Alton Craft Centre
8 CROSS AND PILLORY LANE, MARKET SQUARE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1HL
(01420) 544827 e-mail

CRAFT WORKSHOPS

CRAFT IN THE STUDIO

Craft Workshops are a great way to have a go at a craft and not have to buy all the equipment until you know that it is what you want. Bookyour workshop (listed below) early to avoid disappointment.

All prices include materials except those marked with * may require extra materials or equipment. Those marked with ??indicates a special price for children. All workshops must be booked and a deposit secures a place and must be paid in full before workshop date.

CRAFT WORKSHOPS 2008

These workshops are all bookable, a deposit secures a place but the full fee must be paid before the class to guarantee your place. Places on these workshops are limited.

Scrapbooking Workshops

Monthly Scraptherepy Crop
Wednesday 15th October 10 – 2

Scrapbooking is one of the hottest trends at the moment, so come and join us at our friendly scraptherepy crop!  Preserve your memories for future generations and meet new friends at the same time!   We will show you all the latest hints and tips for this great pastime, and hopefully give you a little bit of inspiration too!  Workshop includes basics but you need to supply the photos.
£8.95(members £4.00)

Scrapbook Evening
Tuesday 21st October 7 – 9pm

Want some help to create some interesting and unusual scrapbook pages? Are you keen but lack that ‘idea’ to get you started? Join our monthly scrapbook challenge. We give everyone the same sketch layout and you scrap it. A great fun social evening – the challenge is not as difficult as it sounds!
£6.95(members 50p)plus materials

Scrapbook Evening
Tuesday 4th November  7 – 9pm

Come along and scrap among like minded people. Make new friends and see the latest ideas in scrapbooking while creating some great pages.
£4.50 (members 50p)plus materials       

Scrapbook Evening
Tuesday 18th November 7 – 9pm

Want some help to create some interesting and unusual scrapbook pages? Are you keen but lack that ‘idea’ to get you started? Join our monthly scrapbook challenge. We give everyone the same sketch layout and you scrap it. A great fun social evening – the challenge is not as difficult as it sounds!
£4.50(members 50p)plus materials  

Monthly Scraptherepy Crop
Wednesday 19th November 10 – 2

Scrapbooking is one of the hottest trends at the moment, so come and join us at our friendly scraptherepy crop!  Preserve your memories for future generations and meet new friends at the same time!  We will show you all the latest hints and tips for this great pastime, and hopefully give you a little bit of inspiration too!  Workshop includes basics but you need to supply the photos.
£8.95(members £4.00)

Scrapbook Evening
Tuesday 2nd December  7 – 9pm

Come along and scrap among like minded people. Make new friends and see the latest ideas in scrapbooking while creating some great pages.
£4.50 (members 50p)plus materials

Scrapbook Evening
Tuesday 16th December 7 – 9pm

Want some help to create some interesting and unusual scrapbook pages? Are you keen but lack that ‘idea’ to get you started? Join our monthly scrapbook challenge. We give everyone the same sketch layout and you scrap it. A great fun social evening – the challenge is not as difficult as it sounds!
£4.50(members 50p)plus materials

Monthly Scraptherepy Crop
Wednesday 17th December 10 – 2

Scrapbooking is one of the hottest trends at the moment, so come and join us at our friendly scraptherepy crop!  Preserve your memories for future generations and meet new friends at the same time!  We will show you all the latest hints and tips for this great pastime, and hopefully give you a little bit of inspiration too!  Workshop includes basics but you need to supply the photos.
£8.95(members £4.00)

Paper Craft Workshops
Colour, Colour and Colour
Wednesday 22nd October 10 - 1

Colours can be quite an overwhelming. How to combine them? How to succeed in a different colour combo for a special project? In this class we are going to cover, in a very simple and fun way. Using H2O’s, watercolours, stamps and peel offs you will leave this class with lots of confidence in trying different combinations for your next projects!
£12.00

 

Seasonal Cards using Tapestry Stamps and Flower Softbr>Monday 3rd Nov 10 - 2

It’s never been easier to create beautiful cards and more with Rubber Stamp Tapestry unique Peg Stamp Sets. They appeal to stampers of all levels of experience and beginners because they are so easy to use and extremely versatile. We will use them to create beautiful festive frames, borders and autumn garlands to decorate cards, boxes and gift bags. We will also use flower soft to add that extra finish.
£9.95   

