Event Tag: Birmingham NEC Oct Nov '24 (Simply Christmas)

BEGINNER CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE DECORATING with Kerry Hemms – Thursday 31st October 2024 10.00am

2 hour workshop – cost £55.00

Are you a beginner looking to get into cake decorating? Join Kerry in these taster two hour workshops where you can learn how to decorate cupcakes using edible modelling paste

Students will take home 6 decorated edible cupcakes.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for them. 

Please note this workshop is organised as part of Cake/Bake International, however the show is not open until Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd November.

Meet the Tutor

Kerry Hemms

Kerry Hemms has over 10 years experience as a full time cake artist, Kerry creates beautiful wedding and celebration cakes and teaches her craft online and in person.  Kerry won Best in Show Cake International 2023.  Kerry is an ambassador for The Cake Decorating Company.

BEGINNER TEDDY BEAR PICNIC CUPCAKE DECORATING with Kerry Hemms – Thursday 31st October 2024 15.00pm

2 hour workshop – cost £55.00

Are you a beginner looking to get into cake decorating? Join Kerry in these taster two hour workshops where you can learn how to decorate cupcakes using edible modelling paste

Students will take home 6 decorated edible cupcakes.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for them. 

Please note this workshop is organised as part of Cake/Bake International, however the show is not open until Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd November.

Meet the Tutor

Kerry Hemms

Kerry Hemms has over 10 years experience as a full time cake artist, Kerry creates beautiful wedding and celebration cakes and teaches her craft online and in person.  Kerry won Best in Show Cake International 2023.  Kerry is an ambassador for The Cake Decorating Company.

BEGINNER HAND PAINTED CUPCAKE DECORATING with Kerry Hemms – Thursday 31st October 2024 12.30Pm

2 hour workshop – cost £55.00

Are you a beginner looking to get into cake decorating? Join Kerry in these taster two hour workshops where you can learn how to decorate cupcakes using edible modelling paste

Students will take home 6 decorated edible cupcakes.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for them. 

Please note this workshop is organised as part of Cake/Bake International, however the show is not open until Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd November.

Meet the Tutor

Kerry Hemms

Kerry Hemms has over 10 years experience as a full time cake artist, Kerry creates beautiful wedding and celebration cakes and teaches her craft online and in person.  Kerry won Best in Show Cake International 2023.  Kerry is an ambassador for The Cake Decorating Company.

VIP: LAYERED PAPERCUT BAUBLE with Abie Arnold, Hive of Craftivity – Friday 1st November & Sunday 3rd November 2024

Workshop times: 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00

45-minute workshop

Abie from Hive of Craftivity will teach you how to make an eye-catching papercut layered Christmas decoration. You will explore papercutting in a totally new and exciting way using the revolutionary Gyro-Cut® Pro tool to create a 3D hanging decoration.

Abie says, “Really great results and beautiful designs can be achieved with the Gyro-Cut®, and I’ll share all my hints and tips with you too!”

Advisory note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 16 years.

NOTE: Workshop places are on a first-come-first served basis.

Meet the Tutor

Abie Arnold

Abie is the owner of Hive of Craftivity. After 20 years successfully teaching in Primary Schools, Abie’s business now allows her to follow her lifelong passion of crafting. Abie simply adores crafting and wants to help others discover this love too. Crafting is good for you, on so many levels!

Abie teaches a range of sociable craft workshops, Masterclasses, family craft sessions, events and parties across the West Midlands. Her promise is that once you try one of her workshops, you’ll be equipped with all the skills to practice and experiment at home.

VIP: CARTONNAGE CHRISTMAS DECORATION with Mark Vardy, Pinflair/Silvar Design – Friday 1st November & Sunday 3rd November 2024

Workshop times: 10.00, 11.00 and 12.00

45-minute workshop

Discover the basics of cartonnage and make this fabulous Christmas decoration. Mark from Pinflair/Silvar Design will guide you through this simple no-sew process.

Advisory note:

No experience is necessary. Over 16’s only.

NOTE: Workshop places are on a first-come-first served basis.

