Creative workshops with The Handcrafted Hen!

Book a one-to-one tutorial and I'll guide you through the process of creating your own marbled pattern to transfer onto a silk scarf. Take away your very own unique wearable masterpiece, or maybe create a personalised gift for someone special.

Create your own sketch/note book in this hands on informal and informative workshop. Once you've created your own book you will understand the stages of this method of bookbinding you'll be able to create a casing for a text block from an existing book.

Learn the art of Japanese stab-binding. In this hands-on two hour workshop for beginner bookbinders, I'll teach you how to bind three small books using three different decorative stitches. After this workshop you'll able to bind books out of plain paper for notes or drawing, photos, recipes, fabric, or collage papers.  No experience necessary, all materials supplied.

Do you know a Creative Teen? In this two workshop I'll guide you through the process of creating a bold and one-of-a-kind fabric design. Calling all young creatives, DIY fashionistas, and textile enthusiasts—this is your chance to dive into the exciting world of custom textile art! 

Sewing for Kids is designed for children 8 and over, with the supervision of a parent or carer, to learn some hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. Each week we'll be making a sewn item, each time learning a skill that helps progression, and confidence. Perfect for budding creators and designers. Small groups of 10 kids max, an AM group for 8 to 12 year olds, PM group for 13 to 16 year olds - all fabrics and materials supplied.

For adults who want to learn hand and machine sewing in a supportive environment with a qualified tutor with over 20 years experience of working with adults. Perfect for anyone wishing to become more self-reliant through making, altering, modifying and upcycling, while reconnecting with their creative side.

Why not make some time for yourself and reconnect with your creative side? You will receive expert guidance from an experienced art educator to help you unlock hidden talents or build on existing ones . Contact me if you're interested in joining a friendly small group of like-minded creatives and using the space.

Whether it's an afternoon with friends, an 'after-meeting' wind down with work colleagues, a family celebration or a school/college related project, a crafty workshop is best way to have fun, catch-up and relax in a creative and supportive environment.