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Trusted Provider Status by Hotcourses!
Trusted Provider Status by Hotcourses!
00We are thrilled to have achieved Trusted Provider Status by Hotcourses! They tell us less than 50 providers in the UK who have this status so it is an real honour....
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Beading Class
Beading Class
00Well done to everyone on last Friday’s Beading Class. Below are some pictures of some of the lovely jewellery they made. ...
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Which Cake Decorating Class is right for you?
Which Cake Decorating Class is right for you?
00Have you have been inspired by recent programmes like the Great British Bake Off and want to try your hand at cake decorating or do you want to expand your existing skills and techniques? Then why not come along to one of our Cake Decorating Classes and Courses. We have put together a quick guide to the classes on offer to help you choose the right class for you. Introduction to Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft – suitable for beginners, this teaches you how to fill and crumb coat a round sponge cake (which is supplied), cover it in sugar paste and make a wired spray display for the top. You then get to take your yummy cake home to eat! How to Decorate a Parcel Cake – this time we use a dummy cake to learn how to cover a square cake perfectly with sugar paste, how to make a “satin bow” from gum paste and learn how to pipe straight lines and dots with royal icing. Of course you get to keep your dummy cake also. Cupcake Decorating – you are provided with six fresh cupcakes, sugar paste, gum paste, use of all tools and a box to take your cupcakes home in. You will be taught various different designs and the techniques to achieve them, and then let loose on the cupcakes to try out these techniques or experiment with your own ideas. Modelling – learn the basics of handling modelling paste and how to shape and mould it to create a cute model for the top of a cake. If you have any questions, need further information or have a suggestion of a class you would like to do get in touch. We would love to hear from you....
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New Classes in Paper and Lino Cutting
New Classes in Paper and Lino Cutting
00We are delighted to welcome Sandra Mckears Johnson to Crafts Bee. Sandra will be teaching Paper Cutting , Lino Cutting and Print Making. Her first classes will be on Saturday 27 April and details can be found here. So if you fancy trying these very popular crafts come along and find out how. Paper cutting classes and courses in London, Kent, Beckenham, Bromley and Croydon Lino cutting classes and courses in London, Kent, Beckenham, Bromley and Croydon Print Making classes and courses in London, Kent, Beckenham, Bromley and...
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Silk Painting Class
Silk Painting Class
00A photo from last weeks silk painting class. All the painting were brilliant and very creative. If you want to have a go yourself our next silk painting class is on Saturday 25 May. ...
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Classes Coming Up at Crafts Bee
Classes Coming Up at Crafts Bee
00Latest News Our children’ classes for the Easter Holidays are now on the website and we have had fun making samples for the Create a Creature Class. This class lets the imagination run riot as you invent a new species from a sock! For details of this and other easter holiday classes click here New Classes at Crafts Bee Dressmaking Skills Class – Would you like to make your own clothes? This 3 week course will give you an introduction to learning to sew and then teach you the techniques needed in dressmaking. No previous sewing experience needed Jewellery Making – Crochet Choker/Hairband -Combine the art of crochet and jewellery making you can make some stunning pieces of jewellery that are guaranteed to get your friends talking! Cake Decorating – Decorate a Parcel Cake – The next step in cake decorating. Find out out to cover a square cake in Sugar Paste and how to decorate it with Royal Icing and Gum Paste. Classes coming up at Crafts Bee Click on the class name for more details Saturday 23 February Silk Painting Monday 25 February Dressmaking – Pattern Cutting Skirts Saturday 2 March Sewing Techniques Sunday 3 March Crochet Sunday 3 March Knitting Monday 4 March Dressmaking Skills Monday 4 March Pattern Cutting – Bodice and Skirt Block Monday 5 March Dressmaking Children’s Clothes Saturday 9 March Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Saturday 9 March Make a Tote Bag Sunday 10 March Jewellery Making – Introduction to Wirework Monday 11 March Dressmaking Skills Monday 11 March Dressmaking – Make a Skirt Tuesday 12 March Learn to Knit Wednesday 13 March Learn to Crochet Thursday 14 March Stained Glass Friday 15 March Quilting Saturday 16 March Piped Cushions Saturday 16 March Children’s Class – Make a Skirt Sunday 17 March Introduction to Cake Decorating Monday 18 March Dressmaking Skills Monday 18 March Dressmaking Make a Pair of Trousers Wednesday 20 March Jewellery Making Wirework Choker Friday 22 March Beading Saturday 23 March Chain Maille Jewellery Monday 25 March Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Monday 25 March Make a Tote Bag Wednesday 27 March Jewellery Making – Introduction to Wirework Sunday 7 April Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Sunday 7 April Make a Tote Bag Monday 8 March Children’s Class Create a Creature Wednesday 10 April Children’s Classes Make a Bag and Make a Skirt Saturday 13 April Jewellery Making – Copper and...
