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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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B A G S ! Would you like to make your own bespoke B A G S ! Would you like to make your own bespoke bag? On our Beginner’s Bag Making course you could make a tote bag, a bucket bag, a roll-top bag or a handlebar bag for your bike. You can make your new bag either from new fabric (we can advise you what and how much to buy) or upcycled textiles or garments like your old jeans, coat or curtains. ⠀ Our tutor Debs will walk you through all the steps involved in making your bag and build your sewing confidence, you’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, about different type of stitches, threads & fabrics. She’ll teach you how to sew straight seams and different ways to finish them, how to cut and pin fabric using a simple pattern, how to add eyelets/webbing and straps and adding a lining and pockets! ⠀ This course will run on Wednesday evenings (4 weeks) from the 28th July or there’s a single weekend options of Sat 31st July & Sun 1st August or Sat 9th & Sun 10th October when you’ll complete your bag in just two days! Visit our website for more information and book your place today! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #bucketbag #totebag #handlebarbag #rolltopbag #learnsewing #learntosew #eveningcourse #weekendcourse #bagsoffun
W O O D W O R K ! Woooo hooooo to Tess who despite W O O D W O R K ! Woooo hooooo to Tess who despite a pandemic and 3 national lockdowns getting in the way, has finished her cabinet on our Level 2 Beginners woodworking course and it looks awesome. She is now going on to our Level 3 Project classes and is currently in the design/planning stage to make an amazing (top secret) gift for a relative so we can’t give the game away just yet! ⠀ Our Level 2 courses is 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 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 about all of our woodworking courses and levels. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #mademyowncabinet
S E W I N G ! Would you like to make your own buff S E W I N G ! Would you like to make your own buffet dress? Chic, comfy and stylish, the buffet dress is a flowing, tiered loose-fit dress that became a lockdown hit!  Suitable for a confident beginner this sewing course will give you a good understanding of garment construction. You will make your own buffet dress using the Tilly and the Buttons Indigo Smock dress pattern. ⠀ Our tutor Debs will walk you through all the steps involved and build your sewing confidence. You will learn how to use a pattern, how to add pockets and sleeves to a dress, how to apply facings, and how to add gathers, ruffles and bust darts. You can bring your own fabric for this project or we can advise you what to buy and give you a list of suppliers that we love. ⠀ This courses runs over 9 teaching hours (4 evenings or 1 weekend) and you can book now for places on Thursday evenings from the 29th July 6.20pm – 8.35pm or Weekend classes on the 14th & 15th August (Saturday & Sunday) 10.30am – 3.30pm. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #buffet #dress
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 tool box 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. ⠀ 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 tool box 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. ⠀ If you’d like to grab the final spaces for courses in July, we have a TWO spaces still currently available for our 4 week DAYTIME courses starting on THURSDAY 29th JULY classes run from 10am to 3.30pm, whizz over to our website to book your place now. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ 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/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
U P D A T E ! With COVID case numbers growing incr U P D A T E ! With COVID case numbers growing incredibly fast in Bristol and in order to safeguard students and tutors, from today we’re asking everyone to continue wearing face coverings whilst moving around the workshop and while receiving 1:1 tuition at student benches. ⠀ To ensure a fully COVID-secure working and learning environment, there will be no immediate changes to the COVID security measures in place at The Makershed in response to the relaxation of government guidelines that have changed today. ⠀ Social distancing, ventilation and mask wearing rules will all remain in place as they are currently and we hope that everyone will continue to be as considerate as possible as we all navigate this next phase of the pandemic. Thank you! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ themakershedbristol.co.uk/covid-19 ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #fabricweaving #furniture #making #sewing #woodcarving #linoprinting #sharpening #finishing #palletwood #workshops #covidsecure #staysafe
