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B E Q U I C K ! We’ve had a cancellation for a B E Q U I C K ! We’ve had a cancellation for a place on our ‘2 weekends’ Woodwork Joinery with Power Tools course running this Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th and Sat 30th & Sun 31st of October. ⠀ Would you like to be guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery? ⠀ In making a bar or table height stool from European Redwood (a high quality softwood) you will learn about different joints that can be made using power tools, which jointing methods to use where, and how to mark out, cut, fit and assemble the joints accurately and effectively. ⠀ You’ll be taught how to use the following tools and machinery: Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Bandsaw; Table Saw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to grab that place! ⠀ 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
W E E K E N D S ! Huge well done to Matt who durin W E E K E N D S ! Huge well done to Matt who during our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 Weekend course made these dovetailed shelves in just 4 days! ⠀ If you’ve ever made a Level 1 Toolbox here at the Makershed, you can sign up now and build on your Level 1 skills by applying yourselves to more challenging joinery. ⠀ Taught by our fabulous tutor Ali, you’ll learn to make these wall hung or free standing shelves using through housing and dovetail joints all in a beautiful Red Grandis hardwood timber. ⠀ The courses length is 2 consecutive weekends (Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm) and TWO places are still available for 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 #mademyowntoolbox #mademyownshelves
F A B U L O U S ! We are totally wonderstruck - th F A B U L O U S ! We are totally wonderstruck - that is gorgeous. Congratulations to Chris on making this buffet dress in our garment making classes. Absolutely love it. Would you like to build your sewing skills by making an item of clothing in our garment making classes? 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 gain the confidence to start other sewing projects at home by learning how to follow a pattern, choose appropriate 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. ⠀ Suitable for confident beginners, you can book now for our next course which runs on 4 consecutive Thursday Evening classes (6.20pm - 8.35pm) from the 4th November or 2 consecutive Friday Morning classes (10.00pm - 12.15pm) from the 5th November. 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 #buffet #dress #learnsewing #learntosew
W E A V I N G ! Those who follow us regularly will W E A V I N G ! Those who follow us regularly will know that we’ve been keeping an eye on Luke’s progress in making new curtains for his van. He’s making fabulous progress weaving on a rigid heddle loom during our Monday evening Fabric Weaving for Beginners course. The strips of card is used for spacing between curtains to do it on the same warp first hem stitching and then starting second inverse curtain - clever. ⠀ If you fancy learning to weave, our next Monday night course starts on the 8th November and there are still places left if you want to grab your spot. If your busy in the evenings there’s also Tuesday daytime course starting on 9th Nov or our popular weekend tapestry & weaving workshop on the 13th & 14th November. ⠀ Our 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 coasters, create patterns as well as how to start and finish your weaving. 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 #vanlife #curtains
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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND START DATES FOR ALL OF OUR WOODWORK COURSES FOR THIS AUTUMN / WINTER. ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ 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
R E - U P H O L S T E R Y ! Wow, what an amazing a R E - U P H O L S T E R Y ! Wow, what an amazing armchair! This old green beast is going to be reupholstered by our student Hattie in our Tuesday evening L3 Upholstery classes. We can’t wait to see the finished piece and we’ll keep you updated on her progress. ⠀ 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 in takes to complete them and the number of classes required will depend 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 ! Well done! That’s two sides of W O O D W O R K ! Well done! That’s two sides of your linen cupboard glued up! Henry here is making himself a pine linen cupboard during our Monday night Woodwork Project classes. It’s going to have a big bottom drawer and panelled doors, we’ll let you know how he progresses with those too! ⠀ 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 door! ⠀ If you are an existing Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 student you will be given the option to keep your class place and continue on to do the Woodwork Joinery Level 3 course. Please visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ 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 #mademyowncupboard
P A L L E T W O O D ! Oooh what a good idea! Well P A L L E T W O O D ! Oooh what a good idea! Well done to Jorge who was on our recent Palletwood course, he designed and made this wine glass holder that will enable him to slide the bottoms of his wine glasses into the spaces and hang upside down. Lots of accurate pilot holes and measuring required on this one! ⠀ 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 of our forthcoming weekend workshops are fully booked but please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list for a cancellation space. We’re finalising our 2022 timetable and new course dates will be available on the website soon! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
