Previous craft classes and workshops at Fabrication.
A mixture of sewing classes and bookbinding workshops alongside jewellery, leather and metalwork courses in Leeds City Centre.
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‘Right here, right now. It’s historical, big, huge and beautiful’ Ed Clews 22 – 28th April 2024
Past classesMon 22nd - Sun 28th AprilRead more'Right here, right now. It's historical, big, huge and beautiful'
looks at the community in the environment of a walled garden which is run by Brunswick – a place that provides a work-like environment for adults with learning disabilities. The team cares for it year-round: creating wood-worked items, growing vegetables to sell in their own shop and developing the garden. They have been doing this for nearly twenty years.
My aim is to collaborate with the Brunswick community on how they are seen on their own terms without relying on the societal label that's placed upon them. I also want the audience to discover the walled garden and reflect on it as a place that can give people their own agency and autonomy.
I am examining themes of representation, community and visibility. Gardens have their own psychological effect, creating a place of sanctuary and growth on which individuals can base their own values.
The walled garden is a contradictory place. On the one hand, it is a place most people walk or drive past every day without knowing it is there. But it is also a place where people can thrive, be validated and be seen on their own terms. The project also speaks to how people in underserved communities can be hidden and not hidden simultaneously within society.
There are multiple traces of historical, natural and social layers to be discovered – vignettes of smaller environments within an already enclosed space on top of which sits the seasonal cycle of growth and renewal in cultivated and rewilded areas. Brunswick itself is only a small part of the story as the garden has existed in some form since the late 1700s.
It is the basis of the desire of any group of human beings to have a place of their own, a place which gives them reality, presence, power of living, which feeds them, body and soul.
Paul Tillich (1995)
More information can be found here: https://www.edclewsphoto.couk/portfolio/C0000JiT9Nmj.TlY/G00002Uy.yIAi6Z8 Free Entry. Opening hours may vary from day to day. Our York exhibition space is situated on the first floor, accessibly via 2 flights of stairs, of the York Fabrication Retail space, 19 Coney St, York, YO1 9QL, within a 2 minute walk to buses and a 10 minute walk to car parks and to York Railway Station, surrounded by other independent shops, bars and restaurants and in the heart of York City Centre. Fabrication Crafts Facebook Interested in holding your own exhibition? Please email events@fabric-ation.co.uk for our terms and if you would like any further information. Please feel free to come and have a look around and see what we have available. -
£35.00Beginners Lino Print Making
Saturday 16th March 10 - 1pm 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 (please bring an idea (A6 drawing) of what you might like to print) and then carve it; then experiment with printing it. We will use Caligo safewash inks, which are vegetable oil based, 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 - two weeks later (once they are dry) - your prints. Your prints can be picked up from Fabrication York, or posted to you for £3 P+P. Additionally there will be the opportunity to buy your own tools and materials on the day if you wish to take them home to develop your skills. Total cost for this 3 hour workshop is £35 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 (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
‘Beyond Normal’ ‘Beyond Normal’ showcases the collective works of local artists Lincoln Lightfoot and Reid Bennington beginning with the exclusive preview on Friday 10th May 6-9pm and then throughout the following week Sat 11th-Sun 19th May from 10am-5pm daily. ‘Beyond Normal’ follows creatures in unusual situations and confronts the absurdity of the now! The exhibition offers a comical style of escapism from everyday problems and promises to be an exciting and enjoyable for art lovers of all ages! Inspired by a love of b-movie poster art Lightfoot depicts unusual happenings staged in well-known settings whilst tapping into the present condition of fear that our news media and politicians perpetuate in a post Covid-19 world. Bennington’s work follows humanoid animal creatures complete with animated expression in comical scenarios. Illustrations and 3D works fascinate, engage and are oddly relatable. Our York exhibition space is situated on the first floor, accessibly via 2 flights of stairs, of the York Fabrication Retail space, 19 Coney St, York, YO1 9QL, within a 2 minute walk to buses and a 10 minute walk to car parks and to York Railway Station, surrounded by other independent shops, bars and restaurants and in the heart of York City Centre. Fabrication Crafts Facebook Interested in holding your own exhibition? Please email events@fabric-ation.co.uk for our terms and if you would like any further information. Please feel free to come and have a look around and see what we have available.Read more -
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. -
