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A creative space for making & learning new skills. Courses in woodworking, upholstery, DIY and more. For beginners or the more seasoned maker alike.

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F O O T S T O O L ! Suitable for those with no pre F O O T S T O O L ! Suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience. On our Upholstered Furniture for Beginners - Level 1 course you’ll make a stunning Storage Footstool. You’ll be taught how to build a solid hardwood stool frame using hand tools and upholster a lift-up deep-buttoned lid using eco-friendly materials. ⠀ You’ll learn about using woodwork and upholstery hand tools. Precision marking and cutting of wood. Assembling a wood frame and fixings. Mitre and dowel joints. Upholstery foams and natural fillings. Eco-friendly upholstery materials and wood finishing. Shaping a seat pad with fabric and tacking. Upholstery cuts, folds and deep buttoning techniques. ⠀ You can book now for Monday daytimes (for 5 weeks) from the 4th October or if you’re busy during the week the course will run over 2 consecutive weekends on Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 11th & Sun 12th of September OR Sat 9th, Sun 10th, Sat 16th & Sun 17th of October. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #deepbutton #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #woodworkcourses #hardwoodjoinery #storage #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
D O V E T A I L S ! It’s the weekend! We’re re D O V E T A I L S ! It’s the weekend! We’re really excited to be able to share details of our NEW Level 2 Woodwork for Beginners WEEKEND course. After completing Level 1 our students can now choose to go on to make a softwood CABINET (spilt into 3 modules) or our new DOVETAILED SHELVES project (1 module). ⠀ This new project will be taught by our tutor Jess and her students will learn make a solid hardwood shelving unit using through housing and dovetail joints, building on their Level 1 skills and apply them to more challenging joinery. ⠀ At the end of this course they will have a set of handmade shelves, suitable either for a wall or free standing, and mastery of through housing and dovetail joinery. If you have completed our Level 1 course and would like to book, places are now available to book on our website. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox #mademyownshelves
S T A M P S ! Ever wanted to make your own unique S T A M P S ! Ever wanted to make your own unique prints with handmade rubber stamps? Our Lino_printing for Beginners course will teach you to make your own hand-made project and lino-block to take home and use again and again! ⠀ Our tutor Ruth will teach you about the tools and materials for lino-printing and rubber stamp making; you’ll learn how to safely use lino-cutting tools, about engraving techniques, printing inks and you can choose from a selection of fun, simple applications, such as: t-shirt or tote-bag printing or hand-printing your own cards or artworks. ⠀ Whether you want to experiment with repeating pattern design or more complex, stand-alone block prints you’ll learn the difference between multiple blades for producing different marks and textures and how to produce consistent, crisp lino prints. Courses run on Wednesday daytimes from September or Wednesday evenings from the end of June. Visit our website for further details. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #rubberstamp #stampmaker #illustration #handmade #handprinted #pattern #printmakingart #reliefprinting #linoprintersofinstagram #blockprint #handcarved #making #printing #linoprint #linocut #linocarving
F I N I S H I N G ! Gain the confidence and knowle F I N I S H I N G ! Gain the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions when choosing a finish for your project or restoration piece. Our Wood Finishing Courses will teach you about different types of finishes and stains, how to apply them and in what situation you might want to use them.  ⠀ Our tutor Harry will guide you through practicing techniques with a range of finishes on boards supplied as well as learn about how to strip old coatings, surface preparation including grain filling, choosing a suitable finish, applying oils, waxes, varnishes and other traditional finishes and how you might approach their repair. ⠀ Places for these workshop are now available to book via our website. Our Weekend course in July is now fully booked but don’t worry we’ve added dates for Sat 4th & Sun 5th September, and Sat 9th & Sun 10th October 2021 OR there’s a Wednesday evening class for 4 weeks from the 15th September. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 COURSES VIA OUR WEBSITE NOW! We run weekend and midweek, daytime and evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, wood carving & sculpture, furniture making, wood finishing and tool sharpening. Visit our website for more information and to book your place today! ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #southwest #bristol #courses #tuition #lessons #skills #learn #beginners #woodwork #woodworkingproject #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #polishing #coatings #oils #waxes #varnish #paint #stains #filling #restoration #finishes #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #wood #finishing
