Whether you're a complete beginner wanting to explore a new craft or an experienced learner who is feeling rusty, there is sure to be a craft class in Brighton that brings out your innovative skills! Discover a new embroidery, quilting or leatherworking passion with the best craft workshops Brighton has to offer.
Struggling to find the right craft class for you? We have put together a list of the top 10 best craft classes in Brighton, so you can spend less time searching and more time crafting!
Top 10 Best Craft Classes in Brighton are:
- Printing Block Carving Course
- Quillow Class
- Macrame Plant Hanger Class
- Tie-Dye T-Shirts Workshop
- Making Workshops
- Lamp Making Workshops
- Chardonnay and Clay Class
- Letter Cutting Course
- Stone Sculpture Course
- Hat Making Workshop
Printing Block Carving Course
Location: Aldrington, Brighton & Hove
Master the art of relief printing in this interactive course. Within this day long course, you will learn everything you need to know about the four key steps in the relief printing process.
First you will create a design, then with the guidance of your encouraging tutor you will invert and trace your design onto the wood or lino. Next, using Japanese carving tools, you will learn how to clearly recreate your design with precision. Finally, once you have created your unique carving, your teacher will show you how to charge your block with ink and print your design onto paper.
Arthur Street Carving Club is fronted by Kevin Butcher, a talented craftsman with over 38 years experience in antique restoration and cabinet making. If you are enthusiastic about discovering the world of wood craft, workshops with Kevin are sure to enlighten you to exciting wood carving projects.
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Location: Hassocks, Brighton
For those unfamiliar with the term, a ‘quillow’, is a quilt that can be folded into a cushion which makes it the perfect pre-travel craft project! This quillow workshop provides all the fabrics and materials needed to craft together your exquisite quillow. As this workshop is for beginners, you will learn every step in the quillow making process from machine piecing to basting and quilting with the direction of a quillow expert!
Whether you’ve got a picnic planned or a lengthy holiday travel time ahead, create something both practical and comforting that you have made with your own two hands. Come away from this workshop with an impressive quillow, the knowledge to make a complete quillow as well as a detailed handbook so you can make a quillow anytime, anywhere!
Made and Making is a friendly and vibrant environment to learn new crafts. With a range of sewing and craft workshops led by passionate and experienced teachers, you are sure to develop your crafty nature in one of their classes.
Macrame Plant Hanger Class
Location: Worthing, Brighton
Have you got a passion for plants? Create a boho chic vibe in your home by introducing charming macrame plant hanger pieces. Weave together your own macrame plant hanger with this warm and friendly macrame class run by The Little Craftery. In this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn how to create your own functioning, beautiful yet sturdy macrame plant hanger.
Not only will you receive guidance from a knowledgeable teacher during this beginner workshop, you will also be provided with all the finest supplies needed to make your plant hanger as well as tea and biscuits! The Little Craftery believes that there is a craft skill for everyone and are enthusiastic about helping students find their creative crafting potential.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts Workshop
Location: Round Hill, Brighton
Do you like to stand out? Create bright and vivid fashion pieces with this electrifying tie-dye t-shirt workshop. Whether you have a bit of experience making your own garments or none at all, this workshop will teach you how to make clothing in your own unique style. Unleash your imagination through choosing which colours compliment each other and designing your own patterns.
With the techniques you will obtain, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts! This workshop will teach you transferable skills that can be used to spruce up bags, bunting and much more. Whether you only want to quickly drop in to get some advice or stay for the full two hour workshop, you will always leave this flexible workshop knowing something new. Cult Milk has an intriguing array of drop in workshops, classes and events as they are on a mission to make sure learning new crafts and skills boosts your well-being and happiness.
Making Workshops
Location: Patcham, Brighton
If you’re searching for a new and creative family activity then look no further! Get Creative in Brighton have set up their making workshops to bring parents and carers together with their children to make a range of creative pieces. In this workshop, spend some quality time with your loved ones through learning new skills together. Come away from this workshop having made at least three different craft items, from masks to puppets and so much more. Not only will you be bonding with the people who mean the most to you, this workshop also gives you the opportunity to flex your creative muscles. As teachers in this class encourage students to make more than one item, you can challenge your imagination and innovative spirit!
Get Creative in Brighton promotes the belief that crafts and creativity are important tools for building confidence and communication skills in children. That’s why they offer workshops with a positive and creative atmosphere for younger learners and their families!
Lamp Making Workshops
Location: Seven Dials, Brighton
Light up your life with a lamp making workshop! This beginner workshop will teach you all the skills needed to make your own lighting. Expert classes at Salvage Sister will enlighten you to what you need to make your lamp as well as teaching you the required techniques. In this workshop you will learn how to assemble your very own electric lamp that you can take home with you at the end of the class.
With Salvage Sister workshops you will be in the care of a true expert. With a wealth of experience teaching and making lamps, The Salvage Sister has shared her knowledge both on television as well as with interactive workshops. After appearing on ‘Fill Your House for Free’ and ‘The New Reclaimers’, you can be sure that you will gain exceptional insights into how to craft together your own lamp and so much more in her workshops!
Chardonnay and Clay Class
Location: Rottingdean, Brighton
In this chardonnay and clay class, students with any ability are welcome to mould their own clay coaster. Learn how to add imprints and textures to your customised clay piece. Become familiar with the different techniques and materials used to create quality clay items. Students have the opportunity to get their creative juices flowing with some Chardonnay! Unwind and allow your creativity to take over when designing your own pieces with your own character and style. Artpod celebrates artisan textiles and has a large variation of craft workshops for students of all ages.
Letter Cutting Course
Location: Lewes, Brighton
Are you a complete letter cutting beginner? Working in Stone has a two day course set up for people with no experience in letter cutting to get to grips with this new and exciting skill. Safely learn how to use the finest tools as well as how to choose the right stone for your project. First learn the right techniques then put your knowledge to good use by carving out the letters you desire. Leave this workshop with your impeccable inscription ready to be displayed with honour!
Working in Stone enjoys putting on memorable and rewarding workshops for beginners and experienced students. If you are enthusiastic about learning a new skill and challenging yourself with a hobby that is outside your comfort zone, then Working in Stone will definitely have a workshop for you!
Stone Sculpture Course
Location: Hassocks, Brighton
Want to set yourself a challenging and enriching new sculpture project? Skelton Workshops have just the workshop for you! Receive specialized one to one direction, feedback and advice from an expert teacher in this stone sculpture workshop. Don’t worry, Skelton Workshops are committed to seeing through your project with you. Learn how to create the image that you desire with new stone carving techniques.
Skelton Workshops encourage exciting and experimental designs and images. Workshops are made with the intention of allowing students' imagination to take the reins all the while in a safe environment with the guidance of the knowledgeable teachers at Skelton Workshops.
Hat Making Workshop
Location: Brighton
Hats off to this incredible workshop! If you love fashion and using clothes as a form of self expression, then this hat making workshop with Pea Cooper Millinery will provide a worthwhile experience for you! Whether you want to learn how to design hats of different shapes and styles or you want to learn about new fabrics and materials, this workshop will help you fulfil your hat making goals. Develop the techniques needed to create personalised, experimental and unique hats.
Pea Cooper has experience teaching people of any age and ability new hat making skills in her interactive workshops. Pea embraces all styles and tastes in her workshops and enjoys helping students reach their hat making potential.
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Brighton is a dynamic city from the lanes to the sea, it's no wonder many people find inspiration to exercise their inventive nature! There is so many professional teachers in any craft waiting in their studio, from pottery workshops to soap making classes, the craft courses to choose from are endless!
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