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.

Transforming a sheet of silver into a piece of jewellery can be a fulfilling and exciting creative process. This intensive three-day course will introduce you to the traditional techniques and tools used to make jewellery. The aim of this course, using demonstrations and structured guidance is to instil confidence as you learn techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, filing, texturing and shaping to create a piece of silver jewellery during the course and when you continue making afterwards. You will start by using copper (which has similar working properties to silver) to practice on, then progress to using silver for your final piece. This course is an ideal introduction if you are taking your first steps in jewellery making or suitable for returning students looking to refresh their existing knowledge to create more complex pieces. Copper, an amount of sheet silver and all tools will be provided. Extra silver can be purchased at cost during the course if needed. The weekend is designed to be as flexible as possible, allowing you to build your skills as well as create a finished piece. Please bring along glasses if you need them and wear appropriate clothing for a studio environment including closed toe shoes. If you have long hair please wear it up.  £230 (+small amount for silver used)  Includes delicious, home-made lunch each day and tea/coffee. To book your place, request a booking form by email or tel 01381 600354

Covid-19 Update: The safety and well-being of our participants and tutors is of the greatest importance to us. On all our courses, we will implement appropriate social distancing and spacing, limitation of numbers attending, supplies of masks/visors, hand wash stations and sanitiser, individual tools where possible and scrupulous cleaning throughout.  If you should feel unwell prior to the course, we would respectfully request that you stay at home and contact us as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact us prior to booking: info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk NOW FULLY BOOKED. WAITING LIST IN OPERATION! 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 was formerly programmed for 27 & 28 June 2020, then 10 & 11 October 2020. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to date swapping.  It will now take place in the Stables rather than the Old Brewery to allow for more space.

Covid-19 Update: The safety and well-being of our participants and tutors is of the greatest importance to us. On all our courses, we will implement appropriate social distancing and spacing, limitation of numbers attending, supplies of masks/visors, hand wash stations and sanitiser, individual tools where possible and scrupulous cleaning throughout.  If you should feel unwell prior to the course, we would respectfully request that you stay at home and contact us as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact us prior to booking: info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk NOW FULLY BOOKED! If you would like to put your name on a waiting list, please get in touch. A one-day introduction to traditional leaded stained glass with tutor, Anne Ferguson.  You will experience each stage of creating your own small panel from selecting and cutting the glass, through to assembly and completion. No experience required.  All materials will be provided.  Age 16+ £75  Please bring a packed lunch; tea/coffee provided. To book your place, request a booking form by email or tel 01381 600354 This event was formerly programmed for 26 & 27 June 2020.

Covid-19 Update: The safety and well-being of our participants and tutors is of the greatest importance to us. On all our courses, we will implement appropriate social distancing and spacing, limitation of numbers attending, supplies of masks/visors, hand wash stations and sanitiser, individual tools where possible and scrupulous cleaning throughout.  If you should feel unwell prior to the course, we would respectfully request that you stay at home and contact us as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact us prior to booking: info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk NOW FULLY BOOKED! If you would like to put your name on a waiting list, please get in touch. A one-day introduction to traditional leaded stained glass with tutor, Anne Ferguson.  You will experience each stage of creating your own small panel from selecting and cutting the glass, through to assembly and completion. No experience required.  All materials will be provided.  Age 16+ £75  Please bring a packed lunch; tea/coffee provided. To book your place, request a booking form by email or tel 01381 600354 This event was formerly programmed for 26 & 27 June 2020.