Courses for Adults

To view details of the adult courses currently available at Hesta Scene (running from April to November 2010), please download our course brochure or book on-line below.

About the Tutors

Julie Coghlan is a watercolour artist who originally trained as a Surface Pattern designer. After graduating in Contemporary Applied Arts, she is now practising Textile design with an emphasis on felt making techniques ranging from basic to advanced levels.

Gill Ferguson is a textile/designer maker who works in felt and stitch, she creates a range of products including rugs, scarves, beads and wall hangings which she sells in galleries as well as teaching adults and children textile techniques.

Jan Huntley Peace has had a wide ranging career in fashion, art & design and sculpture. She has worked for international renowned couturiers like, Zandra Rhodes and Jean Muir. Jan graduated in fine art and has gone on to make her mark in original Jewellery design. Jan is also a fun and friendly person who loves working with people of all abilities.

Caroline King is a Batik artist who lives and works in Cumbria where she also exhibits and sells her work. She enjoys running Batik workshops and giving people the opportunity to experiment with colour and be creative.

Course Information

Cost Our courses cost £45 for the day and include materials.

Time All courses run from 10am to 4pm

Refreshments Please bring a packed lunch with you, or visit the local pub, The Oddfellows Arms or The Watermill Café, both a two minute walk from Hesta Scene? Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day.

Experience Workshops are suitable for complete beginners through to those more experienced in techniques.

Access We have six stairs down to our workshop, therefore unfortunately courses are unsuitable for those requiring wheelchair access. However, please email us registering your interest in courses and we can try and find additional venues in the future.

'Nuno' Felt - Thursday 26 August 2010

With Julie Coghlan. This exciting one day course is a wonderful opportunity to design and create a beautiful 'Nuno' felted scarf or wall hanging.

 

£45.00
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Felt Vessels - Saturday 18 September 2010

With Gill Ferguson.  An introduction to working in 3D with felt.

£45.00
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Jewellery with a Twist - Thursday 23 September 2010

With Jan Huntley Peace.  Make a unique piece of wearable art.  Sorry, course full, please email us to register your interest for another date.

£45.00
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'Nuno' Felt - Friday 1 October 2010

With Julie Coghlan. This exciting one day course is a wonderful opportunity to design and create a beautiful 'Nuno' felted scarf or wall hanging.  

£45.00
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Batik - Friday 15 October 2010

With Caroline King.  An introduction to Batik techniques.

£45.00
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Felted Berets - Saturday 16 October 2010

With Gill Ferguson. Come along and make a stylish beret for winter to match your favourite coat!

 

£45.00
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Beginners Felt - Saturday 23 October 2010

With Julie Coghlan.  This one day beginners course introduces the amazing art of felt making.

£45.00
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Chandelier Workshop - Saturday 30 October 2010

With Jan Huntley Peace.  During this workshop we will make a beautiful wirework chandelier.

£45.00
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Christmas Felt Workshop - Thursday 11 November 2010

With Julie Coghlan.  Get into the festive spirit & design your own felt cards, decorations, corsages & more using a variety of felt-making techniques.   Course Full - please email to register your interest for a new date.

£45.00
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Felted Jewellery - Saturday 20 November 2010

With Gill Ferguson.  This is a fun day making accessories and gifts from felt.

£45.00
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