The Guides
MAKE Finger Knitted Garlands
Learn how to make a decorative finger knitted garland for your home or garden. Great for hand flexibility and suitable for all ages from pre-schoolers to pensioners. Created by Janette Budge of ShetlandPeerieMakkers.
MAKE Tessellating Paper Wall Pieces
Try paper folding to make a sculptural wall piece with a meditative focus. By using processes and concepts that Naomi uses in her studio, be guided through simple steps to transform paper into sculptural pieces that have endless possibilities. Created by Naomi Mcintosh.
MAKE Natural string from everyday plants
Encouraged to experiment with material beyond willow, WovenWillow has discovered a wealth of plants in our everyday lives that are accessible to all and can be gathered and used with ease. Discover the best time to harvest plants, which parts to use, how to prepare them for making cordage and learn the technique needed to bind your material together to make a strong natural string. Created by WovenWillow.
MAKE Handmade Stamps
Make your own handmade printing stamps, using old wooden blocks and craft foam, and design and print your own fun patterns on greeting cards or wrapping paper. Created by Laura Murray.
MAKE DO Scagliola
Scagliola is a traditional plastering technique used to imitate marble and other semi-precious stones. Make your own MAKE DO sculpture or moulded piece using more readily available materials which can produce a similar effect. Created by Chalk Plaster.