P A L L E T W O O D ! Huge congratulations to Alis P A L L E T W O O D ! Huge congratulations to Alison who designed and made this fabulous shelving unit for her daughters lego creations on our last Pallet Wood Weekend Workshop. 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. ⠀ Our Pallet Wood Weekend Workshop is now fully booked for August BUT don’t worry there are 2 spaces left for 2nd & 3rd October weekend or you can book the 23rd & 24th of October or 27th & 28th of November. 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. ⠀ 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 for the August weekend. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
D O V E T A I L S ! To anyone that’s ever made a D O V E T A I L S ! To anyone that’s ever made a toolbox here at the Makershed, you can now progress your skills and make these gorgeous dovetailed shelves in just TWO weekends. This new Level 2 course will be taught by our tutor Ali and her students will learn to make this free standing or wall hung beauty using through housing and dovetail joints in a beautiful hardwood timber. ⠀ Sign up now and build on your Level 1 skills by applying yourselves to more challenging joinery. Visit our website now and search for Woodwork for Beginners – Level 2 Weekends, the courses length is 2 consecutive weekends (Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm)and places are available for 31st July & 1st, 7th & 8th August OR 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st November 2021. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #mademyownwallshelves
L I N O P R I N T ! Ever wanted to make your own L I N O P R I N T ! 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 mornings from September or Wednesday evenings from October. Visit our website for further details. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
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 like to plan ahead we’ve spaces available to book now 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! 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/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
S E W I N G ! Would you like to make your own besp S E W I N G ! Would you like to make your own bespoke bag? On our Beginner’s Bag Making course you could make a tote bag, a bucket bag, a roll-top bag or a handlebar bag for your bike. You can make your new bag either from new fabric (we can advise you what and how much to buy) or upcycled textiles or garments like your old jeans, coat or curtains. ⠀ Our tutor Debs will walk you through all the steps involved in making your bag and build your sewing confidence, you’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, about different type of stitches, threads & fabrics. She’ll teach you how to sew straight seams and different ways to finish them, how to cut and pin fabric using a simple pattern, how to add eyelets/webbing and straps and adding a lining and pockets! ⠀ This course will run on Wednesday evenings (4 weeks) from the 28th July or there’s a single weekend options of Sat 31st July & Sun 1st August or Sat 9th & Sun 10th October when you’ll complete your bag in just two days! Visit our website for more information and book your place today! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #bucketbag #totebag #handlebarbag #rolltopbag #learnsewing #learntosew #eveningcourse #weekendcourse #bagsoffun
W O O D W O R K ! Yay! Well done to Sarah who has W O O D W O R K ! Yay! Well done to Sarah who has made a softwood tool box using traditional techniques and woodworking hand tools such as chisels, saws, marking gauges, squares and a variety of planes during our Woodwork for Beginners Level 1 DAYTIME classes. We have a few spaces still currently available for later in July if you’d like to sign up, starting on TUESDAY 27th JULY (1 space) or THURSDAY 29th JULY (2 spaces) classes run 10am - 3.30pm. ⠀ 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 tool box 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. Please visit our website for further information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
F O O T S T O O L ! Let’s ignore the horrid wea F O O T S T O O L ! Let’s ignore the horrid weather and football result and say, ‘hurray and massive congratulations’ to Victoria who’s completed our Upholstered Furniture for Beginners - Level 1 course and made her own Storage Footstool. In making it she has learnt 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, shaping a seat pad with fabric and tacking, upholstery cuts, folds and deep buttoning techniques…. and now she deserves to put her feet up on it!! ⠀ Our course is suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience, so if you’d like to build a solid hardwood stool frame using hand tools and upholster a lift-up deep-buttoned lid using eco-friendly materials, 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/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
