The Barn Wirral

Saturday Craft Club
2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | The Barn, Pye Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 0DB, United Kingdom
Event: Craft Club
Location: Upper craft area*, Repair HQ, The Barn, 6 Pye Rd, Heswall, CH60 0DB
Day/Time: Saturday’s 2024/ 10.30-12
Dates: 08.06, 20.07, 17.08, 21.09, 19.10, 16.11, 14.12
Cost: £15/session with 3 sessions to be booked in one block. Option to mix & match dates if you can’t attend 3 consecutive sessions.
Concession: Pay for 5 sessions up front (£75), get 6th session free plus 10% off selected future workshops.
What’s involved? We believe craft is for everyone. It is proven to have health benefits as it is mindful and relaxing. We will show you a taster craft at each session. It could range from anything from Jesmonite, felting, decoupage, mosaics, soapmaking, Candlemaking, macrame and anything else we think you might like to try! If you have any craft items/materials/yarn etc you want to offload, feel free to bring them.
Option to buy discounted barista drinks and handmade scones.

All Craft Club members who sign up for the 6 sessions, will not only receive 1 session free but also enjoy 10% off selected future workshops.

Minimum age: 18 years due to sharp utensils and use of glue guns.

Who would this suit? This is the perfect way to try out new crafts to see if you like them before booking on to a workshop. All the crafts will be suitable for beginners and all components needed will be provided. However, we may ask you to bring along the odd household item if we are upcycling tins etc.

* Unfortunately this is not wheelchair accessible. The upper craft area is accessed via approx 12 wooden steps.

Saturday Craft Club | 2024
2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
Event: Sat Craft Club (See also Tuesday day and evening Craft Clubs)
Location: Upper craft area*, Repair HQ, The Barn, 6 Pye Rd, Heswall, CH60 0DB
Day/Time: Saturday’s/ 10.30am-12
Dates: 20.07, 17.08, 21.09, 19.10, 16.11 & 14.12. We also have sessions on 11.05, 08.06 should you wish to book on to those too.
Cost: £15/session with 3 sessions to be booked in one block. Option to mix & match dates if you can’t attend 3 consecutive sessions. Simply specify your preferred months at the time of booking.
Concession: Pay for 5 sessions up front (£75), get 6th session free plus 10% off selected future workshops.
What’s involved? We believe craft is for everyone. It is proven to have health benefits as it is mindful and relaxing. We will show you a taster craft at each session. It could range from anything from Jesmonite, felting, decoupage, mosaics, soapmaking, Candlemaking, macrame and anything else we think you might like to try!
If you have any craft items/materials/yarn etc you want to offload, feel free to bring them. We can always make use of them at future workshops!

Option to buy barista drinks and handmade scones on the day.

Minimum age: 18 years due to sharp utensils and use of glue guns.

Who would this suit? This is the perfect way to try out new crafts to see if you like them before booking on to a workshop. All the crafts will be suitable for beginners and all components needed will be provided. We may ask you to bring along the odd household item if we are upcycling, repurposing etc.

* Unfortunately this is not wheelchair accessible. The upper craft area is accessed via approx 12 wooden steps.

Heswall Craft Club | Tues Evening
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Event: Heswall Craft Club | Tues Evening
Location: Upper craft area*, Repair HQ, The Barn, 6 Pye Rd, Heswall, CH60 0DB
Day/Time: Tueday’s 2024/ 6.30pm-8pm
Dates: 25.06, 30.07, 28.08, 24.09, 29.10, 26.11, 17.12
Cost: £15/session with 3 or 6 sessions to be booked in one block. Option to mix & match dates if you can’t attend consecutive sessions. Simply specify which months you want to attend.
Concession: Pay for 5 sessions up front (£75), get 6th session free plus 10% off selected future workshops.
What’s involved? We believe craft is for everyone. It is proven to have health benefits as it is mindful and relaxing. We will show you a taster craft at each session. It could range from anything from Jesmonite, felting, decoupage, mosaics, soapmaking, Candlemaking, macrame and anything else we think you might like to try! If you have any craft items/materials/yarn etc you want to offload, feel free to bring them.
Option to buy discounted barista drinks and handmade scones.

Minimum age: 18 years due to sharp utensils and use of glue guns.