P A L L E T W O O D ! Our Pallet Wood Weekend Work P A L L E T W O O D ! Our Pallet Wood Weekend Workshops are up and running again, check out Katie and the TWO shoe racks she designed and made for her house!Brilliant. ⠀ Our workshops are for beginners who wish to learn how to easily dismantle a pallet into useable timber and then with the help of our tutor Luke plan a specific design, draw plans, make cutting lists and learn how to use hand tools and build your project using traditional joinery techniques. ⠀ We’ve added new dates to our timetable for October and November workshops so clickety, click over to our website and grab your spot now or email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list for a cancellation space for the Summer dates. ⠀ All materials are included, the pallet wood, plywood backing and wooden dowel if your project needs it. You can bring any specific accessories that you would like to use with your project, such as hooks, hinges or handles. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
W O O D W O R K ! If like the lovely Fran here you W O O D W O R K ! If like the lovely Fran here you’d like to make a fabulous Makershed toolbox we now have spaces available to book for Woodwork for Beginners Level 1 - DAYTIME classes starting on TUESDAY 29th JUNE, or THURSDAY 1st JULY or FRIDAY 2nd JULY. ⠀ If you’re free at the WEEKEND we now have just ONE space available for our ‘2 Weekends’ courses running on the 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th of JULY. All daytime courses are 18 teaching hours over 4 days in which you’ll make your tool box using traditional woodworking hand tools and techniques. ⠀ For folks wanting to book Woodwork for Beginners Level 1 EVENING classes, many of those timetabled courses are fully booked and therefore we are running both waiting and cancellation lists. We anticipate that a normal wait to be within 8-10 weeks. ⠀ Please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to a list. Once we contact you with an available space date, please reply as soon as possible or we will remove your name from our lists. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
C A R V I N G ! What will you carve? Our wood carv C A R V I N G ! What will you carve? Our wood carving classes offer you the opportunity to learn a wide variety of wood carving techniques, from relief carving to sculpture. You’ll start with a relief carving to learn some basic carving techniques and then choose a project that interests you, either relief, or in the round. ⠀ You’ll learn all the stages of making it from design work to carving and finishing. Under the guidance of our lovely tutor Alistair you will gain a comprehensive introduction to wood carving skills and the knowledge about buying and maintaining your own tools to set yourself up to carve at home or, stay for longer and develop your skills at your own pace. ⠀ Courses run on Wednesday daytimes from the 14th July, Monday evenings from the 28th June or Weekends from the 24th & 25th of July. Visit our website for more information and to book your place and there’s a FINAL chance to win a 30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE for those Summer courses, just go to our Bank Holiday Monday (31st May) social media post before midnight tonight, like, share and leave a comment ‘Carving’ and you could be one of 20 lucky followers to get a code - perfect!! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
S E W I N G ! On our Sewing for Beginners course, S E W I N G ! On our Sewing for Beginners course, you’ll make two fabulously useful bags. Our tutor Debbie will walk you through all the steps to get you started on your sewing journey you’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, follow a simple pattern and sew fastenings such as zips and buttons. ⠀ You will make a handy buttoned tote bag and a wash bag with a zip and lining from Oeko-Tex certified canvas and organic cotton and gain a strong foundation of sewing skills. At the end of your course, you will be able to start making for yourself at home or progress onto our NEW Guided Sewing Projects course. ⠀ Our Sewing for Beginners courses run on Friday daytimes or Thursday evenings from the beginning of July and there’s a chance to win a 30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE for those Summer courses, just go to our Bank Holiday Monday (31st May) social media post before the end of today, like, share and leave a comment ‘Sewing’ and you could be one of 20 lucky followers to get a code - perfect!! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #washbag #totebag #learnsewing #learntosew #win #discount #code #thirtypercentoff
P O W E R T O O L S ! Did you know we’ve launche P O W E R T O O L S ! Did you know we’ve launched a new Beginners Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools course? Would you like to be guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery? ⠀ In making a bar or table height stool from European Redwood (a high quality softwood) you will learn about different joints that can be made using power tools, which jointing methods to use where, and how to mark out, cut, fit and assemble the joints accurately and effectively. ⠀ You’ll be taught how to use the following tools and machinery: Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Bandsaw; Table Saw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ Taught by our tutor Sam our ‘2 weekends’ courses start in July and there’s a chance to win a 30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE for that very course, just go to our Bank Holiday Monday (31st May) social media post before the 7th June, like, share and leave a comment ‘Powertools’ and you could be one of 20 lucky followers to get a code - simple!! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 COURSES VIA OUR WEBSITE NOW! We run weekend and midweek, daytime and evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, wood carving & sculpture, furniture making, wood finishing and tool sharpening. Visit our website for more information and to book your place today! ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #powertools #biscuitjointer #doweljointer #pocketholejig #plungerouter #routertrimmer #orbitalsander #combinationdrill #bandsaw #tablesaw #mitresaw #win #discount #code #thirtypercentoff
