Explore. Express. Enjoy.

What's it all about?

Click to see a detailed description of workshops we are running/going to run or have run. Go to the next section for an 'at a glance' of everything Sandbach Craftworks currently has to offer.

Scrapbooking

Discover the art of preserving memories with scrapbooking.

Gelli Plate Printing and Art Journaling

Express yourself through the beautiful world of mono printing and art journaling.

Wet and Dry Needle Felting

Create adorable felted creations, landscapes and flowers with wet and dry needle felting techniques.

Discover the art of making candles, jewellery, bags, macrame, dream catchers and more

ReThread: Stitching New Life into Old Fabrics

An eclectic mix of the art of recycling, slow stitching, Sashiko, Kawandi styles and free motion sewing

Calm Creations

Cricut Machine Instruction

Upskill yourself and discover what your Cricut machine can do.

Creative Kids

Let the young ones connect with their creativity in this fun 2 hour workshop.

Come down with the young ones. Workshops from 2 years old to 11 years old

Discover, Play, Learn: Workshops for Little Explorers!

Beginners Overlocker Tuition

A 4 hour workshop for beginners in this exciting world of overlocking

Calm Creations

At a glance - Find a Workshops

Immerse yourself in the world of creativity and sign up for our art workshops! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our workshops are designed to bring you joy and help you unleash your creative potential. From paper crafts to sewing, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with other art enthusiasts and create something beautiful. Book now to secure your spot and let the magic of art inspire you!

Click the WORKSHOP OR BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS SECTION to be transported to a full list of the workshops. There you can click the workshop you are interested in for a full description and simple booking link.

Repeat of the Monday Night workshop

CREATIVE KIDS -

10.30am-12.30pm

This is for any child over the age of 8 years, and run by Crafty Lynn and her team every 2 weeks.

RETHREAD - STITCHING NEW LIFE INTO OLD FABRICS - 7pm-9pm

A mash-up of everything fabric, sewing, stitching, scraps and recycling.

£15.00

£15.00

CALM CREATIONS - 7pm-9pm

WET AND DRY NEEDLE FELTING - 6pm-8pm

NO WORKSHOP

£10.00

£20.00

Natalie shows you different creations each week ranging from painting, jewellery making, crystals, macrame, candles, dream catchers, body and lip balms.

Come and join Sue for anything felting. Make animals, household objects, ornaments, mixed media - or if you have unfinished felting projects at home, bring them along and Sue will put you on the right path to completion.

COMING UP - ONE OFF WORKSHOPS

PARENT/CHILD CRYSTAL BUTTERFLIES

On Friday 1st November 1pm-3pm - Come and bring the family to make gorgeous 2 layer butterflies using crystal art.

BUTTON FLOWERS

TINY TEXTURES - MINI MANEQUINN

CRYSTAL ART HIGHLAND COW CARD/WALL HANGING

TREASURE MEMORY BOX

SEW A MEADOW

On 2nd November 1.30pm-4.30pm - Come and make a treasure box with 2 memo pads inside. Decorate this with stencils, paint, inks and stamps.

On 5th November 1.30pm - 4.30pm - come and show your free motion style by making a lovely meadow scene with threads and material.

£10.00

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SUNDAY

RETHREAD - STITCHING NEW LIFE INTO OLD FABRICS - 10am-12noon

On Tuesday 15th October 7pm-9pm - make a series of Artist trading cards no bigger than 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Put your own individuality on them using paint, stamps, ephemera and mixed media.

ARTIST TRADING CARDS

On Saturday 19th October 10am-1pm. - come and decorate a small mannequin using, embossing powders, ephemera, paint, napkins and stamping

THE ROUND HOUSE CANVAS

On Saturday 16th November 1.30pm-4.30pm - come and make a round canvas using stamps and inks on a theme of houses. Great for all the family.

On Sunday 17th November 1pm-4pm - come and play with watercolours and stamps making toppers for cards, put them in frames or use them for your scrapbooking and journaling. Lots of variety with stamps from Andy Skinner.

WATERCOLOUR TOPPERS

MIXED MEDIA CANVAS

On 19th November 7pm - 9pm - come and play with tester paste, tiles and mixed media making an individual canvas.

Ideal for adults and children, which enable you to make your own sparkly and beautiful crystal cards. The technique is similar to painting by numbers. The technique is relaxing and therapeutic, and the result is a beautiful piece of rhinestone art which you can gift to loved ones.

NO WORKSHOP

About me...Sue O'Connell

Welcome to Sandbach Craftworks, an arts and crafts studio which is in the heart of Sandbach, Cheshire.

We deliver workshops on Mixed Media, Card Making, Scrapbooking, Gelli Plate Printing, Art Journaling, Calm Creations, Wet and Dry Needle Felting, Cricut Instruction and hold Creative Kids Art Classes together with one off workshops throughout the week and at week-ends.

I write about what makes me happy and am a freelance demonstrator, crafty teacher and speaker, creating workshops and making bespoke cards, scrapbooks, journals and canvas art. I am vetted for the education sector.

I have been in the crafting industry for over 20 years starting as course creator and tutor, design team member, demonstrator, brand ambassador and published artist, teaching on-line and in person. I took the plunge at the end of 2023 to own my own studio to pass on my knowledge and love of anything crafty to other creative souls.

In crafting I have a few mantras ‘be yourself everyone else is taken’ – Oscar Wilde. 'There is no such thing as a bad piece of art', you can always add something to cover up sections or add dimension. At the end of the day most of your makes are made from materials which can be repurposed.

Welcome to your journey into everything art.

You can follow my online expeditions on Instagram (@sandbachcraftworks) and through my Facebook page (sandbachcraftworks) and learn about what we offer at our studio.

Contact Us Today

Get in touch with us

1. If you wish to book a workshop and you are a bit of a technophob.

2. To enquire or book art and craft workshops for a team building event, private classes, or hire our workspace for your creative projects.

3. Ask a question.

4. Let us know of your arts and craft interests if you are struggling to find a class in the area. We may be able to help.

Studio telephone number:

07766 489881

Email

sueoconnell@sandbachcraftworks.co.uk

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