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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.

W O O D W O R K ! Well done and bye for now to the W O O D W O R K ! Well done and bye for now to the lovely David who has finished his cabinet case on our Woodworking for Beginners Level 2 course. David is now taking time off to embark on some lengthy and overdue travel plans so won’t be moving on to module B (the dovetail drawer) just yet but we’ll see him when he gets back. ⠀ In making his 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 dowel points. ⠀ Like David, all of 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. Each of our 3 modules, take approximately 18 teaching hours to complete but the pace at which a student works is set by them. ⠀ Visit our website for more information. 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 #mademyowncabinet
L I N O ! If you’ve always wanted to make your o L I N O ! If you’ve always wanted to make your own unique prints, 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 @ruthdrawthings 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 a 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. ⠀ You can sign up now for our next 8-week course starting on Wednesday the 9th of February or Wednesday the 4th of May and class times are 6.20pm - 8.45pm. ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND START DATES FOR ALL OF OUR COURSES! 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
C A R V I N G ! This little modelling clay owl maq C A R V I N G ! This little modelling clay owl maquette was hand-shaped by our student Richard who is going to carve this little feathered beauty into a sycamore block during our Tuesday evening carving classes. We can’t wait to see how he gets on and we’ll keep you updated on his progress. Join our wood carving classes with Alistair @carvings_with_stories and you’ll gain 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. ⠀ Places are available to book now for courses running on Tuesday evenings starting NEXT WEEK on the 25th of January and there’s also a Wednesday morning course from the 2nd of March. Our next carving weekend workshop is Sat 26th & Sun 27th of February. Visit our website for 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 #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
U P H O L S T E R Y ! How good do those multi-colo U P H O L S T E R Y ! How good do those multi-coloured buttons look!?! Back in October our student Hattie started stripping down a battered old armchair with the aim of re-upholstering it with fabulous new fabric and deep buttons during our Upholstery evening classes. It’s going incredibly well and looking brilliant. ⠀ Suitable for those who have some previous upholstery experience, L3 Re-upholstery Project students can choose a project and our tutor Grace will guide them through the process of planning, stripping and re-upholstery using environmentally friendly materials. ⠀ Re-upholstery projects vary a lot in the time it takes to complete them and the number of classes required will depend on the project and work speed. Initial bookings are for 9 teaching hours (2 days or 4 evenings) with an option to become a member of the class on a rolling basis thereafter. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 O O D W O R K ! It’s absolutely not a blue Mon W O O D W O R K ! It’s absolutely not a blue Monday here, we are feeling great and celebrating Nick finishing his Level 3 corner cabinet. Made of ash timber and involving lots of angled joints, he’s done an incredible job, it looks fabulous and even more amazing is that he’s now given it away to his Sister as a Birthday gift. Lucky Lady! ⠀ After completing Levels 1 & 2 of our Woodwork for Beginners courses, our students can move on to Level 3 where we help with project design, timber sourcing, joinery plans and then give students technical guidance as they complete their own bespoke project, and they can make whatever they want - as long as it fits through our workshop door. ⠀ Please visit our website for more information. 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 #mademyownproject
D Y E I N G ! Explore the wonders of natural dyes D Y E I N G ! Explore the wonders of natural dyes by booking a place on our course ‘The foundations of fabric dyeing with plants’. Delving into the delicate balance of science and artistry, our tutor Rhyannan @rhyannanhall will be using historical and plant-based recipes, as well as looking into the environmental issues surrounding the use of dyes. ⠀ You’ll learn about traditional historical natural dye processes, some simple Japanese Shibori methods - the art of shaped-resist dyeing. We’ll teach you how to prepare your cloth for dyeing along with good sources of colours and their different properties. ⠀ Suitable for all skill levels, our first weekend workshop starts on Saturday 19th / Sunday 20th of February 10.30am - 3.40pm. Visit our website for 2022 course dates, more details and to sign up. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #learn #study #beginners #dyeing #design #geometricpattern #tradition #innovation #textileart #textiledesign #shibori #shiboridye #naturaldye #ecodye #plantdye #organicdyes #ecodyeing #naturaldyersofinstagram #naturaldyes #botanicaldye #naturalcolor #botanicaldyes #naturalfibers #handdye
