sessions and/or would like 1-1 advice then this is for you. We can meet at the shop and/or have meetings on line. We can be very flexible to find times that suit you. If you book we will be straight in touch to arrange the first date. Before the first meeting, Deborah would need to know where you are with your craft/art business so…

Polymer Clay Jewellery With Amy of Make Harrogate At a polymer clay Jewellery workshop with Make Harrogate, you will have the opportunity to handcraft a range of beautiful jewellery, this could be earrings (dangles, studs) hair pins, necklaces, bracelets, broaches or pin badges and all will be ready to take home and wear the same day. Amy will demonstrate a rage of techniques from the cane method…

Wet Felting Bag Workshop Learn the ancient craft of wet felting with experienced textile artist and teacher Katy Small of Felted Yarns. Katy will teach you the techniques needed to create your own felted handbag. We will blend Merino wool fibres like you might blend paints or pastels. By the end of the day, you will be able to take home a finished bag. No previous experience is needed and referenc…

Drawing in the Gardens This will be an inside and outside day, with time in the lovely workshop space and out in the beautiful gardens of Ripley castle. You will develop an understanding of form and composition as you create a sketchbook full of observational drawings and sketches. We will use a range of media and approaches as you discover the delights of looking and noticing and becoming absorbe…

Join Rachael from Wharfedale Soaps for a full day of cold process soap making. In this full day workshop you will learn the theory behind soap making in the moring and in the afternoon you’ll be creating a loaf of the popular lavender & rosemary soap (as sold in the Just Maker’s shop!) You’ll combine plant based oils and butters with sodium hydroxide to create the soap batter and then colour the s…

Do you need some help with selling what you make? Deborah from Just Makers will be running a friendly, encouraging workshop which will help you on your way. This day workshop will be packed full of individual advice aimed at your business. Some of the topics covered will include how to develop your business, how to increase sales and how to use your time efficiently. Time - 10.30 - 4pm Location: J…

Line & Wash Workshop John Harrison of ""Drawn in Yorkshire" would be introducing you to line and wash techniques for sketching and painting. The day will start with an introduction to John and his style of line and wash.If the weather permits you will venture outside to find subjects for observational drawing, taking reference photos at the same time. When you return to the stuido there will be ex…

Mosaics for the home with Sue Kershaw Create a beautiful indoor mosaic plaque for your home. There are lots of designs and materials to choose from in many colours. Learn how to cut tiles and create diverse patterns and effects in their arrangement. Can be hung on the wall or used as a trivet (22cm square). Fun and friendly tuition from Sue Kershaw, an experienced tutor, with lots of advice for fu…

Botanical Plaster casting with Tara Joy Learn how to make your own beautiful flower nature plaster cast tile creating your own piece of artwork. There will be flowers and foliage for you to choose from, however if there are any particular flowers or small objects you would like to cast, please bring them along. The course will cover rolling out clay, designing and arranging the flowers, greasing t…

Needle felting workshop Enjoy a fun, relaxed and informative day learning the art of needle felting with expert needle felt artist, Pam Chilton. On this workshop you will make your own 3D needle felted animal. All materials will be provided, there will be lots of coloured wools to choose from and you will see examples of needle felted animal sculptures to give you lots of inspiration. Time: 10.30-…

Polymer Clay Jewellery With Amy of Make Harrogate At a polymer clay Jewellery workshop with Make Harrogate, you will have the opportunity to handcraft a range of beautiful jewellery, this could be earrings (dangles, studs) hair pins, necklaces, bracelets, broaches or pin badges and all will be ready to take home and wear the same day. Amy will demonstrate a rage of techniques from the cane method…

Join artist Jo Hunter for this workshop where Jo will introduce you to the wonderful, versatile art of Collage using mainly paper. Suitable for all levels. Time: 10.30 - 4.00 Location: Just Makers Ripley Refreshments will be provided on arrival. There will be a lunch break and a chance to browse our lovely shop.  Please feel free to bring a packed lunch or you may prefer to buy lunch from the cafe…