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Contact name: Rachel Ellen
255
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about 6 years
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Maker's bio

Rachel Ellen – Craftsperson & Tutor Trained as a graphic designer, I spent 15 years teaching Art & Design and Design Technology, sharing my love of creativity with students of all ages. Craft has always been my passion, not just for the joy it brings but for the skills, confidence, and sense of accomplishment it fosters. Now based in the beautiful Shropshire hills, I feel privileged to welcome crafters from across the UK and beyond to my studio—and now online—to explore traditional and contemporary craft techniques. My teaching is all about supporting each person’s creative journey in a way that works for them, focusing on skill development, sustainability, and making long-lasting pieces. Thoughtful material choices and minimising waste are at the heart of my practice, ensuring that craft remains both joyful and responsible for generations to come.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Eco Resin Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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3D Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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3D Polymer Clay - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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3D Printed Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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3D Printer Art Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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3D Printer Craft Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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3D Printer Workshop - Make your own Craft Tools - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Bookbinding - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Bookbinding - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Enamelling - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Enamelling - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Laser Craft - One to One
1 day
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Pewter Casting - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Pewter Casting - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Polymer Clay - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Polymer Clay - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Silver Clay - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Sustainable Art & Design - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Art & Design Teacher CPD Course - Sustainable Art & Design - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Artist Retreat in the Shropshire Hills - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
5 days
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bookbinding - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Bookbinding - Sketchbooks, Journals, Books - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bookbinding Boxes - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bookbinding Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
5 days
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bookbinding with Reclaimed Materials - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bronze Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bronze Clay Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bushcraft - Spy School - Group Booking - 4 People
1½ hours
Next date: 1st Mar 2026
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Bushcraft in The Shropshire Hills - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Bushcraft Overnight Adventure in The Shropshire Hills - 2 Day - 2 People
2 days
Next date: 5th Mar 2026
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Casting - Eco Resin, Concrete & Pewter - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Casting - Eco Resin, Concrete & Pewter - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Champlevé - Copper Clay & Enamelling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Christmas Eco Resin Pot & Candle Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - Up to 4 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Christmas Felt Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - Up to 4 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Christmas Macrame Wreath Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - Up to 4 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Christmas Wreath Workshop - Yarn Wreath - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Cloisonné - Copper Clay & Enamelling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Cloisonné - Silver Clay & Enamelling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Concrete Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Concrete Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Copper Clay Beads & Buttons Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Copper Clay Enamel Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Copper Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Copper Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Copper Clay Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Copper Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Coracle Building Workshop in The Shropshire Hills - 2 Day
2 days
Next date: 15th Apr 2026
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Craft Away Day - 3 Hour Session - Up to 24 People
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Craft Away Day - Up to 12 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Crochet Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
5 days
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Crocheting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Crocheting - Beginner - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Crocheting - Intermediate - 2 Days - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Cyanotype & Gel Print Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Cyanotype Print Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Drawing with Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Drawing with Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Eco Paper Making Workshop - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Eco Resin & Mixed Media Jewellery Workshop - Sustainable Craft - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Eco Resin Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Eco Resin Pot & Candle Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Embossing Workshop - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Embossing Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Enamel Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Enamel Jewellery Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Enamel Jewellery Workshop - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Enamel Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Enamel Workshop - Bangles, Bowls & Plaques - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Enamel Workshop - Beads & Buttons - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Enamelling on Reclaimed Copper - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Felting Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Felting Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Foiling Craft Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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French Knitting Craft Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Gel Print Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Green Wood Sculpture - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Group Craft Workshop - 1 Day - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 6 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Group Craft Workshop - 1 Day - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 9 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Group Craft Workshop - 3 Hours - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 6 People
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Group Craft Workshop - 3 Hours - Your Choice of Craft - Up to 9 People
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Handmade Hoodie or Simple Sweatshirt Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Handmade Hoodie or Simple Sweatshirt Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - Two People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
2 places left
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Knit Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
5 days
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Knitting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Knitting - Beginner - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Knitting - Intermediate - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Laser & Eco Resin Art Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Art Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Branding Workshop - Beginner - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Craft - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
1 day
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Craft - Intensive - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Laser Craft For Business - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Cut Boxes - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Day - Returning Student - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Engraving & Signage - Beginner - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser for 3D & Manufacture - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Jewellery - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Laser Your Own Custom Tools - Hands on Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Left Handed Crocheting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Left Handed Knitting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Letterpress Workshop - Decorative Typographic Printing - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Letterpress Workshop - Decorative Typographic Printing - Beginner - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Level 3 award in education & training - art, craft & design
5 days
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macrame Bag Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macrame Banner Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macrame Flower Sculptures Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macrame Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macrame Lampshade Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macramé with Reclaimed Yarn Workshop - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macramé Workshop - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Make & Decorate your own mug with Cadi Froehlich
3 hours
Next date: 24th Apr 2026
10 places left
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Marbling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 Person
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Marbling Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Cast Bangle Workshop - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Cast Christmas Decorations - Beginner - 1 Day - Up to 4 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Cast Ring Workshop - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Cast Vessels - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Casting - 1 Day - Beginner - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Casting - Beginner - 3 Hours - 2 People
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Casting - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Casting - Beginner- 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Casting with Reclaimed Pewter - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Pewter Casting Workshop - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Polymer Clay Bead - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - 2 Day - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Polymer Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Portfolio Workshop - 1 Day + 1 Session - One to One
7 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Reclaimed Leather Jewellery Workshop - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Bangle with Personalised Silver Charm Workshop with Mel & Rachel
5½ hours
Next date: 7th Jun 2026
6 places left
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Silver Clay - The Eco Smart Material - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - 2 People
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One
3 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Jewellery Retreat - 5 Days & 5 Nights - One to One
5 days
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop - Inspired by Nature - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop - 2 days - 2 People
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop - 2 days - One to One
12 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Advanced - 4 Days - One to One
4 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Days - 2 People
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate - 2 Days - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Silver Ring Workshop - Silver Clay & Silver Solder - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Sketchbook Workshop - 1 Day + 1 Session - One to One
7 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Sketchbooking for artists, journals, keep sake books, coursework - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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Sketchbooking for artists, journals, keep sake books, coursework - 2 Day - One to One
2 days
Next date: 16th Dec 2025
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The Intensive Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - 1 Year - One to One
72 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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The Intensive Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Book Crafts - 1 Year - One to One
72 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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The Intensive Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Jewellery - 1 Year - One to One
72 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - 1 Year - One to One
36 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Book Crafts - 1 Year - One to One
36 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Jewellery - 1 Year - One to One
36 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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The True Crafters Monthly Workshop Subscription - Yarn Crafts - One to One
36 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Wax Carved Pewter Cast Ring Workshop - 1 day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Wax Seal Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
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Wire Art Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One
6 hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
9 Dec 25'

