FEBRUARY: HOME FRAGRANCES

3^rd – CANDLES

Introduction to making candles, using candle remnants. Also, rolling beeswax.

10^th – SOAP

Melt-and-pour soap technique, using a microwave.

17^th – BATH BOMBS

Introduction to making bath bombs and variations (bath salts, etc.)

24^th – SCENTED PAPER

How to make your own paper, and scent/colour it, to use as notepaper, drawer liners, etc.

MARCH: CARDS

3^rd – DIE CUTTING

Use various punches and die-cutter machines to create your own card-topper embellishments.

10^th – RUBBER STAMPING 1

Using dye-based inks for water-colour effect and embossing powder for resist techniques.

24^th – RUBBER STAMPING 2

Layered embossing and stamping techniques.

Also, using a brayer roller for background effects.

31^st – PERGAMANO PARCHMENT CRAFT

Embossing and perforating translucent vellum.

APRIL: JEWELLERY

7^th - NEAT KNOTS

How to string beads with a knot between each. Also, professional finishing techniques.

14^th – BEAD WEAVING 1

Stitching tiny beads to make gorgeous jewellery.

21^st – BEAD WEAVING 2

Using a bead loom and chart to make a patterned band for necklaces/bracelets.

28^th – MOSAIC JEWELLERY

Using tiny mosaic tiles and leather strips to make unusual bracelets. Also, bead mosaics.