Applied Craft Workshops

Now FULLY BOOKED! You will be shown a range of methods to produce easy but beautiful notebooks that you can easily recreate at home. All materials and tools provided but if you wish, you are welcome to bring some of your own papers to experiment with. Your tutor is mixed media artist, Georgia Crook.  Georgia is the first artist-in-residence for the Cromarty Arts Trust in 2020 and will be staying and working in Cromarty throughout February.  Georgia will also run a half-day Willow Work & Basketry workshop on Sat 22 Feb at the Stables.  More info here. No experience necessary. Suitable for age 12+ £30  Includes tea/coffee To book your place: email or tel 01381 600354

Sat 15th AND Sat 22nd Feb now both FULLY BOOKED. In a workshop that acts as an introduction to both willow work and basketry, you will be guided through the process of producing simple tension trays that can be easily reproduced at home. Tension trays make excellent and beautiful platters/baskets, ideal for any kitchen or dining table.  All tools and materials are provided. Your tutor is mixed media artist, Georgia Crook.  Georgia is the first artist-in-residence for the Cromarty Arts Trust in 2020 and will be staying and working in Cromarty throughout February.  Georgia will also run a half-day Notebook Making workshop on Wed 19 Feb at the Old Brewery.  More info here. No experience necessary. Suitable for age 12+ £30  Includes tea/coffee To book your place: email or tel 01381 600354

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! Still a few places remaining for the June weekend. Is your sewing machine gathering dust in a cupboard or is it still new sitting in its box waiting for someone to unwrap it? Perhaps you are hoping for a new sewing machine for your birthday or Christmas and have always hankered to learn this skill? No matter if you have never even switched a machine on or haven't sewn since school days, this workshop is for you!    In this beginner's class you will be guided by experienced tutor, Rebecca Barbour, through the basics of your sewing machine and learn how to hem, add zips and topstitch, how to draft a pattern, various techniques for cutting fabric and also constructing your projects. This course is designed to help build confidence in sewing and help you to feel that you can keep sewing when you get home.  Within this course you will make a lined tote bag, zippered pouch, cushion cover and time pending bunting too. Come and learn how to sew in a friendly and easy-going environment. All materials provided - we can even provide the sewing machine if you'd like! Accommodation available in the Old Brewery - please enquire. £110 for two days. Bring a packed lunch (and sewing machine if you have one). Tea/coffee is provided. To book your place, request a booking form by email or tel 01381 600354 This course is repeated on 27th & 28th June.