art and crafts in Yorkshire

 by Melanie Louise

A new craft addiction!

I think I may have a new craft addiction…. Willow weaving! I recently went on an amazing craft weekend in Hereford at Woodland tipis and yurts. http://www.woodlandtipis.co.uk/tipis-and-yurts/ ,
In a magical setting, we had the opportunity to experiment with a range of traditional crafts; black smithing, hammering copper jewellery, willow weaving, green wood crafts, pottery, needle felting and recycled bug making! Willow weaving with Helen from Wonders of Willow was brilliant, I think I’m hooked! https://www.facebook.com/wondersofwillow/
Luckily, here in the Calder Valley we have the fantastic Joe Gregory who runs Creative with Nature. I can’t wait to go on her two day basket making course with my mum in February! Check out her courses.
http://creativewithnature.co.uk/
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 by Melanie Louise

Glass Fusing Workshops with Crafts Afloat

Beginners Fused Glass workshops with Crafts Afloat.

Glass Fusing is the magical process of joining and melting glass together in a kiln at high temperatures.  Different types of glass and glass powders (frits) can be used to make beautiful jewellery, dishes, bowls, light catchers and decorations. Beware, it is very addictive!  You can experiment with some of these techniques on the craft boat.

Come aboard the craft boat and create a selection of beautiful glass items. During the workshop you will make a coaster, a slump dish, a star and a beautiful set of dichroic glass jewellery with a decoupage jewellery box.

Fused Glass 1

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