Hands-On Workshops with Suffolk Craft Society Makers
Discover the joy of being creative with our talented members sharing their expertise in heritage crafts through hands-on, immersive sessions. Whether held in their own studios or at special venues, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from skilled artisans, gaining insights into traditional techniques and contemporary craftsmanship.
Why take a workshop?
Learn from the Experts, our makers are highly skilled in their craft, offering specialist guidance and tailored instruction.
Heritage Skills, Modern Creativity, explore time-honored techniques and discover how they are applied in today’s craft world.
Hands-On Experience, enjoy practical, engaging sessions where you create your own unique piece.
Small Groups, Personalised Learning, benefit from focused teaching in an inspiring, supportive environment.
Ceramics Workshops
Enjoy a personalised experience day for up to two people with Janene Waudby at her studio in Holbrook, Suffolk.
Take your pottery skills to the next level with Neville Tatham. He leads masterclass-style sessions at Colchester Makerspace focusing on two specialized techniques: creating large-scale pottery and the art of sprig making.
Glass Workshops
Clare specialises in one-to-one torch work, offering tailored guidance to help you develop your skills, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique.
Jewellery Workshops
Join Helen Smith for an inspiring jewellery-making workshop. Learn traditional silversmithing techniques and create your own unique silver piece in a relaxed, creative setting. These hands-on sessions focus on time-honoured methods to help you craft something truly personal.
Leather Workshops
Join Mark Papworth for an introductory one-day course covering the basics of tool use, materials, and techniques.
More advanced teaching is available, including box making, wet moulding leather, and bag making. Mark also offers leatherworking courses specifically tailored for re-enactors.
Printmaking Workshops
Helen offers small-group workshops from her studio in Suffolk. These workshops are tailored for 1–4 people but larger groups may be catered for at Stoke Bridge in Ipswich.
Textile Workshops
Learn how to do free-motion embroidery to create imagery and patterns using your sewing machine with Danielle Wade. You will need to bring your own machine with a basic knowledge of how it works and threading it up.
New member and textile artist Alex Waylett offers a variety of textile workshops from her gallery in Essex - alexandrawaylett.com
Wire Workshops
Join Nicci Dedman to learn how to shape wire into words and images, creating a personalised greeting card or meaningful keepsake.
Whether you're a beginner looking to try something new or a maker wanting to refine your skills, these workshops provide an invaluable learning experience while supporting local craftspeople.