Who would this suit? This is the perfect way to try out new crafts to see if you like them before booking on to a workshop. All the crafts will be suitable for beginners and all components needed will be provided. However, we may ask you to bring along the odd household item if we are upcycling tins etc.

* Unfortunately this is not wheelchair accessible. The upper craft area is accessed via approx 12 wooden steps.

Heswall Craft Club | Tues Afternoon
2024-09-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-27 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-30 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-25 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
Event: Heswall Craft Club | Tues Afternoon
Location: Upper craft area*, Repair HQ, The Barn, 6 Pye Rd, Heswall, CH60 0DB
Day/Time: Tueday’s 2024/ 2.30-4pm
Dates: 25.06, 30.07, 28.08, 24.09, 29.10, 26.11, 17.12
Cost: £15/session with 3 or 6 sessions to be booked in one block. Option to mix & match dates if you can’t attend consecutive sessions. Simply specify which months you want to attend.
Concession: Pay for 5 sessions up front (£75), get 6th session free plus 10% off selected future workshops.
What’s involved? We believe craft is for everyone. It is proven to have health benefits as it is mindful and relaxing. We will show you a taster craft at each session. It could range from anything from Jesmonite, felting, decoupage, mosaics, soapmaking, Candlemaking, macrame and anything else we think you might like to try! If you have any craft items/materials/yarn etc you want to offload, feel free to bring them.
Option to buy discounted barista drinks and handmade scones.

Minimum age: 18 years due to sharp utensils and use of glue guns.

Who would this suit? This is the perfect way to try out new crafts to see if you like them before booking on to a workshop. All the crafts will be suitable for beginners and all components needed will be provided. However, we may ask you to bring along the odd household item if we are upcycling tins etc.

* Unfortunately this is not wheelchair accessible. The upper craft area is accessed via approx 12 wooden steps.

Kintsugi
2024-09-14 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Event: Kintsugi
Date: Sat 14th September 2024
Other dates: Sat 20th July 2024
Time: 10-1pm
Duration: 3 hours Price: £45
Ideal Age: 18+ What’s Included: All materials, including a piece of Japanese inspired pottery, tuition
Summary: We need to become more aligned with the concept that something being “broken” does not mean that it is useless. Nor do we have to see the concept of actually restoring something as making it ‘as new’.
Kintsugi teaches us that in life we can turn adversity into something that is beautiful and resilient and shows us that in time, we can heal from our wounds, embrace our imperfections, and become stronger.
Kintsugi known as the golden repair translates as ‘kin’ meaning gold and ‘tsugi’ meaning ‘join’.
Using a 2 part epoxy glue, premium non toxic and gold powder we will repair a Japanese inspired piece of pottery which will be provided for you.
We will take our time and gently convert our bowl into a beautiful piece to display and cherish reminding us that no matter our difficulties, we can find a way to reframe and find meaning in life.

West Kirby Craft Club | Afternoon
2024-09-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-07-10 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
Event:West Kirby Craft Club | Wed Afternoon
Location: The Nook, 80 Banks Road, West Kirby, CH48 0RE
Day/Time: Wednesday/ 4pm-5.30pm
2024 Dates: 10.07, 14.08, 11.09, 09.10, 13.11, 11.12
Cost: £15/session with 3 or 6 sessions to be booked in one block. Option to mix & match dates if you can’t attend consecutive sessions – Simply specify which months you want to attend. It is however ideal to try to book a block as we may overlap some of the prep at each session.
Concession: Pay for 5 sessions up front (£75), get 6th session free plus 10% off selected future workshops.
What’s involved? We believe craft is for everyone. It is proven to have health benefits as it is mindful and relaxing. We will show you a taster craft at each session. It could range from anything from Jesmonite, felting, decoupage, mosaics, soapmaking, Candlemaking, macrame and anything else we think you might like to try! If you have any craft items/materials/yarn etc you want to offload, feel free to bring them.
The Nook has a wonderful range of tapas dishes you can try or simply indulge in a cuppa and a cake.

Minimum age: 18 years.upwards

Who would this suit? This is the perfect way to try out new crafts to see if you like them before booking on to a more in depth workshop. All the crafts will be suitable for beginners and all components needed will be provided. However, we may ask you to bring along the odd household item if we are upcycling for example.