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 - The Storage Footstool’ 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 eco-friendly materials. ⠀ 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. ⠀ BOOK NOW for 2 WEEKENDS from the 29th January (2 consecutive weekends Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 4.40pm) or MONDAY DAYTIMES (for 5 weeks) from the 7th February 2022. Whizz over to our website for further information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ YOU CAN BOOK ALL MAKERSHED COURSES FOR 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. ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ 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
L E V E L 2 ! The natural progression from Lino Pr L E V E L 2 ! The natural progression from Lino Printing for Beginners, this course builds on the skills taught at Level 1, focusing on making prints with multiple layers using different techniques, and learning how to make your own registration template. ⠀ Classes are tailored to individual progression and you will have the opportunity to experiment freely. Design & execute your own projects with guidance from our tutor Ruth. ⠀ Level 2 is open to all but best suited to anyone who has completed our Lino Printing for Beginners course or has some printmaking experience. ⠀ You can visit our website to book your space for our Wednesday evenings L1 course from the 8th of Feb for 8 weeks or book Level 2 on Monday evenings from the 9th of May for 8 weeks. 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
S E W I N G ! What a fabulous fastener! How gorgeo S E W I N G ! What a fabulous fastener! How gorgeous does this shirt look?! It was made by our student Pinh and this was her first garment ever, she did a great job and a little bird tells us she got a brand new sewing machine for Christmas too! ⠀ Would you like to build your sewing skills by making an item of clothing? Suitable for confident beginners, you can book now to join our Garment Making evening course which runs for 5 consecutive Thursday Evening classes from the 20th of January. (6.20pm - 8.45pm). ⠀ 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 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. 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
Q U I C K ! Q U I C K ! We’ve had a student canc Q U I C K ! Q U I C K ! We’ve had a student cancellation for a space on our Pallet Wood Workshop running this weekend. (Saturday 15th January - 10.30am – 4.30pm & Sunday 16th 10.30am – 3.30pm). Where you can design and make your very own bespoke project like Angela here who recently made this fantastic garden chair. ⠀ Our course is suitable for beginners and our tutor Luke will teach you how to easily dismantle a reclaimed pallet into useable timber, design and plan your own project, make a cutting list and then make your project using wood joinery techniques and hand tools. ⠀ 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. If you’d like to grab that spot you can sign up now via our website. 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
W E E K E N D S ! Congratulations to Henry who too W E E K E N D S ! Congratulations to Henry who took part in our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 Weekend course and made these dovetailed shelves in just 4 days over two weekends! He made this free standing or wall hung unit using through housing and dovetail joints in a beautiful Red Grandis hardwood timber. ⠀ If you’ve completed Level 1 by making a toolbox here at the Makershed, you can sign up now and build on your skills by applying yourselves to more challenging joinery. The courses length is 2 consecutive weekends (Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 3.40pm)and places are available for Sat 30th April, Sun 1st May, Sat 7th & Sun 8th May. ⠀ Visit our website now and search for Woodwork for Beginners – Level 2 Weekends. 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 #mademyownshelves
C A R V I N G ! Come and be guided through all the C A R V I N G ! Come and be guided through all the stages of relief carving by our tutor Alistair @carvings_with_stories. In this course, you’ll progress from design work to carving and finishing. ⠀ In gaining a comprehensive introduction to wood carving skills and the knowledge about buying and maintaining your own tools. You’ll be set up to either carve at home or, stay for longer and develop your skills at your own pace. ⠀ Places are available to book now for courses running on Tuesday evenings starting on the 25th of January and there’s also a Wednesday morning course from the 2nd of March. ⠀ Our next carving weekend workshop is Sat 26th & Sun 27th of February. Visit our website for further information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK YOUR PLACE 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. ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 O W E R T O O L S ! We are loving having student P O W E R T O O L S ! We are loving having students back in the workshop after our Christmas break and this New Year has got off to a great start. Tomorrow sees the return of our Monday daytime Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools course with our tutor Clare. ⠀ A new group of 6 students will be making either table or bar height stools from European Redwood and learning 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. ⠀ They will be 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. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up, you can book now for the next course on a Monday Daytime (for 4 weeks) from 21st March. Visit our website for more information and to grab your spot. 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
