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Candlemaking
We are currently adding to our list of workshops and classes. If there is something in particular you would like to learn, get in touch. If there are enough like minded people we can certainly facilitate a class. Generally these workshops explore current trends within the craft world and allow you to dip your ‘toe in the water’ before spending your hard earned cash on materials.
- Tue, 07 MayDundonald07 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKWrap a wooden wreath base and then learn how to make a variety of felt flowers to adorn the base, finishing off with a bow
- Thu, 23 MayDundonald23 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKTap into your creative side and arouse your senses at this workshop. We will take you through the candlemaking process to make 2 luxury soy wax candles. Decide on the colour and the essential oils you wish to add and incorporate precious stones or dried flowers to complete your candles.
- Thu, 23 MayDundonald23 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKTake a plain notebook and create a bespoke cover using a myriad of techniques and materials. Everything supplied for you to create your one of a kind notebook. Once you have your pattern, then everything is painted in the same colour before adding metallic highlights
- Thu, 27 JunDundonald27 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 20:30Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKMake beautiful resin keyrings and bookmarks using embellishments including dried flowers, metallic flakes and mica powders or add something personal to your resin such as broken jewellery or watch parts.
- Wed, 17 JulDundonald17 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKTap into your creative side and arouse your senses at this workshop. We will take you through the candlemaking process to make 2 luxury soy wax candles. Decide on the colour and the essential oils you wish to add and incorporate precious stones or dried flowers to complete your candles.
- Fri, 19 JulDundonald19 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:30Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKLearn the basics of candlemaking by creating a coloured poured candle and 2 tea lights using a pre scented wax. While these solidify you will have the opportunity to make a beeswax rolled candle and a little box to take all your candles home.
- Sat, 20 JulDundonald20 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 12:30Dundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKEmbroidery is the art of decorating fabric with threads using a variety of stitches and colours. Learn the basics of simple hand embroidery like running stitch, french knots, satin stitch and chain stitch to complete a floral embroidery ready to hang in its 8" frame.
- Date and time is TBDDundonaldDate and time is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKHelp the environment by replacing your plastic wrap with beeswax wraps made using local sustainably sourced beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil. Information will be shared on a few different methods to make these wraps before you begin the process.
- Date and time is TBDDundonaldDate and time is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKMake your own beeswax candles or decorate a plain tapered candle to sit in the chic glass jars which can be decorated using glass paints, vinyl or ribbons before adding dried flowers.
- Date and time is TBDDundonaldDate and time is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKLearn some basic weaving techniques using a mixture of wools to create a piece of wall art ready to hang from a dowel rod or attach to a canvas. Landscape or abstract themed - the choice is yours
- Date and time is TBDDundonaldDate and time is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKTraditional white on white embroidery, named after the town where the craft was developed in the 19th Century. Designs are based on natural forms and especially on the flora in the area.
- Date and time is TBDDundonaldDate and time is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKSuitable for beginners, this piece allows you to master the common embroidery stitches in whatever colourway you prefer. Learn in a small group so as you leave with the skills to finish your piece at home. Visual diagrams of the stitches will be available for use at the class
- Date and time is TBDDundonaldDate and time is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKPom poms are fun and fuzzy little things which take just minutes to make. But did you know that these puffs of joy can also be incorporated into so many craft projects? Learn the different techniques to make these and tassels whilst being inspired as to how they can be used in home decor and more.
- Time is TBDDundonaldTime is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKA striking tablecentre piece which will be completed with just one tier.
- Time is TBDDundonaldTime is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKMake your own party decoration. This ribbon topiary tree will certainly be a talking point at your gathering and is easy to make. Finished size of ball is 7"-8" wide.
- Time is TBDDundonaldTime is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKEnjoy a fun evening creating a range of Christmas crackers from scratch at this festive workshop.Using various techniques and in various sizes, your crackers will be ready to fill with your personalised gifts. The larger crackers will have jokes, snaps and party hats supplied.
- Time is TBDDundonaldTime is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKStarting with a hessian base, add pretty floral fabrics and buttons to create a 3m bunting string. Approximately 8 flags. This can be further embellished with embroidery or applique
- Time is TBDDundonaldTime is TBDDundonald, 38 Hillhead Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XD, UKExplore how to make different felt flower shapes before displaying on a canvas
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