Patchwork & Quilting Modern day living has brought about many changes to our lifestyles, some good and some not so. The invention of household appliances which we can switch on and leave to complete the task at hand has left us with more personal time available to ourselves, however, we are still busy and stressed with very little time for relaxation. Evenings after work are usually spent "throwing together" something quick and easy for dinner then collapsing in front of the television to wallow in some mindless escapism. The next morning we find ourselves dragging our bodies up for another carbon-copy of the day before.

Our workshops focus on a nostalgic, slower lifestyle and practise the techniques of a bygone era which were once an integral part of everyday life. We also stress the environmental issues raised when living a high consumerist lifestyle and discourage the use of chemicals and artificial additives of any kind.

The workshops cover a 6 hour day with a short break for lunch, which is included Participants are asked to choose crafts from the following list to make up an approximately 5-6 hour day. Most materials are supplied and the cost is $110.00 per Person.

  • Bees Wax Furniture Polish ............. 1 hour

  • Soap Making ....................................... 3 hours

  • Butter making ......................................1.5 hours

  • Cloved citrus pomanders .................1 hour

  • Paper making ...................................... 2 hours

  • Fabric Dying using plant dyes ........ 3 hours

  • Spinning ............................................... 3 hours

  • Natural Food Drying ...........................1 hour

  • Seed saving ..........................................1 hour

  • Bees wax candle making ..................1 hour

  • Patchwork & Quilting ........................ 3 hours

  • Herbal Wreaths ................................... 1 hour

  • Napkin Folding ................................... 1 hour

  • Pasta making ...................................... 1 hour

  • Yoghurt making .................................. 1 hour

  • Flower Pressing ................................. 1 hour

  • Chemical-free cleaners e.g. Laundry Liquid, Wool Mix, Dishwasher Machine Powder

  • Air Freshener, Bathroom & Kitchen Surface Cleaners ............................................ 1 hour

  • Cooking classes from the "Slow Food Movement" ............................................... 5 hours

"Bookings are Essential as the Classes are Small" 

 

Hand Crafts

Candle making

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