P R I N T I N G ! Wow! We absolutely love this rag P R I N T I N G ! Wow! We absolutely love this raglan style shirt and roller boots print. This great design was drawn, carved and printed on our Level 1 Lino-Printing for Beginners evening course. Do you have an idea for a design that you’d like to print onto a t-shirt or tote bag or perhaps your own cards or artwork? ⠀ You can sign up now for our next 8-week evening courses which starts on Wednesday the 9th of February or Wednesday the 4th of May and class times are 6.20pm - 8.45pm. ⠀ You’ll learn how to safely use lino-cutting tools, engraving techniques, printing inks and our tutor Ruth @ruthdrawsthings will teach you to make your own hand-made project and lino-block to take home and use again and again! ⠀ Visit our website for more 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
B E G I N N E R S ! Congratulations to Paola, Jenn B E G I N N E R S ! Congratulations to Paola, Jenny, Angela, Mark, Oli & Dan who have finished making their very own toolboxes on our Level 1 Woodwork for Beginners course using traditional techniques and woodworking hand tools such as chisels, saws, marking gauges, squares, plough planes and smoothing planes. ⠀ Our next January & February Level 1 courses are fully booked, but we have spaces still available or for MONDAY DAYTIME courses starting on the 21st March or you can book further ahead for the 20th of June. ⠀ You can also book now for our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses starting on the 4th June which run on Saturday and Sunday on 2 consecutive weekends (10.30am – 3.40pm) all taught by our tutor Ali. ⠀ Suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience. In completing this course 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
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 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. ⠀ There are 2 remaining places for this weekend workshop on the 12th & 13th March that are available to book now via our website. 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
W E A V I N G ! Our Fabric Weaving courses will se W E A V I N G ! Our Fabric Weaving courses will set you up with a foundation of hand-weaving skills with the opportunity to learn how to make your placemats or table runners on a rigid heddle loom. ⠀ Libby @e.ballondesign 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. ⠀ Our next Wednesday evening course starts on the 12th of January and runs for 8 consecutive WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (no class for half term 23rd February 2022) 6.20 – 8.45pm. ⠀ If you’re busy in the evenings there’s also our TUESDAY MORNINGS course starting on 15th of March for 8 consecutive Tuesday mornings (no classes 12th & 19th April 2022 for Easter) 10.00am – 12.25pm. ⠀ Our TAPESTRY WEAVING WEEKEND courses will teach you how to use a tapestry loom to create your coasters, create patterns as well as how to start and finish your weaving. You can also book now for that course on the 12th & 13th February 2022. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ YOU CAN BOOK MAKERSHED COURSES FOR 2022 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. ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 #rugs
W E E K E N D ! Well done to Tim, Guy, Louise and W E E K E N D ! Well done to Tim, Guy, Louise and Heather on their fabulous results from our last wood carving weekend back in December, they were guided through all the stages of relief carving by our tutor Alistair, from designing their own project, carving an oak board and applying a finish. ⠀ Places are still 3 places available to book now for THIS WEEKENDS course on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th January. 10.30am – 3.40pm each day. We will provide you with an oak block of 200mm x 169mm x 25mm for your relief carving and help you bring your design ideas to life. ⠀ There are also places available to book for courses on Wednesday Mornings from the 12th of Jan and Tuesday evening courses starting on the 25th of January. Visit our website for 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 #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
