Elaine Padmore

Craft Workshops at the Barn

Our Workshop Categories

Discover the variety of creative crafts you can learn and enjoy at the Barn. Click on a category to learn more.

Explore Our Creative Offerings

Adorn work

(jewellery/embellish/decorative)

Explore the art of personal adornment. This category includes:

  • Jewellery Making: Craft unique pieces using beads, wires, and other findings.
  • Embellishing: Add decorative details to textiles, accessories, or home decor.
  • Decorative Arts: Create beautiful objects for display or personal use.

Felting

(Wet/needle/sewing)

Discover the versatile world of felting with wool fibres:

  • Wet Felting: Create seamless fabrics and 3D objects using soap, water, and agitation.
  • Needle Felting: Sculpt detailed figures and embellishments using barbed needles.
  • Sewing with Felt: Combine felt pieces to create charming and durable items.

Art

(using various mediums)

Unleash your inner artist and explore a range of expressive techniques:

  • Painting: Work with watercolours, acrylics, or oils.
  • Drawing: Develop skills in pencil, charcoal, or pastels.
  • Mixed Media: Combine different materials and techniques for unique creations.

Paper crafts

(card making/sculpting/quilling)

Transform simple paper into beautiful and intricate works:

  • Card Making: Design and create personalized greeting cards for all occasions.
  • Paper Sculpting: Build 3D forms and models using various paper manipulation techniques.
  • Quilling: Create delicate designs by rolling and shaping strips of paper.

Ceramics, Glass & Decoupage

(surface decoration & more)

Adorn and transform surfaces with these classic crafts:

  • Ceramics: Hand-building or decorating pre-made ceramic pieces.
  • Glass Painting: Create stunning designs on glass surfaces.
  • Decoupage: The art of decorating objects by gluing colored paper cutouts.

Wax Crafts

(candles/seals)

Explore the warm and aromatic world of wax:

  • Candle Making: Learn to create your own beautiful and scented candles.
  • Wax Seals: Add an elegant, traditional touch to letters and crafts.

Yarn & Cord Work

(knitting/crochet/macrame)

Create beautiful textiles and decorative items with fibres:

  • Knitting: Learn basic stitches and create your own knitted items.
  • Crochet: Master hooks and yarn to make amigurumi, blankets, and more.
  • Macrame: The art of knotting cord to create decorative and functional pieces.

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