Print your own design then turn it into your very own bespoke lampshade.

Start the workshop with a coffee or tea whilst you explore a wide range of beautiful hand carved Indian blocks and see examples of printed pieces.

After a demonstration, with plenty of tips and tricks shared, you get to practice before finalising your choice of blocks and colours.

Under the expert guidance of Von from Von’s Craftery, you will print your own design onto a length of fabric which, when dry, can be heat-set by iron in readiness for the next stage.

Once your master-piece is finished you will be guided through the process of turning it into a 15cm diameter lampshade, ready to take home with you to compliment your interior.

@von.bruton.5

Embossed pewter with Melanie — Keepsake box

Design a beautiful keepsake box and embellish it in pewter. On this full day workshop, you will be guided through the process from the piece of sheet pewter to the final polished work.

The box will then be painted and lined with fabric and a jewelled clasp added.

@artmetallix

Work with Textile Artist Penny Dixon to make a fabulous felt bowl from pure wool fibres.

This could also become a plant pot holder if you wish. You will learn how to lay soft merino fibres around a flat resist. Using soap and water you will agitate the fibres and with guidance will find out the correct time to remove the resist and continue working your 3-D bowl.

Keep bits and pieces in it or use it to keep your plants cosy!

You will be able to add stitching at home when your pot is dry or just admire it as it is!

@pennyjanedesigns

We are so lucky to have the gorgeous Hannah Carter-Orton to host at Dolphin House this Autumn! Hannah’s workshop is designed to introduce you to the basic principles of cyanotype printing, to explore this simple, fun and effective printing method!

Learn how to mix, apply and print your own cyanotypes with all the materials provided for you! Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm.

@carterortonphotography

Create your own bespoke cushion with our resident block print expert Von, from Von’s Craftery

Start the session with a coffee or tea and explore the wide range of stunning hand carved Indian blocks and beautiful paint colours on offer whilst mooching through examples of printed pieces.

After a demonstration from Von, with plenty of tips and tricks, you’ll be ready to practice your design before finalising your choice of blocks and colours.

Once your master-piece is finished and dry, it can be heat-set by iron to make it colour-fast and washable, and ready to take home and use.

@vonscraftery

Embossed pewter with Melanie — Letter and bookmark

This workshop is for absolute beginners. It will give insight into the process of hand embossing on metal with simple hand held tools.

Melanie will take you through the process of low and high relief embossing on sheet pewter, which will then be aged and polished.

You will then have a beautiful box-framed pewter initial to take away with you. You will also make a bookmark in pewter and embellish it with alcohol inks.

@artmetallix

Celebrate the season with a full-day creative workshop led by Libby, founder of Dolphin House and trained florist, and Penny, a former textile designer and expert in realistic collage

Penny will guide you through the techniques required to create a detailed collage of a poppy seed head and dried eucalyptus foliage — adding depth and texture by applying torn paper with water based glue.

Libby will help you translate those same botanical elements into a beautiful, everlasting dried flower wreath — using a natural willow base and traditional floristry wire techniques. You’ll work with poppy seed heads, dried eucalyptus, and other seasonal dried materials to create a truly unique piece of autumnal art.

Embossed pewter with Melanie — Hanging decorations

Three different techniques will be used to make these hanging ornaments. You will learn to emboss in low and high relief on pewter and copper and learn how to layer in metal tape. The decorations will be coloured with different waxes and inks and embellished with ribbon and beads.

@artmetallix

Create your own fused glass lantern with Sue from Cielo Fused Glass Designs

Join us for a colourful, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and decorate two glass panels to be fitted into a tall, 29cm galvanised steel lantern — perfect for cosy autumn nights with a candle or fairy lights.

Think warm autumn tones, bold colour pops, or your own unique palette — it’s totally up to you.

No glass cutting experience? No problem! You’ll be using pre-cut glass pieces, so it’s super beginner-friendly. After the workshop, your glass panels will be fired in the kiln and assembled into your lantern, ready for collection within a week.

@cielofusedglassdesigns

Join Caroline from CREATIVE CAKES for a fun hands-on sugar craft workshop

Create your own beautiful sugar roses, daisies and carnations using sugar modelling paste, then use them to decorate 6 delicious cupcakes.

Caroline will guide you expertly through the process of shaping, colouring and assembling your realistic, edible floral masterpieces.

Leave with 6 personalised hand decorated cup cakes in a box to keep them safe on the way home (if they last that long!)

@Carolineboylin