BOOK TICKETS FOR SHERFORD EVENTS

Upcoming events at Sherford offer something for everybody, with a blend of free seasonal arts and crafts activities for children and families, alongside a series of bookable workshops for adults to learn new skills from local artists and makers. Bookings are now open, spaces are limited and expected to prove popular.

Creative Club:

Christmas Craft

Saturday 7 December, 10am-2pm

A fun, free and festive activity for families. Drop in, get creative, and enjoy Christmas crafting. The session will involve making winter themed crafts to take home. Booking advised to ensure enough materials are available: book here

Spring Crafts

Saturday 15 March, 10am-2pm

Children are invited to enjoy another seasonal arts and craft session at Sherford, with all materials supplied and plenty of inspiration to create a masterpiece! Bookings will open in early 2025.

Sherford Sessions:

Paint & Create: a wooden bird house with artist Jayne Ashenbury

13 November, 6.30-9pm

Guests are invited to unleash their creativity to create a unique piece of art to take home or give as a gift. Using acrylic paint and wooden bird boxes, renowned local artist – Jayne Ashenbury – will help you develop a design and paint it step by step. All materials and light refreshments provided. Tickets are £30 and can be booked here

Print your own Christmas cards, gift wrap, bags & tags with Debby Mason

23 November, 10am-1pm

Discover the joy of Gelli plate printing with the talented local artist, Debby Mason. This creative and quick workshop is perfect for making your own unique cards, gift wrap, bags, and tags, an environmentally friendly alternative to your Christmas wrap this year. A starter pack of materials are supplied. Tickets are £15 and can be booked here.

Christmas calligraphy guided session with Wild Sea Calligraphy

24 November, 3-5pm

Learn the basics of the modern calligraphy alphabet and festive phrases under the tuition of Lyndsey, a professional calligrapher, tutor and author. You will receive a calligraphy kit which includes pen, nibs, ink bottle and guide sheets. Tea and cake will be served during the session. Tickets are £40 and can be booked here.

Candle making class with local Sherford business, Candles of Sherford

30 November, 2-3.30pm

Join Sherford residents and thriving local business, Candles of Sherford, for a masterclass in how to create your own signature scent. Yani and David will guide you through the steps, from the best wax to building a fragrance, to help you craft a candle to take home. Enjoy a glass of Christmas cheer during the afternoon. Tickets are £28 and can be booked here.

Handmade watercolour bookmarks & Christmas tags with Jayne Ashenbury

5 December, 7-9pm

Paint tiny pictures and larger patterns that can be crafted into bookmarks and present tags, creating unique Christmas gifts for friends and family. Artist Jayne Ashenbury will supply watercolour paper and glass dipping pens to enable you to illustrate your designs in a riot of festive colours. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets are £25 and can be booked here.

Create a fused glass sun-catcher with Sheena of Papercutzglass designs

15 February, 10am–12.30pm

Create your own unique designs on three sun-catchers. Accomplished glass artist, Sheena, will have all of the materials and tools at the ready to walk you through the process. Your designs will be taken away from the session, fired and return a week later. Tickets are £35, email Sheena to book a place: hallybonesheena@gmail.com

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