Make a Miniature Village

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Unleash your imagination and build a miniature world of wonder!

Welcome to the craft workshop where imagination knows no bounds. In this creative session, makers of all ages will have the opportunity to build their dream miniature 'driftwood' style scene.

This October we have even more choice for you! Whether you'd love to create a town, village, beach or camp site, we have loads of brilliant materials to make your miniature dreams come to life. Plus lots of seasonal Halloween-themed extras for you to explore too! Get ready for two delightful hours of creativity, craftsmanship and quality time spent together!

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
• Suitable for makers of all ages - children and grown-ups welcome
• All children need to be accompanied by an adult
• Adults are welcome to make their own project - just book yourself a bench space!
• Adults who are supervising a child are free-of-charge and will not make their own project

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
This fun craft course runs for two hours

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
• Crafting a miniature scene of your own design
• Painting techniques using chalk paints or paint sticks
• Opportunity to use a bench hook and Japanese pull saw
• Personalising and customising the mini houses
• Proper sanding and gluing methods

ABOUT THE COURSE:
During this hands-on course, you will craft your very own miniature scene from a huge variety of wood and materials in the workshop. You'll be able to choose up to five mini houses from our extensive selection, each complete with its own roof panels and adorable blocks that can be used as windows and doors. We'll show you how to expertly paint, decorate and arrange these elements to create a charming miniature 'driftwood' style village or scene of your own design.

You'll have access to a variety of chalk paints and paint sticks to paint your mini houses in any colour your heart desires. The possibilities are endless as you unleash your creativity and make a truly unique miniature world!

Customisation is key, and you'll be encouraged to take your project to the next level by adding roads, trees, post boxes, shops or any other imaginative decorations. There's even the opportunity to learn how to use a small saw to craft your own details, ensuring that every mini village becomes a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, cherished for years to come.

But the fun doesn't stop there! We'll also have a range of exciting extras available for purchase, for example mini trees, extra houses, mini benches and even real LED lights! The majority of these will only be a few pounds at most.

Our experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the process, demonstrating painting techniques, sanding, and proper gluing methods. Whether you are working independently or as a collaborative project with younger kids, we'll be there to provide support and assistance throughout the course.

WHAT TOOLS WILL I USE?
• Chalk paints
• Japanese Saw
• Scissors & glue
• Paint brushes
• Sandpaper

WHERE IS THE COURSE?
This course is run in our workshop in Crondall, just off the A287 on the Hampshire/Surrey border. We are extremely proud of the Ash & Co workshop and offer a safe and friendly environment that welcomes all ages and genders to share in our passion for making.

HOW DO I BOOK A BENCH SPACE?
Simply choose your date at the top of this page and purchase through the usual checkout process.

You will receive an email confirming all the details (please check your spam folder), and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have before you arrive.