Handmade Homewares (ASC909)

Join us for a two-day course for upcyclers, crafters and homeware lovers.

What will you learn on this course?

Inspired by the exhibition Waste Age: What can design do? on display at MAC learn new skills to support a sustainable approach to interior design.

Led by interior stylist and crafting enthusiast Masie you’ll create your own upcycled series of homeware out of second-hand and salvaged items.

You will be working on items such as:

• Plates and crockery
• Mirrors
• Picture frames
• Vases
• Small trinkets and decorative items (bric-a-brac)

Learn techniques such as decoupage, metallic leaf gilding and photo transfers, to turn one person’s trash, or your own unloved items, into your very own treasure.

The course will be delivered through a series of demonstrations and opportunities to practice each new technique. Explore the work of artistic design company Fornasetti, as well as other artist to inspire your designs.

You’ll aim to leave with at least two or three finished items to take home and show off!

Who is this course for?

This course is for adults aged 18+ years. It is open to all levels, including beginners and improvers. It is suitable for people who are completely new to crafting, and for those who want to extend and refine their techniques.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

You will be provided with a selection of second-hand items to work on but please do bring your own unloved pieces, such as those listed above, to upcycle. Do ensure you can carry pieces safely into the workshop, no wardrobes please!

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs.

Who teaches this course?

Maise Violet Rees

Part of Sustainable Fashion Week 2024.