previous classes and events run by Fabrication Crafts
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Book paper rose Workshop Sun 3rd March 11.15 - 1.15pmRead moreJoin Laura from L & S Crafts (2) Facebook at Fabrication York in York city centre, for a fun, informative workshop to learn how to make paper roses from your choice of book paper, sheet music or maps. The finished roses will then be mounted on wire stems and taped to give a neat finish.You will develop the skills to make further roses at home. Book paper flowers make lovely gifts, home decorations or even wedding bouquets. Perfect for weddings, first wedding anniversaries, or just to treat yourself!All equipment and materials will be provided, however if you have a favourite book or piece of music that you would like to incorporate, feel free to bring it along.Hot drinks will be available.Minimum age for participants is 18 years.For more information and to book email laurasamcrafts@gmail.com £20 per person. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. -
Christmas Origami Star Garland Workshop Sat 25th Nov 2023 10.30am - 12.30pmRead moreJoin Laura from L & S Crafts (2) Facebook at Fabrication York in York city centre, for a fun papercraft workshop to make Christmas origami stars.During the session you will learn how to fold five-pointed stars from pretty, plain and patterned paper in a variety of sizes. These can then be strung together to make a Christmas garland, used to decorate presents and cards, or be made into decorations for your home. They also make lovely gifts for friends and family.All equipment and materials will be provided, including our specially designed kit containing all you need to make different sized star garlands.You will also receive a link to our origami star video tutorial to continue creating at home after the workshop.Hot drinks will be available.Minimum age for participants is 18 yearsFor more information and to book email laurasamcrafts@gmail.com £25 per person. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. -
£45.00Create Your Own Energy Bracelet Class- 12th OctoberAt the master class, you will assemble an energy bracelet, including Tibetan Dzi beads (popular talismans for various requests, such as: money, health, well-being, relationships). All stones are natural and I will also help each par cipant choose the right stones to balance the area to which your request is directed. The master class will be conducted by Natasha Nizhnikovski - a cer fied lithotherapist and chakrologist, energy therapist, astrologer and conductor of the ancient Vedic Indian t-game Lila. 12.10.2024 (Saturday)- 11-1pm, £45 (per person).
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£15.00Introduction to Gold Leaf
Rob Oldfield is a gilder, typographer and educator, with nearly forty years experience working in museums and historic interiors. He recognizes the importance of crafts like gilding and he has a desire to pass on his knowledge so that it does not become yet another ‘forgotten art’ in an increasingly digital world. Gilding is a decorative technique for applying a very thin coating of metal to solid surfaces. The effect is beautiful and this is a rare opportunity to learn it yourself. Cost is £15 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. Saturday 16th Dec 1.30 - 3.30 This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
£38.00Introduction to Lino Printing
11.30 – 14.30 Sunday 29th September Fabrication York. Learn the basics of lino printing: from carving to inking to printing a lino block (A6 size) with Rachel Holborow of RK Wanderings printmaking - an experienced teacher, member of York Printmakers and York Open Studios artist. In this three hour workshop you will begin by learning about the tools and materials of lino printmaking; design your own lino block (you can bring an idea (A6 drawing, high contrast photo, or collage) of what you might like to print) and then carve your block; then experiment with printing it. We will use water based inks, which are non-toxic and easy to clean up. There will be a maximum of 5 participants and you must be over 18 to take part. Be aware, you will use sharp tools at your own risk! (Safety tips will be covered at the beginning of the workshop and must be adhered to.) All materials for the workshop are included in the price, and you can take home the lino block you carve and your prints. Total cost for this 3 hour workshop is £38 which includes workshop materials, use of equipment and tuition + tea and biscuits. Please let me know allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
£40.00Make your own Vintage Style Notebook - 20th July 2024 13:00-16:30 £40 a head. Maximum 6 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners to bookbinding but some previous craft experience is helpful. Make your own vintage style notebook inspired by stationery bindings of the late 19th/early 20th Century. This class will take your through the basics of sewing and gluing up a text block, creating the cover in a traditional 1/2 bound design (i.e. with spine and corners in book cloth and the cover in marbled paper) and casing in. At the end you will have your own blank notebook to take home. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. If you have any specific access queries, don’t hesitate to contact Anachronalia.Read more -