 

Paper Craft  - Card Making
Wednesday 5th November 10 - 1

Come and get some inspiration for your Christmas cards with some great designs. Using a variety of techniques from rubber stamping to embossing with stencils you will go home with several cards that you will want to keep.
£8.95

Paper Crafts – Quilled cards
Monday 10th November 10 - 1

Using traditional quilling methods make some great Christmas cards. You will make several cards on this workshop.
£8.95

   

Paper crafts _- Cards with a black and white themebr>Wednesday 26th Nov 10 - 1

Create some great cards for both men and ladies using a variety of methods and materials using the ever popular black and white theme for a really elegant look.
£8.95      

Paper Crafts – Quilling
Thursday 27th November 10 - 2

Make a great 3d Nativity scene using stripes of paper! Create this great scene while learning several techniques in quilling. A great gift for someone or a great decoration that can be used every year.
£10.95

Quilling
Thursday 4th December 10 - 1

Make a box of chocolates that are sugar and fat free using paper. Quill these chocolates while learning several methods of quilling. Make a great gift for someone special  or just to put on display.
£9.95

Jewelry and Beadingworkshops

All our jewelry making workshops require fine close up work so please bring your reading glasses if you need them!

Beading – loam work
Monday 20th October 10 - 2

An introduction to a beading loam. You will learn from scratch, including how to warp your loom. We will be working with a selection of seed beads to create this great Bargello pattern, or you could even design your own pattern.
£12.95

Beading – Flowers
Friday 24th October 10 - 1

Make great flowers using square stitch. These can be made to decorate a hat, put on a necklace or even a tiara basic, the possibilities are endless.
£10.95

 

Dichroic Pendants
Friday 7th November 10 - 2

When you take this class you will be impressed with the amazing things that you can make. Learn the basics of Fused Dichroic Glass by making 3/4 pendants, using a variety of colours you will learn this great technique. Leave your pieces for us to fire. Materials included (There is a small fee for additional pendants)
£60.00                                                                                   

 

Beading – Step Spiral Ropes
Tuesday 11th November 10 - 1

Create spiraling beaded ropes in endless combinations and patterns. These are perfect for simple or textural necklaces, straps and bracelets. Learn how to vary the pattern by using different bead shapes & sizes.
£10.95

Beading – Rivoli Beading with crystals
Wednesday 12th November 10 - 2

Learn  to wrap one of Swarovski’s stunning crystal rivoli. Encircle the stone with peyote stitch and embellish with 15’s, crystals and bugles. This can then be turned into a pendant. See other endless possibilities
£25.00  

 

Add a touch of class to your Christmas tree with our great beaded ornaments. From beginners net style drapes to the really ornate there is a class for everyone.

 

Beading – Beaded Ornaments
Monday 17th November 10 - 2

Make a great beaded bauble using seed beads and crystals. Suitable for all abilities. Great for the tree or as a centre piece
£16.95     

Beginners Netted Bauble
Monday 24th November 10 - 1

Create a seed bead drape that fits over various size glass or plastic baubles. We will use two size beads to create two drapes which will have a variation in the pattern. These are great for Christmas fairs as well as gifts.
£8.95

Beading  - Peyote Stitch
Friday 21st November 10 - 1

Learn flat peyote stitch while making a great bracelet. Peyote is simple yet elegant and easy to learn. Once learnt you can use the versatility of this bead weaving technique in many of your jewelry making projects
£12.95

Beading – spiral stitch earrings
Wednesday 10th December 10 - 1

These great earrings are made using swarovski crystals and seed beads using a spiral pattern. They can be made in 3 or 4mm crystal making an elegant accessory for any outfit.
£16.95

Beading – Rivoli Beading
Monday 15th December 10 – 2 

Learn to weave a seed bead bezel around a Swarovski stunning rivoli crystal. You will also make a beaded bail to hang it onto a beaded necklace. The possibilities are endless! These will make fabulous gifts or make one to match every outfit.
£19.00

Other crafts

Eco Friendly Bag
Thursday 30th October 10 - 1

Personalize and decorate a calico bag with fabric, heat n bond, beads, buttons, threads and 3d paints. Great for all kinds of uses from shopping to craft to reuse time and time again.
This is a great no sew project.
£9.95  

Bridal Workshops

We would love to help you create all you need for your wedding from invitations, order of service, table decorations to all the jewellery for the great day. Bring along your bridesmaids, your mom and the mother of the groom and friends together for a fun afternoon or evening.