W E A V I N G ! How fabulous do these woven coaste W E A V I N G ! How fabulous do these woven coasters look?! Did you know you can book now for a weekend weaving & tapestry course on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd August? Our single weekend courses will teach you how to use a tapestry loom to create your own set of 2 - 4 coasters, 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. The course will cover the fundamentals of tapestry weaving, as well as some more advanced techniques that will enable you to leave feeling confident to keep weaving beyond the weekend. ⠀ Included will be step-by-step instructions on how to warp a loom, ways to weave with good technique, how to pick yarn for your project, how to interlock colours and create shapes as well as finishes to make your designs look beautiful. There will also be the opportunity to try using a rigid heddle loom to further widen your weaving skill set. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #weekend #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coasters
C A R V I N G ! Our wood carving classes start NEX C A R V I N G ! Our wood carving classes start NEXT WEEK with Alistair @carvings_with_stories offering 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. ⠀ 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. ⠀ Places are still available to book for courses starting on Wednesday daytimes from the 14th July, Monday evenings from the 20th Sept or there are Weekend workshops running from Sat 24th & Sun 25th of July. 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/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
P A L L E T W O O D ! What a fabulous idea! This i P A L L E T W O O D ! What a fabulous idea! This is Sue and her collapsable outdoor drinks table (with pack down legs which doubles up as tray to carry things outside) that she designed and built on our last Pallet Wood Weekend Workshop. ⠀ 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/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
S E W I N G ! Want to take your first steps into j S E W I N G ! Want to take your first steps into jacket and coat making? Join our Wiksten Unfolding jacket course and you’ll learn to make a simple yet impressive-looking jacket that will be a staple in your Autumn/ Winter wardrobe. With 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. ⠀ Your jacket can be made in lots of different fabrics and could be made from old blankets or quilts for a more sustainable option. During this course you will learn how to: Choose a pattern size to fit you. Add pockets. Top Stitch. Add a lining and Finish a simple collar by hand or on the machine. You’ll bring your own fabric for this project and we can advise you what to buy and give you a list of suppliers that we love. ⠀ This course runs on 8 consecutive Tuesday evening classes (6.20pm - 8.35pm) and is suitable for confident beginners. If you would like to bring your own sewing machine to use that’s absolutely fine – just let us know in advance. You can book now via our website for this course starting on the 5th October 2021. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #wiksten #dress #learnsewing #learntosew
F I N I S H I N G ! Last weekend saw our first woo F I N I S H I N G ! Last weekend saw our first wood finishing course with our tutor Harry. He took the students through the many stages of applying finishes to wood and taught them about different types of finishes and stains, what they are, how to apply them and in what situation they might want to use them.  ⠀ They learnt about how to strip, the repair-ability and longevity of old coatings, correct surface preparation including grain filling and they were given guidance on choosing a suitable finish and how the properties of finish ingredients affect application and final characteristics. ⠀ They practiced lots of techniques with a range of oil, wax, and varnish finishes on boards and experienced how to make their own stain and hard wax finish. As well as learning about lightfastness and UV degradation of surface coatings and how to store and look their finishes. ⠀ Places for the next workshop are now available to book now, with 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, visit our website for more details. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
U P H O L S T E R Y ! Yay! Well done to Jude who h U P H O L S T E R Y ! Yay! Well done to Jude who has completed her Level 1 stool during our Wednesday daytime classes, she learnt how to effectively use upholstery hand tools, 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. ⠀ We now have spaces available (booking via our website) for our Eco Upholstery for Beginners - Level 2&3 projects course starting on Tuesday 13th July for 4 consecutive Tuesday evening classes and Level 1 - The Stool courses starting on the 14th July for 2 consecutive Wednesday daytimes. ⠀ If you’re free during the day on Tuesdays or Wednesdays (10am-3pm) or on Tuesday evenings (6.20pm - 8.35pm) and would like to relax by doing an Upholstery course, we also have spaces available to book via our website for later in July, Sept & October. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
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 21st & 22nd August, or Monday evenings starting on the 6th Sept or 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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ 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/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coasters #placemats #tablerunners #rugs
