Workshops & Classes
“Informal, friendly, relaxed, we love coming to The Makers’ House!”
We believe creativity is more than simply making something beautiful; at The Makers it’s about the whole experience. It’s the people you share it with. Tt’s getting away from the real world for a while. We want you to leave feeling proud, inspired & motivated to come back for more, & we LOVE that so many people do!!
Our venue is relaxed, spacious, bright and accessible with small classes passionate, skilled & friendly tutors. We have free parking right outside, plenty of drinks & even a shop/post office next door. Whether you’re an experienced crafter trying something new or have never done anything like this before we are the place for you. Come on your own, bring a friend, colleague or even the whole family, anything goes and everyone is welcome.
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Fused Glass Workshops
Fused Glass has been one of the most popular classes at The Makers’ House since we opened, there is something about the colour and the texture of glass that makes it so lovely to work with! As well as our popular Suncatcher Classes we offer a range of new classes including bigger pieces, more colours and more techniques. Jaime teaches many of the classes and is always open to your ideas and suggestions and will ensure you create a piece you will be proud of.
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Sewing, Quilting & Dressmaking
Its never too late, or early, to learn how to use a sewing machine! We offer small group and 121 sessions for adults & children to help over come fears of your sewing machine, & to understand what all those dials, levers and switches do!
Once you have mastered the basics there are many different workshops you can enjoy - free motion embroidery & applique with Jaime, Dressmaking with Liz and Quilting with Tom are all regular sessions and we can also offer 121 sessions. Whatever you are looking for, we can help.
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Silversmithing
Silver has become such a popular class at The Makers’ we have recently installed our own metal working bench to make your experience even better! Jess offers a wide range of classes, as well as private group sessions for parties and hen dos. From rings, to earrings and bangles, learn a whole range of techniques from hammering, sawing, soldering and polishing, you really can create something extra special in these classes!
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Silver Clay Jewellery
Silver Clay is a magical material to work with - made up of ground down recycled silver mixed with a binder, it has it the soft and malleable properties of clay which can be textured, embossed, moulded and shaped in any way you choose. Once shaped, the binder is burned off using a blowtorch or kiln leaving a solid, fine silver piece made by you! It really is magic, it is real silver and it so versatile the opportunities are endless which keeps people coming back again and again!
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Crepe Paper Flowers
Ideal for home decoration, for weddings, for gifts or just for fun, crepe paper flowers are beautifully delicate yet very robust and better still they need NO looking after!! This affordable and very addictive craft is a great way to relax and switch off and easy when you know how!
Wendy from the Paper Flower Company has been creating these stunning flowers for years and loves the challenges her students set for new flowers!
No experience needed for this class, Wendy talks you through every step of the way. Everything you need is provided and a relaxing time guaranteed.
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Pyrography
Come and discover the art of using heat to burn designs into wood - it is that simple! Karen from Misty Ceramics will introduce you to the very best tools which enable you to create intricate and detail designs to be proud of.
No art skills needed for this class so don’t think you can’t, because you can!
Karen joins us every month so whether its your first time or your 10th, we can’t wait to welcome you!
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Calligraphy
There are few classes as creative or mindful as the beautiful art of calligraphy. It doesn’t matter how neat your handwriting is for this class so don’t let that put you off!!
Bridgette from Lettering by the Sea offers courses and workshops here The Makers, there are many different ways to create calligraphy so there is always more to explore and enjoy!
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Crochet, Arm Knitting & Knitting
We love all things woolly here at The Makers’ House, so much so we have one evening a month dedicated to it!
Whether you are looking to learn how to knit or crochet, would like to make your own arm knitted blanket or would just like to find a place to come and make your stitches with a cuppa and good company, this is the night for you!
Can’t make it? Why not contact us to arrange a 121 or small group session at a time to suit you?
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Stamping & Journaling Classes
Julia Watts hosts a number of different stamping & colour workshops and socials here at The Makers’ House. Whether you are looking to develop your card making, learn new colour and stamping techniques or to meet with like minded crafters, Julia has the session for you.
