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A creative space for making & learning new skills. Courses in Woodwork, Upholstery, Fabric Weaving, Sewing, Lino-Printing, Wood Carving and more.

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C A R V I N G ! Well done to John, who carved a ho C A R V I N G ! Well done to John, who carved a house sign on our last Wood Carving Weekend. He'd come over from Essex to do the carving course, which was a gift from his partner. That Celtic-style knotwork is very impressive. ⠀ You can book your Autumn places for our Wood Carving Weekend Workshops as we’ve released the dates for this September and November. Grab some time for yourself and book now for a relaxing time being guided through all the stages of this ancient craft under the guidance of our tutor Alistair. ⠀ Whatever you decide to carve, you’ll learn a wide variety of techniques to bring your design to life, how to draw and transfer your design onto your oak board and how to use a variety of chisels and knives safely, before finishing and taking it home. ⠀ This course is suitable for complete beginners, but if you’ve dabbled in carving before you can focus on building on your existing skills. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/wood-carving-weekend/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #oak #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #woodcarversofinstagram #hand #handtools #powercarving #powertools #roughingout #carvingahand #carving #woodcarving
W O O D W O R K ! A huge well done to Pete who com W O O D W O R K ! A huge well done to Pete who completed our Level 2 Woodwork for Beginners course during our weekly evening classes. Over 3 three modules he has made a beautiful softwood cabinet, including the case with through housings and through wedged mortice & tenons, the drawer with dovetails, and the shaker style door with haunched stopped mortice & tenons. We are operating waiting lists for ‘weekday’ evening and daytime Level 2 courses and students can book the modules independently they can be spaced to suit their budget and life commitments and there is no requirement to commit to all three. Priority for spaces is given to students finishing our Level 1 course or Level 2 course modules. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up for our Level 1 Beginners Woodwork courses taught by our tutor Ali, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting in September or November. If your free time is at the weekend our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses start again in October or December and runs on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. Visit our website for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-for-beginners-level-1/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
S H A R P E N I N G ! Book now for our next Tool S S H A R P E N I N G ! Book now for our next Tool Sharpening Weekend Workshop running on the 17th & 18th of September. Our tutor Harry will teach you about caring for your tools to ensure long life and perform precise work. You’ll learn what ‘sharp’ really is, and the importance of sharpness when using woodworking tools. ⠀ He’ll teach you what to look for when purchasing old and new woodworking tools. You’ll learn about types of sharpening stone and abrasives, how to sharpen chisels, planes, scrapers, saws and restoring hand planes and how to set them so that they perform exactly how they should. ⠀ You will have the opportunity to practise sharpening on your own or our tools and gain the confidence to take any tool and tune it to perform fine work for years to come. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/tool-maintenance-sharpening/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #southwest #bristol #courses #tuition #lessons #skills #learn #beginners #woodwork #handtools #maintenance #sharpening #chisels #planes #scrapers
P O W E R T O O L S ! In making his table height s P O W E R T O O L S ! In making his table height stool from European Redwood, Danny has learnt about the different joints that can be made using power tools, which jointing methods to use where, and how to mark out, cut, fit and assemble the joints accurately and effectively. Well done - great job! ⠀ He’s been guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery including a Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Mortiser; Bandsaw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ You can book your place on this 4-day course now for our AUTUMN TERMS. Choose from Monday Daytimes (4 weeks) or 2 weekends in September, October or December. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-joinery-with-power-tools/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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
S E W I N G ! Check out Lucy’s corduroy and broc S E W I N G ! Check out Lucy’s corduroy and brocade number from our last jacket making weekend. This is the long-length Wiksten jacket and doesn’t it look awesome?!! ⠀ If you want to take your first steps into jacket and coat making you can join our next Jacket-Making Weekend Course on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th of November and make a Wiksten Unfolding jacket. ⠀ This oversized jacket is functional and stylish with its large pockets and a fold-over collar. It comes in three length options and is fully lined and reversible. ⠀ Visit our website and search sewing courses for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/sewing/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew #wiksten #jackets