B A G S ! Happy Monday everyone! We hope you had a B A G S ! Happy Monday everyone! We hope you had a good weekend?! Our students had a great time on our first Bag Making course and they learnt how to make rucksacks, tote bags, wash bags and there was even time for a quick cushion to be thrown at the end! ⠀ Our amazing tutor Debs @hila.studio walked them through all the steps involved in making their bags, they learnt how to set up and use a sewing machine, about different type of stitches, threads & fabrics. 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! ⠀ You can book now for the next course will run over a single weekend workshop on Sat 4th & Sun 5th December 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 #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #bags #learnsewing #learntosew #rucsack #totebag #washbag
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 Park. On 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 Wednesday daytimes from the 20th Oct or 17th Nov there’s also Tuesday evening course starting on the 21st Sept or 16th November. ⠀ Our next weekend workshop is Sat 6th & Sun 7th of November or there’s one further ahead on the 11th & 12th of December. Visit our website for further information and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 AUTUMN / WINTER 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
S P R U N G ! Level 2 of our Upholstery for Beginn S P R U N G ! Level 2 of our Upholstery for Beginners courses means students upholster a Sprung Chair using a mix of traditional and modern upholstery techniques. Here our student Jo is adding a layer of coir to her chair seat. Swipe through the pics and you’ll see her progress, including tackling lashing springs ‘the French way’! ⠀ Did you know coir is an animal and eco friendly alternative to horse or cattle hair? Well now you do, and what’s more, in upholstering her chair Jo will learn about seat webbing, tying and lashing hourglass springs, forming a seat pad using loose fibres and bridle ties, selecting and layering natural and environmentally friendly fillings, shaping a seat with calico and tension, cuts and folds for fitting a top fabric around legs and if she chooses to upholster the chair back: surface buttoning and how to close an upholstered chair back! ⠀ Wow that’s a lot and we’ll keep you updated on her progress. If you’d like to sign up for one of our Beginners Upholstery courses then visit our website for more information. You can book now for our Autumn/Winter courses. Suitable for those who have some upholstery experience, the next LEVEL 2 Tuesday DAYTIME course starts on the 9th November or sign up for Tuesday EVENINGS from the 2nd November, with future dates available too starting in November & December! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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 ! Woo hoo! Congratulations to the W O O D W O R K ! Woo hoo! Congratulations to the lovely James who has finished his cabinet case on our Woodworking for Beginners Level 2 course using traditional hand tools and techniques. In making this softwood cabinet he has learnt how to block plane end timber square, saw and chisel before using a router plane to smooth and flatten the surface of the through housings, marked out and cut wedged through mortise and tenon joints and the technique for how to dowel a back rail into position using fabulously handy little dowel points. ⠀ Next James is going on to complete modules B & C to make a dovetail drawer and haunched tenon shaker style door to fit his cabinet. Each of our 3 modules, take approximately 18 teaching hours to complete but the pace at which a student works is set by them. Our Level 2 students can book the modules independently and they can be spaced to suit their budget and life commitments and there is no requirement to commit to all three. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/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 those gorgeous colours W E A V I N G ! Wow look at those gorgeous colours! Our Monday evening fabric weaving students have been busy. Using rigid heddle looms, they started by winding 3m warps of cotton yarn before threading up their looms and now they are weaving their very own fabrics. The progress is looking fantastic, we’ll keep you updated with how they are getting on and the finished results. ⠀ You can book now to start fabric weaving whether your free time is during the day or in the evenings. Our next course start dates are on Monday evenings starting on the 1st November or Tuesday Daytimes starting on the 9th November. Visit our website now to book your place. ⠀ Get set 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. Our tutor Libby @e.ballondesign will teach you how to 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/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
N E X T W E E K ! You can still book the final pl N E X T W E E K ! You can still book the final places for our Lino-Printing for Beginners EVENING course which starts on Wednesday the 13th October from 6.20pm - 8.35pm for 8 consecutive weeks. If you’ve always wanted to make your own unique prints, this course will teach you to make your own hand-made project and lino-block to take home and use again and again. ⠀ As you can see by swiping through these images, printmaking has so many lovely uses and applications. The gemstones print which features miniature two-layer rubber stamps and white pen, used to decorate envelopes to give a personal touch and the otter print is made using multiple blocks layered on top of one another to create the image. ⠀ Our tutor Ruth @ruthdrawsthings 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. Visit our website for further details and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
