2343 Recreational courses

WHAT YOU'LL DO Encourage nature into your garden by making your own bird box or bug hotel, all from recycled materials. Your design can be based entirely around what you’d like to attract to your garden, from birds to bees. You’ll finish with your own completely unique piece for the garden. Your hosts, Scott and Sue, will guide you through everything you need to know, from the tools to use to how to prep your recycled material. They'll be happy to help with ideas big or small and will have example designs to hand and lots of inspiration. You’ll be creating in Scott’s heated workshop, fully equipped with everything you need and with lots of space for building. At the end of your experience you’ll get to take home a bug house to be proud of, as well as leaving with the skills to create other upcycled pieces. FACILITIES *  WiFi *  Refreshments available *  Toilets *  Parking *  Child friendly (0-16) COVID-19 GUIDELINES As you arrive you’ll need to confirm that you’re in good health and your temperature will be taken. Please bring a face mask as you’ll need to wear one at certain points during your experience. Face shields will be optional to wear for the rest of your time in the workshop and these will be provided. All workspaces will be fully sanitised and there will regular hand washing throughout. ON THE DAY You don't need any previous woodwork experience, just some enthusiasm! Please wear old clothes (or something that you don’t mind getting damaged or torn) and sensible, closed toe footwear. Work boots are recommended. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, but please bring along your own packed lunch. Course Location courses can be either in Glastonbury or at Scott's own workshop near the Bath and West show grounds (BA46QN) and will be confirmed.

We invite you to join us for a floral experience, creating a beautiful arrangement you can take home and learning a new skill. Our team of professionals will take you through basic mechanics, colour coordination, types of blooms.  To add to your experience we will have treats and a glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic cocktail. Spend your Friday night learning something new in our beautiful studio located in Angel.  You will leave with a gorgeous two-piece arrangement, two dinner candles and a sense of fulfilment. 

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle. This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past. We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.

Stained Glass - LEADING ONE DAY Workshop  9.00am - 15.00pm

Learn to crochet from how to hold the hook, to how to use patterns and charts in just 6 x 2 hour sessions

World Malbec Day is April 17th, although for some reason it’s actually called Malbec World Day. Meanwhile, May 6th is International Sauvignon Blanc Day. So how about a very special event between the two to celebrate these very special grapes? It’s a great opportunity to see how the “Old World” originals such as Sancerre and Cahors stack up against their “New World” counterparts such as New Zealand Sauvignon and Argentine Malbec. But it’s also a chance to see the success that winemakers are having with the two grapes in other parts of the world. Expect to see a range of styles too – in previous years, we’ve kicked off the day with a sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, and finished with a fortified Malbec, for example. And we’ll have a dig through our cellars to see if we can find some rare older examples of both grapes We’ll taste 12 wines on the day (yes 6 of each!) with a break in the middle for a tasty two-course lunch. This is usually one of our most popular tastings, so do book soon to avoid disappointment

Laurel is the essence of personalised ease and style. The perfect gift for the budding writer or professional in your life - maybe that’s you. Never miss a meeting or big idea with this refillable leather diary / notebook cover (A5) that fits easily into a bag or briefcase. Laurel features a contrasting adjustable strap with stud fastening to keep your work secure, and two internal card slots perfect for business meetings. Choose your preferred English hand bound paper insert: Plain or lined notebook, or week to view diary.  There are 9 leather colours to choose from, 2 leather colour straps and gold or silver hardware. Make it your own with bespoke personalisation. If you’re gifting Laurel, a personalised message can be embossed to the bottom right corner (as standard), but get in touch if you have other requests.(This is +£5) Size and DetailsSlim A5 (Quarto Medium) removable leather notebook or diary cover Paper size: 210mm x 135mm Thickness: 120 pages Cover size: 225mm x 145mm x 20mm 1x insert included Made to order and available in multiple colours with contrasting strap. Timeless designFront strap features the Hands of Tym logo. Made from respectfully-sourced Italian vegetable-tanned leather (biodegradable). Hand cut. Handmade. Hand finished. Other Sizes Available:Slim A4 (Folio Large)Slim A6 (Octavo Pocket)REFILL PAD available Personalisation & Unique stamp (not available for Courses or Tools & Supplies) What is personalisation? Personalisation is an embossed stamp of characters including letters, emojis etc. Please select from the options below if you would like to add to your product. What is a Unique Stamp? A unique stamp is a custom stamp made up of an image of your choice. It can be handprints, a drawing, handwriting etc. We can discuss this with you once you place your order. (This is +£45) HOW THIS WAS MADE Made from respectfully-sourced Italian vegetable-tanned leather, Laurel is free from harsh chemicals. Over time the luxury leather will develop a buttery soft patina. The paper inserts are hand-bound by experienced artisans in England from a quality British paper. Laurel has been thoughtfully designed and handmade by Hands of Tym, in Oxfordshire, England. Material and CareMaterialsHere at Hands of Tym, we are passionate about sourcing the highest quality sustainable materials. We use responsibly-sourced Italian vegetable-tanned leather. Find out more here.Using only the highest quality cuts, the leather will improve with use and age, developing a soft patina over time. Natural variations are a product feature of this material and contribute to the individual style of the product.The leather is free from harmful chemicals and biodegradable at the end of its life.Hand cut, handmade and hand finished in our workshop in Oxfordshire, England. Care Please note: There may be natural changes in the colour of the materials and they may stain easily. Please be careful with oils and inks. When not in use, store your product in the soft cloth bag (provided) in a cool and dry place. Repair When you buy from Hands of Tym, you’re getting so much more than your new purchase. You’re creating a connection with the maker - Georgie Tym. If your leather product becomes damaged (afterall, life happens), contact us to find out about repairing your item. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE? Laurel arrives complete with one insert and additional inserts can be purchased directly from us. Laurel arrives wrapped in tissue paper inside a black cotton dust bag, including a 'Made for you' card with care instructions and a unique code to identify your handmade leather notebook cover.

The Veterans Forge C.I.C was set up to help Veterans in the community get therapy via blacksmithing. We work with BLESMA, SSAFA ROYAL, BRITISH LEGION plus others, that include people with Autism and Aspergers.   (this is NOT a boot camp), non-military instructors and guest blacksmiths.  All are welcome. We have 1 to 3 plus instructors on-site to support you.

Silver Clay Jewellery Class for Beginners. Have fun, learn new skills, and socialise in this beginner’s class! Learn how to create beautiful, hallmark quality sterling silver clay pendants and take home your handmade unique necklace.

A full day class where you'll create a couple of pieces of jewellery from silver clay. You'll learn various different techniques and to start your silver clay journey.