Fabric Basket Workshop - Level 1
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Event: Fabric Basket Workshop
Date: Wed 15th May 2024 & Wednesday 29th May | 6-8pm
Other Dates: Sunday 16th June 2024 | 11-3pm
Duration: 4 hours over two x 2 hour sessions
Cost: £45
Ideal age: 18 years+
Format: This workshop can be done by complete beginners although suitable for experienced crafters alike.
We will create a coil basket with a handle using fabric that you will source and bring along. All other materials and equipment will be provided. You will need 1 yard x 54” fabric of choice. You can choose to combine fabric colours and patterns if you choose. Choose fabric that is ideally cotton or close weave as it will fray less and possibly rip easier. If you like a frayed look, go for a looser weave. If your fabric doesn’t rip, it will be cut into strips.
You will be shown how to prep your material, how to start your coil base, the best way to create a secure base, create sturdy straight sides and to neatly finish the basket. Then we will create the handle using wire and jute cord.
This is the perfect little basket to start your addictive coil basket hobby! We will go on to list other larger basket workshops and ones using macrame cord so this is the ideal introductory workshop to start as a beginner.

Who would this suit? Anyone who loves crafting or likes up cycling as you can use up old bedding sheets and duvets and old garments.

Pottery Club - Starting September
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-08 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
Summary
Dates: All workshop dates are on a Friday evening including 8.09.23 | 06.10.23 | 03.11.23 | 01.12.23
Time: 6.00pm- 8.30pm
What’s included: All materials, expert tuition, tool kit, clay to take home in-between session.
Cost: £175 for 4 sessions
Deposit option: Pay £82.50 to secure place and balance of £82.50 payable 2 weeks prior to 1st workshop.
Class duration: 2.5 hours/session. A total of 10 hours over 4 sessions, once a month.
Where – The Barn, 6 Pye Rd, Heswall, CH60 0DB
Difficulty Level – Beginner to intermediate
Tutor : Mat Hughes
Course details
Join tutor Mat Hughes on a 4 session intensive ceramics course. You will master all three hand building techniques and try your hand at slip casting. You’ll also be shown advanced decoration a techniques and how to make and attach handles to mugs.
In this class you’ll explore key aspects of form, function, and surface design with the opportunity to work using different types of clay and a range of glazes. You’ll gain a deep understanding into the wonderful medium of clay and be shown how to finesse like a professional potter. This class is perfect for beginners or people with a basic understanding of clay looking to develop their skills further.
This course comes with your own set of tools and clay to take home to practice your skills in-between sessions.
The classes are kept to a maximum of 8 people per class to guarantee a relaxing and rewarding experience. There will be plenty of demonstrations and expert advice to provide you with a strong foundation for future learning.

Slow Stitch - May 2023
2023-05-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
WORKSHOP DATES: 10th & 24th May 2023
TIME: 6-9pm
DAY: Wednesday
COST: £40/session | £80 total | Option to secure place with a £40 deposit
DURATION: 6 hours group workshop
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Kit with all materials/instructions, 6 hours group work
OTHER DATES: 5th & 19th April 2023 | https://thebarnwirral.co.uk/course/slow-stitch/2023-04-05/
WHY SLOW STITCH?
The time spent slow-stitching is proven to relax and create a state of mindfulness. Enjoy the true sense of achievement that comes with producing your own unique and beautiful artwork.
WHAT’S IN THE KIT?
A carefully chosen assortment of Liberty of London, new, vintage and reclaimed fabrics. Plus embroidery threads, a sewing needle, full colour pattern, detailed instruction booklet.
KIT OPTIONS (subject to availability)
A. Gardenia – the flower that symbolises purity & gentleness
B. Tree Peony – a classic flower popular in floral bouquets
C. Figs – Known as the ‘Fruit of Heaven’ and often linked to fertility.
D. Camellia – Generally symbolising love, affection and admiration.
E. Magnolia – The magnolia tree symbolises luck and stability and the white blooms represent nobility and purity.
When ordering, specify your kit preference or else we will contact you to find out once your order has been placed.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COST?
The kit plus 6 hours group work spread over two sessions and barista drinks/cakes at both sessions. The kit will include all materials, threads, needle, pattern and instructions.
Booking essential as places limited.