U P H O L S T E R Y ! Suitable for those with no p U P H O L S T E R Y ! Suitable for those with no previous upholstery experience. Over 2 daytime classes or 4 evenings on TUESDAYS, in our Level 1 course you’ll 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. ⠀ You can book now for our Autumn/Winter courses starting in Oct, Nov & Dec. The next Tuesday DAYTIME course starts on the 12th October or Tuesday EVENINGS from the 2nd November. There’s also our ONE WEEKEND course option on the 27th & 28th November. Visit our website for more information and to book your spot. ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 AUTUMN/WINTER TERM COURSES 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
M A K E A B A G ! There’s a few places left on M A K E A B A G ! There’s a few places left on our Beginners BAG MAKING course this coming weekend. Sign up now and you can make either 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 over a single weekend workshop on 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 #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew #totebag #bucketbag #rolltopbag #handlebarbag
P A L L E T W O O D ! Awh, how cute is this?! Cong P A L L E T W O O D ! Awh, how cute is this?! Congratulations to James who’s been busy in our workshop this weekend on our Palletwood course, where he designed and made this fabulous new bed for his sprocker puppy Tepper. She looks very happy with it, thank you for sending us the pictures James. ⠀ 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 of our forthcoming weekend workshops are fully booked but please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list for a cancellation space. We’re finalising our 2022 timetable and new course dates will be available on the website soon! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion
Q U I C K ! You can still book the final spaces fo Q U I C K ! You can still book the final spaces for this amazing course starting this Tuesday evening! ⠀ 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. ⠀ 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 #buffet #dress #learnsewing #learntosew
F O O T S T O O L ! Woo hoooo! Emily has completed F O O T S T O O L ! Woo hoooo! Emily has completed our Upholstered Furniture for Beginners - Level 1 course and made her own Storage Footstool. She has made a solid hardwood stool frame from sustainably sourced European steamed beech wood and then upholstered a lift-up deep-buttoned lid using her own amazing fabric. It looks amazing! ⠀ BOOK NOW for MONDAY DAYTIMES (for 5 weeks) starting NEXT WEEK on 4th October 2021. Whizz over to our website and search for our ‘Upholstered Furniture - The Storage Footstool’ course, further information and to book your place. Our course is suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
P R I N T I N G ! If you’ve always wanted to mak P R I N T I N G ! 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 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 evenings from 13th October. Visit our website for further details and to book your place. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2021 AUTUMN/WINTER TERM COURSES 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 #rubberstamp #stampmaker #illustration #handmade #handprinted #pattern #printmakingart #reliefprinting #linoprintersofinstagram #blockprint #handcarved #making #printing #linoprint #linocut #linocarving
W O O D W O R K ! Yay Holly! Well done!! Congratul W O O D W O R K ! Yay Holly! Well done!! Congratulations go to this wonderful lady who has finished her cabinet on our Level 2 Woodwork for Beginners course during our Monday daytime classes. Doesn’t it look AMAZING!! ⠀ This course is suitable for students who have completed our Level 1 woodworking course. 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. ⠀ 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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
C A R V I N G ! With our tutor Alistair you can co C A R V I N G ! With our tutor Alistair you can come and 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 drawing and 3D design, how to hold your work securely, how to use knives and chisels safely, roughing out creating texture, relief carving and finishing your project. Suitable for complete beginners and also those wanting to improve their skills under expert guidance. ⠀ In completing this courses you’ll 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. Visit our website for more info on our November courses and to book your spot. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
F O O T S T O O L ! How good does this look!!?? Ma F O O T S T O O L ! How good does this look!!?? Massive congratulations to Gem who’s completed our Upholstered Furniture for Beginners - Level 1 course and made her own Storage Footstool. ⠀ Check out how she has made a solid hardwood stool frame from sustainably sourced European steamed beech wood and then upholstered a lift-up deep-buttoned lid using her own amazing fabric. We love the result! ⠀ BOOK NOW for MONDAY DAYTIMES (for 5 weeks) starting NEXT WEEK on 4th October 2021. Whizz over to our website and search for our ‘Upholstered Furniture - The Storage Footstool’ course, further information and to book your place. Our course is suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
1 W E E K E N D ! On our Beginner’s BAG MAKING c 1 W E E K E N D ! On our Beginner’s BAG MAKING course you can 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! ⠀ Our next single weekend workshop is on 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 #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #buffet #dress #learnsewing #learntosew #totebag #bucketbag #rolltopbag #handlebarbag
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