Instead of another pair of socks, why not give an unforgettable experience with a Sussex maker?
It’s the perfect way to support your amazing artists and makers while giving the joy of learning something new.
Give a Workshop and tell them that The Makers Directory sent you!
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Photography Workshop
with James Ratchford
Unlock your camera’s potential through exclusive, small-group workshops set amidst Sussex’s most inspiring landscapes.

Throwing with Porcelain
with Elaine Shepherd Bolt
Book a one-to-one porcelain throwing workshop with Elaine at her studio on Ditchling Common or give it as a gift

Wild Basketry
with Ruby Taylor | Native Hands
Come to the woods and forage plants to weave into a basket, sitting around a camp fire under the trees.

Portrait Drawing Course
with Alice Hesketh
Learn how to draw faces in a three week course at the beautiful Hastings Contemporary Gallery in January

Upholstered Footstool Workshop
with Lucy Thomas | RoundedBy
A fun filled day making a modern upholstered footstool, working with sustainable, natural and revalued materials

Life Drawing at Charleston
with Silvia MacRae Brown
A day life drawing in the spacious Hay Barn with excellent models and guidance for those who would like it.

3D Making Classes
with Rachael Nicolson
For anyone who has ever felt the urge to make sculptural artwork, but doesn’t know where to start, or which medium to use?

Stonecarving Taster Session
at the Skelton Workshops
Discover how to hand carve in stone using a hammer and chisel. Create a beautiful sculpture or carve decorative letters into stone.

One-to-One Knitting Lesson
at Ida's House Wool School
No matter what your knitting ability, a knitting lesson will help you along your knitting journey and we have lots of fun projects to inspire you.

Slip & Stencil Tile Panel Workshop
with Emma Carlow | Eastbourne Studio Pottery
Join artist and designer Emma Carlow for this two-day workshop creating a tile panel composed of 15 tiles, your panel might become the perfect splash back for your sink or cooker or a beautiful standalone artwork.

One-to-One Floral Workshop
with Jane Harley | Dove & Myrtle
Wherever you are in your floral journey, this workshop is ideal as it can cover topics as varied as hand-tied bouquets to large-scale floral installations using locally grown Sussex blooms and sustainable methods.

Painting Workshop
with Lucinda Wait
A class for all abilities at Paddock Studios in Lewes

Embroidery on Knitwear Workshop
with Marilyn Willis
Update your knitwear with a few embroidered stitches. Bring a woollen item of knitwear and learn how to transform your garment with a few basic stitches.

Willow Basketry Workshop
with Matilda Grover
You will learn to make a medium sized Willow Bag with a leather handle, perfect for foraging or taking to the market.

Art Class Gift Voucher
with Kirsten Norbury Art
A painting or drawing course is ideal for anyone wanting to reconnect with their creativity or discover a rewarding new interest.

Pottery Experience Gift Voucher
at Clayful Hands Studio
Treat someone special to a hands-on creative session in our cosy pottery studio. This voucher can be redeemed for a one-to-one class or towards any of our courses, taster sessions, or workshops.

The Art of Wood Engraving
with Keith Pettit
Learn the art of wood engraving - from original idea to printing your engraved block.

Give an Upholstery Course
with Louise Neville | Sussex Upholstery
Perfect for anyone who loves making, mending or starting a new craft - gift vouchers available.

Printmaking Workshop
with Helen Brown
A lino and woodcut printmaking workshop with South Downs landscape artist Helen in her studio, a fun, hands-on experience for all abilities.

One-to-One Throwing Workshop
with Tanya Gomez
A wonderful opportunity to have a taster on a potters wheel and make your own unique set of bowls with Tanya.

Drawing Classes in Lewes
with Susie Hartley
Brush up on your drawing skills on a five week course using a range of materials including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastel and fine liner, and working from an interesting selection of objects.

Analogue Photography Workshop
with Torz Dallison
Learn how to develop your own films and print black and white images in the darkroom, private tuition and small groups.

Wild Pottery
with Ruby Taylor | Native Hands
Come to the woods for two days, dig your own clay, make pots and then fire them in an open firing that leaves no trace.

Sashiko & Boro Stitching Workshop
with Marilyn Willis
Learn the Japanese Art of Sashiko stitching and Boro technique of adding patches to mend garments.

Woodland Courses Gift Voucher
with Ruby Taylor | Native Hands
Gift vouchers for the Wild Basketry and Wild Pottery woodland courses.

Don’t forget that you can search The Makers Directory at any time to find makers that teach - whether that’s adult workshops, kids’ classes, or one-to-one sessions.