Brush Making (half day) in the Peak District
Description
Create 2 beautiful hand-crafted brushes on this immensely satisfying workshop. Learn how to bind natural fibres into ‘turkey wing’ or ‘fan’ brooms using traditional techniques. Such designs are seen in cultures across the world. A choice of plant fibres and a range of coloured thread will be provided, allowing various combinations. Your first piece will use Tampico, a soft, workable fibre which is perfect as a dusting or table brush. The stiffer fibre, Broomcorn, is an option for your second brush, brilliant for sweeping floors or rugs. Tutor: Sophie Elouise From her York studio, Sophia creates attractive, hand-crafted, useful items. Through her business ‘Function & Form’, her focus is on utilitarian design and sustainable materials. She is passionate about sharing her skills and ideas with others. Brush binding requires reasonable strength and dexterity in the hands (and sometimes feet!). If this is a concern, feel free to chat to us before booking. You can take the course at your own pace and Sophia will be there throughout to help. • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting. • Relaxed, creative atmosphere. • 4 - 8 students per workshop. • Open to both beginners and those with experience. • Good fresh food, homemade cakes. • Accommodation on site and nearby if required. • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people). Join us from 9.30am for tea/coffee and introductions. Tuition starts at 10.00am. Tea & cake break mid-morning. The class finishes around 1.00pm For further information or any questions please select the 'message the tutor' button to be put in touch with the course organiser.
What's included in the price?
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself with home-made cake mid session. Please let us know of any special dietary requirements. There is an additional charge for your materials, payable to the tutor at the end of the class. For this half day workshop the materials fee is £15 per person. This includes: plant fibres to make 2 hand-held brushes and nylon cord in a variety of colours. Note: This is in addition to the course fee paid on booking. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact via the "message the tutor" button to find out more.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Weekends
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for all abilities
- Accommodation offered
- Pet lovers
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Father's Day
FAQs
Zantium Studios is clearly marked on Google Maps.
We are on the edge of the Peak District (Derbyshire) - near Wirksworth, a few miles from Matlock.
Clear directions will be sent by email a month prior to the course.
Full Day Courses:
A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and home-made cake served mid afternoon.
Half Day Courses:
Drinks and snacks are included in the course fee. Tea, coffee, biscuits are available to help yourself and home-made cake at break time.
*** Please let us know of any special dietary requirements ***
There are various accommodation options nearby including our own 2 holiday lets.
'Godfrey Hole Cottage' is on site. It has 2 bedrooms, a double and a single
'The Counting House' is a mile from the Zantium Studio in the town of Wirksworth. It has one double bedroom (ensuite)
The Zantium Studio is on the first floor which involves a flight of 11 steps. There is a handrail to one side.
The toilet is on the first floor directly opposite the Studio.
There are a number of exterior stone steps and uneven ground from the car park to the house.
Yes, we have off-street parking for several cars
