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L E V E L O N E ! Great toolbox Pete! If you’d l L E V E L O N E ! Great toolbox Pete! If you’d like to learn a variety of traditional hand joinery techniques like how to mark out a joint, saw straight and square, chisel a rebate flat and use a variety of planes including block, plough and smoothing types effectively then sign up for our Woodwork for Beginners course. ⠀ Taught by our tutor Ali, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting on the 20th of June or THURSDAY DAYTIME classes starting on the 30th of June both for 4 consecutive weeks. ⠀ There is also ONE space each left to book on our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses from the 4th of June or 16th of July which both run on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ Suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience or those wanting to improve their skills. In completing this course, you will have a toolbox to take home and a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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
S E W I N G ! Wow! Fran has finished her wilder go S E W I N G ! Wow! Fran has finished her wilder gown in a record 3 sessions! She added frilly black sleeves and black ribbon to tie in the black floral design. It’s the perfect Summer dress. ⠀ Suitable for confident beginners, you can book now to join our GARMENT MAKING courses which run Tuesday evenings from the 7th of June or Thursday evenings from the 16th of June. ⠀ Tutor Debs will help you choose an appropriate project for your level of sewing, guide you through pattern and fabric choices and help you to make your garment.  ⠀ You’ll learn how to follow a pattern, choose materials for your project, cut your pattern pieces, sew darts and fit a garment, make different types of seams and insert a variety of zips and buttonholes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew
N E X T W E E K E N D ! The final 2 places for nex N E X T W E E K E N D ! The final 2 places for next weekend’s workshop on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th of May are now available to book via our website. Come along and gain the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions when choosing a finish for your project or restoration piece. ⠀ Our Wood Finishing Course will teach you about different types of finishes and stains, how to apply them, and what situation you might want to use them. There will be an emphasis on learning about and using environmentally and animal-friendly finishes. Please note that shellac will accordingly not be used as part of this course. ⠀ Our tutor Harry will guide you through practising 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, apply oils, waxes, paints, varnishes and other traditional finishes, and how you might approach their repair. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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
U P H O L S T E R Y ! Our student Ampara has strip U P H O L S T E R Y ! Our student Ampara has stripped an old art deco armchair and is starting to reupholster it, the new webbing so tight she can already sit on it! If you’d like to come along and re-upholster a piece of furniture, we will guide you through the process of planning, stripping and re-upholstery using environmentally friendly materials. ⠀ Our next re-upholstery morning or evening courses start on Tuesday the 14th of June. Most suitable for those who have some previous upholstery experience. Beginners are welcome, but please do get in touch before you book so that we can make sure that you have a project to work on that is suitable for your level. If required, we can also provide a small stool frame as an introductory project. ⠀ Our next Upholstery Weekend is Saturday the 25th & Sunday the 26th of June. You can bring your re-upholstery project to our new ‘Upholstery Weekends’ and work on it under tutor guidance. If you have a piece of furniture at home that you’d like to re-upholster but aren’t able to commit to weekly classes then this course is for you. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #armchair #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
S H A R P E N I N G ! You can now book our next To S H A R P E N I N G ! You can now book our next Tool Sharpening Weekend Workshop, which runs on the 2nd & 3rd of July. Our tutor Harry will teach you about caring for your tools to ensure long life and perform precise work. You’ll learn what ‘sharp’ really is, and the importance of sharpness when using woodworking tools. ⠀ He’ll teach you what to look for when purchasing old and new woodworking tools. You’ll learn about types of sharpening stone and abrasives, how to sharpen chisels, planes, scrapers, saws and restoring hand planes and how to set them so that they perform exactly how they should. ⠀ You will have the opportunity to practise sharpening on your own or our tools and gain the confidence to take any tool and tune it to perform fine work for years to come. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #southwest #bristol #courses #tuition #lessons #skills #learn #beginners #woodwork #handtools #maintenance #sharpening #chisels #planes #scrapers
S E W I N G ! Our student Jamie has been busy cutt S E W I N G ! Our student Jamie has been busy cutting out the pieces for his new jacket. He’s using a pattern by Merchant and Mills, the ‘Ottoline’ which is a boxy workwear jacket with cuff and side seam splits and inside pocket. We’ll keep you updated on his progress. ⠀ If you want to take your first steps into jacket and coat making you can join our Jacket-Making Weekend Course on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th of July and make a Wiksten Unfolding jacket. With its large pockets and a fold-over collar, this oversized jacket is functional, comfortable, and stylish. It comes in three length options and is fully lined and reversible. ⠀ We supply all tools and equipment and a sewing machine so all you need to bring is your fabric and matching thread. We’ll contact you with a list of suitable fabrics and the length you will need to bring. Visit our website and search ‘Jacket making weekend’ for all the information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew
