Where To Find Us
Workshops take place at the back of our gorgeous Frampton Cotterell shop in ‘The Craft Room’ – an inspirational making space which hosts up to ten people. Come along and meet other friendly crafters, bring a friend - or even book it for a group of you to enjoy a crafting experience together.
We Can Come To You
If your numbers are too big for us to host (10 or more people) we can bring our craft workshops to you! We have experience of providing workshops to large groups, using mindful craft activities to support the mental well-being of employees, carers and health workers.
Discounts are available for group bookings dependent on numbers.
Special Events & Group Bookings
Our craft experiences are a wonderfully unique way to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or hen party. They're also great for team building or simply as a staff treat! We can tailor them to your unique needs.
Just get in touch to see how we can help.
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CrafterNoon Teas
Turn your group booking into a truly special occasion with a CrafterNoon Tea Experience. Just select your favourite craft activity and we'll add a scrumptious cream tea - delicious freshly baked scones, jam & clotted cream, lashings of tea and a glass of bubbly!
Simply add an additional £15 per head onto the usual cost of the workshop and allow an extra 30-45 minutes to enjoy your cream tea during the session.
Pressed Flower Art & Cards 2hrs £40
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Join Lou this autumn for a delightful journey into the joyful world of pressed flower art! Discover how to create your own pressed flower cards and artwork, to bring the beauty of nature into your home. Workshop includes:
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â–ª Learn tips & tricks for pressing flowers to preserve their
natural beauty
â–ª Best techniques for pressing different types of flowers
â–ª Guided steps on how to compose, secure and frame pressed flowers
â–ª How to use pressed flowers to create decorative art,
homewares & herbariums
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All equipment & materials are provided, including a selection of beautiful pre-pressed wild & homegrown flowers for you to work with and a variety of cards & papers in different finishes for you to mount your designs on.
What's Included:
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A selection of pre-pressed flowers to work with
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All the necessary crafting equipment & materials
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A variety of specialist papers & cards for mounting designs
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A choice of hot & cold drinks and some delicious treats!
You'll Leave With:
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A selection of handmade cards to gift (or frame!)
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A beautiful piece of floral art
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All the skills you need to successfully press & enjoy more pressed flower-inspired crafts in the future!
Introduction to Indian Block Printing: 2.5 hrs £45
This is the perfect workshop for anyone new to Indian block printing, or for those who want to refresh their existing skills. You'll start with a demonstration from Lou where you’ll learn all the techniques & tips you need to begin your Indian block print journey. Then the real fun begins! You get to play with our extensive range of beautiful hand carved wooden print blocks – experimenting with colours and techniques by printing onto a variety of practice materials. Once you’re feeling confident of your skills and are happy with your designs you get to print them - first on a selection of stationery items (cards/postcards/gift tags) and then onto a large fabric item of your choice.
Additional printable materials will be available to purchase on the day if desired.
What's Included:
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Use of a wide choice of hand carved Indian wooden printing blocks & all the equipment you need for printing – including aprons!
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Specialist paints and a choice of blank printing materials
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Refreshments: a choice of hot drinks & a selection of delicious cakes from our neighbours at Magnolia Mews Bakehouse
You Will Leave With:
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A set of stationery items printed with your designs – cards, postcards & gift tags
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A large fabric item printed by you – a cushion cover, tea towel or tote bag
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All the skills you need to have many more block printing adventures!
Lampshade Making Workshop
2.5 hrs £45
Tired of trying to find that elusive ‘perfect’ shade to finish off your room or fit a particular lamp base? In this fun & rewarding workshop you will learn how to make your own contemporary drum lampshade in just 2.5 hours! Create a professional quality 30cm or 40cm diameter drum shade that will make a real impact in your home - and the joy of knowing you made it yourself! You'll gain all the skills you need to create many more (you’ll never need to buy a lampshade again!)
Don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before, Lou will be on hand to guide you every step of the way, breaking down the process so it's an easy and enjoyable experience for all. You'll just need to bring half a metre in a fabric of your choice.
What's Included:
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All the parts you need to create a rigid 30cm drum lampshade (except fabric). If you'd prefer to make a 40cm lampshade just let me know in advance and pay an extra £5 at the session.
