Staying at Hendersyde – thinking creatively!?
I’m always inspired by the wonderfully talented creative community in The Borders. So am delighted to highlight opportunities to take part in their courses.
Whether you are already staying at Hendersyde or might like to make a special trip! You can see much more inspiration through the links in blue below. (Thanks to the makers for their photos.)
Needlework and Quilting in Kelso
Louise’s courses in The Wonky Giraffe – come very highly recommended!
Maggie Read Jewellery School, just over the border in Cornhill.
Maggie has opened a fully equipped jewellery teaching studio (& shop) in the new Cornhill on Tweed Centre. Offering a variety of classes including silversmithing, enamelling and beading (from beginners upward)
Create quirky and cute Beastie Brooches, Necklaces, Bangles and Assemblages in Jedburgh
Linda at Beastie Assemblage says just bring your imagination!
Big Tree Society – Rustic Green Wood Working Courses near Jedburgh
Eoin organises the courses in a delightful setting at Harestanes – you are spoiled for choice – as long as you book early! Courses include … Rustic Stool Making, Hedge Chair Making, Shave Horse Making, Pole Lathe Turning, Sitooterie Bench, Timber Tokens, Wood Carvings, Spoon Making, Big Tree Artworks, Bark Paintings, Tree Rings, Old Wood Cave Wall
The Glass Studio is also at Harestanes in The Craft Courtyard
Rachel and Georgia run workshops throughout the year, in both fusing and stained glass.
Leather work at Birkhill House near Earlston
You are sure to feel relaxed and creative with Roslyn! Learn how to hand-stitch a belt, wallet or card holder and hand-tool designs onto leather.
Glass Making Experiences in Selkirk
Peter and Andrew run glass making experiences, with one-to-one tuition, taking about 1½ hours to make a paperweight and a small bowl, using whichever colour you like!
With Alice at Whistlebare on their small family farm in North Northumberland, where they sensitively care for their flocks of Angora goats and Wensleydale sheep.
Felt-making, basketry, and willow sculpture workshops.
Anna offers workshops for all ages. Based in Lowick in Northumberland, courses are also held in other venues in the area. Anna Turnbull
Cocoa Black in Peebles – The Chocolate and Pastry School – with World Chocolate Master – Ruth Hinks.
If you are an ambitious home baker who would like learn chocolate craft skills beyond your wildest dreams!
Peebles is about an hour further up The Tweed Valley from Hendersyde