N E W D A T E S ! This gorgeous length of 100% cot N E W D A T E S ! This gorgeous length of 100% cotton fabric was handwoven on our Level 1 Fabric Weaving for Beginners course. You can start your weaving journey on our next Level 1 evening course starting on Wednesday the 1st of June or if you have a busy Summer lined up we’ve added Sept, Oct & Nov dates to our website. ⠀ Completing this course will set you up with a foundation of hand-weaving skills by making 100% cotton placemats or table runners on a rigid heddle loom. Libby our tutor 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. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ See link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coaster #placemats #tablerunners #scarfs
S K I L L S ! Well done to Connie, Matt, Beccy, Be S K I L L S ! Well done to Connie, Matt, Beccy, Ben, Pete & John who handmade a toolbox during our Level 1 Woodwork for Beginners course. They learnt a variety of traditional joinery techniques, how to mark out a joint, saw straight and square, chisel a rebate flat and use a variety of planes including block, plough and smoothing types effectively. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up for our Beginners Woodwork course, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting on the 20th of June for 4 consecutive weeks. Or there are spaces left to book on our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ course from the 16th of July which runs on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ It is suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience or those wanting to improve their skills. In completing this course, you will have a toolbox to take home and a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #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
D O V E T A I L S ! Awh, we do love a happy face f D O V E T A I L S ! Awh, we do love a happy face first thing on a Monday morning. They don’t come much happier than this. A massive well done to David here who made some wall shelves during our Level 2 weekend course. If you swipe to the next pic you can see them hung up on the wall in his home too! Amazing work, check out those perfect dovetails. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up for our Level 1 Beginners Woodwork course, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting on the 20th of June for 4 consecutive weeks. Or there are spaces left to book on our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ course from the 16th of July which runs on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ It is suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience or those wanting to improve their skills. In completing this course, you will have a toolbox to take home and a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowntoolbox #mademyownshelves
P A L L E T S ! Suitable for both beginners or mor P A L L E T S ! Suitable for both beginners or more experienced makers, you can now book our next Pallet Wood Weekend Workshops running on the 25th & 26th of June and/or the 6th & 7th of August, which still have spaces available. We run waiting lists for cancellation spaces on all of our courses – to be added to a list please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk. ⠀ Our tutor Luke will teach students how to easily dismantle a reclaimed pallet into useable timber, design and plan their own project, make a cutting list and then make a bespoke project using various wood joinery techniques and hand tools all you have to do, is decide what you’re going to make! ⠀ Visit our website for more info and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion #palletproject #palletwood
R U C K S A C K ! Oooh, nice bag! Kat has made an R U C K S A C K ! Oooh, nice bag! Kat has made an oilcloth rucksack with super-smart buckles. She learnt how to set up and use a sewing machine, about the different types of stitches, threads & fabrics, how to sew straight seams and different ways to finish them and add straps and a lining and/or pockets. ⠀ Our next weekend bag making course is available to book now on the 11th & 12th of June, just search Sewing courses and choose the Bag Making option on our website. You can choose to make your bag either from new fabric (we can advise you what and how much to buy) or upcycled textiles or garments. Suitable items include jeans and/or curtains. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and book your place today. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew #bags #rucksack #totebag
P R O J E C T S ! Our Level 3 weaving student Jade P R O J E C T S ! Our Level 3 weaving student Jade has been playing around with designs using a needle. After completing Levels 1 and 2 Jade is now brimming with ideas for her own project and will be supported throughout by our tutor Libby with guidance from weaving the fabric to creating her end product. ⠀ You can start your weaving journey on our next Level 1 evening course starting on Monday the 23rd of May or Wednesday the 25th of May. Completing our Level 1 course will set you up with a foundation of hand-weaving skills by making 100% cotton placemats or table runners on a rigid heddle loom. ⠀ There are also places available for our next Tapestry Weaving Weekend on the 21st & 22nd of May. In this skills-focused course learn all about the craft of tapestry weaving. Over the weekend, you will cover how to warp a frame loom, weaving terminology, weave with great technique, choose yarns, and explore lots of different patterns to create three-dimensionality, shapes and interlocking colours. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coaster #placemats #tablerunners #scarfs
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 Course will teach you about different types of finishes and stains, how to apply them, and what situation you might want to use them.  ⠀ Our tutor Harry will guide you through practising 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, apply oils, waxes, paints, varnishes and other traditional finishes, and how you might approach their repair. ⠀ Places for this weekend workshop on the 28th & 29th of May are now available to book via our website. ⠀ Visit our website for all the info. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #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