New for Autumn 24 - join us for Art Journaling and Memory Book sessions! Bring your photos to life or create a journal of your techniques and talents. Head over to Julia’s website for more information, examples and to book your next class!
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Alcohol Inks
The magical medium that is alcohol ink is so much fun and produces incredible results, especially with the best tutors! We love working with Jo & Gem from By Jo Crafts who bring colour and chaos to The Makers!
We have hosted classes decorating baubles and bowls, and creating stunning floral and abstract pictures and we are always excited when these classes come around.
By Jo are visiting tutors to the Makers between their busy work life - drop us an email to find out when they are next in town!
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Beautiful Beading
Steph from Leaping Frog Crafts joined usin 2024 and had brought the delicacy and beauty of beading to The Makers.
Dragonflies, bees, flowers, bracelets, the opportunities are endless and we are looking forward to many more to come!
You will find details of our beading classes in our Creative Classes section - if you can’t find them it may be we don’t have a date planned so please get in touch and see if we can help!
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Childrens Classes
While the majority of the classes at The Makers’ are for adults, during the holidays we do love to get the children creative too!
We are adding new sessions all the time so you will find all the details here!
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
See below to find out what’s up next at The Makers’ House.
You can also browse our classes by category, or view them on a monthly calendar.
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NEW! Memory Books with Julia Watts
A new regular crafty get together on the 1st Wednesday of the Month (except January when it's a week later) running from 10am till 12noon with Julia Watts and her stamping materials. To book go to juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Monthly Yarn Club - Crochet & Knitting Group
Yarn Club at The Makers House - knitting, crochet and all things woolly!
Jewellery Club with Jess
A chance to develop your skills and create your own work at this monthly jewellery club - if you are familiar with the basics this is a great way to practise independently but with the support of Jess for tips, techniques and support.
To book www.jessicamarie.co.uk
Social Quilt & Sewing Club
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6-9pm (join us at anytime if 6pm is too early!)
A great place for those who know what they doing but need to dedicated time and enjoy company while they sew. Also a good place to come for inspiration, help with patterns and to pick up new tips - bring your own project and get help, guidance and support along the way.
Cross Stitchers, Embroiderers, Dressmakers, Quilters and Machine Sewers, you are all welcome!
Session includes refreshments and great chat!
Age 14+
Fused Glass - Autumn Tealights
Join us for our most popular, social and colourful workshop creating beautiful class pictures with glass! In this full class you will learn the different colours and types of glass and the different effects you can achieve as you create your own glass panels for two tealights. Please note there is no glass cutting involved.
Click here to book!
Age 12+
Once completed your glass tile will be fired and will usually be ready for collection from The Makers' House within 14 days.
Crepe Paper Bumblebees Wendy from the Paper Flower Company
Wendy is our inspiring creator of the most stunning crepe paper flowers and most recently little bumblebees!
Discover Pyrography with Misty Ceramics
Suitable for beginners, or if you have attended a class with Karen before you are welcome to come along and make use of the Pyrography Machines to work on your own designs!
Discover Pyrography with Misty Ceramics
Suitable for beginners, or if you have attended a class with Karen before you are welcome to come along and make use of the Pyrography Machines to work on your own designs!
Social Stamping: monthly with Julia Watts
A new regular crafty get together on the 1st Wednesday of the Month (except January when it's a week later) running from 10am till 12noon with Julia Watts and her stamping materials. To book go to juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Creative Café: Glass, Pottery & BYO!
1st Thursday of every month, our evening crafting session is a great way to spend an evening! Come with a friend or come on your own, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome and a lovely time!
Bring your own craft and enjoy some company, or join us for some relaxed evening pottery painting or glass fused pictures.
Click here to book Bring Your Own place
Tales of Intrigue with Spooky John - presented by Uplands History group
Uplands History Group hold regular talks at The Makers’ House - why not join us for a relaxed informative evening!
The Bar will be open!
Creative Crafternoon: Fused Glass Pictures and Afternoon Tea
Join us for the next of our popular Crafternoons, a fun filled day of crafting and creativity!
Start the morning designing your own fused glass picture hanging. Then take some time out and tuck into a delicious afternoon tea! If you have room for more you have the option to add on some pottery painting and make a full day of it!
