Workshops Overview
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Macrame Tree of Life with a Twist
Duration: around 3 hours
Fee: £48.50 per person
Deposit: £10 pp
Minimum of three people
My wire Tree of Life is very popular, but I have now developed a new Tree of Life workshop, whereby softer materials are used.
This tree is made of a combination of pliable cord and wire, making it a bit gentler on the hands.
It stands in a 25.5cm/10" metal hoop, and the matching beads make it come alive. Alternatively you can choose different beads from my extensive collection of colourful beads.
If there's enough time, you can make two little birds during the workshop or you take the clay home to make them at your own leisure.
I will need a minimum of three people to run this workshop, so find some friends/family and make it a creative party.
The workshop is for 4 hours and starting times are 13:00 or 18:00 (not on Mondays). Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button with any enquiries.
This workshop is for 12+ and anyone under the age of 18 needs to be with a participating adult.





Gel Printed Tote Bag
Come and experiment with printing with a gel late. It's fun!
Duration: 2.5/3 hours
Fee: £45 per person
Deposit: £10 pp
Minimum of three people
I'm sure you'll have a great time creating with a gel plate.
First you'll make some practise prints on rice paper and then move on to changing a plain tote bag into a gorgeous accessory.
No experience is needed and you don't need to know how to draw; that's where we'll use creative materials.
Once you've got the hang of the gel plate, you'll experiment with adding texture to your prints.
This is followed by adding details using stamps and textile ink and textile markers.
It's also perfect as a celebration (bring a bottle of bubbly!) or group activity.
It will take 2 and a half to three hours.
People under 18 will need to be accompanied by a participating adult.

Almost too pretty to use

Birds on a bag

Some of what you'll be using

Almost too pretty to use

Tree of Life
A Classic with a Colourbuzz Twist
Duration: around 3 hours
Fee: £49.50 in person
Deposit: £15 pp
Minimum of two people
Choose a season for your tree or make up your own combination of wires and beads to create your unique Tree of Life.
If you prefer, you can make a sycamore to commemorate the beautiful tree that made Sycamore Gap.
This workshop will give you a feel of the different types of wires used in wire weaving and wrapping and it introduces you to the twisting and wrapping techniques typical to tree making, but also used in jewellery making.
No experience is needed.





Mokume Gane; Polymer Clay, Gift Making
An ancient Japanese technique with a modern twist
Duration: around 3 hours
Fee: £55 in person
Deposit: £10 pp
Minimum: 2 people
Mokume Gane is an old Japanese technique used with metals that is adapted to use with polymer clay resulting in magically beautiful pieces of art.
You will be guided through the steps and once you have created your own, unique sheet of Mokume Gane clay, you can make items of your choice with the help of templates and shapers.
You will be provided with the findings to make some key rings, pendants and templates for ring-dishes, but I'm sure you will come up with ideas of your own.
All items need to be baked in a conventional or fan-assisted oven.
It’s a great introduction to the versatile polymer clay and it is fun!
Maximum: 10 people (in the colourbuzz studio, other venues might differ)
All items need to be baked in a conventional or fan-assisted oven.
This is a great workshop to do with your friends, family members or as a group activity with colleagues.





Playing with Fire
Make Copper Jewellery using Traditional Techniques
Copper Jewellery
Duration: around 4 hours
Fee: £60
Deposit: £10
I love the Playing with Fire workshop as it gives me a chance to use my silversmithing tools, equipment and experience!
Fire is the crucial element when working with copper, silver and gold.
Fire alone isn't enough, so you'll learn how to prepare, anneal, form and cut copper using a variety of tools and techniques.
You will make your own jewellery to take home!
It's an amazing feeling to transform a flat copper sheet into a three-dimensional piece of jewellery you will be proud of to wear or to give away as a very special gift.
With your new-found knowledge you will never look at a piece of jewellery the same way again!
This workshop is a great introduction to the age old craft of copper smithing. It lasts around 3 hours and as always the kettle is ready to boil.
A minimum of two people is required for the course and there's a maximum of four participants.
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Lamp with Luscious Lampshades
Using gel printing and other techniques
Duration: around 3.5 hours
Fee: £62.50 in person
Deposit: £15 pp
Minimum: 2 people
This workshop has you experimenting with gel plate mono-printing on rice paper, creating a feast of colours and patterns of your making.
You will become adept at emphasising patterns or adding your own and use stamps or maybe even do some gilding for additional features to the lampshade.
You'll go home with a gorgeous lamp, lightbulb and all ready to brighten up any space.
I love using the gelli plate, so come and join me in this enjoyable workshop!
Maximum: 8 people (in the Colourbuzz studio, other venues might differ)





