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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.

U P H O L S T E R Y ! From January, during our uph U P H O L S T E R Y ! From January, during our upholstery classes you can learn to re-upholster a piece of furniture. You choose your project and we’ll guide you through the process of planning, stripping and re-upholstery using environmentally friendly materials. ⠀ Upholstered furniture sundries and off-the-roll upholstery materials such as hessian, calico, wool felt, interliner, and latex will be available to buy at the Makershed in small quantities and as required for your project. The course fee includes tutoring, tool use and basic sundries only. ⠀ Re-upholstery projects vary a lot in the time in takes to complete them and the number of classes you require will depend on your project and work speed. You can book in for an initial block of classes, at the end of which you will have the option to become a member of the class on a rolling basis. ⠀ These classes are suitable for those who have some previous upholstery experience. From the 11th January 2022 course times are Tuesday evening classes 6.20pm -8.45pm or Tuesday morning classes 10.00am – 12.55pm. Visit our website for more information. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2022 COURSES VIA OUR WEBSITE NOW! We run weekend and midweek, daytime and evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, furniture making, fabric dyeing, wood finishing and tool sharpening too! ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
P A L L E T W O O D ! Congratulations to Ellie on P A L L E T W O O D ! Congratulations to Ellie on making her little spice rack with angled top. All measured and cut to precision during our last Pallet Wood weekend workshop. ⠀ The workshops are 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. ⠀ The forthcoming weekend workshop in January 2022 is fully booked but there are still places available on the 5th & 6th March, 26th & 27th March, 21st & 22nd May, 18th & 19th June and all the way up to the 6th & 7th August. 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
L I N O ! These fabulous designs were carved and p L I N O ! These fabulous designs were carved and printed during our Lino-Printing for Beginners evening courses where our fabulous tutor Ruth @ruthdrawsthings has been teaching our students about the tools and materials for lino-printing and rubber stamp making. ⠀ They’ve been learning how to safely use lino-cutting tools, about engraving techniques, printing inks. They’ll be going on to experiment with repeating pattern designs and more complex, stand-alone block prints on our Level 2 course which is open to all but best suited to anyone who has completed our Lino Printing for Beginners course or has some printmaking experience. ⠀ If you’ve always wanted to make your own unique prints you can sign up now for our next Level 1 course in 2022 (8 weeks). 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 further details 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 #rubberstamp #stampmaker #illustration #handmade #handprinted #pattern #printmakingart #reliefprinting #linoprintersofinstagram #blockprint #handcarved #making #printing #linoprint #linocut #linocarving
V O U C H E R S ! Are you looking for the perfect V O U C H E R S ! Are you looking for the perfect Christmas Present? Here’s our Makershed Gift Vouchers! There’s a ‘Merry Christmas’ design as well as our ‘Congratulations’ and ‘Happy Birthday’ designs because we know people have Birthdays and special occasions at this time of year too. ⠀ On our website, you can choose from £20, £50, £100 vouchers or select a full course option. It’s so easy, just choose your option, which design, and tell us the name of your gift recipient and we’ll email or post them a voucher with a personalised discount code to enter into the check out when booking a course. ⠀ All Makershed gift vouchers will expire 18 months from their purchase date so you can rest assured the discount codes will still apply when booking courses through our website long into the future. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/gift-vouchers/ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #sharpening #palletwood #workshops #creativegifts #birthdaypresentideas #woodworkrelatedgifts #futureplans #giftvouchers
W E E K E N D S ! Huge well done to Jim who took p W E E K E N D S ! Huge well done to Jim who took part in our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 Weekend course recently and made these dovetailed shelves in just 4 days over two weekends! He made this free standing or wall hung beauty using through housing and dovetail joints in a beautiful Red Grandis hardwood timber. ⠀ 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. 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 30th April, 1st, 7th & 8th May 2022. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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. 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 Mornings from the 12th Jan and there’s also Tuesday evening course starting on the 25th January. ⠀ Our next weekend workshop is Sat 11th & Sun 12th of November or there’s one further ahead on the 8th & 9th of January. Visit our website for further information and to book your place. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ BOOK ALL MAKERSHED 2022 COURSES VIA OUR WEBSITE NOW! We run weekend and midweek, daytime and evening courses in woodwork, upholstery, fabric weaving, sewing, lino-printing, furniture making, fabric dyeing, wood finishing and tool sharpening too! ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