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Use of all the necessary equipment - fabric scissors, tape measure etc
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Refreshments: a choice of hot & cold drinks & a selection of delicious treats
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A professional quality statement drum lampshade
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All the skills you need to make many more!
What You Need To Bring:
A piece of medium-weight firm cotton fabric. To make a 30 or 40cm lampshade you'll need to bring a piece half a metre of your chosen fabric. This allows plenty of flexibility for pattern placement, so you can get the best bits of the design front and central on your handmade shade!
(If you are unsure about fabrics, please contact Lou well in advance of the workshop for advice).
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Indian Block Printing & Lampshade Making Full Day
10.30am - 4.30pm £95
Learn two wonderful crafts in one creative day and make something truly unique for your home. Master the skills of Indian block printing and lampshade making to create a beautiful, bespoke shade in your own custom printed fabric.
You'll spend the morning learning the fundamentals of block printing and experimenting with technique, pattern and colour on practice fabric. When you are happy with your final design you will print it onto a piece of natural-coloured cotton linen fabric.
Bring your own lunch or treat yourself to food from our lovely neighbours at Magnolia Mews Bakehouse.
In the afternoon Lou will guide you through all the stages of transforming your bespoke fabric into a unique and beautiful lampshade! Don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before - I'll be there to break the process down and guide you every step of the way!
What's Included:
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Wide choice of hand carved Indian wooden printing blocks & all the equipment/materials you'll need for the block printing & lampshade making processes
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Aprons (we also suggest you don't wear anything too precious when working with fabric paints!)
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Specialist fabric paints in a selection of beautiful colours
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A piece of natural-coloured cotton linen fabric
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Refreshments: A choice of hot drinks & cold drinks and a selection of delicious treats to keep your energy up!
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A professional quality 30cm diameter drum lampshade in your own bespoke fabric
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All the skills you need to make many more!
Macrame Leaves & Prosecco Workshop 2 hours £35
Join Lou to relax and de-stress at this mindful, nature-inspired workshop.
Make a collection of colourful, cotton macrame leaves to hang from a piece of driftwood creating a beautiful, decorative wall hanging. Learn how to tie a series of simple knots and how to preserve the shape of your macrame creation. Once you’ve mastered this technique you can recreate these gorgeous leaves in any size to make key rings, tie backs, bag adornments and even earrings!
Suitable for complete beginners.
What's Included:
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A glass of prosecco to get your evening underway!
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All the materials and equipment you’ll need, including a selection of colourful cotton cords and piece of driftwood
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A choice of hot drinks & biscuits to keep you going!
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A beautiful macrame & driftwood wall hanging
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The skills you need to make many more macrame creations!
Cancellation policy: Please note our workshops are non-refundable. However, if we receive a cancellation at least 7 days prior to the event, we are happy to rebook you onto another workshop within 12 months.
Christmas Craft Menu
Available from Tues 5 November
Are you looking for something different for your Christmas Work Do this year?
Or a maybe fun festive gathering with a group of friends & family? Why not embrace the season with one of our Fabulously Festive workshops...
Just gather your group, choose a workshop & when you'd like to do it, and leave the rest to us!
BLOCK PRINT CARDS, TAGS & BAGS £35
Create your own gorgeous set of bespoke Christmas cards, gift tags & bags. Handmade, unique & biodegradable - with all the joy of collective crafting & creativity in their making.
BLOCK PRINT TABLE RUNNER & NAPKINS £50
What Our Customers Have Said
Sue
Lou - I have had a fantastic time this afternoon. Something completely
new! Thank you very much - it's been amazing. Afternoon tea was
delicious, such tasty scones! So pleased with my picture, everyone did
so well. A great memory to have.
Jane
Thank you, Lou. We've had a wonderful time! Loads of materials and
ideas to help us find our creative sparks and plenty of help when things
didn't go to plan! And the prosecco cream tea was perfect!!
Lizzi
Absolutely loved today! Lou made us all feel welcome and supported
us to make beautiful pieces of art we can all be proud of. The cream
tea and Prosecco only added to the whole experience. Amazing way
to enjoy time with my loved ones and celebrate my upcoming nuptials.
