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Mr. Van (Ivan van Rooyen) is back, offering exciting projects during holiday clubs. The clubs will take place at The Wooburn Craft School [https://thewooburncraftschool.com].

Old Boys who attended The Beacon School in Amersham the past 13 years, might have attended holiday clubs that I offered there, usually the last week of term. I’ve been teaching Design and Technology there from 2008 till 2023. Before that, I taught DT at three senior schools in London up to GCSE. Before that I have taught Wood and Metal Work in South Africa for 22 years.

Please book on the website. You can also send me an email: ivan6227@gmail.com.

[Please do not use any other email address that you might hold for me.]

The maximum number for each day is 10 and there has to be at least 4 attendees for each day to take place. Everybody must do the project set for the day. You must bring a packed lunch and snacks. Program of the day:  Arrive-10:00; Snack break -11:00 – 11:15; Lunch break – 13:00 – 13:30.

Pick-up time: 16:00. I can be called at 07788727314.

If the weather permits, we can go to the green play area close by during break times.

Cost: £60/person/day

Ivan will select projects that are new for each student. Some, but NOT all projects being considered include:

• Floating table/stand
• Rubber band gun and targets
•  light stand
•  Tik-tack-toe block
• Block-face character

Please let me know if you have attended one of my clubs before and already made one of these projects. I might be able to come up with a different project to accommodate you.

Class Dates: July: 16 (Wednesday)

Class Times: All classes start at 10:00 and end at 16:00

Price: £60 per day per student

Mr. Van (Ivan van Rooyen) is back, offering exciting projects during holiday clubs. The clubs will take place at The Wooburn Craft School [https://thewooburncraftschool.com].

Old Boys who attended The Beacon School in Amersham the past 13 years, might have attended holiday clubs that I offered there, usually the last week of term. I’ve been teaching Design and Technology there from 2008 till 2023. Before that, I taught DT at three senior schools in London up to GCSE. Before that I have taught Wood and Metal Work in South Africa for 22 years.

Please book on the website. You can also send me an email: ivan6227@gmail.com.

[Please do not use any other email address that you might hold for me.]

The maximum number for each day is 10 and there has to be at least 4 attendees for each day to take place. Everybody must do the project set for the day. You must bring a packed lunch and snacks. Program of the day:  Arrive-10:00; Snack break -11:00 – 11:15; Lunch break – 13:00 – 13:30.

Pick-up time: 16:00. I can be called at 07788727314.

If the weather permits, we can go to the green play area close by during break times.

Cost: £60/person/day

Ivan will select projects that are new for each student. Some, but NOT all projects being considered include:

• Floating table/stand
• Rubber band gun and targets
•  light stand
•  Tik-tack-toe block
• Block-face character

Please let me know if you have attended one of my clubs before and already made one of these projects. I might be able to come up with a different project to accommodate you.

Class Dates: July: 15 (Tuesday)

Class Times: All classes start at 10:00 and end at 16:00

Price: £60 per day per student

Mr. Van (Ivan van Rooyen) is back, offering exciting projects during holiday clubs. The clubs will take place at The Wooburn Craft School [https://thewooburncraftschool.com].

Old Boys who attended The Beacon School in Amersham the past 13 years, might have attended holiday clubs that I offered there, usually the last week of term. I’ve been teaching Design and Technology there from 2008 till 2023. Before that, I taught DT at three senior schools in London up to GCSE. Before that I have taught Wood and Metal Work in South Africa for 22 years.

Please book on the website. You can also send me an email: ivan6227@gmail.com.

[Please do not use any other email address that you might hold for me.]

The maximum number for each day is 10 and there has to be at least 4 attendees for each day to take place. Everybody must do the project set for the day. You must bring a packed lunch and snacks. Program of the day:  Arrive-10:00; Snack break -11:00 – 11:15; Lunch break – 13:00 – 13:30.

Pick-up time: 16:00. I can be called at 07788727314.

If the weather permits, we can go to the green play area close by during break times.

Cost: £60/person/day

Ivan will select projects that are new for each student. Some, but NOT all projects being considered include:

• Floating table/stand
• Rubber band gun and targets
•  light stand
•  Tik-tack-toe block
• Block-face character

Please let me know if you have attended one of my clubs before and already made one of these projects. I might be able to come up with a different project to accommodate you.