T O O L B O X ! Nice one Miguel!! Another fabulous T O O L B O X ! Nice one Miguel!! Another fabulous toolboxes made by hand on our Level 1 Woodwork for Beginners course. He can now move onto our ‘Weekday’ Level 2 daytime or evening courses where he can progress his hand joinery skills and knowledge by making a cabinet with a drawer and shaker style door over 3 modules using rebate, housing, dovetail and mortice & tenon joints, ploughed grooves and dowel techniques. ⠀ He like all of our students can can book the modules independently and they can be spaced to suit budget and life commitments and there is no requirement to commit to all three. Each module takes approximately 18 teaching hours to complete but the pace at which a student works is set by them. ⠀ Those students who have completed Level 1 can also take part in our ‘2 Weekends’ Level 2 course where they can make hardwood dovetailed shelves using through housing and dovetail joints working with beautiful ethically sourced Red Grandis hardwood and luckily some places are available to book now via our website. 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
W E A V I N G ! These are SO gorgeous! These plac W E A V I N G ! These are SO gorgeous! These placemats were woven by our student Erica on our Fabric Weaving for Beginners - Level 1 course. Next she will be coming back for our Level 2 course having learned the basics of using a rigid heddle loom it is now time to expand her weaving knowledge and learn to hand weave her own lambs wool scarf. ⠀ The next Level 1 course start dates are on Monday evenings starting on the 10th January or Tuesday Mornings starting on the 11th January. Our tutor Libby @e.ballondesign will teach you how to thread up a loom, weave your project and how to finish your handwoven creations so that they can be used long into the future and provide you with a fantastic foundation in weaving basics. ⠀ Visit our website for more information. 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 #weaving
F O O T S T O O L ! Lush! Alison has completed our F O O T S T O O L ! Lush! Alison 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 fabulous fabric. ⠀ Our course is suitable for those with no previous woodwork or upholstery experience, you can BOOK NOW for 2 WEEKENDS from the 29th January or MONDAY DAYTIMES (for 5 weeks) from the 7th February 2022. Whizz over to our website for further information and to book your place. ⠀ 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 #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #deepbutton #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #woodworkcourses #hardwoodjoinery #storage #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 Simon 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. ⠀ Simon has now moved on to module B to make a dovetail drawer, and will finished his cabinet with module C, a haunched tenon shaker style door. 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. 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
2 0 2 2 D A T E S ! If you’ve always wanted to m 2 0 2 2 D A T E S ! 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: 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 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 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
S E W I N G ! Brilliant. Our sewing student Anne h S E W I N G ! Brilliant. Our sewing student Anne has used two contrasting cotton fabrics and modified a coat pattern into a long length dressing gown, adding belt loops and a belt. Doesn’t she look fabulous!!! ⠀ 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 6 consecutive Tuesday Evening classes (6.20pm - 8.45pm) from the 11th January or 6 consecutive Friday Morning classes (10.00pm - 12.25pm) from the 14th January. 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
G I F T S ! Are you looking for a perfect Christma G I F T S ! Are you looking for a perfect Christmas Gift? There’s our Makershed Gift Vouchers! There’s a ‘Merry Christmas’ design as well as our ‘Congratulations’ and ‘Happy Birthday’ designs because we know people have Birthdays and special occasions at this time of year too. ⠀ On our website, you can choose from £20, £50, £100 vouchers or select a full course option. It’s so easy, just choose your option, which design, and tell us the name of your gift recipient and we’ll email or post them a voucher with a personalised discount code to enter into the check out when booking a course. ⠀ All Makershed gift vouchers will expire 18 months from their purchase date so you can rest assured the discount codes will still apply when booking courses through our website long into the future. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/gift-vouchers/ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #sharpening #palletwood #workshops #creativegifts #birthdaypresentideas #woodworkrelatedgifts #futureplans #giftvouchers
U P H O L S T E R Y ! We thought we’d go throw b U P H O L S T E R Y ! We thought we’d go throw back Thursday today as this colourful bunch of stools were made during our single weekend Level 1 Eco Upholstery for Beginners course way back in February 2020, one month before lockdown 1.0!! Wow, haven’t we all been through a lot of ups and downs since then!!! ⠀ If you would like to join our 2 Day Upholstery course here at The Makershed, there are still places available to book for our Level 1 Weekend course THIS WEEKEND (Sat 27th & Sun 28th November). ⠀ Sign up now and 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. Visit our website to book now. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #armchair #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery #tbt
T O O L B O X ! If like Charlotte here you’d lik T O O L B O X ! If like Charlotte here you’d like to learn how to make a tool box using traditional techniques and woodworking hand tools such as chisels, saws, marking gauges, squares, plough planes and ‘old reliable’ No.4 smoothing planes, then you’re in luck. ⠀ You can book now for our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses. There’s ONE SPACE left for our course starting on the 4th Dec or you can book now for 2022 starting in April, June or July which run on Saturday and Sunday on 2 consecutive weekends (10.30am – 3.40pm). ⠀ Or you can also book now for MONDAY DAYTIME courses starting next year for start dates 10th January, 21st March or 20th June. (10.00am – 3.10pm) for 4 consecutive weeks. ⠀ Or there’s are MONDAY EVENING courses starting next year for start dates for 23rd May. (6.20 -8.45pm) for 8 consecutive weeks. ⠀ 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 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, you can BOOK NOW for 2 WEEKENDS from the 29th January 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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