Silver Workshop - Spinner Rings with Jess
Beginner Silver Jewellery with Jessica Marie at The Makers’ House
Use traditional silversmithing tools and techniques to create your own beautiful silver jewellery.
Silver Workshop - Spinner Rings with Jess
Beginner Silver Jewellery with Jessica Marie at The Makers’ House
Use traditional silversmithing tools and techniques to create your own beautiful silver jewellery.
Uplands History Group
Free meeting for anyone who grew up, worked or lives on the Uplands Estate Fareham.
Friendly and welcoming group - bring your stories and share your memories.
No booking needed, just turn up. Drinks available to purchase.
Memory Books with Julia Watts
A new regular crafty get together on the 1st Wednesday of the Month (except January when it's a week later) running from 10am till 12noon with Julia Watts and her stamping materials. To book go to juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Making Memory Bears - workshop with Jaime
Join Jaime for this 2 day course to make your own very memory bear. Basic sewing machine skills needed.
Please read booking information carefully!!
Memory Books with Julia Watts (daytime)
A new regular crafty get together on the 1st Wednesday of the Month (except January when it's a week later) running from 10am till 12noon with Julia Watts and her stamping materials. To book go to juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Discover Pyrography with Misty Ceramics
Suitable for beginners, or if you have attended a class with Karen before you are welcome to come along and make use of the Pyrography Machines to work on your own designs!
Discover Pyrography with Misty Ceramics
Suitable for beginners, or if you have attended a class with Karen before you are welcome to come along and make use of the Pyrography Machines to work on your own designs!
Candle Painting - Creative Spa with Jenny
~ Autumn wreaths with sock pumpkins
~ Aromatherapy with lavender and ylang-ylang
~ Zen Sounds
~ Cake and refreshments
~ Escape the hustle and bustle!
For more information or to book with Jenny, please click here!
Memory Books with Julia Watts
A new regular crafty get together on the 1st Wednesday of the Month (except January when it's a week later) running from 10am till 12noon with Julia Watts and her stamping materials. To book go to juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Uplands History Group
Free meeting for anyone who grew up, worked or lives on the Uplands Estate Fareham.
Friendly and welcoming group - bring your stories and share your memories.
No booking needed, just turn up. Drinks available to purchase.
Creating with Silver Clay: 5 Week Course (week 1)
Join our exciting silver clay course taught by Kath from Silver Magpie - a project based course where you learn new skills, work on your chosen projects and explore the endless possibilities silver clay brings as you create beautiful fine silver jewellery. At each session you will learn new skills as chosen by the group, and studying the work of a metal clay maker for inspiration and allowing you time and support to work on your own individual project which you complete at your own pace.
Gnomes & Dragons and a Little Bit of Christmas! Stamping and Colour Workshop with Julia Watts
This is a afternoon workshop running from 2pm till 5pm. For more information or to book go to juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Fused Glass - Waves
Click here to book!
Once completed your glass tile will be fired and will usually be ready for collection from The Makers' House within 14 days.
Embroidered Pumpkins with Jenny
Join our Beginners Embroidery Workshop and unlock the art of stitching!
Discover the joy of needle and thread as you are guided through the basics of embroidery.
Learn essential techniques, explore various stitches, and create your own beautiful designs.
No prior experience required – come as a beginner and leave with newfound skills and a masterpiece of your own creation
Fused Glass - Waves
Click here to book!
Once completed your glass tile will be fired and will usually be ready for collection from The Makers' House within 14 days.
Zen Gardens with Jenny
Discover tranquillity in our Zen Garden Centrepiece Workshop. Using sand, stones, air plants and miniatures, you'll design a calming tabletop garden that reflects peace and harmony. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop offers step-by-step guidance, creative freedom, and all the materials you need to craft a unique center piece that brings a touch of serenity to any space.
Click here to book with Jenny - https://bookwhen.com/jpwornham#focus=ev-sszf-20240822183000
Fused Glass - Summer Tealights
Join us for our most popular, social and colourful workshop creating beautiful class pictures with glass! In this full class you will learn the different colours and types of glass and the different effects you can achieve as you create your own glass panels for two tealights. Please note there is no glass cutting involved.
