Workshops & Events

Please scroll down this page to see all of our upcoming workshops

Click on each for more information and to book your places.

We operate a ‘Pay What You Can’ system, but we ask you to please give generously if you can afford to do so. This income allows us to be able to offer more workshops and subsidise those less fortunate. A days workshop would normally cost around £45, and an accredited course £55 per day.

There is a minimum charge of £10, but please do e-mail if you are finding things particularly difficult. All are welcome!

We aim to be as inclusive as we can, please tell us if you have any specific impairments or requirements we should be aware of, We will help in any way we can.

The following workshops that are in Brecon, Abergavenny, Craig Y Nos, Aberdare & Ystradgynlais are in the 'Working Workshops' project.

We offer these at a concessionary cost in the hope that participants will help the Big Skill by allowing us to sell some of the work produced at our festival in September. You will learn a new skill, take away some lovely work, and help us and the community in the process!

Upcoming Workshops

Upcycling Workshop - Make A Tin Can Planter
Mon, 29 Apr
Helo Coffi @ Aberdare Market
29 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Helo Coffi @ Aberdare Market, Market St, Aberdare CF44 7DY, UK
29 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Helo Coffi @ Aberdare Market, Market St, Aberdare CF44 7DY, UK
Come along and make pretty plant holders from used tin cans.
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Botanical Printed Cards
Wed, 01 May
The Muse
01 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW, UK
01 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW, UK
Print a beautiful set of cards, from the nature around you!
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Rag Rug Flower Brooch / Wreath
Thu, 02 May
The Living Room
02 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
02 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
Learn the proddy rag rug technique to make a flower brooch, or sign up to both workshops on the 2nd and 9th May to make a rag rug summer wreath.
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Introduction to Leathercraft
Wed, 08 May
The Muse
08 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW, UK
08 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW, UK
Learn about the basic skills and tools needed to make simple leather items including bookmarks, bracelets and key rings (vegan materials available).
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Decorating Glass Jars
Thu, 09 May
The Wellfare Hall
09 May 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
The Wellfare Hall, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1JJ, UK
09 May 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
The Wellfare Hall, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1JJ, UK
Upcycle some plain jars, into pretty storage containers, using fabrics, ribbons, braids and other crafting materials.
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Rag Rug Flower Brooch / Wreath
Thu, 09 May
The Living Room
09 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
09 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
Learn the proddy rag rug technique to make a flower brooch, or sign up to both workshops on the 2nd and 9th May to make a rag rug summer wreath.
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Food Growing in Containers
Fri, 17 May
Craig-y-Nos Country Park
17 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
17 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
Learn how to grow your own food in a variety of containers, which you will take home. You will get your hands in the soil, play, learn and discover how you can re-purpose a variety of materials into containers suitable for growing food.
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Recycled Mini Metal Bugs
Fri, 17 May
Abergavenny Methodist Hall
17 May 2024, 13:00 – 16:00
Abergavenny Methodist Hall, Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE, UK
17 May 2024, 13:00 – 16:00
Abergavenny Methodist Hall, Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE, UK
Get creative, whilst also learning how to use pop rivets, by making a unique little bug for your garden or home, using recycled materials and some metalworking tools.
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Hand Stitched Note book Cover
Mon, 20 May
The Living Room
20 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
20 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
Create a hand stitched notebook cover from scraps of fabric.
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Plastic bottle butterflies
Thu, 23 May
Methodist Church Hall
23 May 2024, 09:15 – 12:45
Methodist Church Hall, Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE, UK
23 May 2024, 09:15 – 12:45
Methodist Church Hall, Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE, UK
Up-cycle old plastic bottles into decorative butterflies.
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Hand Sewing Techniques
Thu, 30 May
The Living Room
30 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
30 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
Learn how to improve your Hand Sewing skills
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Hand Sewing Techniques
Fri, 31 May
The Living Room
31 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
31 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Living Room, 10 Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BB, UK
Learn how to improve your Hand Sewing skills
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Block printed tote bags & Tea Towels
Fri, 31 May
Craig-y-Nos Country Park
31 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
31 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
Print some lovely repeat patterns onto fabric!
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Willow Birdfeeders
Wed, 05 Jun
The Muse
05 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW, UK
05 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon LD3 7DW, UK
Come and have a go at willow weaving, where you will make at least one maybe 2 willow birdfeeders/garlic holders
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Decorative Hanging Hearts
Mon, 10 Jun
Craig-y-Nos Country Park
10 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
10 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
Decorative, hanging hearts to brighten up your living space.
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Willow Trays
Thu, 13 Jun
The Welfare
13 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
The Welfare, Brecon Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1JJ, UK
13 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
The Welfare, Brecon Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1JJ, UK
Come and make willow trays
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Willow Platters
Fri, 14 Jun
Abergavenny Methodist Hall
14 Jun 2024, 13:00 – 16:00
Abergavenny Methodist Hall, 5 Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE, UK
14 Jun 2024, 13:00 – 16:00
Abergavenny Methodist Hall, 5 Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE, UK
Beautiful platters from willow
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Plastic bottle butterflies
Thu, 20 Jun
Craig-y-Nos Country Park
20 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
20 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-cae, Craig-y-nos, Swansea SA9 1GL, UK
Up-cycle old plastic bottles into decorative butterflies.
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