Linocutting and Printmaking with a difference.......18th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

For all levels of experience, taking this amazingly expressive medium beyond belief as we experiment with colour, paper surfaces and collage. Gone are the woeful days of cut fingers and crude prints, as we bring in improved but traditionally simple materials. Coupled with original ideas to stretch each individual's needs. Not to be missed............ read more

"Wonderful experience.  Jackie provides a wonderful course, with a friendly atmosphere which is fun and really useful and challenging." (Summer School 2019)

Woodcarving19th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Pots and Patches - Machine Embroidery19th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
Tutor: Janet EdmondsSaturday to Sunday

Explore shape and colour in the context of still life. We will put together a collection of pots against a simple pieced background. These images may be representational or become abstract. Designs made will then be created by machine using free running stitch. We will use a limited colour scheme to explore contrasts, combinations and blended colour..... read more

Another excellent course, I now have plenty of ideas to keep me going, thank you.

Creating Hand Crafted ART CARDS21 Oct 2024
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Monday

A seasonal special one day workshop for all comers interested in creating a series of stunning yet simple ideas to create your own original mixed media greeting and Christmas cards as original artworks, as well as designs for reproduction. This very original one day workshop will turn your ideas upside down..... read more

" Lovely relaxed weekend with plenty to learn. Jackie is an excellent tutor" (April 2022)

Japanese Embroidery22nd Nov to 24th Nov 2024
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Milanese and European Laces22nd Nov to 24th Nov 2024
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

"I really enjoyed Claire's course." (April 2022)

Honiton Lace21st Feb to 23rd Feb 2025
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

Soooo good to have a honiton lace class back at Missenden and Alison provided lots of help and was very patient.

Mosaic Knitting and Slip-stitch Colourwork22 Feb 2025
Tutor: Anna NikipirowiczSaturday

Mosaic and slip stitch knitting are great techniques to achieve beautiful colourwork while working just one colour per row..... read more

Woodcarving22nd Feb to 23rd Feb 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Mosaic and Overlay Mosaic Crochet 23 Feb 2025
Tutor: Anna NikipirowiczSunday

Mosaic crochet is a colourwork technique worked in dc (double crochet) and tc (triple crochet). It follows the same chart as mosaic knitting and produces gorgeous patterns..... read more

Japanese Embroidery14th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Milanese and European Laces14th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

"I really enjoyed Claire's course." (April 2022)

Raffia Hat Making12th Apr to 13th Apr 2025
Tutor: Claire RichardsSaturday to Sunday

Make your own beautiful raffia hat during the two days. Relax with raffia, plaiting and learning the skills to make your own hat and many more for family and friends if you wish. Raffia is a lovely material to work with - natural, sustainable and very flexible, which also means forgiving(!) - these days are good for complete beginners. All materials are provided, please just bring a smile!.... read more

" Claire's course content was spot on.  I would sign up for another class with this excellent tutor without hesitation." (Summer School 2022)

Bedfordshire and Bucks Point Lace9th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Louise WestFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course on Bedfordshire and Bucks Point lace, with individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The pattern can be supplied before the course by contacting the tutor. This course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate. .... read more

" Louise West was lovely and very approachable which is what you need in a tutor." (February 2022)

Woodcarving10th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Japanese Embroidery6th Jun to 8th Jun 2025
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more