This workshop gives you the unique opportunity to experience the basics of two
crafts in 1 day in your own personal pairs workshop with one to one tuition. The
studios are located in the cottage garden of our home on the
Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border. Your experience is private to you and there will
be no other students in the studios.
The "2 crafts in 1 day" workshop is aimed at those who want to have a go at both
of these fun crafts, and come away having learnt some basic techniques for both
disciplines. As this is basically a private tuition experience, the course is
focused but fun, so would make a fantastic gift.
The day can also be experienced by just 1 person (to book this, please refer to
our other workshop ""2 Crafts in 1 Day!" 1-2-1 woodturning & pottery experience
in 1 day for 1 person" where each person could experience the crafts singularly
or together.
This makes for a wonderful Valentine's or anniversary experience, and can also
be enjoyed by a parent and child.
The morning is spent learning the ropes of woodturning - how to cut and shape
wood on the lathe, understanding a little about the different tools required,
and making a few pieces to take home.
After a light farmhouse-style lunch (which we provide and which we tailor to
your dietary requirements), the afternoon then continues with a pottery session.
Students can have fun with clay, focusing on some basic hand building methods to
get them used to handling the material using the techniques of pinching,
coiling, slab building and also throwing on the wheel.
A total of 3 pieces can then be chosen for us to glaze and fire once they have
dried sufficiently. When ready, they can either be collected by the student (if
they live locally) or I can post them on (I have to charge postage & packaging).
Refreshments are provided during both workshops, and a light, rustic
farmhouse-style lunch is also included - catering to all dietary requirements.
Depending on the weather/time of year, lunch can be taken either out in the
cottage garden or in our country kitchen.
The sessions are hands-on with expert 1-2-1 tuition - and the student will be
able to use all the studio facilities. Each student will also be provided with a
certificate of participation for both crafts.
About a week before your workshop date, we'll e-mail you again with more details
about parking etc.
We also offer accommodation in the form of our Crafter's Retreat cabin
(www.craftersretreat.co.uk) or we can advise of other local B&Bs.