Workshops
I run nature inspired craft workshops for all ages from my studio, The Engine Room, in Bristol, BS4 5PF. You can book tickets via the links on this page. There is lots of free on-site parking at my studio and every workshop includes hot and cold drinks and homemade cake. I am available to run private workshops and corporate workshops, send me an email with what you are looking for. I also curated a monthly BS4 Makers Market, a yearly Harvest Festival, the BS4 Arts Trail and other events which I share here.
Make A Mat Or Bowl From Plants
Join forager and artisan maker Rachel Lambert to learn an ancient technique of coiled basketry using plants and string! This technique can be seen across the world in various forms and has been kept alive in the British Isles by traditional makers in Shetland, as well as makers like Rachel who’ve taken to it more recently. It is on the red-list of crafts at risk of going extinct here in the UK.
This lovely workshop includes:
- A short walk to look at local grasses that could be used
- Introduction to a simple weaving and stitching technique using foraged grasses and natural jute string
- Learn the ancient craft of making with grasses with tips and guidance
- Make a pot, mat or bowl in a day
- See examples of vessels and mats you can make, such as; daffodil project
- All materials provided
What to expect:
A meditative process
Support to create something you’re pleased with
Step-by-step instruction
Breaks, tea and cake. Please bring your own lunch
Location: The Engine Room, Unit 5, 21-23 Emery Road, BS4 5PF
Date & Time: Sunday 11th October, 10am to 4pm
Cost: £75 per person including all materials, hot/cold drinks and homemade cake. Maximum of 6 people.
Wild Christmas Wreath Workshops
Come and enjoy a festive few hours making beautiful wild Christmas wreaths. We use a living moss base and fresh foraged foliage, flowers and berries as well as homegrown dried flowers and seedheads.
There’s so much colour and variety to work with every year! There is plenty of mulled wine, hot drinks and festive treats throughout too. Wear layers and bring your own secateurs if you have some.
Location: The Engine Room, Unit 5, 21-23 Emery Road, BS4 5PF
Except Sunday 28th November which is upstairs at The Langton pub in BS4.
Dates & Times:
Sunday 28th Nov – 4pm to 6pm (at The Langton pub)
Friday 4th Dec – 10am to 12pm and 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 5th Dec – 10am to 12pm
Monday 7th Dec – 6pm to 8pm
Cost: £50 per person, including all materials, food and drink.
Please note: food and drink is not included in the workshop at The Langton
Maximum of 16 people.
If you want to organise a private or corporate wreath making event at the Engine Room or your own home/venue, contact me to discuss options.
Harvest Festival – Saturday 10th October
The Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday 10th October from 10 till 4 at St Christopher’s Church on Hampstead Road in BS4. The event will be showcasing brilliant local artists and makers inspired by harvest and the seasons, as well as local flower farms, community growers and food projects sharing details of their work and how you can get involved and help.
Bring your fruit and veg gluts to share and jams to swap, taste local ciders from Dick Willows Farm and learn how to ID apples with Woodcroft Community Orchard, watch maker demos and chat about crafts. Join in printing a lovely community banner for Incredible Edible to use on their site with Rosanna Morris.
Celebrate autumn in all its glory and raise money for a brilliant local food growing project. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sara Venn Project and Incredible Edible Bristol.
There are lots of workshops happening throughout the day. More details and links to pre-book can be found on the blog via the Find Out More button below.
Location: St Christopher’s Church, Hampstead Road, BS4 3HN
Date & Time: Saturday 10th October, 10am to 1pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY – some workshops need to be pre-booked. See blog for more details
BS4 Makers Market – 1st Saturday of every month
A monthly BS4 Makers Market at the lovely St Cuthbert’s Church Hall on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm to celebrate the talent of local makers. The Christmas special is on Sunday 13th December from 1pm to 6.30pm.
Each market is curated to celebrate and showcase ethical, local artisan makers and food and drink producers. I carefully choose traders to make sure there is a good mix of crafts at each event.
Every market will have free creative workshops taking place during the event to encourage more visitors. Markets are based around a general seasonal theme and will be raising money for a local charity. This will be via a raffle to win a something from each the makers involved, so if you are booked in I will ask you for a small item to donate to hep raise money. If you are interested in taking part, please fill out the application form with all the dates you are interested in and I will let you know asap which dates you are booked in for: https://forms.gle/eo9NzUyhtUyyXck1A
At the end of the workshop you will take away your own bottle of ink and the knowledge to carry on as an ink maker in your own home!
Location: St Cuthbert’s Church, Sandy Park Rd, BS4 4HQ
Date & Time: Saturday 3rd October, 10 am to 3pm
Saturday 7th November, 10am to 3pm
Christmas Special – Sunday 13th December, 1pm to 6.30pm
FREE ENTRY