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Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.

In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we ask everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Monday):
September: 5, 12, 19, 26
October: 3, 10, 17, 31
November: 7, 14

Class Times: All classes start at 18:30 and end at 21:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

We offer several different craft learning experiences for those aged 10 and above. While we focus on teaching traditional hand skills, we do so in a way to be enjoyable to the young students.

Our primary courses are the very popular ‘metal work’ (which is jewellery making but for some reason boys do not like it when it is called jewellery making!)  But we also have a series of wood working classes such as wood working (making things), pyrography (burning pictures in wood) and wood carving.   Most importantly, we try to work with each individual student to all of them to express themselves while learning a new skill.

Each child is allowed to work at their own pace to maximize their learning.  This means that each student gets very individual guidance.  As everyone knows creativity and the process of making things is very important to a child’s development.  That is why we think our classes are so important. In the past the wood working class has made boxes, decorated with pyrography, a chess set and board.  In the jewellery making … excuse me …metal working class students have made everything from a pencil holder to a ring with a stone – and everything in-between!

Class Dates (every Monday):
September: 19, 26
October: 3, 10, 17, 31
November: 7, 14, 21 ,28

Class Times: All classes start at 16:00 and end at 18:00

Price: £200 (Deposit: £100)

Although students will focus on pieces that can be worn they will also look at how these techniques can be used Fine and Decorative Arts. They will follow a basic set outline and they will use these techniques to make items that they will be confident in using. However one goal is to encourage their creativity and if they wish, the design of a piece can be up to them to express their likes and style. Precious metal work and especially jewellery is for everyone, be you a maker, wearer, male or female and it is all about the design, as students follow this course and feel more confident with making pieces I will encourage them to create work that reflects them. However, another side of this will be to teach them the mastery of the techniques related to working with metals.

Students will begin by looking into the basic tools, workshop health and safety, at best practices for the use of equipment and workshop awareness. The first project will teach them about annealing metal, and which involves using a blowtorch, flux and safety pickle, hammering, forging, mark making and polishing. The end result will be a copper bangle.

Following this demonstration students will learn how to solder, to use a jeweller’s saw, how to turn silver wire into a simple ring, and how to make a stone or jewelled setting, for a ring, pendant or brooch. Then they will look at mixing metals and look at more advanced methods of joining them to make a key chain, badge or brooch. Other subjects covered will include:

• Chain making;
• Melting and casting metals;
• The use of rivets, wire and pins.

Finally students will make a number of different items including more brooches, necklaces, etc. The last week will be open to allow them to explore their specific area of interest.

Class Dates (every Monday):
September:  19, 26
October: 3, 10, 17, 31
November: 7, 14, 21, 28

Class Times: All classes start at 16:00 and end at 18:00

Price: £200 (Deposit: £100)

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

This club is for advanced carvers who shares experience and work on their own piece.

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
September: 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18
November: 1, 8, 15, 22

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 13:30

Price: £10 per hour

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.

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 Phil has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Class Dates (every other Wednesday except during school holidays):
September: 14, 28
October: 12
November: 2, 16

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

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

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 Phil has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Class Dates (every Friday except during school holidays):April: 29
September: 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21
November: 4, 11, 18, 25

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 12:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

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 (every Tuesday):

September: 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18
November: 1, 8, 15, 22

Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)