£30.008th Oct 2023: 13:00-16:00 £30 a head. Maximum 6 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners but some previous craft experience is helpful. All tools and materials provided. Based on a 16th-Century book in the Vatican library, come make your own lay flat sketchbook, using only paper, card, needle, and thread. Along the way learn more about the types of books used by ordinary folk during the later medieval period for accounts, ledgers, and pocket notebooks. 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. If you have any specific access queries, don’t hesitate to contact Anachronalia.Read more -
£30.009th Jun 2024: 13:00-16:00 £30 a head. Maximum 6 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners but some previous craft experience is helpful. All tools and materials provided. Based on a 16th-Century book in the Vatican library, come make your own lay flat sketchbook, using only a folded card cover, drawing paper pages, and a deceptively simple looking sewing pattern. Along the way learn more about the types of books used by ordinary folk during the later medieval period for accounts, ledgers, and pocket notebooks. 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
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£80.00Time To Be Creative - Bind Your Own Tome 6th April 2025: 11:00-16:30 (with a break for lunch - lunch is not included) £80 a head. Maximum 8 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners but some previous craft experience is helpful. All tools and materials provided. Whether your tastes are more cottage core or dark academia, this class will take you through making a fabulous A6 notebook for you to take home. Includes a wide variety of fabrics and papers to choose from (and you are welcome to bring and include your own if suitable). This class will be held in Fabrication York at 32 Stonegate YO1 8AS There are a number of eateries in York, but we recommend you bring a packed lunch or purchase a take-away meal as the break will be relatively short and York can get quite busy at lunchtimes. Access: The class room area is accessed via the Fabrication shop and is located on the ground floor towards the back of the shop space. The shop has two steps up from the street. Inside there are a further two steps from the front of the shop to the back of the shop. Toilets are on the first floor accessed by 2 flights of stairs. If you have any specific access queries relating to the course content, don’t hesitate to contact Anachronalia.Read more -
£60.0016th Mar 2025: 13:00-16:00 £60 a head. Maximum 8 participants. Hot drinks included. Suitable for beginners but some previous craft experience is helpful. All tools and materials provided. Based on a 3rd-Century book found in Egypt, come make your own leather notebook using historically appropriate methods. Made of leather, lined in papyrus, and tied shut with multiple ties, this rustic notebook is modelled after the Nag Hammadi Codices. Along the way learn more about the methods used to make this book and how & why they were made the way they are. This class will be held in Fabrication York at 32 Stonegate YO1 8AS Access: The class room area is accessed via the Fabrication shop and is located on the ground floor towards the back of the shop space. The shop has two steps up from the street. Inside there are a further two steps from the front of the shop to the back of the shop. Toilets are on the first floor accessed by 2 flights of stairs. If you have any specific access queries relating to the course content, don’t hesitate to contact Anachronalia.Read more -
£45.00Christmas Candle Making Workshop in York city centre
Christmas Candle Making Workshop Dates: Sat 2nd Nov either 11 -1pm or 2 - 4pm Sun 1st Dec 11 - 1pm Sun 15th Dec 11 - 1pm Ideal for anyone new to candle making. You can enjoy learning how to make your own soy wax Christmas candles and tealights. Working at a relaxed pace and choosing from various Christmas aromas you will make 2 x tin container candles and a set of 6 tealights. These are yours to keep (once they've cured). Workshops are kept small to allow for individual attention, all materials, equipment and tuition are included in the price. On the day all you need to do is turn up and enjoy. Your tutor is Wendy, owner of York based business PQ Soy Wax Candles. Wendy has over 10 years experience of making candles and wax melts. After the workshop, Wendy will manage the curing and CLP labelling and your candles will be ready to collect from Fabrication York 1 week after the workshop. All the products you'll make are suitable for Vegans. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). The workshops last around 2 hours with complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. If you’d like to book for a group of 4 on another date please contact Wendy via (4) PQ Soy Wax Candles | York | Facebook to arrange this. Cost is £45 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of 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 (can potentially be moved into the shop area by request). Toilets are on the first floor and accessed via three sets of fire doors. -
£45.00
Christmas Candle Making Workshop in Leeds