P R I N T I N G ! Our Lino Printing for Beginners P R I N T I N G ! Our Lino Printing for Beginners Autumn term course starts on the 28th of September. 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! ⠀ 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, engraving techniques, and 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 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 more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/lino-printing-for-beginners/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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 E A V I N G ! Looking Lush! Daniela has finished W E A V I N G ! Looking Lush! Daniela has finished weaving her gorgeous 100% cotton placemats on our Fabric Weaving for Beginners Lebel 1 course, using a rigid heddle loom. She’s learnt how to thread up a loom, weave her project and finish the fabric to remove from the loom. ⠀ She’s moving on to Level 2 next to expand her weaving knowledge and make a beautiful lambswool scarf. She’ll design her own warp, learn how to use different weft yarns and how to use pick-up sticks to create a patterned border. ⠀ You can book now to spend a few hours of your cool Autumn evenings doing something creative, the next terms for our Levels 1 & 2 weaving courses are starting again on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from the 5th and 7th of September. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/fabric-weaving-for-beginners-level-1/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coaster #placemats #tablerunners #scarfs
F I N I S H I N G ! Gain the confidence and knowle F I N I S H I N G ! Gain the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions when choosing a finish for your project or restoration piece. Our Wood Finishing Course will teach you about different types of finishes and stains, how to apply them, and what situation you might want to use them.  ⠀ Our tutor Harry will guide you through practising techniques with a range of finishes on boards supplied as well as learn about how to strip old coatings, surface preparation including grain filling, choosing a suitable finish, apply oils, waxes, paints, varnishes and other traditional finishes, and how you might approach their repair. ⠀ If you’d like to sign up, we’ve added the dates for September & November to our website, where you can find further information and book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/wood-finishing-course/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #southwest #bristol #courses #tuition #lessons #skills #learn #beginners #woodwork #woodworkingproject #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #polishing #coatings #oils #waxes #varnish #paint #stains #filling #restoration #finishes #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #wood #finishing
M A G A T A S T I C ! Oooh look there’s a nice l M A G A T A S T I C ! Oooh look there’s a nice little advert / write-up about us in The Bristol Magazine this month, it tells you all about everything we have going on here at The Makershed this Autumn / Winter along with a picture of the lovely Julia who has completed modules A & B of our Level 2 Woodwork for Beginners course during our weekly Thursday daytime classes with our tutor Ali.  ⠀ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⠀ ‘The Makershed mission is to provide space for making and learning, for everyone, no matter their level of experience, to be as creative as possible. You’ll receive a friendly welcome by their team of talented tutors who offer a vast range of skill sets, knowledge and experience to teach students. Based in their workshop spaces at St Paul’s Learning Centre they run a huge range of courses and workshops including Woodwork with hand or power tools, Upholstery, Sharpening, Wood Finishing, Wood Carving, Fabric Weaving, Lino Printing, Fabric Dyeing, Sewing and Pallet Wood Workshops. You can choose from daytime, evening and weekend courses. Book now for the Autumn/Winter terms via their website.’ ⠀ Grab yourself a copy, it’s lush. Available in all good places. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworking #upholstery #fabricweaving #furniture #making #sewing #woodcarving #linoprinting #sharpening #finishing #palletwood #workshops
T O O L B O X ! Well done to Charlie for making hi T O O L B O X ! Well done to Charlie for making his own toolbox on our level 1 Woodwork for Beginners course using only traditional hand tools. If you’d like to learn 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 you can sign up now for our AUTUMN TERMS. ⠀ Taught by our tutors Ali & Sam, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME classes starting in September or EVENING classes starting in October. If your free time is at the weekend our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses start again on the 1st of October or the 3rd of December and run on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ Suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience or those wanting to improve their skills. In completing this course, you will have a toolbox to take home and a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-for-beginners-level-1/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