D O V E T A I L S ! How good do those dovetails lo D O V E T A I L S ! How good do those dovetails look!? Amazing! Massive well done to Clair who took part in our latest Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 Weekend course and made these dovetailed shelves in just 4 days over the last two weekends! She has made this free standing or wall hung beauty using through housing and dovetail joints in a beautiful Red Grandis hardwood timber. ⠀ 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. 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 30th April, 1st, 7th & 8th May 2022. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
P O R T A B O X ! What a lovely box! We’ll let y P O R T A B O X ! What a lovely box! We’ll let you into secret and tell you Natalie has made this as a made to measure housing for her campervan’s portable toilet, she’s adding rope handles and closing lid. ⠀ Our workshops are 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. ⠀ Forthcoming weekend workshops in November & January 2022 are fully booked but don’t worry, the 5th & 6th March, 26th & 27th March, 21st & 22nd May, 18th & 19th June and all the way up to the 6th & 7th August have spaces available to book now. Link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #palletpassion #lovepallets
D Y E I N G ! Cultivate your inner alchemist with D Y E I N G ! Cultivate your inner alchemist with our workshop ‘The foundations of fabric dyeing with plants’ and explore the wonders of natural dyes - a delicate balance of science and artistry. We will be using historical and plant-based recipes, as well as delving into the environmental and social 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. ⠀ Included in the course fee is tutoring, tool use and materials - there are no extra costs. If you would like to bring your own cotton fabric or clothes or other materials for your project that's absolutely fine - just bring them along to the first class so that the tutor can make sure they are suitable. ⠀ Suitable for all skill levels, the course length is 4 EVENNGS (Mondays or Wednesdays 6.20pm - 8.45pm evening classes are consecutive) or 1 WEEKEND (both Saturday and Sunday) 10.30am - 3.40pm. Visit our website for 2022 course dates, more details and to sign up. Link in bio. ⠀ @rhyannanhall 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
Y A Y ! Thunderous applause and cries of ‘Nice o Y A Y ! Thunderous applause and cries of ‘Nice one!’ go to Jo who’s finished her cabinet on our Level 2 Woodwork for Beginners course. It looks absolutely fabulous. ⠀ Our Level 2 course is suitable for students who have completed our Level 1 course by making a toolbox using traditional techniques and woodworking hand tools such as chisels, saws, marking gauges, squares and a variety of planes. ⠀ If you’d like to make a toolbox before progress on to making this cabinet you can book LEVEL 1 dates for our LEVEL 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses for 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th of December which has 1 space left. Or if your busy at the weekends book now for MONDAY daytimes from the 10th Jan 2022! 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
P A L L E T W O O D ! Our workshops are for beginn P A L L E T W O O D ! Our workshops are 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. ⠀ Forthcoming weekend workshops in November & January 2022 are fully booked but don’t worry, the 5th & 6th March, 26th & 27th March, 21st & 22nd May, 18th & 19th June and all the way up to the 6th & 7th August have spaces available to book now. ⠀ 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. ⠀ ⠀ 📌💫📌🌟📌💫📌 ⠀ 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 #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #palletpassion #lovepallets
S E W I N G ! Suitable for confident beginners and S E W I N G ! Suitable for confident beginners and those with sewing experience, our Garment Making classes build on your sewing skills by making an item of clothing. 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 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. ⠀ You can book now for our next course which runs from the 23rd November for 4 consecutive Tuesday evenings (6.20 – 8.45pm) or book ahead for 6 consecutive Friday Morning classes (10.00pm - 12.15pm) from the 14th January 2022. ⠀ Due to high demand for places we have now opened a waiting list for our Thursday evening classes, please email hello@themakershedbristol.co.uk if you would like to be added to the list. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
U P H O L S T E R Y ! Love that colour! Congratula U P H O L S T E R Y ! Love that colour! Congratulations go to Clair who has finished her first project of upholstering a small pine stool frame using traditional upholstery techniques and recycled and environmentally friendly materials. ⠀ If you would like to relax by doing a 2 Day Upholstery course here at The Makershed, you’re in luck as there are still places available to book for our Level 1 Weekend course on Sat 27th & Sun 28th November. Visit our website to book. Link in bio. ⠀ Sign up now and 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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 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
B A G M A K I N G ! Would you like to make your o B A G M A K I N G ! Would you like to make your own roll-top rucksack or a tote bag on our Bag Making course? Suitable for beginners or more experienced makers, our tutor Debs will walk you through all the steps involved and build your sewing confidence. 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. ⠀ You’ll learn 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. ⠀ Choose to make your bag either from new fabric (we can advise you what and how much to buy) or upcycled textiles or garments. Suitable items include jeans and curtains. 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 #bristolsews #sewing #bags #learnsewing #learntosew #rucsack #totebag
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