W O O D W O R K ! Yes! Huge congratulations to Cor W O O D W O R K ! Yes! Huge congratulations to Corrine who despite a pandemic and 3 national lockdowns getting in the way, has finally finished her cabinet on our Level 2 Beginners woodworking course and it looks totally fabulous. ⠀ Split into three modules, the case, the drawer and the door, each module takes approximately 18 teaching hours to complete but the pace at which a student works is set by them. This course is suitable for students who have completed our Level 1 woodworking course. ⠀ Our L2 students can book the modules independently and they can be spaced to suit their budget and life commitments and there is no requirement to commit to all three. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
W E A V I N G ! Over a single weekend course @them W E A V I N G ! Over a single weekend course @themakershedbristol you can use a tapestry loom to create your own placemat or mini rug. Our course will teach you how to thread up a tapestry loom, create patterns as well as how to start and finish your weaving. ⠀ You’ll learn how to use a frame loom, lots of techniques to create patterns and textures using pick up sticks as well as how to finish your design beautifully. There will also be the opportunity to try weaving on a rigid heddle loom and learn about loads about different loom types and techniques. ⠀ Taught by our tutor Libby our weekend courses start on June 19th & 20th and you could win a 30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE for that very course, just go to our Bank Holiday Monday (31st May) social media post before the 7th June, like, share and leave a comment ‘Weaving’ and you could be one of 20 lucky followers to get a code - easy!! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #placemats #tablerunner #minirug #win #discount #code #thirtypercentoff
P O W E R T O O L S ! Did you know we’ve launche P O W E R T O O L S ! Did you know we’ve launched a new Beginners Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools course? Would you like to be guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery? ⠀ In making a bar or table height stool from European Redwood (a high quality softwood) you will learn about different joints that can be made using power tools, which jointing methods to use where, and how to mark out, cut, fit and assemble the joints accurately and effectively. ⠀ You’ll be taught how to use the following tools and machinery: Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Bandsaw; Table Saw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ Taught by our tutor Sam our ‘2 weekends’ courses start in July and there’s a chance to win a 30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE for that course, go to our Bank Holiday Monday social media post for details and good luck! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #powertools #biscuitjointer #doweljointer #pocketholejig #plungerouter #routertrimmer #orbitalsander #combinationdrill #bandsaw #tablesaw #mitresaw #chopsaw #barstool #oohtaperedlegs
P A L L E T W O O D ! This Bank Holiday weekend sa P A L L E T W O O D ! This Bank Holiday weekend saw the return of our popular Pallet Wood Weekend Workshops and look what an amazing Magdalena did in creating a wall unit for her plants! Our workshops are for beginners who wish to learn how to easily dismantle a pallet into useable timber and then with the help of our tutor Luke plan a specific design, draw plans, make cutting lists and learn how to use hand tools and build your project using traditional joinery techniques. ⠀ All materials are included, the pallet wood, plywood backing and wooden dowel if your project needs it. You can bring any specific accessories that you would like to use with your project, such as hooks, hinges or handles. All of our Pallet Wood Weekend Workshops are now fully booked for May, June & August BUT don’t worry we’ve added new dates to our timetable for October and November. ⠀ Whizz over to our website and grab your spot now or email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list for a cancellation space. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
G O O D L U C K ! It’s a Bank Holiday Monday Com G O O D L U C K ! It’s a Bank Holiday Monday Competition! ⠀ 20 Lucky followers will WIN 30% discount codes for NEW courses running over the SUMMER months. ⠀ To WIN a code all you have to do is: ⠀ 🥰 LIKE this post 👌 FOLLOW @themakershedbristol 🚀 SHARE this post to your story 🤩 COMMENT which course you’d like to do! ⠀ CHOOSE from Fabric & Tapestry Weaving, Sewing, Lino-Printing, Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools & Wood Carving!! Codes will apply to beginners courses with a start date before the end of August 2021. ⠀ This competition ends on 7th June 2021 and the winners will be chosen at random and contacted via DM and we will send you a personalised code to enter into the checkout when booking the course via our website. All codes must be used by the 14th June 2021. For full terms and conditions www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #fabricweaving #furniture #making #sewing #woodcarving #linoprinting #sharpening #finishing #palletwood #workshops #powertools #competition #summer #win #discountcodes #thirtypercentoff