S E W I N G ! Our latest Jacket making weekend was S E W I N G ! Our latest Jacket making weekend was a huge success. Student Celia made a reversible mid-length Wiksten jacket with free fabric she got from Olio. Feeling very motivated and inspired to carry on sewing after the Saturday session, she stayed up until 10pm sewing a fabulous top to match the jacket she finished on Sunday! Go Celia! ⠀ If you want to take your first steps into jacket and coat making you can join our next Jacket-Making Weekend Course on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th of November and make a Wiksten Unfolding jacket. With its large pockets and a fold-over collar, this oversized jacket is functional and stylish. It comes in three length options and is fully lined and reversible. ⠀ Visit our website and search sewing courses for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/sewing/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew #wiksten #jackets
W O O D P R I N T ! Our very own lino printing tut W O O D P R I N T ! Our very own lino printing tutor Ruth had a great time with her Mum on our latest wood carving weekend. She decided to make her carving into a woodblock print, which she had always wanted to try and her Mum carved a new sign for her potting shed, don’t the results look fabulous!! ⠀ You can sign up now for our next wood carving weekend workshop with tutor Alistair on the 10th of Sept and whatever you decide to carve, you’ll learn a wide variety of techniques to bring your design to life, how to draw and transfer your design onto your oak board and how to use a variety of chisels and knives safely, before finishing and taking it home. ⠀ Or join Ruth for Lino Printing for beginners course starting on the 28th of September to make your own unique prints, hand-made projects and lino-blocks to take home and use again and again. You’ll learn about tools, materials and printing inks for lino-printing and rubber stamp making and how to safely use lino-cutting tools and engraving techniques. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/wood-carving-weekend/ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/lino-printing-for-beginners/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #rubberstamp #stampmaker #handmade #blockprint #handcarved #printing #linoprint #linocarving #woodworking #woodcarver #woodcarvingtools #hand #handtools #carving #woodcarving
W O O D W O R K ! Whatever your skill level, here W O O D W O R K ! Whatever your skill level, here at The Makershed we’ve got a woodwork course to suit you. ⠀ There is our WOODWORK FOR BEGINNERS courses in which you can learn the basics of joinery by using traditional techniques and hand tools such as chisels, saws, marking gauges, squares and a variety of planes. You’ll make a fabulous toolbox in LEVEL 1 and then either a softwood cabinet or some hardwood dovetailed shelves in LEVEL 2 before going on to our LEVEL 3 PROJECT CLASSES where you can design and make your own project. ⠀ There’s also our WOODWORK JOINERY WITH POWER TOOLS course, where you’ll 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. ⠀ To book your place now, for more information on all our courses, and available start dates for our Autumn & Winter courses in September and beyond, just visit our website. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/woodwork/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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 #mademyownstool
W E A V I N G ! Wow, this is Sinead with the most W E A V I N G ! Wow, this is Sinead with the most beautiful lambswool scarf that she’s hand-woven on our Fabric Weaving for Beginners – Level 2 course. She has designed her own warp and learned how to use different weft yarns. Just look at those stunning geometric overshot patterns!! ⠀ Book now to spend a weekly Autumn evening doing something creative, the next terms for our Levels 1 & 2 weaving courses are on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from the 5th and 7th of September. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/weaving/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handweaversofinstagram #handwoven #weavers #cotton #handmade #textiles #fabrics #heddle #loom #yarn #coaster #placemats #tablerunners #scarfs
W O O D W O R K ! Using only woodwork joinery hand W O O D W O R K ! Using only woodwork joinery hand tools Alistair has done a fabulous job, he’s marked out, sawn & chiselled some lovely dovetail and through housing joints in gorgeous Red Grandis timber to make these lovely hardwood shelves. ⠀ We are taking AUTUMN bookings now for this Level 2 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ course from the 29th of October which runs on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. Ignore the fact the clocks will be changing that same weekend and master the art of chiselling a dovetail with our tutor Ali. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-for-beginners-level-2-weekends/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox #mademyownshelves
