Welcome everyone to our creative classes guide. It’s a long one, so go grab yourself a cuppa and get ready to discover all the wonderful classes we have to offer.
We are pleased to announce we now have a selection of in-house run classes! Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on our in-house classes. (Please note our gift vouchers are not valid on classes run by any other artists – Feel free to ask us if your unsure)
*ALL CLASSES ARE ADULT ONLY UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE*
Please note all classes are held upstairs in Forest & Cove; unfortunately there isn’t a lift on the premises.
If you would like to see a list of just our in-house classes you can find them here..
Jump ahead by clicking each month below:
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
Mouse with Apple in Coloured Pencil
With Local Artist Karen Coulson
Explore the techniques required for this Cute Mouse using Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board. A line drawing is supplied to trace or copy so no need to worry about drawing “free hand”. All materials are provided to use within the session, along with refreshments.
Wednesday 20th November
9.45am – 12.45pm
£39 per person – FULLY BOOKED
To book, or for more information on future workshop dates please contact Karen – [email protected] or 07584 254234
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations Workshop
with Linda Rowe
New Dates are here for one of My most popular 3hr Workshops. Come and Add some sparkle to your Christmas with your own decorations.
This class is great for beginners and those who have worked with glass before.
Come and join this small friendly class Creating your very own Festive Decorations, lots of 1-1 help
The Tuition – We will start the session making a simple decoration using copper leaf. Then its your time to create your own choice of decorations, using the pre cut bases provided. Christmas Trees, Reindeer, or striped icicles, what will you choose. We will be using beads, glass paints and stampers to make the copper shapes.
Linda has been working with glass for 24 years and loves teaching and sharing her love of Creativity.
Friday 22nd November –
9.30am- 12.30pm SOLD OUT
Cost -Adult £65pp (Cost covers of all materials and firing your project)
Fused Glass Tea Lights & Gifts Workshop
with Linda Rowe
Step into some Festive Creativity with this fun, relaxing, new longer 3hr session. Whether you are a beginner or have worked with glass before this session is for you.
Come and join this small friendly class creating Festive Decorations & Gifts for your home or to give this Christmas
You will make Hanging decorations and either a Tea Light or Sun Catcher picture in this 3hr session from your own designs or from the templates provided.
The Tuition – We will start the session making a simple decoration using copper leaf. Then its your time to create your own designs for your final piecee. We will be using beads, glass paints and stampers to make the copper shapes.
No experience necessary!
Friday 22nd November 2024
1.30m – 4.30pm ONE SPACE NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Cost -Adult £65pp
This covers the cost of all materials and firing your project.
Book Online: https://www.lindarowe.co.uk/product/fused-glass-christmas-tea-lights-gifts-afternoon-saturday-16t/
Copper/Brass Christmas Decorations
With resident goldsmith Rebecca (Rebecca Jackson Jewellery)
Perfect for beginners, learn how to create beautiful copper or brass Christmas decorations. With a variety of different shaped templates to choose from or design your own shape from scratch. You’ll be able to personalise your decorations with textures, names, dates and special words. Step-by-step demonstrations will guide you through the class and you’ll leave with a beautiful decoration to adorn your tree!
£45pp (Materials for one decoration included)
Saturday 23rd November – 9.30am – 1pm – SOLD OUT
NEW DATE – Saturday 7th December – 9.30am – 1pm -SOLD OUT
Book online at: https://RebeccaJacksonJewellery.as.me/?appointmentType=62554456
Miniature Model Making – Christmas Gonks
In house Class with Forest & Cove
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the captivating process of crafting your very own polymer clay gonks. With our expert guidance, you’ll sculpt these festive gonks to perfection, adding intricate details to give them lots of character.
Saturday 23rd November
2pm – 4pm
£35 pp (incl all materials)
Book online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51383112
Please note: *Class price includes material to make two models, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
TRADITIONAL WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP!
Hosted by Flowers With Rachel
You will make a beautiful fresh foliage wreath on a fresh moss base with lots of seasonal winter foliage. We will then decorate with seasonal natural decorations, baubles, and ribbons. There are lots of decorations for you to use to make your wreath individual and bespoke!
It is a lovely fun seasonal activity in a relaxed friendly setting. We will break for seasonal refreshments which are included.
Sunday 24th November – 10am – 12.30pm (only one space left!)
OR
Sunday 24th November – 2pm – 4.30pm FULLY BOOKED!
All workshops include all materials, use of tools and festive refreshments. Just bring yourself!
