Taster Workshops - Gilding, Collage and Felting

Are you a maker, artisan, craftsperson, artist?Join us at Brighter Days Academy in practical sessions that will introduce you to the press, build your customer service skills, help you firm up the goals and objectives, prepare you to sell to the public, shops and galleries and reach out to expand your network and customer base.The sessions are open to all small creative businesses and free to those that are based in Thanet (outside of area there is a minimal charge of £5 per session).Maximum 25 places at each sessionIf you complete 2 or more sessions and are based in Thanet, you will also be eligible to a free photography session with a professional photographer to give you a portrait of you, the founder of your wonderful small business, in your studio.Brighter Days Markets was established in 2013 and was awarded CIC (Community Interest Company) status in 2024 to provide benefit to makers, craftspeople and artists by supporting their activities and providing selling opportunities and training to upskill and improve their route to success. In 2024 alone it offered selling opportunities to 42 East Kent independent small businesses.Brighter Days is part of Craft UK, a network facilitated by Crafts Council for organisations from across the craft sector and a member of a-n, The Artist Information Company.These events of Brighter Days Academy have been made possible by funding by Thanet District Council as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Thanet Social Enterprise Boost Fund and Don’t Miss Margate’s Community Solidarity Fund.

Brighter Days Markets CIC

Join us for a hands-on exploration of gilding, collage, and felting, 3 makers, 3 different practices, sharing our skills with you.

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<h2>Join Our Taster Workshops!</h2>Get ready to dive into the creative world of Gilding, Collage and Felting with these fun and hands-on taster sessions. Whether you’re a complete newbie or just looking to try something new, these workshops are perfect for sparking your imagination and discovering a new craft.It’s all happening in person, so come along, meet fellow craft lovers, and get your hands delightfully busy! Can’t wait to see you there!About the workshopsAll materials will be provided and the sessions are suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the session.Book your place and have a go at one, or all three crafts and make something lovely to take home.Carrie Webb, Webb &amp; Gray : Gilding Taster Workshop : <a href="https://webbandgray.com/" title="https://webbandgray.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">webbandgray.com</a>Try your hand at gilding in this relaxed drop-in session. Learn how to apply metal leaf to an object and take away a little hand made treasure!Clare Youngs : Collage Taster Workshop : <a href="https://www.clareyoungs.co.uk/" title="https://www.clareyoungs.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">clareyoungs.co.uk</a>Come and join in the fun with some snipping and gluing paper craft. Use patterned papers to collage and decorate a paper bird. Make it into a hanging decoration or frame your piece of art.Christine Pettit : Hat Stop : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hatstop100/" title="https://www.instagram.com/hatstop100/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/hatstop100</a>Have a go at the traditional craft of wet felting. Learn the basic technique, and make a colourful piece of felt.Brighter Days Markets CIC : <a href="https://brighterdaysmarkets.co.uk/" title="https://brighterdaysmarkets.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">brighterdaysmarkets.co.uk</a>Brighter Days Markets is a collective of talented makers, craftspeople and artisans – each maker and artisan is a small and local business and currently all East Kent based.Markets take place throughout the year, offering opportunities to showcase and meet clients, alongside training to upskill and Brighter Days Magazine.Brighter Days is part of Craft UK, a network facilitated by Crafts Council for organisations from across the craft sector and a member of a-n, The Artist Information Company. Brighter Days Markets CIC holds the Fair Payment Code Gold Award.

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