C A R V I N G ! Our wood carving classes offer you C A R V I N G ! Our wood carving classes offer you the opportunity to learn a wide variety of wood carving techniques, from relief carving to sculpture. You’ll start with a relief carving to learn some basic carving techniques and then choose a project that interests you, either relief, or in the round. ⠀ You’ll learn all the stages of making it from design work to carving and finishing. Under the guidance of our lovely tutor Alistair you will gain a comprehensive introduction to wood carving skills and the knowledge about buying and maintaining your own tools to set yourself up to carve at home or, stay for longer and develop your skills at your own pace. ⠀ Courses run on Wednesday daytimes from the 14th July, Monday evenings from the 28th June or Weekends from the 24th & 25th of July. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
L I N O P R I N T ! What will you design and print L I N O P R I N T ! What will you design and print on our beginners’ Lino-Printing course?! Our tutor Ruth will teach you about different tools and materials for lino-printing and rubber stamp making; experiment with inks and mark-making, and design and make your own print. ⠀ You can choose from a selection of fun, simple projects, such as: t-shirt or tote-bag printing or hand-printing your own cards or artworks. Experiment with repeating pattern design or more complex, stand-alone block prints. ⠀ Courses here @themakershedbristol run on Wednesday evenings from the end of June and Wednesday daytimes from September, visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #rubberstamp #stampmaker #illustration #handmade #handprinted #pattern #printmakingart #reliefprinting #linoprintersofinstagram #blockprint #handcarved #making #printing #linoprint #linocut #linocarving #whales #tshirt
W O O D W O R K ! Woo hoo! Congratulations to the W O O D W O R K ! Woo hoo! Congratulations to the lovely James who has finished his cabinet case on our Woodworking for Beginners Level 2 course using traditional hand tools and techniques. It looks totally fabulous! Good job. ⠀ In making this softwood cabinet he has learnt how to block plane end timber square, saw and chisel before using a router plane to smooth and flatten the surface of the through housings, marked out and cut wedged through mortise and tenon joints and the technique for how to dowel a back rail into position using fabulously handy little dowel points. ⠀ Next James is going on to complete modules B & C to make a dovetail drawer and haunched tenon shaker style door to fit his cabinet. Each of our 3 modules, take approximately 18 teaching hours to complete but the pace at which a student works is set by them. ⠀ Our Level 2 students can book the modules independently and they can be spaced to suit their budget and life commitments and there is no requirement to commit to all three. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
R A D I O ! We don’t only teach amazing courses R A D I O ! We don’t only teach amazing courses in woodwork you know! Listen out to @ujimaradio Bristol's No.1 Urban Radio Station tonight when our tutor Jenny will be chatting about everything we’ve got going on here @themakershedbristol with hosts Tommy Popcorn & Jazz between 6-8pm. Ujima 98FM Bristol DAB or online! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #fabricweaving #furniture #making #sewing #woodcarving #linoprinting #sharpening #finishing #palletwood #workshops #ujimaradio #ujima98fm
B E G I N N E R S ! Suitable for those with no pre B E G I N N E R S ! Suitable for those with no previous upholstery experience. Over 2 days or 4 evenings our Level 1 students learn how to effectively use upholstery hand tools such as webbing stretchers, shape a seat pad using natural fillings, tacks, tension and fabric, make basic upholstery cuts and folds and how to apply a wood finish. ⠀ If you’re free during the day between 10am-3pm this Summer you’ll be happy to know that there are still a few spaces available to book on our Upholstery for Beginners Level 1 courses starting on the Wednesday the 2nd and/or on the 16th of June. Or if you’re free on a Tuesday evening there’s a few places left on courses starting on the 15th June. ⠀ If you like to plan further ahead we’ve also spaces available to book for Autumn courses starting in August, September & October. All of our Eco Upholstery for Beginners Level 1 courses are taught by our fabulous tutors Jenny or Grace and our workshops are COVID-secure and ready to go. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 COURSES VIA OUR WEBSITE NOW! @themakershedbristol we run weekend and midweek, daytime and evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, wood carving & sculpture, furniture making, wood finishing and tool sharpening. Visit our website for more information and to book your place today! ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #armchair #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
T W O B A G S ! On our Sewing on our Beginners cou T W O B A G S ! On our Sewing on our Beginners course you’ll make not only this one but two fabulously useful bags. The course length is 4 days or 8 evenings, where our tutor Debbie teach all the steps to get you started on your sewing journey and build your confidence with some simple activities. ⠀ You’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, follow a simple pattern and sew fastenings such as zips and buttons. You will make this handy buttoned tote bag and a wash bag with a zip and lining from Oeko-Tex certified canvas and organic cotton and gain a strong foundation of sewing skills which you can then apply to future projects. ⠀ At the end of your course, you will be able to start making for yourself at home or progress onto our NEW Guided Sewing Projects course and further build on your skills. Our Sewing courses run on Friday daytimes or Thursday evenings from the beginning of July. ⠀ You can book all of our courses online at www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #washbag #totebag #learnsewing #learntosew