2 S P A C E S ! How fabulous does Laura’s new wi 2 S P A C E S ! How fabulous does Laura’s new wiksten unfolding jacket look! She did such a fabulous job during our weekly garment making evening classes, her great fabric choices, the large pockets and a fold-over collar, her jacket is not only functional, comfortable and stylish it is fully lined and reversible! ⠀ Would you like to build your sewing skills by making an item of clothing? Suitable for confident beginners, you can book now for the last 2 spaces on our next evening course which runs for 7 consecutive Thursday Evening classes which start THIS WEEK from the 6th of January. (6.20pm - 8.45pm). ⠀ 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 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. 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
L I N O ! This stunning lighthouse scene was carve L I N O ! This stunning lighthouse scene was carved and printed during our Lino-Printing for Beginners evening course where our fabulous tutor Ruth @ruthdrawsthings has been teaching students about the tools and materials for lino-printing and rubber stamp making. ⠀ This course will teach you to make your own hand-made project and lino-block to take home and use again and again! 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 a t-shirt or tote-bag printing or hand-printing your own cards or artworks. ⠀ You can sign up now for our next 8-week evening courses in 2022. Starts dates are Wednesday the 9th February or Wednesday the 4th of May and class times are 6.20pm - 8.45pm. Visit our website for more 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
P O W E R S T O O L S ! What a fantastic group sho P O W E R S T O O L S ! What a fantastic group shot to start off 2022! Well done to Mandy, Alessandro, Carmen, Alistair, Ben and Dave. They all made tapered leg stools from European Redwood on our Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools course last month. They 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. ⠀ Would you like to be guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery? 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. ⠀ Our Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools course in January is fully booked but you can book now for Monday Daytimes (4 weeks) from 21st March 2022. In the event, we are not able to run any courses due to COVID-19 related restrictions we will reschedule your booking for another suitable date. 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 #tablesaw #mitresaw
2 0 2 2 ! Please stay safe tonight and let’s all 2 0 2 2 ! Please stay safe tonight and let’s all look forward to a brilliant New Year. ⠀ Just as physical exercise benefits the body, we believe creative pursuits are a fabulous way of both stimulating and relaxing the mind. Perhaps in 2022, like never before, it’s time to get out of our houses, away from the flickering screens and reconnect our brains with doing and making something creative. ⠀ We look forward to welcoming all of our students, both new and existing back in 2022. To all of you, please follow the simple Covid rules we have in place - health and safety has always been our top priority and we want to ensure that The Makershed remains a safe place to be.  ⠀ You can book all Makershed 2022 courses via our website now, you can choose from weekend or midweek, daytime or evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, fabric dyeing, wood carving & sculpture, furniture making, wood finishing and tool sharpening. ⠀ Visit our website, link in bio, and SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO IN 2022!! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #fabricweaving #furniture #fabricdyeing #making #sewing #woodcarving #fabricdyeing #linoprinting #sharpening #finishing #palletwood #workshops
C A B I N E T ! What a great way to start the coun C A B I N E T ! What a great way to start the countdown to the end of 2021 with this beautifully finished softwood cabinet and its maker. Well done to John who has completed our Level 2 Woodwork for Beginners course during our weekly Thursday daytime classes. ⠀ Over 3 three modules he has made, the case with through housings and through wedged mortice & tenons, the drawer with dovetails, corner rebates and the shaker style door with haunched stopped mortice & tenons and a ploughed groove. He now has the skills and confidence to start designing & making his woodwork projects. ⠀ In 2022 we will be 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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
W E A V I N G ! Wow, look at that!! Well done to J W E A V I N G ! Wow, look at that!! Well done to Joanna who finished her set of 4 placemats just before Christmas. She’s now completed Level 1 of our Fabric Weaving for Beginners course and will be back in January, to start Level 2. ⠀ Our Level 1 course sets you up with a foundation of hand-weaving skills by learning how to make your own placemats or table runners on a rigid heddle loom. Libby @e.ballondesign 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. ⠀ Our next Wednesday evening course starts on the 12th of January and runs for 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings (no class for half term 23rd February 2022) 6.20 – 8.45pm. If you’re busy in the evenings there’s also our Tuesday morning course starting on 11th January for 8 consecutive Tuesday mornings (no class 22nd Feb 2022 for half term) 10.00am – 12.25pm. 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 #rugs
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