£35.00Sunday 7th April 2024 : 13:30-16:30 £35 a head. Maximum 8 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners but some previous craft experience is helpful. Make your own miniature book. All the fun of bookbinding at a fraction of the size. This class will take your through the basics of making a miniature case binding, using book cloth and decorative paper. All materials will be provided but participants are very welcome to bring their own paper to incorporate into their bindings if suitable. Create your very own tiny tome. Tomes can have jump rings added if you would like to turn your tome into a book themed necklace or brooch. A short fun class aimed at beginners. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs. Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. If you have any specific access queries, don’t hesitate to contact Anachronalia.Read more -
£25.00Needle Felting – Felted Meadow SceneNeedle Felting Class York City CentreWant to learn how to needle-felt? Or want to improve your skills?Make a small meadow scene in this fun and relaxing 2 hour workshop with Brenda Christison from Felty and Fabulous.You will learn the basic needle felting techniques and then create a small landscape to take home. All equipment provided, including a selection of gorgeous wool colours to choose from.Beginners welcome! Age 10+. Children to be accompanied by an adult.Wednesday 7th June 10.30 - 12.30 This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors.Cost is £25 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. -
£25.00Needle Felting – Felted Sea ScapeNeedle Felting Class York City CentreWant to learn how to needle-felt? Or want to improve your skills?Make a small seaside scene in this fun and relaxing 2 hour workshop with Brenda Christison from Felty and Fabulous.You will learn the basic needle felting techniques and then create a small landscape to take home. All equipment provided, including a selection of gorgeous wool colours to choose from.Beginners welcome! Age 10+. Children to be accompanied by an adult.Saturday 8th July 10.30 - 12.30 This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors.Cost is £25 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. -
£0.00Slow Fashion Darning and Embroidery Workshop join us for a special York Fashion Week Event Darning is an eco-friendly way to repair your clothes, helping them to avoid landfill and preserving a fabric you love. It is a low and therapeutic embroidery process that strengthens your clothes while adding a decorative element. You can either bring along something to mend or we can provide all the materials so that you can learn this hand embroidery technique. Thanks to a grant from First Buses Fabrication Crafts on Coney Street have been running a number of free workshops showing participants how to upcycle, repair and enhance their clothing. Saturday 29th April 11am to 1pm the workshop is free however prebooking is required to save a place This is held at our York Coney Street shop, on the 1st floor in our upstairs classroom space with no disabled accessAdd to basket -
Spooncarving - Knife Carving Workshop Sat 16th Sept 1.30 - 3.30pm Dave is an experienced woodcarver and has been running spooncarving sessions for the last 5yrs. The 2hr session is an introduction to spooncarving and covers the knife skills required to safely carve your first spoon. You'll be guided through the process as Dave shows you how to use the straight and bent knife whilst carving a prepared blank. This increasingly popular engaging craft is suitable for all ages over 16. For more information and to book email dave.woodwyrm@gmail.com £28 per person. Materials and equipment, refreshments included in the price. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 19 Coney St, York YO1 9QL The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via 2 flights of stairs.Read more -
£0.00Sustainable Fashion Workshop - Embroidery Has your favourite pair of jeans ripped? Do you want to learn how to patch up an item of clothing rather than buy new?s will teach you the embroidery skills needed. You just need to bring along your garment - patches, threads (refreshments?) and fun all supplied! Thanks to a grant from First Buses Fabrication Crafts on Coney Street have been running a number of free workshops showing participants how to upcycle, repair and enhance their clothing. Join us for a special York Fashion Week Event with Brenda from Felty and Fabulous The class is free but places are limited so must be booked in advance to take part Please note this event will beheld in our York Coney Street shop in the upstairs classroom space with no disabled access Weds 26th April 10.30-12.30
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£70.00Working With Fabric - Making Cloth Covered Books - 16th June 2024 16th June 2024: 10:30-17:30 (with a break for lunch) £70 a head. Maximum 8 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners but some previous craft or bookbinding experience is helpful. All tools and materials provided. A creative class looking at how to turn your fabric scraps into decorative book cloth. We'll spend the morning looking at possible fabrics, what to look out for when choosing your fabric, and different methods for lining them for covering. In the afternoon, we'll move on to covering some test boards with different types of fabric and finally covering a pre-prepared text block to create your own finished cloth covered book. All materials are provided but participants are welcome to bring their own fabrics to work with, if suitable. This class will be held in Anachronalia’s city centre workshop Fabrication2 venue at Hereford House, 6 Edward St, Leeds LS2 7NT There are plenty of local eateries to take your lunch in, or you can bring a packed lunch and sit in the workshop itself. Access: the workshop is on the first floor, accessed via a short flight of stairs to the ground floor, then a larger flight of stairs with handrail accessed via a fire door. Toilets and kitchen facilities are on the same floor as the workshop. If you have any specific access queries, don’t hesitate to contact Anachronalia. .Read more