Workshops
PENCIL TO PALETTE
Location: MediaCity
Wednesdays 13th and 20th March 11.00am - 1.00pm
Weekly Drawing and Painting sessions , Pencil to Palette, at Flock & Gaggle at MediaCityUK. Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of art and expression.
This in-person event promises to be a delightful experience whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, there's something for everyone.
Discover a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums through engaging workshops, interactive sessions, and live demonstrations. Local artist and Tutor Vicky Ward will guide you through the process, helping you hone your skills and explore new horizons.
PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY
Location: Bolton
Thursday 28th March 6.00 - 8.30pm
Intro to punch needle embroidery. All materials included with a step by step intro to materials and tools.
Artist Caroline Coates will demo simple punch needle techniques to create your own piece of textile art
Choose from templates or create your own design.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills.
In partnership with Breakdown Bolton.
£25.00 per person.
CONTEMPORARY PATCHWORK QUILTING (3 week course)
Location: Bolton
Thursday 11th, 18th and 25th April 6.00 - 8.30pm
Have you always fancied learning how to patchwork quilt but don’t know where to start? Join tutors Nichola Smith and Jennifer Gilmour for this 3-week patchwork and quilting course where you were learn the skills to start making your own patchwork quilt and take away a one-of-a-kind cushion.
We have 5 sewing machines and a full class set of tools, loads of fabric and all the trimmings. You don’t need to bring anything unless you want to. We know some of you may be collecting fabrics that you would like to use- we both have a stockpile.
You may have your own sewing machine that you would like to bring so you can learn how to use it for patchwork quilting. For this reason, we have two types of tickets. If you want to use your own machine and fabric there is a £10 discount. If you want to turn up and use ours, we have put a small fee for the fabric.
In partnership with Breakdown Bolton.
£80.00 per person.
SILK PAINTING
Location: Bury
Tuesday 23rd April 7.00 - 9.00pm
Join us for a relaxing evening of Silk Painting in Bury. Unleash your creativity and learn the beautiful art of silk painting. Hosted at the charming Fired Paint a Pot Cafe, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant world of silk painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our friendly instructors will guide you through the process.
During the workshop, you will discover various techniques to create stunning designs on silk. Experiment with different brush strokes, blending colors, and adding intricate details. Let your imagination run wild as you bring your own masterpiece to life.
In partnership with Fired Paint A Pot.
£25.00 per person.
NEEDLE FELTING ANIMALS
Location: Eccles
Sunday 28th April 2.00 - 4.30pm
Ready to get violent with a needle and some fibres? Then enter the wonderful world of needle-felted animals with Caroline Coates from Creative Coati.
With each stab of the needle, the fibres catch, twist and snarl and from this violence might emerge a buzzing bee, festive robin or delicate mouse.
Caroline will show you how to needle felt step by step to create a stunning animal figure, meticulously sculpted from felt, transforming a material so soft into something solid, structured and with intricate detail.
You will be amazed at the results you can achieve in just a few hours and will go away with a creation to be proud of (you may also release some tension in the process)!
£28.00 per person.
INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING
Location: Bury
Tuesday 7th May 6.30 - 9.00pm
Learn the basics of screen printing and create your own unique designs on various. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!
Step by step tuition with local artist Caroline Coates.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your artistic skills, this event is perfect for anyone interested in trying out a new craft. Meet new people, unleash your creativity, and take home your own screen printed bag!
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn a new skill and have a great time. Sign up now and get ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing at Intro to Screen Printing.
In partnership with Fired Paint a Pot.
£30.00 per person.
JESMONITE HOMEWARES AND DECORATION
Location: Bolton
Thursday 28th March 6.00 - 8.30pm
Come join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn how to make beautiful Jesmonite - Eco Resin homewares and decorations! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their artistic side. Get ready to get your hands dirty and create unique pieces to decorate your home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and meet like-minded individuals. See you there!
choose from a range of moulds to create small plant pots, coasters or decorations make 3 unique pieces in the intro course
You'll be taken though the process step by step with local artist Caroline Coates
All materials included
In partnership with Breakdown Bolton.
£30.00 per person.
CROCHET - SIMPLE T-SHIRT YARN BOWL
Location: Eccles
Sunday 19th May 10.30am - 1.00pm
If you’re looking to learn to crochet but don’t know how to get started then look no further. Come and join Caroline Coates from Creative Coati for the perfect initiation into this addictive and craft.
Caroline will take you step by step through this simple crochet project to craft a unique basket. All materials provided including wide colour selection of t-shirt yarn and you will also be shown how to turn old t-shirts into usable yarn!
Suitable for crochet beginners and those wanting to try something a little different.
Before you know it you’ll be hooked!
£37.00 per person.
JESMONITE JEWELLERY
Location: Eccles
Sunday 19th May 2.00 - 4.30pm
Explore the wonders of eco-friendly jesmonite and create your own jewellery and trinket tray with artist and maker Caroline Coates from Creative Coati using a variety of geometric moulds. Jesmonite is a versatile material that will create a different outcome every time - you'll learn how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create something unique to you.
Caroline will share tips, trade secrets and techniques to achieve a perfect finish, using jewellery findings to complete your compositions (all materials provided).
Take home two pieces of your own designed unique works of wearable art as well as a trinket tray.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills.
£35.00 per person.
LINO PRINTING
Location: Eccles
Sunday 23rd June 10.30am - 1.00pm
Short, sweet and simple printing techniques don’t come much better than linocut printing.
Take some time out to learn the art of lino-cutting with Caroline Coates from Creative Coati and make your own cards and prints to keep for yourself or as a gift for someone. You will learn how to design and carve your very own lino block!
This fun workshop is ideal if you’re stuck for gift ideas or are looking for new hobby that you can do at the kitchen table!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills. Some drawing or design skills would be an added bonus, but not essential as Caroline will be on hand to assist with design advice and inspiration.
£33.00 per person.
RESIN JEWELLERY (2 part course)
Location: Eccles
Sunday 23rd June and Sunday 30th June 2.00 - 4.00pm
Put a totally new twist on tiny keepsakes, shiny trinkets and make mini works of modern art by preserving them forever in gorgeously modern hand crafted pieces of resin jewellery.
Over two sessions Caroline Coates from Creative Coati will teach you how to mix, pour and cast the resin choosing from our range of mini moulds, giving a new lease of life to any personal mementos you bring along. Showcase buttons and pearls, photos and text, fragments of old letters, maps, flags, scrabble letters – the list is endless and anything goes!
You’ll make five pieces and you can choose from a pendant necklace, a pair of earrings, brooch, ring, magnet or keyring. Then in the second part of the course, get to grips with basic jewellery making techniques and how to turn your creations into wearable pieces.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills.
£45.00 per person.