Class Dates: July: 14 (Monday)

Class Times: All classes start at 10:00 and end at 16:00

Price: £60 per day per student

Join to a three-days course and learn how to saddle stitch (hand stitch) a small leather bag and meet fellow enthusiasts.
Saddle stitch is a traditional way of hand-sewing leather. Executed properly it is beautiful to see. During this course, you will saddle stitch and make a simple small, and unlined cross-body bag, similar to the one in the photo. The bag will be small to enable us to complete most of it within two days. The course is aimed at beginners and those with more experience are also welcome.
During the course, you will learn some simple leatherwork techniques that can easily be applied to other projects. Don’t panic if saddle stitch does not agree with you – other stitches are available.
We introduce you to leather and to the saddle stitch technique. You will have the opportunity to practice saddle stitch before starting your project.

• The types of leather available and the tanning process
• What to look for when purchasing leather
• The anatomy of a bag and basic design principles.
• Handmade versus the high street.
• How to create simple patterns for bags, considering the thickness of the leather.
• How to prepare your leather for hand sewing
• How to transfer your design.
• How to cut your leather and check your pattern.
• How to insert your hardware (poppers, eyelets, and buckles)
• How to finish your design after your stitching is completed.
• You will receive a set of course notes to accompany the course.

There will be a choice of designs available. We will have time to make some small adjustments to the pattern, mostly in terms of the hardware choices, as the focus of the two days is stitching and making the bag. There won’t be time to design and make your own bag on this course.
The materials are included in the course fee. By the end of the weekend, you will leave with your finished bag, knowing how you can apply your new knowledge to your designs in the future.

Do you need to bring anything?

• Just bring yourself.
• Wear old clothes and proper shoes that cover your toes as we will be working with tools.
• If you feel the cold it may be worth bringing an extra layer or two.

Price: £290 (Materials included) – Deposit: £100

Class Dates (Saturday, Sunday):
September: 27, 28

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Leather is one of the most amazing materials to work with.

Our Two-day introduction workshop is aimed at beginners interested in gaining a good basic understanding of the leather working skills & techniques used in making a variety of small leather goods.

Over the two days, you’ll be making 2 or 3 items, such a card holder, key-rings and a belt or a coin purse, (specific items can be chosen on the day.) These will show you the different skills and techniques required for leather working.

During the course,  you will cover the following:

• Different types of leathers and its uses
• Tanneries and suppliers
• Understanding the process of making leather goods
• Intro to pattern making.
• Cutting – Dyeing – Stitching and finishing the leather
• Beveling – Creasing – Burnishing and other skills
• Leather after care
• General Q/A

You will be shown traditional methods and techniques which you will then use to make your own items and take them home. The skills and techniques learnt will help jump start your leather working journey, in addition to all tools and materials to use during the workshop along with course notes and information including recommended reading and a list of suppliers, with an opportunity to purchase a full beginners kit to take home with you (contain everything what need to get started, fixed cost of £100).

Class Dates (Saturday, Sunday):
April: 12, 13

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £165 + £35 Material cost

Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

Class Dates :
August: 5-9

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 16:30

Price: Book through misseden abby

https://missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk/courses.php?category=Z

In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Class Dates:
July 22-26

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 16:30

For all those who cannot get enough of restoration work  we are offering a TWO day workshop.  So if you have a small project you want to work on, or you have some pieces you want to finish or you just love to learn new things concernng the restoration of decorative objects. We will be holding classes on the  20th  and 21st of August.  We look forward to seing you theer.

This is a special one off weekend of wood carving for our experienced carers.  Perhaps you want to finish off a project that you couldn’t complete during the regular term, perhaps you want some help in starting your next project, or maybe you want to sharpen your tools with our array of sharpening devices or maybe you just want to enjoy a weekend away from the day to day and to work on your favorite project, or you simply love carving SO MUCH that you couldn’t resist!!!!  Well this weekend is just the thing for you.

So instead of fighting the crowds and cancelations for a weekend get away to France, why don’t you settle on the Buckinghamshire countryside and a weekend of wood carving.

I look forward to seeing you.

Dates; 6-7 August

Time:  9:30 – 4:30

The instructor for this class is Candace Pearce who has been teaching the Jewelry Making classes at Bucks New University in High Wycombe for over 30 years. Over this time many of her students have gone on to become award winning designer/makers.

This course is designed to be an extra few days in the summer to allow students to continue their projects.

Class Dates:

AUG: 27-28 (Saturday, Sunday)

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £110

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.