Q U I C K ! Sign up now for the last places on our Q U I C K ! Sign up now for the last places on our Wood Carving Weekend Workshop this Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th of May and whatever you decide to carve you’ll be guided through all the stages of this ancient craft under the guidance of our tutor Alistair, you’ll learn a wide variety of techniques to bring your design to life, how to draw and transfer your design onto your oak board and how to use a variety of chisels and knives safely, before finishing and taking it home. ⠀ This course is suitable for complete beginners, but if you’ve dabbled in carving before you can focus on building on your existing skills under Alistair’s expert tuition. The course will build your confidence and knowledge to buy and maintain your own tools to set yourself up to carve at home. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
W O O D W O R K ! Our Woodwork for Beginners cours W O O D W O R K ! Our Woodwork for Beginners courses are split into 2 Levels over which you’ll learn a variety of traditional joinery techniques. In Level 1 you’ll make a softwood toolbox and we’ll teach you how to mark out a joint, saw straight and square, chisel a rebate flat and use a variety of planes including block, plough and smoothing types effectively. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up for our Beginners Woodwork course, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting on the 20th of June for 4 consecutive weeks. Or there are spaces left to book on our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ course from the 16th of July which runs on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ Suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience or those wanting to improve their skills. In completing this course not only will you have a toolbox to take home but also a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or to progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #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
P O W E R T O O L S ! In making their table or bar P O W E R T O O L S ! In making their table or bar height stools from European Redwood these super six students have learnt about the 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. Well done to all of them - great job! ⠀ They have been guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery including a Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Mortiser; Bandsaw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ Our Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools courses run on Monday Daytimes OR over 2 Weekends. More weekend dates for Summer 2022 and beyond will be released soon – to be added to the list to receive notification of new dates please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk. Visit our website for more information. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #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 #mortiser #mitresaw
W E A V I N G ! This very happy face belongs to Na W E A V I N G ! This very happy face belongs to Natalie, who has started to make her own lambswool scarf on our Fabric Weaving Level 2 course. After completing Level 1 and learning the basics of using a rigid heddle loom, now she’s expanding her weaving knowledge and exploring the use of different fibres to create her scarf.  ⠀ You can start your weaving journey on our next Level 1 evening course starting on Wednesday the 25th of May. Completing this course will set you up with a foundation of hand-weaving skills by making 100% cotton placemats or table runners on a rigid heddle loom. ⠀ There are also places available for our next Tapestry Weaving Weekend on the 21st & 22nd of May. In this skills-focused course learn all about the craft of tapestry weaving. Over the weekend, you will cover how to warp a frame loom, weaving terminology, weave with great technique, choose yarns, and explore lots of different patterns to create three-dimensionality, shapes and interlocking colours. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coaster #placemats #tablerunners #scarfs
U P H O L S T E R Y ! Our student Lucy has started U P H O L S T E R Y ! Our student Lucy has started stripping down a battered old armchair with the aim of re-upholstering it with fabulous new fabric and deep buttons during our Upholstery classes. We’ll let you know how she gets on and if you have an upholstery project you’d like to get your teeth into, then read on. ⠀ Our next Upholstery morning or evening courses for re-upholstery projects both start on Tuesday the 14th of June. Where you can come along and re-upholster a piece of furniture. You choose your project and we guide you through the process of planning, stripping and re-upholstery using environmentally friendly materials. ⠀ Most suitable for those who have some previous upholstery experience. Beginners are welcome, but please do get in touch before you book so that we can make sure that you have a project to work on that is suitable for your level. We can also provide a small stool frame as an introductory project if required. ⠀ Our next Upholstery Weekend is on the 25th & 26th of June. You can bring your re-upholstery project to our new ‘Upholstery Weekends’ and work on it under tutor guidance. If you have a piece of furniture at home that you’d like to re-upholster but aren’t able to commit to weekly classes then this course is for you. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and as always the link is in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #armchair #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
F O O T S T O O L ! Would you like to make a beaut F O O T S T O O L ! Would you like to make a beautiful footstool with hidden storage? Our ‘Upholstered Furniture for Beginners’ course involves making a solid hardwood stool frame from sustainably sourced European steamed beech wood and then upholstering a lift-up deep-buttoned lid using your own choice of fabric. ⠀ Our course is suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience. You can BOOK NOW for our 2 WEEKENDS’ courses on the 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th of July. Whizz over to our website and search for our ‘Upholstered Furniture - The Storage Footstool’ course, further information and to book your place. ⠀ Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #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
