Posts for December, 2023

This winter we have put together a series of informal ‘Introduction to sourdough and butter making’ courses based out of our Dell Lodge kitchen.

Lindsay Douglas, formerly the Bread Peddler and baker at Wild Hearth Bakery has been an integral part of our team for the last few years now. She is all about the dough and is excited to share the knowledge.

Lunch and beverages included

Alongside The Third Aye jewellery-making classes, this winter you have the festive option to enjoy some mince pies and warm spiced drinks while making a brass festive decoration for your Christmas tree, home décor or to gift to a loved one. If you will allow me, we’ll listen to some Christmas classics to get in the mood!

In this two hour class you will use a saw piercing technique to follow a template or create a design of your choice. We can stamp names, dates or special words onto the finished pieces. Choose your colour of velvet ribbon to tie up your masterpiece for all to admire this festive season.

Suitable for complete beginners, those with some sawing experience will be able to create more intricate designs in the time given. All you need to bring are glasses if needed and everything else will be provided for you.

As with all the jewellery classes, this workshop is private. There are three workbenches in the studio so come along by yourself or bring a friend or family member with you!

There are also daytime and weekday slots available. Please get in touch if you require a specific date and I can try my best to accommodate you. Gift vouchers are available as credit towards workshops.

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with Maria the florist, you’ll learn how to design and make a unique arrangement, that’ll take pride of place on your Christmas Dinner table.

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. £35.00 per person.

An afternoon for fun, flowers, and foliage, you’ll learn how to create a unique and beautiful festive door wreath with florist Maria. Make your neighbours jealous, HO, HO HO!

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. £45.00 per person.

An afternoon for fun, flowers, and foliage, you’ll learn how to create a unique and beautiful festive door wreath with florist Maria. Make your neighbours jealous, HO, HO HO!

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. £45.00 per person.

Mhairi will show you how to transform an OS Map into a stunning bottle table lamp.

You’ll learn how to prepare the map, and then use it to make a beautiful lampshade with hand-rolled edges.

Using an electrical converter, she’ll show you how easy it is to turn your shade into a bespoke table lamp.

It’ll be much admired by everyone who sees it. Get used to being asked “Can you make one for me?”

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. £35.00 per person

During this afternoon of beady fun, you’ll learn basic jewellery-making techniques and skills with Mhairi.

Using gemstones, pearls, beads, crystals, and charms you’ll be shown how to design, create, and craft your own bespoke necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Bring on the BLING, you can never have too much sparkle!

If you have any broken jewellery, special beads, or other shiny bits you’d like to up-cycle and re-purpose bring them along with you. No prior experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. £45.00 per person.