Ed Hopper reviewed: Concrete Casting - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"Had two fantastic days with Rach learning how to mix, colour, shape and use concrete on day one, and to create silicone moulds of any shape/texture and successfully cast pewter on day 2. 5 stars!!! Both days were fantastic. Rach is very encouraging and a great teacher, and I left buzzing on how to incorporate concrete and pewter with the wood, metal, resin and glass I already use. Thanks again!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind review Ed. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and work with you. Huge well done on all the fabulous pieces you made in both disciplines. So creative and new approaches developed too! Can’t wait to see what you produce. All the very very best. Rach "

30 Jul 25'

Jane Lund reviewed: Laser Craft - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"Amazing course, Rachel is a clear, patient and responsive teacher and we covered everything I needed (and more) on the day. Wonderful! Thank you so much, Rachel!"

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thanks so much for the lovely review Jane. It was brilliant to meet you. You picked everything up so quickly and made gorgeous pieces. I can’t wait to see what you go on to do! Happy lasering! All the very very best. Rach "

22 Jul 25'

Dianne Fantucchio reviewed: Enamel Jewellery - Beginner - 3 Hours - One to One

"Fabulous morning with Rachael . Very relaxed but efficiently run course. Rachael tailored the course to my needs which was perfect and meant that I could build on what I already knew. Beautiful setting in the Shropshire hills . I will definitely be booking another course very soon . "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Dianne. It was so so lovely to meet you and your skills are brilliant! Loved the pieces you made and can’t wait to see what else you do. Look forward to keeping in touch and seeing you again some time. Thanks again. Take care. Rach "

21 Jun 25'

Sarah Mayhew reviewed: Macrame Workshop - Beginner - 1 Day - One to One

"A brilliant day. I learnt a lot and Rachel was the perfect teacher and hostess. "

Gifted Crafts Company responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Sarah. It was great to meet you and you did really well with the macrame skills and pieces you made. Can’t wait to see the finished bag and lampshade! All the very best. Rach "