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Valentines Cupcake Decorating this Sunday
Valentines Cupcake Decorating this Sunday
00Come and spend half a day with Cupid Cakes at Craft Bee learning the skills to produce these beautiful Valentines cupcakes. You will take home six cupcakes decorated by yourself for your loved one, the perfect gift for Valentines! Or perhaps you could buy your Valentine a space on the course as a pre Valentine’s day treat? You will be shown various techniques to produce cupcakes like these or perhaps you would prefer to make your own design, either way we will show you how. We will work with sugarpaste, buttercream and gumpaste (a paste that dries harder for 3D effect). All tools, cupcakes, buttercream and pastes will be provided along with tips and techniques sheet. You will take home your decorated cupcakes in a box ready to give to your loved one, or eat yourself! Click here to book Cup cake decorating classes and courses in Beckenham, Bromley, Kent and Croydon Cup cake decotrating classes and courses in...
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Whats Happening at Crafts Bee?
Whats Happening at Crafts Bee?
00New and exciting things happening at Crafts Bee. We have put a planning application in to the Council to allow us to open in the evenings. We have our fingers crossed for a decision in the Spring and are already planning a packed schedule of evening craft classes. From April we will be offering Children’s Craft Parties. If your child loves making things why not let us organise their birthday treat for you. We will make all the arrangements, give you invitations to send out, keep the kids amused and entertained and best of all clear up after them! New Classes on Offer at Crafts Bee Valentines Cupcakes Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these gorgeous cup cakes Half Day Knitting and Crochet Beginners Classes Learn the basic stitches and get ready to start making your own projects Sewing Techniques – Expand your knowledge learning the techniques to finish off your garments and soft furnishings. Dressmaking Basics class – Would you like to make your own clothes? This 3 week course will give you an introduction to learning to sew and then teach you the techniques needed in dressmaking. No previous sewing experience needed. Making Children’s Clothes – No previous sewing experience needed for this class. Make and take home a dress for your little girl. Boned Bodices and Corsets – Learn how to make a boned bodice and use these techniques to go on and make evening dresses. Bodice and Skirt Block – A class for those with some dressmaking experience who want to go to the next level. Make a bodice and skirt pattern to your specific measurements. Use this as a basis for all your patterns to make perfectly fitting clothes. During February we will be revamping and adding to our jewellery classes and adding Easter Holiday Sewing Classes for kids – details available soon. February Classes at Crafts Bee Click on the class name for more details Saturday 2 February Dressmaking Class – Make a Dress Sunday 3 February Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Sunday 3 February Make a Tote Bag Tuesday 5 February Card Making Thursday 7 February Polymer Clay Jewellery Saturday 9 February Introduction to Patchwork and Quilting Sunday 10 February Cupcake Decorating Monday 11 February Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Monday 11 February Make a Tote Bag Thursday 14 February Leaded Stained Glass Friday 15 February Chain Maille Jewellery Saturday 16 February Make an A Line Skirt – No sewing experience needed Sunday 17 February Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Sunday...
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Ever thought about being on TV?
Ever thought about being on TV?
00Ever thought about being on TV? Are you innovative, fun and amazing at crafts? Sliver River are looking to cast a talented knew crafty enthusiast for a potential new show. If you are interested please e-mail alex.lind@silverriver.tv...
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Knitting and Crochet Classes
Knitting and Crochet Classes
00We have been revamping our knitting and crochet classes at Crafts Bee. We can now offer a half day introductory class both knitting and crochet to get those needles and hooks clicking. To celebrate we have a great special offer. Book both introductory classes for the same day and save 15%! See details Crafts Bee. Learn to crochet at our crochet classes and crochet courses in London, Kent and Bromley. Crafts Bee. Learn to knit at our knitting classes and knitting courses in London, Kent and...
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Time to Start Thinking about Valentines Day?
Time to Start Thinking about Valentines Day?
00Valentines Cupcake Decorating Class It’s not far off. Surprise your loved one with these georgeous cupcakes or get them a place on the Valentines Cupcake class as a pre Valentine’s day treat? Click here for deatils....
What is Silk Painting and do I need to be able to draw and paint?
What is Silk Painting and do I need to be able to draw and paint?
00“I can’t draw so will I be any good at Silk Painting?” This is a question I am frequently asked and the answer is “Yes give it a go! Have a look at the Japanese lady in the picture. This was a first attempt by someone who did not think they could draw or paint. The first thing to remember with silk painting is that it offers something for everyone. For the talented artist there is the opportunity to come up with innovative, unique and original design drawn freehand then transferred onto the silk. However whatever you artistic ability you can still paint on silk by tracing a design onto the silk to use as your outline. The name silk painting is a slightly misleading term. What we are actually doing is dying the silk. Once the design is transferred to the silk it is outlined in Gutta. The Gutta creates a resist which contains the colours you add to the silk. The colours are applied to the silk with a brush and different results are achieved by varying the amount of colour used and the wetness of the brush. Layers of colour are built up and various techniques are applied to the surface of the silk to achieve the vibrancy and intensity of colours that makes silk painting unique. As the paint is applied to the silk it starts to spread out through the fibres of the silk becoming part of the silk. Watching it is both relaxing and mesmerising and a different result is produced every time. The numerous techniques provide freedom to truly personalize any design, but most of all silk painting is fun. Whether you are a serious artist or just want to have a go you can produce a piece of work to be proud of. To try Silk Painting book on a Silk Painting Class at Crafts Bee....
Trusted Provider by Hotcourses!
We are delighted to have been awarded Trusted Provider status by Hotcourses. They tell us they have only awarded this to 50 providers out of the hundreds they deal with so it is a real honour!
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