£55 per person
TO BOOK PLEASE EMAIL- [email protected]
Embossed Foil Garlands & Decorations
Forest & Cove Class
Create some gorgeous decorations like these, using various colours of embossing foil. You will be shown the techniques to create effective patterns and designs to make individual decorations which can be made into garlands, or kept as individual decorations. You can decide on the day and will be shown all the options! Full guidance in a relaxing fun class is guaranteed!
Suitable for beginners with all materials provided.
Friday 29th November 2024
10am – 12 noon
£35pp
Book online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=64046991
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Miniature Model Making – Christmas Gonks
In house Class with Forest & Cove
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the captivating process of crafting your very own polymer clay gonks. With our expert guidance, you’ll sculpt these festive gonks to perfection, adding intricate details to give them lots of character.
Saturday 30th November
10am – 12noon
£35pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51383112
Please note: *Class price includes material to make two models, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Miniature Model Making – Christmas Gonks
In house Class with Forest & Cove
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the captivating process of crafting your very own polymer clay gonks. With our expert guidance, you’ll sculpt these festive gonks to perfection, adding intricate details to give them lots of character.
Saturday 30th November
2pm – 4pm
£35pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51383112
Please note: *Class price includes material to make two models, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
DECEMBER
TRADITIONAL WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP!
Hosted by Flowers With Rachel
You will make a beautiful fresh foliage wreath on a fresh moss base with lots of seasonal winter foliage. We will then decorate with seasonal natural decorations, baubles, and ribbons. There are lots of decorations for you to use to make your wreath individual and bespoke!
It is a lovely fun seasonal activity in a relaxed friendly setting. We will break for seasonal refreshments which are included.
Sunday 1st December – 1.30pm – 4pm ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT!
All workshops include all materials, use of tools and festive refreshments. Just bring yourself!
£55 per person
TO BOOK PLEASE EMAIL- [email protected]
Chameleon in Colured Pencil
With Local Artist Karen Coulson
Explore the techniques required for this Colourful Chameleon using Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board. A line drawing is supplied to trace or copy so no need to worry about drawing “free hand”. All materials are provided to use within the session, along with Festive refreshments.
Wednesday 4th December
9.45- 12.45pm
£39 per person – ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT!!!
To book, or for more information on future workshop dates please contact Karen – [email protected] or 07584 254234
Polymer Clay Mini Frames – Christmas Scenes
Forest & Cove Class
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the captivating process of crafting your very own polymer clay Christmas Scenes. With our expert guidance, you’ll sculpt these festive pictures to perfection, adding intricate details to make them stand out! Theme Come with a wooden frame to display them in.
Friday 6th December
10am – 12noon
£35pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=68477228
Please note: *Class price includes material to make one frame, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Miniature Model Making – Christmas Gonks
In house Class with Forest & Cove
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the captivating process of crafting your very own polymer clay gonks. With our expert guidance, you’ll sculpt these festive gonks to perfection, adding intricate details to give them lots of character.
Friday 6th December
2pm – 4pm
£35pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51383112
Please note: *Class price includes material to make two models, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book
Polymer Clay Mini Frames – Christmas Scenes (Framed)
Forest & Cove Class
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the captivating process of crafting your very own polymer clay Christmas Scenes. With our expert guidance, you’ll sculpt these festive pictures to perfection, adding intricate details to make them stand out! Theme Come with a wooden frame to display them in.
Saturday 7th December
10am – 12noon
£35pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=68477228
Please note: *Class price includes material to make one frame, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Wooden Painted Christmas Decorations
Forest & Cove Class
Do you enjoy creating your own Christmas decorations each year? This is your opportunity to create a unique hand-painted wooden Christmas decoration to gift (or keep!) You will be fully guided using acrylic paint with lots of ideas and support. A great way to spend time out, or bring a friend and get excited for Christmas!
You will produce 2/3 beautiful painted wooden slice decorations finished with string/ribbon.
Saturday 7th December
2pm – 4pm
£35 pp (incl all materials)
Book online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=63606706
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Copper/Brass Christmas Decorations
With resident goldsmith Rebecca (Rebecca Jackson Jewellery)
Perfect for beginners, learn how to create beautiful copper or brass Christmas decorations. With a variety of different shaped templates to choose from or design your own shape from scratch. You’ll be able to personalise your decorations with textures, names, dates and special words. Step-by-step demonstrations will guide you through the class and you’ll leave with a beautiful decoration to adorn your tree!
£45pp (Materials for one decoration included)
NEW DATE – Saturday 7th December – 9.30am – 1pm – SORRY FULLY BOOKED!!
