Willow Courses with Eddie Glew. As seen on TV. Eddie joined Kirsty Allsopp on Channel Fours Handmade Britain in episode 6. Courses are held at Admaston overlooking Blithfield Resevoir in beautiful Staffordshire. Courses are either 1 or 2 days and are suitable for beginners or for those with more experience. For full details of courses throughout 2012 and to book online visit Blithfield Willowcrafts or call 01889 500696.

Decorative Slipware Techniques Workshop. The 2 day, small group, course offers the chance to learn about traditional slipware techniques, made famous in Staffordshire. The course includes your home made lunches too and tuition is from the very experienced Paul Marshall. For more details of how to book and the latest course dates, please visit Denstone Contemporary Arts Gallery or call the on 01889 591645.

Eco Cleaning Workshop. Our Eco Cleaning Workshop is ideal for both work & domestic cleaning. The day is fun, informative, practical and will give you the confidence to cut the chemicals out! At various locations in Staffordshire or even at your place...simply contact Emily to book. Feedback from previous course attendee..."...my 1st experiment with sheets in cold water & salt was effective on Saturday, we are concocting our own cleaning solutions now - next are eco-balls!"

Jump For It Training is set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside and offers special weekend breaks and coaching to build confidence. They can help improve your riding, cement your partnership and move up the competition ladder. The highly motivational training programme includes confidence coaching and performance analysis. Check out Special Offers for their new Gift Ideas and their full profile in our Directory. Book Now.

Beginners Dressmaking Workshops from Love Dressmaking .  A great way to get started with your dressmaking, these workshops will give you the basic skills of dressmaking, from threading your machine to basic techniques like sewing seams, neatening and pressing. You will learn how to work with a commercial pattern and you will make your own samples so that you will have examples of the methods you learn to refer back to when making your own clothes.

New Courses for 2012 include: Learn to Sew Workshop and Beginners Dressmaking Courses. 

For a full list of courses or to book a workshop today visit their website or call 01952 276061. Please mention Simply Staffordshire when you book!

Pottery Throwing Weekends. This is a new workshop designed to be an introduction to throwing and for those looking to refine their skills. There will be access to both electric and kick wheels and you will learn the essentials of creating domestic ware like bowls, plates, spouts and handles. This is a weekend course for £125 per person. Discounts are available to those also booking the decorative slipware techniques workshop. Call 01889 591645 or visit Denstone Contemporary Art Gallery for booking details and latest dates.

Simply Scrumptious Cupcakes is based in Eccleshall in Staffordshire and offers fabulous cupcake decorating classes. Spend a fun morning learning to perfect the perfect buttercream swirl, making pretty sugarpaste decorations and take away a dozen of your own creations.
Mothering Sunday Class - 18th March (Fully Booked)
Spring Cupcake Decorating Class - 29th April including home baked afternoon tea (Booking Essential)

To book or for a full list of all their classes and workshops, please visit Simply Scrumptious online or call Liz on 07834 277944. Remember to mention Simply Staffordshire.

Craft Workshops at The Making House are all about inspiring people to make, recycle and have fun. The Making House is a shop and gallery space in Winshill, Burton and is home to Bags2Riches fairtrade jewellery alongside other locally made craftwork. Upstairs, there is a gallery with changing exhibitions and a dedicated workshop space from where their wide range of courses are run. There is an extensive course program from Button Box Jewellery to Machine Embroidery so visit the website to find your perfect workshop. All the Day courses include a vegetarian lunch and refreshments. Book Now on 07870 995843 or 01283 564736

Feltmaking Courses. Tigerlily Makes is based in Lichfield and offer fabuous one day courses in feltmaking. This makes a lovely present or a treat to yourself and friends and gives you the chance to get creative in Staffordshire! Lisa ensures that you have a magical time learning a new skill and having fun.
For a full list of their courses simply visit tigerlilymakes website and book today.

Valucci Glass Courses. This is an opportunity for beginners to learn and experimant with dicjroic glass jewellery. The 1 evening course is ideal for groups of 6 or larger and can be arranged just for you and your friends. Trying out different colours and techniques to create pendants, bracelets and earrings. Supper is included. Visit Denstone Contemporary Arts Gallery for details of how to book and the latest dates.