Bridal Jewellery Workshop.

We will help you select the design and choose the beads for the jewelry that you and your guests will create for your special day. From Tiaras, necklaces and earrings we are here to help you design and create just what you are looking for.
£4.50pp plus price of beads

Bridal Paper craft Workshop.

We will help you select the design for your wedding stationary of which we have loads for you to chose from including invitations, place card settings and order of service, you can also carry the theme onto thank you cards. With a large selection of paper, cards and ribbons to chose from you are bound to find something to suit your needs. You will get to make several different items each on this workshop. A discount will be given on all paper, card and ribbon ordered from this workshop.
£4.50pp plus price of materials


Thursday Nights Workshop

Thursdays between 7 – 9pm is our late night drop in workshop. You can come along and paint ceramics – pay your studio fee and pay for the price of the piece you paint. Have a go at card making, scrapbooking, or beading. This is also an opportunity to maybe have a go at the workshop you could not make in the day.
Pay your studio fee of 4.50 plus the cost of any materials you use and get the use of all the workshop equipment, a bit of advice, a drink and a really friendly fun evening. (Members do not have to pay the studio charge)
It is always handy to let us know you are coming as occasionally we have to cancel Thursday evenings due to holidays or unforeseen circumstances.

Membership
Adult -:

pay a membership fee for 6 months and then you can come and use the studio as many times as you want without having to pay the usual studio fee of £4.50 just pay for any ceramics you use or materials on Thursday evenings or Tuesday crop nights. You also get a 10% reduction on any booked daytime workshops. The joining fee is £20 a person and is valid for a 6 months. Only the named person can use the membership and the card must be shown on each occasion to qualify for concessions.

Child -:

Pay a membership fee for 6 months and then you can come and use the studio as many times as you like within your membership without having to pay the usual studio fee of £4.50 just pay for the ceramic pieces that you paint. You also get a 10% reduction on any booked children’s workshops and pay only 2 on children’s club or young crafters group instead of the usual £6.95. The cost of membership is £20 a person or £30 if two or more from the same family join together and is valid for 6 months. Only the named person can use the membership and card must be shown on each occasion to qualify.

Ceramic Workshop

Ceramic Workshop fire up your imagination and create a personal piece of pottery. Basic techniques are learnt quickly and you can use our patterns, stencils and decorative stamps or even bring your own design to create a stunning hand painted piece for yourself or as a gift. Paint your piece with ceramic paints – these are food safe – leave it with us and we will glaze and fire it for you to collect a few days later.

Pay as you paint is available during our open hours – last sitting 1 hour before closing – subject to available space.

Pay 4.50 studio fee (2.50 children) a person per session plus the price of the piece/pieces that you paint. This includes the use of all equipment, paint, friendly guidance from our staff, a drink and the glazing and firing of your piece.

Why not have your child’s hands or feet printed onto a plate or mug as a permanent memory of your child. These make great gifts. If you have set a date please allow plenty of time before required especially in busy times.

See our main list for all adult workshops. Ask in centre, see our web page or email for further imformation.

To book any of these workshops call in or phone

Children’s Parties

We have children’s parties in a variety of different crafts. For a ceramic party they are £9 a child with a range of party pieces to chose from. Minimum of 6 children With 10 or more children the party child is free.
We also do a range of craft parties for children, which are either 2 - 3 hours depending on age and are priced £8.95 - £10 a child.
Advance booking is required and a deposit secures.

All the Workshops are held in our small workshop
They are small and friendly.
Most are between 4 and 10 people.
Tea and Coffee is available.
There is no Smoking and NO mobile phones please
You can be contacted in an emergency on 01420 544827

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