Workshops

Hand painting Dutch tiles

Starting with blank, unglazed ceramic tiles, you will learn all the techniques you need to paint four tiles with your own design or pattern in the Delft tradition whilst taking in a brief history of this fascinating craft.

The tiles will be taken away to be fired, finished and delivered to your house. Materials and postage are all included.

Dates for 2020 to follow

(updated 2/7/19)

Hand painting ceramic Christmas decorations

A brief talk about the history of the Christmas tree and its decorations followed by painting 4 ceramic decorations of your choice out of the vast collection of Roelofs and Rubens bisque shapes.

Price includes firing, decorative beads and ribbon and delivered or posted to your house.

8 November 2019 10:00 – 13.00 West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS. Click here for more information.

9 November 2019 10:00 – 13.00 West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS. Click here for more information.

11 November 2019 10:00 – 13.00 The Sheep Shed Gallery and Tearoom, Weyhill Fairground Craft & Design Centre, Weyhill, Hampshire SP11 0QN. Click here for more information.

2 December 2019 10:00 – 13.00 The Sheep Shed Gallery and Tearoom, Weyhill Fairground Craft & Design Centre, Weyhill, Hampshire SP11 0QN. Click here for more information.

6 December 2019 10:00 – 13.00 West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS. Click here for more information.

7 December 2019 10:00 – 13.00 West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS. Click here for more information

(updated 12/10/19)

Craft fairs

Dates coming soon.

Trade fairs

12 – 15 January 2020 Giving & Living Show Westpoint Exeter Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ. For more information click here

2 – 6 February 2020 Spring Fair NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT. For more information click here

4 – 7 April 2020 British Craft Trade Fair BCTF Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ. For more information click here

(updated 2/10/19)