R E V I E W ! Wonderful words, it’s feedback lik R E V I E W ! Wonderful words, it’s feedback like this that makes us so proud of what we do. Thank you Bob, we’re glad you had a fab time! ⠀ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⠀ ‘I’ve just completed the Level 2 course and was surprised at how much I learned in a relatively short number of weeks. Our woodwork tutor, Ali, was patient, purposeful and communicative throughout the course, keeping an eye on all of us as we progressed at different stages, speeds and abilities. ⠀ In addition to basic techniques like measuring, cutting and joining, what I learned is how to ‘see’ the workpiece as a whole, not just the trickiness of what’s in front of you at the time. I took away the overall importance of the detail required to produce good work. It sounded scary at first but in practice, all we needed to bring was our interest and attention. Ali did the rest. ⠀ I will always be grateful to her for emphasising detail and demonstrating in simple ways ‘how to do it.’ She instilled in us a methodology of working out how to use the various techniques we had been shown, how to handle the various tools and, above all, a willingness ‘to go for it.’ When you get to the end it is enormously satisfying to realise you have achieved something worthwhile.’ Bob ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-for-beginners-level-2/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
S T O O L S ! In making their table or bar height S T O O L S ! In making their table or bar height stools from European Redwood, Pete, Kate, Joe, Paul, Adrien & Luke have learnt about the different joints that can be made using power tools, which jointing methods to use where, and how to mark out, cut, fit and assemble the joints accurately and effectively. Well done to all of them - great job! ⠀ They have been guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery including a Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Mortiser; Bandsaw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ You can book your place on this 4-day course now for our AUTUMN TERMS. Choose from Monday Daytimes (4 weeks) or 2 weekends in September, October or December. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-joinery-with-power-tools/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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
C A R V I N G ! You can book your Autumn places fo C A R V I N G ! You can book your Autumn places for our Wood Carving Weekend Workshops as we’ve released the dates for this September and November. Grab some time for yourself and book now for a relaxing time being guided through all the stages of this ancient craft under the guidance of our tutor Alistair. ⠀ Whatever you decide to carve, you’ll learn a wide variety of techniques to bring your design to life, how to draw and transfer your design onto your oak board and how to use a variety of chisels and knives safely, before finishing and taking it home. ⠀ This course is suitable for complete beginners, but if you’ve dabbled in carving before you can focus on building on your existing skills. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/wood-carving-weekend/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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 ! Wow! Julia has finished comp U P H O L S T E R Y ! Wow! Julia has finished completely re-upholstering a children’s chair and it looks brilliant. What an amazing transformation. Brilliant. ⠀ If you’d like to come along and learn the skills for refurbishing and reupholstering a piece of your own furniture, we will guide you step by step through the process of planning, stripping and re-upholstery, and teach you how to differentiate between synthetic and natural fibres, and when you can use environmentally friendly materials along the way. ⠀ We’ve released the new term dates for Tuesday Morning or Evening courses in September and/or November where all of our students work on different pieces of furniture, so you can pick up more handy tips from the bench right next to yours! ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/upholstery/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #armchair #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
S E W I N G ! Look! Warwick has made TWO funky blu S E W I N G ! Look! Warwick has made TWO funky blue rucksacks! One is from new fabric and one from an old Ikea bag! He’s learnt how to set up and use a sewing machine, about the different types of stitches,threads, fabrics and how to sew straight seams and add straps and a lining. ⠀ If you want to learn to sew or improve your skills, our tutor Debs will help you choose an appropriate project for your level of sewing, guide you through pattern and fabric choices and help you to make your project.  ⠀ R U C K S A C K S ! Our next one-day rucksack-making course is available to book now from the 1st of October. Rucksacks are one of the handiest items available for carrying our prized possessions. From laptops to gym clothes, groceries or whatever your heart desires - they're an everyday staple! Book into this beginner-friendly sewing course and make your own practical & stylish roll-top rucksack. ⠀ J A C K E T S ! If you want to take your first steps into jacket and coat making you can join our Jacket-Making Weekend Course on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st of July and make a Wiksten Unfolding jacket. With its large pockets and a fold-over collar, this oversized jacket is functional and stylish. It comes in three length options and is fully lined and reversible. ⠀ Visit our website and search sewing courses for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/sewing/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #handmade #zips #machines #fabrics #threads #patterns #buttons #organic #cotton #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bristolsews #sewing #learnsewing #learntosew