S E W I N G ! If you want to learn to sew or impro S E W I N G ! If you want to learn to sew or improve your skills, we’ve got plenty of sewing course options for you to choose from this Summer. Our tutor Debs will help you choose an appropriate project for your level of sewing, guide you through pattern and fabric choices and help you to make your project.  ⠀ G A R M E N T S ! You can book now to join our garment making courses which run Tuesday evenings from the 20th of June or Thursday evenings from the 16th of June. You’ll learn how to follow a pattern, choose materials for your project, cut your pattern pieces, sew darts and fit a garment, make different types of seams and insert a variety of zips and buttonholes. ⠀ B A G S ! Our next weekend bag making course is available to book now on the 11th & 12th of June. You can choose to make your bag or bags either from new fabric or upcycled textiles or garments like jeans or curtains. Learn about the different types of stitches, threads & fabrics, how to sew straight seams and different ways to finish them and add straps and a lining and/or pockets. ⠀ J A C K E T S ! If you want to take your first steps into jacket and coat making you can join our Jacket-Making Weekend Course on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th of July and make a Wiksten Unfolding jacket. With its large pockets and a fold-over collar, this oversized jacket is functional, comfortable, and stylish. It comes in three length options and is fully lined and reversible. ⠀ Visit our website and search sewing course for more information and to book. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew
C A R V I N G ! Excellent work. A huge well done t C A R V I N G ! Excellent work. A huge well done to Paul who carved a wonderful Viking longship in oak and finished his piece with tinted finishing wax during our wood carving course. You can sign up now for our next Weekend Workshop on the 14th & 15th of May or the one following that on the 30th & 31st of July. ⠀ Come and be guided through all the stages of the ancient craft of wood carving. Under the guidance of our tutor Alistair, you’ll learn a wide variety of wood carving techniques to bring your own design to life, how to draw and transfer your design onto your oak board, how to use a variety of chisels and knives safely, before finishing and taking it home. ⠀ These courses are suitable for complete beginners, but if you’ve dabbled in carving before you can focus on building on your existing skills under expert tuition. The course will build your confidence and knowledge to buy and maintain your own tools to set yourself up to carve at home. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
T O O L B O X E S ! Four more marvellous Makershed T O O L B O X E S ! Four more marvellous Makershed toolboxes left our workshop last Monday. Congratulations to our Level 1 students Anu, Nige, Katrina and Connor on learning how to make a toolbox using traditional techniques and woodworking hand tools such as chisels, saws, marking gauges, squares, block, plough and smoothing planes. Great job guys. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up for our Beginners Woodwork course, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting on the 20th of June for 4 consecutive weeks. Or there are spaces left to book on our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ course from the 16th of July which runs on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ Suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience. In completing these courses, with our tutor Ali, you’ll gain a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or to progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #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
B A G S ! Well done to Laura for making such a fab B A G S ! Well done to Laura for making such a fabulous rucksack during one of our Bag Making weekends, she learnt how to set up and use a sewing machine, about the different types of stitches, threads & fabrics, how to sew straight seams and different ways to finish them and add straps and a lining and/or pockets. ⠀ Our next weekend bag making course is available to book now on the 11th & 12th of June, just search Sewing courses and choose the Bag Making option on our website. You can choose to make your bag either from new fabric (we can advise you what and how much to buy) or upcycled textiles or garments. Suitable items include jeans and/or curtains. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and book your place today. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew #bags #rucksack #totebag
P R I N T I N G ! After her lovely experiments wit P R I N T I N G ! After her lovely experiments with banana prints, Nic designed these two little magpies early on in our Lino Printing for Beginners course and then worked them into a bigger print comprising two separate layers printed at the same time with gorgeous results. ⠀ If like Nic, you’ve always wanted to make your own unique prints, our Lino-Printing courses will teach you to make your own hand-made project and lino-block to take home and use again and again. Learn about the tools, materials and printing inks for lino-printing and rubber stamp making and how to safely use lino-cutting tools and engraving techniques. ⠀ It’s not too late to sign up now for our next LEVEL 1 course starting this Wednesday the 4th of May for 8 weeks OR there’s LEVEL 2 (open to all but best suited to anyone who has completed our Lino Printing for Beginners course or has some printmaking experience) on Monday the 9th of May. These evening classes are consecutive with breaks for academic half terms, class times 6.20pm - 8.45pm. ⠀ Visit our website for all the info. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #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
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