B A G S ! Would you like to make your own bespoke B A G S ! Would you like to make your own bespoke bag? On our Beginner’s Bag Making course you could make a tote bag, a bucket bag, a roll-top bag or a handlebar bag for your bike. You can make your new bag either from new fabric (we can advise you what and how much to buy) or upcycled textiles or garments like your old jeans, coat or curtains. ⠀ Our tutor Debs will walk you through all the steps involved in making your bag and build your sewing confidence, you’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, about different type of stitches, threads & fabrics. She’ll teach you how to sew straight seams and different ways to finish them, how to cut and pin fabric using a simple pattern, how to add eyelets/webbing and straps and adding a lining and pockets! ⠀ This course will run on Wednesday evenings for 4 weeks from the 28th July or there’s single weekend options of Sat 31st July & Sun 1st August or Sat 9th & Sun 10th October when you’ll complete your bag in just two days! Visit our website for more information and book your place today! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #bucketbag #totebag #handlebarbag #rolltopbag #learnsewing #learntosew #eveningcourse #weekendcourse #bagsoffun
A L B A T R O S S ! We love this so much we had to A L B A T R O S S ! We love this so much we had to #Repost this amazing sculpture from Alistair our carving tutor @carvings_with_stories 'Albatross' was commissioned by Triodos Bank UK as a leaving gift for Peter Blom, the Chief Executive Officer of the bank's international operations. The sculpture is about 60cm (2 feet) tall. It was carved from locally grown hornbeam, boxwood and oak as well as using pieces of reclaimed African blackwood for the eyes. ⠀ Our wood carving classes with Alistair here @themakershedbristol will offer you the opportunity to learn a wide variety of wood carving techniques. 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. ⠀ 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 20th Sept or Weekends from the 24th & 25th of July. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving #alistairpark #carvingswithstories #woodart #bristolsculptor #albatross #birdsculpture #reclaimedwood #reclaimedtimber
W O O D W O R K ! Woo hoo!! Despite a pandemic and W O O D W O R K ! Woo hoo!! Despite a pandemic and 3 lockdowns getting slightly in the way, our Woodwork for Beginners L2 student Alice has finally completed her softwood cabinet and it’s awesome!! ⠀ As most of you know L1 Woodwork here @themakershedbristol means making a fabulous toolbox using only traditional hand tools and techniques. Moving onto L2 means that our students like Alice progress their hand joinery skills and knowledge by making a cabinet (over 3 modules) with a drawer and shaker style door using rebate, housing, dovetail and mortice & tenon joints (through wedged and haunched stopped), ploughed grooves and dowel techniques. ⠀ We are now operating waiting lists for ‘weekday’ evening and daytime courses and 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. Please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to a list. ⠀ Don’t forget there is our new ‘2 weekends’ daytime L2 course option to make hardwood dovetailed shelves and students will learn make this using through housing and dovetail joints, building on their L1 skills, again applying themselves to more challenging joinery and working with beautiful ethically sourced Red Grandis hardwood. ⠀ This is weekend course is bookable now via our website, with no waiting lists, just search for Woodwork for Beginners – Level 2 Weekends, the courses length is 2 consecutive weekends (Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm)and places are available for 31st July & 1st, 7th & 8th August OR 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st November 2021. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #mademyownshelves
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 21st & 22nd August, or Monday evenings starting on the 6th Sept or 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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #placemat #tablerunner #rug #coaster
P A L L E T W O O D ! Whatever beginners project y P A L L E T W O O D ! Whatever beginners project you wish to make during one of our workshops, our tutor Luke will help you learn how to easily dismantle a reclaimed pallet into useable timber, create a design, draw plans, make cutting lists and teach you how to use hand tools to build projects using traditional joinery techniques. ⠀ We have released the dates for our forthcoming weekend pallet wood workshops. You can now book places for the weekends of 2nd & 3rd Oct (2 spaces remaining), 23rd & 24th Oct or 27th & 28th Nov. 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 for any fully booked 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. Visit our website for more info and to book your place! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
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