Over the years, Claire has had experience in many different areas of craft including paper crafts, textiles, glass painting, soap making and contemporary art. She is now using her experience to offer a custom made training package for individuals, groups and parties.
Claire also offers training in social networking as well as creating an online storefront for your craft products. She can also offer advice and guidance on presentation and opportunities for crafters wishing to make a start on the craft fair circuit or wanting to build an online prescence.
There is a prospectus available to download HERE which outlines all of the courses that can be facilitated. Clients can pick and choose from a number of options and enjoy their training in either a formal or informal setting.
Claire is always happy to work with any organisation to develop a custom package to exactly meet their needs and coupled with her experience of working within the public sector as a Partnership & Project Coordinator is able to work with those who have learning difficulties and or disabilities as well as those from vulnerable groups. It is often possible to obtain public funding to run courses with community groups.
In the meantime, here are some classes currently available to join in with...............
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Altered Clothing Workshop @ The Hoop Pub, Stock Saturday 4th February 10am – 3.30pm Learn how to up-cycle your everyday boring clothes by adding funky buttons, beautiful trims and accessorising with unique brooches and jewellery which you will make from reclaimed and recycled materials. All materials will be provided to accessorise your clothing. Pupils should bring a plain cardigan (think twinset and pearls) or denim jacket and a pair of jeans to accessorise. The class will cost £50 per head and will include a light lunch and refreshments. Booking is essential. To find out more about this class or to pre-book please call Michelle on 01277 841137 or e-mail thehoopstock@yahoo.co.uk |
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Fascinating Fascinators @ The Hoop Pub, Stock Monday 16th April 7pm – 10.30pm Learn how to make your own fascinator for the up coming wedding season or ladies day at Ascot. You will make your own silk flowers with beaded centres and combine them with jewels, feathers and net to create something totally unique in the colour of your choosing. All materials will be provided The class will cost £35 per head and will include a glass of fizz and strawberries & cream. Booking is essential. To find out more about this class or to pre-book please call Michelle on 01277 841137 or e-mail thehoopstock@yahoo.co.uk |
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Crafting with Mother @ The Hoop Pub, Stock Saturday 3rd March 9.30am – 4.00pm A day of crafting using vintage materials to make wonderful Mothers Day gifts Spend the day with professional crafter Claire Mackaness learning to make padded hangers, hair accessories and brooches, teacup pincushions & tote bags all using wonderful vintage fabrics and trim. No experience necessary and all materials provided. The day includes a full afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake & tea served on vintage china by the fantastic Plum Fairy Tearooms Come along on your own or with your Mum to experience a day of vintage charm in a beautiful setting. The Hoop Pub has a beamed restaurant just asking to be be-decked with bunting. £80 per person or £75 each if 2 or more places are booked together. You will leave with 4 items at the end of the day. To book e-mail admin@clairemackaness.com |
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