Copper or Silver Creatures
A New Take on Wire Wrapping
Duration: around 3 hours
Fee: £49.50 in person
Deposit: £15 pp
Minimum of two people
Come to my studio for a cuppa and to learn how to work with copper wire.
You choose a (animal) frame...
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- Hare/rabbit
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- Cat
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- Scottie Dog
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- Sausage Dog
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- Elephant
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- Flask (lab one) or
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- Hen
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(Feel free to throw a suggestion my way and I'll see what I can do)
...and the creative fun commences
You will learn
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- to make cosmic copper spirals
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- to secure a frame
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- basic wire wrapping using local sea glass
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- how to lash it all together
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- two ways to patina your work (make it look vintage or even antique)
Above all you will have a few hours in which you will enjoy the experience of creating. My motto!
I will need a minimum of two people to run this course, so why not invite someone to join you!
It's a great way to celebrate a special occasion or just to spend time together.
You can also book or contact me for an individual place and I'll put you on the waiting list and I'll run the workshop when I have two or more people.

Elephant and Scottie

Swirls and spirals

Happy working

Elephant and Scottie

Intro to Jewellery Making
What I Wish I had Known Ages Ago
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
Fee: £45 in person
Deposit: £10 pp
Minimum of two people
This is the course I would have loved when I started my journey in all things creative; it would have saved me so much time, energy and frustration.
Knowing some of the basic techniques, often assumed, but oh so hard to find, makes making jewellery the fun experience it should be (my opinion, I know, but I stand by it).
You will learn about the basic findings, what they are, how they work and then of course play with them.
You will go home with earrings and pendants that make the perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays or just because you feel like it and you will have the skills to make more!
Suitable for anyone over 12, but anyone under 18 should be in the company of a participating adult.
This workshop needs a minimum of three people to run.
I run workshops most days apart from Mondays and prefer to start at 2pm. However I can be creative!





Bead and Jewellery Making
Unique jewellery using multi media techniques
Duration: around 3 hours
Fee: £49.99 in person
Deposit: £15 pp
Minimum: 2 people
This is a fun workshop where you will make unique beads using multi media techniques.
It all starts with creating colours on a gelli plate, which is one of my favourite things to do at the moment. It ends with a beautiful set of earrings, a bracelet or necklace.
The bits in between form the secret process I’ll share with you!
No experience is required and it is a great workshop to do with a group of friends, family members or colleagues or as a summer holiday activity with a creative 9-plusser!
I need a minimum of 2 people to run the workshop.
Looking forward to getting my gelli plates out!
Maximum: 10 people (in the Colourbuzz studio, other venues might differ)





Kumihimo; Japanese Bracelet Braiding
Braiding with Cord and/or Wire
Duration: around 3 hours
Fee: £45 per person
Deposit: £10 pp
Minimum of four people
Looking for something to do in the summer holiday?
This is a very relaxing workshop anyone over the age of eight can participate in. From experience, I know that once you've found your own rhythm, there's no stopping the creative process and many more bracelets will be made, because it's so much fun to do!
First, you'll make a practise piece, which looks great dangling from a bag or makes a pretty keyring. This is followed by braiding a bracelet or accessory in colours of your choice. You can embellish it with beads or even charms if you like.
After that, you can take it a step further and make a beaded bracelet, using the same technique, but with a very different outcome.
If there's still time left, you can have a go at different techniques, expanding your Kumihimo experience!
I'm convinced you'll want to make more and I will give you a Colourbuzz adapted Kumihimo disk so you can continue your Kumihimo journey.
You will also come across some very useful jewellery making skills at the start and finish of your pieces.
I will need a minimum of four people to run this workshop. Minors need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
No experience is needed.




