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Overview

Learn to craft a decorative textile box to store your precious items and treasures! In this engaging 3-hour workshop, you'll learn the textile techniques to craft a unique, handmade keepsake box. Perfect for storing jewellery, photographs, letters, or other cherished items, your finished piece will be perfect for gifting, or to display.

We are also offering a morning ‘Introduction to Watercolour Painting’ workshop on the same day. If you are interested in attending this afternoon session, click here for further information.

What Will I Study?

During this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the following techniques:

  • Preparation and application of decorative fabrics
  • Creation and fitting of padding
  • Material selection and color coordination
  • Finishing techniques including corner treatment and lining application
  • Methods for personalising your box with decorative elements

Entry Requirements

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, though participants should have the manual dexterity to handle basic tools like scissors, rulers, and brushes. The workshop is open to anyone aged 19 and above.

Materials

Tools and basic materials will be provided, however participants are required to bring a fabric of their choice to cover their box. This may be new, or something more sentimental. Your tutor will also have a selection of fabric for you to purchase on the day, if necessary.