B O O K N O W ! Well done to Lorna, Thom, Alessand B O O K N O W ! Well done to Lorna, Thom, Alessandro, Adam, Phil and Sam for each making superb tool boxes on our level 1 Woodwork for Beginners course using only traditional hand tools. Excellent work! ⠀ If you’d like to learn 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 you can sign up now for our AUTUMN TERMS. ⠀ Taught by our tutors Ali & Sam, we have spaces available for our MONDAY DAYTIME or EVENING classes starting in September. If your free time is at the weekend our Level 1 ‘2 WEEKENDS’ courses start again in October and run on Saturday and Sunday over 2 consecutive weekends. ⠀ Suitable for those with no previous woodwork experience or those wanting to improve their skills. In completing this course, you will have a toolbox to take home and a strong foundation of woodwork skills that will enable you to carry out your own basic woodworking projects or progress on to our Woodwork for Beginners Level 2 classes. ⠀ Visit our website for more information and to book. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-for-beginners-level-1/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodisgood #woodworkinglove #woodworkingproject #woodlove #woodcraft #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #eveningclasses #woodworkingtools #lovewood #mademyowncabinet #mademyowntoolbox
P A L L E T W O O D ! Well done to CJ who has made P A L L E T W O O D ! Well done to CJ who has made this lush woodwork bench for this son using reclaimed pallet wood, he has a backboard and tool station to add at home. What a great idea! ⠀ Our tutor Luke has taught him how to easily dismantle a reclaimed pallet into useable timber and helped design and plan his project. They’ve made a cutting list and then built this bespoke project using various wood joinery techniques and hand tools. ⠀ Our next Pallet Wood Weekend Workshop running in August is fully booked but you can grab your places now for the workshops running on the 24th & 25th of September or the 19th & 20th of November. ⠀ All you have to do is decide what you’re going to make! Visit our website for more information and to book your place. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/pallet-wood-workshop/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #woodworkcourses #weekendcourse #daytimecourse #palletwoodworkshop #lovepallets #palletpassion #palletproject #palletwood
U P H O L S T E R Y ! Come along and learn the ski U P H O L S T E R Y ! Come along and learn the skills for refurbishing and reupholstering a piece of your own furniture that has seen better days. Give it a second life by transforming it into something to be proud of and totally unique. ⠀ We will guide you step by step through the process of planning, stripping and re-upholstery, and teach you how to differentiate between synthetic and natural fibres, and when you can use environmentally friendly materials along the way. ⠀ You’ll enjoy learning about the tools, measurements, styles, and the differences between traditional and modern upholstery and you can explore the vast exciting world of new top fabrics for your project. ⠀ We’ve released the new term dates for Tuesday Morning or Evening courses in September and/or November where all of our students work on different pieces of furniture, so you can pick up more handy tips from the bench right next to yours! ⠀ Visit our website for more information. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/course-category/upholstery/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #themakershedbristol #stpaulslearningcentre #bristol #whatsonbristol #courses #craft #skills #learn #study #beginners #havefun #becreative #eco #upholstery #footstool #lovestools #armchair #traditionalupholstery #weekendcourse #eveningclasses #daytimecourse #upholsterycourses #learnupholstery #creativeupholstery
P O W E R T O O L S ! Love it!! Lavinia has finish P O W E R T O O L S ! Love it!! Lavinia has finished her table stool! Using European Redwood timber she 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. ⠀ She has been guided through how to set up and safely operate a variety of portable power tools and woodworking machinery including a Biscuit Jointer; Dowel Jointer; Pocket Hole Jig; 1/2″ Plunge Router; 1/4″ Router Trimmer; Orbital Sander; Detail Sander; Combination Drill; Miller Dowel; Mortiser; Bandsaw; and Mitre/Chop Saw. ⠀ She’s off to our Woodwork for Beginners – Level 1 course to learn about using hand tools for joinery and make a toolbox next so we’ll see which she likes the most! ⠀ You can book your place on our 4-day Level 1 power tools course now for our AUTUMN TERMS. Choose from Monday Daytimes (4 weeks) or 2 weekends in September, October or December. Visit our website for more information. ⠀ www.themakershedbristol.co.uk/courses/woodwork-joinery-with-power-tools/ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #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
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