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Christmas Candle Making Workshop Dates: Sat 16th Nov either 11 -1pm or 2 - 4pm Sun 24th Nov 2 - 4pm Sun 8th Dec 2 - 4pm Ideal for anyone new to candle making. You can enjoy learning how to make your own soy wax Christmas candles and tealights. Working at a relaxed pace and choosing from various Christmas aromas you will make 2 x tin container candles and a set of 6 tealights. These are yours to keep (once they've cured). Workshops are kept small to allow for individual attention, all materials, equipment and tuition are included in the price. On the day all you need to do is turn up and enjoy. Your tutor is Wendy, owner of York based business PQ Soy Wax Candles. Wendy has over 10 years experience of making candles and wax melts. After the workshop, Wendy will manage the curing and CLP labelling and your candles will be ready to collect from Fabrication Leeds Facebook 1 week after the workshop. All the products you'll make are suitable for Vegans. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). The workshops last around 2 hours with complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. If you’d like to book for a group of 4 on another date please contact Wendy via (4) PQ Soy Wax Candles | York | Facebook to arrange this. Cost is £45 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. Please advise of allergen requirements at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. This class will be held in Fabrication Leeds at 83 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LH Access: The Fabrication shop has level access to the street. The class area is on the first floor accessed via stairs only. -
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. -
£65.00Create Your Own Terrarium in Leeds city centre
Sat 15th June 11 - 1pm Sun 21st July 11.30 - 1.30pm £65 per person and your 2 hour session includes:- An introduction to terrariums
- Briefing on choice of materials, terrarium dynamics and aftercare
- Demonstration and hands on making
- Take home your creation
These courses will be conducted by Amarah, a surgeon by profession, who has temporarily taken a step back from the operating room, to spend more time with family and explore her creative side as a terrarium artist. At present she designs these gorgeous ecosystems and runs a small business by the name of Sow Deep Biospheres. Sow Deep Biospheres (@sow.deep) • Instagram photos and videos
On this platform, she shares her skill and conducts Terrarium Making Classes, providing an opportunity to learn a new skill and inspiring others to discover the joy and therapeutic benefits of creating these green scapes!
This class will be held in Fabrication Leeds at 83 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LH (1) Facebook 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 another set of stairs. -
Drop in to Fabrication on Feasegate between 1 - 3pm on Tuesday April 8th for a chat about health and wellbeing, a brief mini massage, a healing, a guided relaxation, or just a cup of tea. Meet some of the team from Wellbeing in York and find out what we are up to! Access: The Fabrication studio has level access to the street.Email events@fabric-ation.co.uk -
£30.00Illustration Workshop with York Stone Buddies
Enjoy drawing characters and being creative?
Join Reid for his latest Illustration Workshops at Fabrication, Coney St, YorkMATERIALS AND HOT DRINK PROVIDEDALL ABILITIES WELCOME!Sat 20th Jan 2024 - Create a character with York Stone Buddies 1 - 3pm Sun 18th Feb 2024 - Colourful Creations with York Stone Buddies 1 - 3pm 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.Cost is £30 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with refreshments. -
£30.00Illustration Workshop with York Stone Buddies
Sat 20th April 1 - 3pmEnjoy drawing characters and being creative?
Join Reid for his latest Illustration Workshop and create a cartoon strip at Fabrication, Coney St, YorkMATERIALS AND HOT DRINK PROVIDEDALL ABILITIES WELCOME!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.Cost is £30 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with refreshments. -
£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. -
£14.00Kids Dreamcatcher Workshop in Leeds city centre
Tues 29th October 2 - 4pm Halloween Dreamcatcher WorkshopCome along with your youngster and get creative!Help them to make their own magical dreamcatcher with spiders, bats, glow in the dark beads and all things spookyTues 19th Dec 4 - 6pm Christmas Dreamcatcher WorkshopCost £14 per child all materials and refreshments included.Children to be accompanied by a parent/carer who can join in and give them a helping hand when needed.Enjoy being creative together.Workshop suitable for children from 5 years oldThese courses will be run by Lisa Storrier of Dreamweaving- Dreamcatchers (1) FacebookThis class will be held in Fabrication Leeds at 83 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LHAccess: 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 another set of stairs -
£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 Felt an Owl
Sunday 1st September 2024 11am-1pm Want to learn how to sculpt with wool? Create a 3D needle felted owl in this fun and relaxing 2hour workshop with Brenda Christison from Felty and Fabulous. You will learn a variety of needle felting techniques and produce your very own owl to take home. Beginners and those with experience welcome! Age 10+. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Cost is £25 including all materials, equipment and tuition along with tea, coffee, biscuits. 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.