Thank you Lou,
CrafterNoon Teas
A CrafterNoon Tea is the perfect way to celebrate a special
occasion - or to create one of your own! Spend some quality time
together with friends or family doing a fun & relaxing craft
activity in our Craft Room. Just gather your group, agree on a date
and we will provide all your craft materials, freshly baked scones
with jam, clotted cream, unlimited tea/coffee and a glass of
Prosecco!
Making a booking
Available Wednesday - Saturday between 11am & 5pm
(Allow 3 hours for your CrafterNoon Tea Experience)
£60 per person – bookings for a minimum of 3 people (max.10)
Choose your craft activity from the list below:
• Indian Block Printing (choose from a selection of items inc.
stationery set, bunting, tote bag, cushion cover, tea towel)
• Lampshade Making
• Pressed Flower Pictures
• Pebble/Foraged Art – create a piece of framed artwork using beautiful beach finds including pebbles, driftwood, dried seaweed and other coastal botanicals.
Get in touch for more information about workshops & bookings.
Kid's craft parties
Our lovely Craft Room is the perfect space for your crafty kid’s
next birthday bash! A great opportunity to get messy with their
mates - our party workshops are fun, friendly and creative.
Birthday workshops last for approximately 2 hours and can
accommodate up to 10 children. Choose your craft from our list of
creative activities below.
We provide all the materials, equipment and aprons. You just turn
up and have a lovely time - and most importantly walk away without
having to clear up any of the mess!!
Squash & biscuits included. £25 per child - minimum spend £100
(Feel free to bring your own cake & candles, party food or any
additional decorations!)
Kid’s party craft activities
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Pebble Art pictures - create a piece of framed artwork using
beautiful beach finds including pebbles, driftwood, dried seaweed and other coastal botanicals -
Indian Block Printing – decorate a useful bag & pencil case or
some pretty bunting to adorn your bedroom -
Macrame Hanging Feathers – learn the simple knotting techniques required to create beautiful macrame feathers in a variety of sizes and colours
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Pressed Flower Projects – make a glass jar lantern, decorative pebble and framed picture using pressed flowers
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Air-dry Clay pots & hanging decorations – make a variety of small decorative items by impressing botanical patterns into
clay and then shaping them (note: these do not require firing
in a kiln but will be taken home unpainted. Clay dries white) -
Decoupage – use patterned papers to decorate various Papier Mache items such as letters & small boxes
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Contact us for more information about activities & bookings
Crafty hen parties
If you’re looking for an original way to help your hen celebrate her special day, why not book a creative party in our lovely Nook & Cranny Craft Room. We can accommodate up to 12 people and provide all your materials, nibbles and a glass of celebratory Prosecco.(Feel free to bring more of your own!)
Everyone gets to create their own beautiful, handcrafted item to take away, plus a jointly made keepsake for the hen as a reminder of her special day.
Choose your activity
Indian Block Printing (choose from a selection of items inc.
stationery set, bunting, tote bag, cushion cover, tea towel)
• Lampshade Making
• Pressed Flower Pictures
• Pebble/Foraged Art
£45 per person for a 2.5-hour session
Add a cream tea (freshly baked scones, jam, clotted cream,
coffee/teas & a glass of fizz) for an additional £15 per person and allow 3 hours.
Corporate wellbeing workshops
We are delighted to see a growing emphasis on the wellbeing of
employees in the workplace by forward-thinking employers. Mindful activities such as crafting are increasingly recognised to help improve mood, promote joy and lower stress levels - as well as being fun, rewarding and a great team-building opportunity!
We pride ourselves on delivering creative workshops with wellbeing at their core and place as much importance on being present and enjoying the process as celebrating the outcomes.
Bespoke packages
We can be a small part of your bigger wellbeing event or tailor
bespoke packages to suit your needs. This includes hosting smaller
groups (up to 12 people) at The Craft Room (Link) in our lovely
premises in Frampton Cotterell or delivering workshops for larger
groups in-house or at a venue of your choice.
Please feel free to get in touch(link) to discuss your
requirements.
Do something a bit different at The Nook Interiors in Frampton Cotterell
To find out more about craft workshops and activities, call
07816 107971