Meet the Tutor

Mark Vardy Pinflair/Silvar Design

Mark has a passion for jewellery making. He has a level 3 NCFE certificate in craft and is a qualified adult education teacher.  Mark founded Silvar Design in 2004, teaching a vast array of techniques, and he covers everything from costume jewellery design, macramé and kumihimo braiding through to stringing techniques, enamelling on copper and silver jewellery. More recently Silvar Design has partnered with Pinflair Creative Crafts

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VIP: PAPERCUT BAUBLES with Abie Arnold, Hive of Craftivity – Thursday 31st October & Saturday 2nd November 2024

Workshop times: 10.00, 11.00 and 12.00

45-minute workshop

Abie from Hive of Craftivity will teach you how to make beautiful Christmas themed papercut decorations. You will explore papercutting in a totally new and exciting way using the revolutionary Gyro-Cut® Pro tool to create delicate filagree patterns.

Abie says, “Really great results and beautiful designs can be achieved with the Gyro-Cut®, and I’ll share all my hints and tips with you too!”

Advisory note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 16 years.

NOTE: Workshop places are on a first-come-first served basis.

Meet the Tutor

Abie Arnold

Abie is the owner of Hive of Craftivity. After 20 years successfully teaching in Primary Schools, Abie’s business now allows her to follow her lifelong passion of crafting. Abie simply adores crafting and wants to help others discover this love too. Crafting is good for you, on so many levels! Abie teaches a range of sociable craft workshops, Masterclasses, family craft sessions, events and parties across the West Midlands. Her promise is that once you try one of her workshops, you’ll be

WIRE SCULPTURE ANGEL DECORATION with Abie Arnold, Hive of Craftivity – Thursday 31st October 2024 14.30pm

60-minute workshop – cost £18.00

Join this festive workshop and create your own unique angel Christmas decoration.

You’ll learn the art of wire sculpting to form your angel and then embellish it with carefully chosen vintage music and book paper for a nostalgic look – it’s sure to add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas décor.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for them. 

Meet the Tutor

Abie Arnold, Hive of Craftivity

Abie is the owner of Hive of Craftivity and after 20 years successful teaching in Primary Schools, Abie is now following her lifelong love of crafting.  

Abie loves crafting and wants to help others discover this love too. Crafting is good for you, on so many levels.

Abie teaches a range of sociable craft workshops, masterclasses, family craft sessions, events and parties across the West Midlands. Her promise is that once you try one of her workshops, you will have learnt the skills to be able to practice and experiment with at home.

WIRE SCULPTURE ANGEL DECORATION with Abie Arnold, Hive of Craftivity – Sunday 3rd October 2024 10.00am

60-minute workshop – cost £18.00

Join this festive workshop and create your own unique angel Christmas decoration.

You’ll learn the art of wire sculpting to form your angel and then embellish it with carefully chosen vintage music and book paper for a nostalgic look – it’s sure to add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas décor.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and sensible children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for them. 

Meet the Tutor

Abie Arnold, Hive of Craftivity

Abie is the owner of Hive of Craftivity and after 20 years successful teaching in Primary Schools, Abie is now following her lifelong love of crafting.  

Abie loves crafting and wants to help others discover this love too. Crafting is good for you, on so many levels.

Abie teaches a range of sociable craft workshops, masterclasses, family craft sessions, events and parties across the West Midlands. Her promise is that once you try one of her workshops, you will have learnt the skills to be able to practice and experiment with at home.

BLOCK PRINTED CHRISTMAS CRACKERS AND CARDS with Anna Weatherley-Hastings, The Indian Block Print Co. – Sunday 3rd November 2024 12.00pm

90-minute workshop – cost £25.00

Join Anna from The Indian Block Print Co. and block print your very own Christmas Cards and Christmas Crackers. You will leave with a stack of tags and cards and a set of Christmas Crackers all assembled with a hat, joke and sweet treat.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult. 

Meet the Tutor

Anna Weatherley-Hastings

Anna has been part of The Indian Block Print Co. from the beginning. With over 10 years experience running block printing workshops she will share her in depth knowledge and tips with all things Block Printing. 

BLOCK PRINTED CHRISTMAS CRACKERS AND CARDS with Anna Weatherley-Hastings, The Indian Block Print Co. – Friday 31st October 2024 12.00pm

90-minute workshop – cost £25.00

Join Anna from The Indian Block Print Co. and block print your very own Christmas Cards and Christmas Crackers. You will leave with a stack of tags and cards and a set of Christmas Crackers all assembled with a hat, joke and sweet treat.

Advisory Note:

This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult. 

Meet the Tutor

Anna Weatherley-Hastings

Anna has been part of The Indian Block Print Co. from the beginning. With over 10 years experience running block printing workshops she will share her in depth knowledge and tips with all things Block Printing.