W A H E Y ! It’s SO good to be back open and tea W A H E Y ! It’s SO good to be back open and teaching creative skills again. This weekend we saw the first chance for our students to meet 3 of our new ‘dream team’ of woodwork tutors. Sam, Mon & Harry have been fully trained to teach our courses and they got going by helping our students with their Level 1 projects. ⠀ If you’re booked on a Woodworking course here @themakershedbristol you will have the chance to meet and be taught by them, they’re all totally obsessed with woodwork and are super excited to be sharing their skills and knowledge with our students. ⠀ Students David, Sarah and Rebecca were the lucky ones who received our new team members tuition and guidance (in one of our fabulous new roomy workshops) and they all did a fantastic job in finishing the tool boxes they started way back before the last lockdown. Hurray!! 🙌 ⠀ You can book all of our courses online at www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
W E A V I N G ! There’s an opportunity for you t W E A V I N G ! There’s an opportunity for you to start fabric weaving whether your free time is at the weekend, on a weekday or in the evenings. You can book now for a Weekend course on 19th & 20th June, or Monday evenings starting on the 28th June, Tuesday Daytimes starting on the 13th July, with future dates available too! ⠀ Daytime & evening beginners courses will set you up with a foundation of hand-weaving skills with the opportunity to learn how to make your own placemats or table runners on a rigid heddle loom. Weekend courses will teach you how to use a tapestry loom to create your own placemat or mini rug, create patterns as well as how to start and finish your weaving. ⠀ Our tutor Libby will teach you how to thread up a loom, weave your project and how to finish your handwoven creations so that they can be used long into the future and provide you with a fantastic foundation in weaving basics. ⠀ Weaving courses have a tutor:student ratio of 1:8. Tuition is given on an individual basis at each student’s bench to ensure a fully COVID-secure working and learning environment. Weave your way to our website for further information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #daytime #evening #weekend #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #placemats #tablerunner #rugs
S T O R A G E ! Suitable for those with no previou S T O R A G E ! Suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience. On our Upholstered Furniture for Beginners - Level 1 course you’ll make a stunning Storage Footstool. You’ll be taught how to build a solid hardwood stool frame using hand tools and upholster a lift-up deep-buttoned lid using eco-friendly materials. ⠀ You’ll learn about using woodwork and upholstery hand tools. Precision marking and cutting of wood. Assembling a wood frame and fixings. Mitre and dowel joints. Upholstery foams and natural fillings. Eco-friendly upholstery materials and wood finishing. Shaping a seat pad with fabric and tacking. Upholstery cuts, folds and deep buttoning techniques. ⠀ You can book now for Monday daytimes (for 5 weeks) from the 4th October or if you’re busy during the week the course will run over 2 consecutive weekends on Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 11th & Sun 12th of September OR Sat 9th, Sun 10th, Sat 16th & Sun 17th of October. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ All of our Upholstered Furniture Level 1 classes have a student:tutor ratio of 8:1 and tuition will be given on an individual basis at each student’s bench to ensure a fully COVID-secure working and learning environment. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #deepbutton #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #woodworkcourses #hardwoodjoinery #storage #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
C A R V I N G ! Make a wood relief carving or scul C A R V I N G ! Make a wood relief carving or sculpture! Our wood carving classes with Alistair offer the opportunity to learn a wide variety of wood carving techniques, from relief carving to sculpture. Start with a relief carving to learn some basic carving techniques and then choose a project that interests you, either relief, or in the round. ⠀ Be guided through all the stages of making it from design work to carving and finishing. Come and gain a comprehensive introduction to wood carving skills and the knowledge about buying and maintaining your own tools to set yourself up to carve at home or, stay for longer and develop your skills at your own pace. ⠀ Courses run on Wednesday daytimes, Monday evenings or Weekends. Visit our website for further information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ YOU CAN BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 COURSES VIA OUR WEBSITE NOW! We run weekend and midweek, daytime and evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, wood carving & sculpture, furniture making, wood finishing and tool sharpening. Visit our website for more information and to book your place today! ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
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WE ARE OPEN!

We are absolutely indebted to all our students, friends and family once again for their amazing support since closing last November and we couldn’t be more proud, excited and incredibly grateful to be open once again. We look forward to welcoming all of our students both new and existing back into the workshop. To all of you, please follow the Covid rules we have in place – your health and safety has always been our top priority and we want to ensure that The Makershed remains a safe place to be. As before lockdown 3.0 we’ve halved our normal class capacity to enable physical distancing but don’t forget your masks!

We can’t wait to see you all!! Yippeeeeeee!!!!