Book online at: https://RebeccaJacksonJewellery.as.me/?appointmentType=62554456
Relax and Paint Christmas Baubles
With Alison Jane Calligraphy
Relax and paint Christmas Baubles, Paint 3 festive baubles and get ready to hang them on your tree! We will paint a selection of festive designs, or create your own if you prefer. Get the gang together – it’s the perfect start to the festive season!
Saturday 14th December
9.30am – 12pm OR 1pm -3.30pm
£40
Book Online – https://www.alisonjanecalligraphy.com/courses
Or email Alison on – [email protected]
JANUARY 2025
Lino Cut – Open Theme
Forest & Cove Class
Get creative and design your own unique handprinted cards using linocut techniques! In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to work on one design and cut a lino you can print from many times. We have a choice of templates you can use, or you can draw your own design. Feel free to bring along any reference images for inspiration. You’ll be guided through the process, from planning and transferring your design to carving and proofing it, before finally printing your masterpiece.
The course includes four prints of your final design.
Saturday 11th January
10am – 12pm
Please note: Your prints will likely a day to dry thoroughly, as we will be working with professional water-based inks. They will be popped into a bag for you to take home carefully.
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/f3500178/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=51464364
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Stained Glass Workshop – Nature
With Carly Mann Art
This is a beginners class in which you will learn the basics of copper foil technique and go home with your own Nature-themed stained glass decorations/sun-catcher you created yourself!
This practical and informative workshop is a perfect introduction to stained glass work for beginners or improvers. You will learn the traditional skills of glass cutting and shaping to a pattern, copper foiling and soldering in a relaxed environment with plenty of individual attention.
You may bring your own design for a decoration or I will help you choose from existing templates or create your own based on your skill level and time allowing.
What’s included in the price?
All materials and tools are included in the cost. Gloves, goggles and an apron are provided. Tea and coffee are provided at any time during the day. Please bring a packed lunch.
Sunday 12th January 2025
9.30am – 3.30pm
£95pp
To book please email: [email protected]
Ink & Bleach – Botanical
IN HOUSE CLASS WITH THE FOREST & COVE TEAM!
Discover the unique process of creating your own Ink & Bleach paintings inspired by beautiful Botanicals. Explore using coloured inks and various tools to create different tones and textures. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with a new technique.
All materials will be provided, and you will leave with your own botanical-inspired pieces.
Friday 17th January
10am – 12pm
£35
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464806
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Curated Treasures – Memory Box
With Forest & Cove Team
Do you ever find yourself clinging to certain sentimental objects? Perhaps it’s a smooth piece of sea glass, a unique pebble, an old key with its own story, or even a delicate leaf that caught your eye. Imagine the joy of taking these cherished mementoes and transforming them into stunning works of art. Each creation becomes a meaningful representation of the special moments and places that have touched your heart. Join us in our creative space where we can guide you in crafting one-of-a-kind pieces that will forever hold those precious memories close to your heart.
Saturday 25th January 2025
10am – 12 noon
£35pp
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464943
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Beachcomber Art
With the Forest & Cove Team
At Forest & Cove, we believe that art is all around us, waiting to be discovered. Join us for a beachcomber’s dream workshop, where you can transform your cherished coastal treasures into one-of-a-kind artworks that will forever remind you of the special moments and places in your life. Let us guide you as you craft something truly unique and personal.
Saturday 25th January 2025
2pm -4pm
£35pp
Book here – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464133
Please note: The price includes materials for one 15X15cm item. A limited amount of sea glass, shells etc will be supplied but its strongly encouraged to bring your own treasures to make your items truly unique. Frames will be available for a small fee on the day.
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop instore to book!
Acrylic Painting – Characterful Cockerel
With the Forest & Cove Team
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but just don’t know where to start? If that is a yes, then come along to one of our painting classes. In this fully guided step-by-step class, you will create your unique version of this characterful cockerel. Using brightly coloured acrylics and expressive brushstrokes this fun class helps you to loosen up and kick-start your creativity. All materials are provided, and we also have aprons too! This is a great introduction to painting, so don’t worry if you have never painted before!
All of our classes have a relaxed friendly atmosphere and refreshments.
Suitable for complete beginners or painters with some experience.
Friday 28th February 2025
10am – 12pm
£35pp
Book here – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=55671981
Spring / Easter Gonks
With the Forest & Cove Team
We think there should be a gonk for every season! So, we bring you the easter gonks, think of a palette of delicate spring pastel colours with rabbit ears and baskets of eggs!
Saturday – 08/03/24
10am – 12noon
£35pp
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51383112
Please note: *Class price includes material to make one model, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
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