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Adult Classes are for people 16 years and over wanting to learn, relax and have quiet time away from children.

Children's Classes are run in the school holidays and are just for kids wanting to have a go at a craft. We give a guide age range to help you decide if the class is suitable for your child. It is only a guide, you may feel your child can engage and benefit from a class outside of their age range.

Family Classes are for an adult and child(ren) to join in crafting together. We ask 1 adult to max 3 children please.

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Adult Craft Workshops

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We offer a range different craft workshops, some are one offs, others are  6 week courses, whatever you fancy trying we have something for you.

For the most up to date info on workshops please either pop into the shop or visit our Facebook page. All workshops are suitable for beginners unless stated otherwise. Workshop prices include tuition, use of equipment and all materials unless stated otherwise.

Clay work making a ceramic Christmas wreath

Currently the workshops we offer are:

Clay work: Learn to hand build with clay using easy techniques and tools to get great results. You'll make your unique piece and paint it before leaving to be fired twice. Most clay work takes one month to be fired.

Pottery Painting techniques: There is lots to learn about painting and even more tools that can help create a beautiful master piece. Some of the techniques we teach are silkscreens on pottery, Moorcroft style painting, 

Decoupage on wooden boxes

Decoupage- onto glassware, slate or wood,

 Furniture up cycling,

 Potters Wheel- one to one sessions,

 Rag Rugging,

Folk Art or One Stroke Painting,

Card Making.

 June & July 2021.

These workshops are for those aged 16 years and over, they are suitable for beginners unless otherwise stated.

3.6.21 Thurs 2pm-3.30pm

Get back into Decoupage. Get back in the swing of using napkins and acrylic to get great results on glass, wood and slate. £10 per person.

19.6.21 Sat 10pm-2pm

Ceramic wind chimes. Make and paint hanging chimes using stencils and cookie cutters, includes all materials and two firings, allow one month for your ceramics to

Folk Art practice sheets

 be fired. £18

24.6.21 Thurs 2pm to 4pm

One stroke painting. Learn how to paint daisies on trinket boxes, suitable for complete beginners £12

26.6.21 Sat 11am to 12noon 

Rag rugging. Learn this age old craft of using old fabric to make a rag or hang it like a tapestry. Design and start your rug with Jo for the first hour, then either finish it in the shop, or take home to complete. £10

28.6.21 Mon 12-2pm

Get back into Decoupage. Get back in the swing of using napkins and acrylic to get great results on glass, wood and slate. £10 per person.

2.7.21 Fri 12noon to 4pm

Moorcroft Style Pottery painting. On a square tile, trace a picture, then outline with slip and paint. Leave your tile to be fired allow 2 weeks. Price includes all materials and 2 firings. £12

8.7.21 Thurs 2pm to 4pm

Get back into Decoupage. Get back in the swing of using napkins and acrylic to get great results on glass, wood and slate. £10 per person.

12.7.21 Mon 12noon to 2pm

Silkscreens on Pottery. Easy to use stencils put onto your chosen pottery. £3 for use of silkscreens and the tutor, pay for your chosen pottery on the day, prices from £5. £3 plus price of pottery on the day

15.7.21 Thurs 2pm to 4pm

One stroke painting. Learn to paint Roses on a small canvas, suitable for complete beginners. £12

16.7.21 Fri 12noon to 4pm

Decoupage Demi Johns to use as lanterns. Your Demi john will come with a small hole at the bottom to push battery operated lights into which will aluminate your decorates. Ideal as an outdoor lantern on a summers evening. £24


Weekly craft groups. These are drop-in groups, you can come every week, or once in a while. 

Every Monday 10am to 11am Coffee Morning. Bring yourself. Just buy something from the coffee shop and join a small group to chat.

Every Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm Chatty Chicks. This is a general ladies craft group who often do sewing. You can bring your own projects or join in with the group. Either join in with the group sewing project or bring your own project to work on. Just buy something in the coffee shop to take part.

 Be sure to book early, the workshops often fill up quickly. To Book a workshop just drop into the shop, payment secures your place.

Most workshops require a minimum number to run, so tell you friends, family, neighbours and colleagues about Ladybird Craft Centres Workshops.

Stuck for a Christmas or Birthday present? We sell gift voucher that can be used for the workshops, imprints and pottery painting.

Workshop on clay woven baskets.