Click here to book!
Age 12+
Once completed your glass tile will be fired and will usually be ready for collection from The Makers' House within 14 days.
New! Decoupage Workshop with Sincerely Lois!
NEW DATE!! Karen is back in June with her popular Decoupage workshop!
Join us for an exciting new craft with a talented new local tutor! Karen, from Sincerely Lois will guide you through the mindful art of decoupage as you create at least two beautiful items.
Clay Floral Tiles with Jenny
Join our Floral Clay Tile Workshop, where you'll craft beautiful floral designs using air-dry clay. In this hands-on session, you'll learn to mold and carve your unique tile, perfect for decorating your space or gifting. Suitable for beginners and all skill levels, this workshop provides all materials and expert guidance to help you create a stunning floral masterpiece.
Sea Glass Setting Pendants with Jess
During this class I will teach you how to use traditional Silversmithing tools correctly and safely to create a silver bezel cup to house a piece of sea glass. This can then be made into either a ring or pendant. There is opportunity to texture, stamp and add different polishing and finishing techniques to your piece, depending on how you design your unique piece of jewellery.
As there is a lot to get through in this particular class, I would advise that you have been to at least one of my beginners classes or similar before joining Sea Glass Setting. Having some experience using a piercing saw and blow torch to solder will help you make the most of the class and create a beautifully finished piece.
Materials are included to set a piece of glass up to 1.5cm in size. If you would like to set a piece bigger than that, please contact me prior to the class to arrange additional silver. You can bring along your own piece of glass or choose from my collection. Please note, not all shapes of glass are suitable to be set but you will be advised on this during the class - You can always e-mail me before the class if you have any questions!
Tea, Coffee and biscuits are provided but please bring along some lunch if attending a day class.
All classes are an absolute maximum of 6 students, so there is lots of one-to-one support.
Ages 16+ only for group classes.
Beginners Watercolour with Jenny
Join our vibrant watercolour workshop where you'll delve into colour theory, mastering techniques to create dynamic and harmonious paintings. You'll practice painting bright, realistic lemons and capture the charm of a picturesque Greek landscape. Perfect for beginners, this workshop offers a blend of theory and hands-on creativity.
HOS - Meet The Maker! Julia Watts Crafts
Julia will be joining us on Wednesday to share her beautiful stamping and colouring techniques and to talk more about her new Art Journaling and Memory Book Workshops. She will also be bringing her range of stamping materials which are available to buy! Drop in anytime between 10 & 3pm!
https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/
HOS - Meet The Maker! Silversmith Jess
Jess will be in the house on Tuesday demonstrating silversmithing techniques and chatting more about her passions, her classes and her making. Drop in anytime between 10 & 3pm!
https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/
Hampshire Open Studios! Open Day
Join us for the first day of Hampshire Open Studios, the biggest art trail across Hampshire giving you the opportunity to meet the makers and see some of the amazing talent we have locally!
https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/
Monthly Yarn Club - Crochet & Knitting Group
Yarn Club at The Makers House - knitting, crochet and all things woolly!
Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery - Seascapes
We provide all the guidance, hot drinks and company, you are welcome to bring your own machine or to use one of ours! We will also provide a choice of materials but if you have something of your own you would like to use, please do bring it along!
Basic Machine skills are needed for this session.
Creative Crafternoon: Fused Glass Pictures and Afternoon Tea
Join us for the next of our popular Crafternoons, a fun filled day of crafting and creativity!
Start the morning designing your own fused glass picture hanging. Then take some time out and tuck into a delicious afternoon tea! If you have room for more you have the option to add on some pottery painting and make a full day of it!
Making Memory Bears - workshop with Jaime
Join Jaime for this 2 day course to make your own very memory bear. Basic sewing machine skills needed.
Please read booking information carefully!!
Creative Spa with Jenny
Relaxation meets creativity. The Creative Spa is for those seeking a unique and immersive experience that combines crafting, creative freeplay, sound bath, and aromatherapy.