WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2hrs) Everything Included - materials, glazing, firing & refreshments. In this two hour workshop you will hand assemble and decorate your own shroom (toadstool or mushroom) hoose out of clay. You can choose from a variety of different mark making tools, objects & techniques to embellish your own very own hoose. Helen will be on hand to help & guide you through all the processes, how to assemble your house and add the finishing touches. You will be able to use a coloured decorating slip to decorate the accents & roof of your hoose during the workshop. Making everyone’s wee hoose even more individual. At the end of the session your wee hoose will be taken to Helen's Studio to be bisque fired & glazed with a transparent glaze. They will then be returned to Elevate: The Space in approx. 4-6 weeks for collection. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. The workshop is suitable for beginners, those who have some experience with clay and anyone looking to have an enjoyable session “playing with mud” (clay)! ABOUT HELEN: Helen, Far From Dull Ceramics, has been creating with clay for over 20 years. She loves to make pieces that have a story or are inspired from a fantastical origin. Combining wheel-throwing and hand building techniques to produce unique pottery, including fairy castles, unicorn mugs and smoking dragons! *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.

WORKSHOP INFO: £28 (2hrs) Everything Included - tool & equipment for use on the day, materials & refreshments. In this workshop we will learn embroidery techniques inspired by the Japanese art of Sashiko. We will work on a sampler piece which can be made into a variety of items in your own time. There will be lots of samples to inspire future projects! In this class we will: * Discuss the history and uses of this technique * Learn about different fabrics and threads * Plot and mark out the stitching lines ready to sew * Practise simple stitches to create a beautiful geometric design * Understand how to start and finish our stitching * See examples of what our work can be turned into MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. This workshop is aimed at beginners with no previous experience required. Please be aware that you will be using a needle and thread so a level of dexterity is required. Please be aware of this when booking. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.

WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2hrs) Everything Included - materials, glazing, firing & refreshments. This workshop will be a hands-on session sculpting your very own wee ceramic bird. Lois will guide you step-by-step through the hand building processes needed to create your one-of-a-kind little bird. Demonstrating & teaching you the techneques such as pinchpot, shaping, joining, smoothing plus adding some texture and colour adding the fininshing touches to your creation. Included in the price is a transparent glaze. ON the day If you would like a coloured glaze, there will be an additional charge of £5 payable on the day in cash. At the end of the session your bird will be taken to Lois's Studio to be bisque fired & glazed. They will then be returned to Elevate: The Space in approx. 5-6 weeks for collection. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. The workshop is suitable for beginners or creatives who have some experience with clay. ABOUT LOIS: Lois background is in sculpture, & has always loved creating with her hands. In more recent years she has focused on all things mud. She believes it’s an amazing material, so maluable and with a little coaxing you can let your creative imagination run wild. Influenced by her love for her wonderful local flora and forna - hence these wee birds can be found adorning so much of her work. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.

WORKSHOP INFO: £28 (2hrs) SEAGLASS PENDANTS - Drilled Everything included & Refreshments WHAT TO EXPECT: In this two hour workshop Sarah will demonstrate & be on hand to help, guide & inspire you to make your own seaglass pendants using pre-drilled seaglass. You will be able to make three pendants in three different, stunning designs. You will be able to take home & wear your creations on the day. You will learn techniques including how to use pliers to make loops, how to use the wire appropriately for your project & also have the chance to drill a piece of seaglass yourself. Pre-drilled seaglass will be provided, but if you have a special piece please bring it along and we will do our best to incorporate it in your project. All the seaglass has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. A level of dexterity is required to use the tools and manipulate the wire, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​

WORKSHOP INFO: £28 (2hrs) SEAGLASS PENDANTS - Wrapped Everything included & Refreshments WHAT TO EXPECT: In this two hour workshop Sarah will demonstrate & be on hand to help, guide & inspire you to make your own seaglass pendants using Stonehaven seaglass. You will be able to make up to three pendants in three different, stunning designs. You will be able to take home & wear your creations on the day. You will learn techniques including how to use pliers to make loops, how to use the wire appropriately for your project & how to wrap you bespoke seaglass to make beautifully unique pendants. Seaglass will be provided, but if you have a special piece please bring it along and we will do our best to incorporate it in your project. All the seaglass has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. A level of dexterity is required to use the tools and manipulate the wire, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​

WORKSHOP INFO: £28 (2hrs) Everything Included & Refreshments In this 2-hour workshop, our creative tutor, Daphne, will help and guide you to become familiar with the basics of your own sewing machine. Daphne will demonstrate & teach you the techniques needed to gain confidence when working with your own sewing machine. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: This workshop is for complete beginners. You will need to bring: Your own sewing machine. Thread/cotton Bobbins We will provide some fabric to work on & refreshments. (N.B. Fabric in the image is for illustration purposes only) *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. REMEBER - You will need to bring your own sewing machine to the workshop. No refunds available.

WORKSHOP INFO: £28 (2hrs) WIRE WRAPPED PENDANTS Everything Included & Refreshments. ***Please note - you must have completed either Pendants 1 or Pendants 2 to attend this workshop*** WHAT TO EXPECT: Following on from our Beginners' Pendants Workshops - in this two hour workshop you will have the chance to make three seaglass & wire wrapped pendants. Sarah will demonstrate the techniques required & be on hand to help, guide & inspire you to make your own wire-wrapped seaglass pendants to take home & wear on the day. You will build on the techniques you've already learnt & now learn how to encase your seaglass in an elegant wire wrap. Pre-drilled seaglass will be provided. If you have a special piece of your own seaglass, please bring it along, and we will do our best to incorporate it into your designs. All the seaglass has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: You MUST have completed one of our beginners' Seaglass Workshops to have the basic skills for this workshop. A level of dexterity is required to use the tools and manipulate the wire, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.