Springboard Arts
Craft workshops, hand made textiles and handprinted cards for every occasion
Springboard Arts
Craft workshops, hand made textiles and handprinted cards for every occasion
Choose Your Workshop!
MAKERS' MARKET Sun 13th Oct 2024
Machine sew your own festive Christmas Tree garland Sun 17th Nov 2024
MAKERS' MARKET Sun 13th Oct 2024
Don't miss this lovely shopping opportunity in Rutland. Local artisans display their beautiful items - an ideal opportunity to buy birthday gifts or even early Christmas presents. Stallholders include:
The Elegant Gem - gem stone jewellery
Angela Fisher Antique Textiles
Helen Randall - handsewn textiles
Nadia Rose Makes - handmade leather gifts
Peacock Handmade - fragranced candles
Crafty Woodcocks - handturned wooden items
Noticeboard Store - handmade noticeboards
Karen Stewart Textiles - wet felted pictures, scarves and more
Heather Harrison - artist
Circa Flora - Handmade paper flowers
Springboard Arts - handmade cards and textile gifts
Handmade Christmas Cards Sun 27th Oct 2024
Machine sew your own festive Christmas Tree garland Sun 17th Nov 2024
MAKERS' MARKET Sun 13th Oct 2024
Make your Christmas cards more personal by creating your own. Learn a variety of papercraft techniques to create beautiful cards. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop leader Sue Ball
Machine sew your own festive Christmas Tree garland Sun 17th Nov 2024
Machine sew your own festive Christmas Tree garland Sun 17th Nov 2024
Machine sew your own festive Christmas Tree garland Sun 17th Nov 2024
Make your own blocks in an original design to print up fabrics on tea towels and/or tote bags to take home. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Wet felted baubles 8th Dec 2024
Print your own block printed fabric 12th Jan 2025
Machine sew your own festive Christmas Tree garland Sun 17th Nov 2024
Use wet felting technique to produce unusual and unique Christmas decorations. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham.
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Print your own block printed fabric 12th Jan 2025
Print your own block printed fabric 12th Jan 2025
Print your own block printed fabric 12th Jan 2025
Use existing print blocks to print up a length of calico fabric which will be suitable for sewing your own projects. This workshop can be linked together with the tote bag project on 2nd Feb with Helen Randall, when you can use your own fabric to make a lined tote bag.
1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Sew your own lined tote bag 2nd Feb 2025
Print your own block printed fabric 12th Jan 2025
Print your own block printed fabric 12th Jan 2025
Using either your own printed fabric from the workshop on 12th Jan, or choose from our fabrics to sew a lined tote bag. This workshop is appropriate for beginner sewers. Learn how to put in a zip, bag out a lining and other useful sewing skills. Bring our own machine (preferred) or use one of ours.
1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Wet felted pictures in hoops 23rd Feb 2025
Reduction lino printing 16th March 2025
Reduction lino printing 16th March 2025
Discover the joy of wet felting. Make a gorgeous abstract picture out of fibres which can then be embellished with silk threads, embroidery etc. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham
Reduction lino printing 16th March 2025
Reduction lino printing 16th March 2025
Reduction lino printing 16th March 2025
Learn the satisfying art of reduction lino printing to produce multi coloured prints. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Bespoke workshops
Reduction lino printing 16th March 2025
Bespoke workshops
Don't forget that you can get in touch, choose your workshop and your own dates. Maximum number of participants is usually 5. Use the form below to get in touch.
Just to say a huge thank you for the workshop on Friday. It was, without doubt, the highlight of our break in Rutland. It was, quite simply, fantastic and we all really, really, enjoyed it and appreciate all the effort you put into making it a wonderful experience.
From Mary, one of a group of lovely ladies visiting Rutland
Just to say thank you so much for a really fun afternoon. We all loved it...
A group of school friends reconnecting over crafts!
We wanted just to send you a note of thanks for the workshop on Tuesday. We had a fantastic time and very much appreciated your warm welcome and the opportunity with your excellent teaching, encouragement and support, to learn a new creative skill.
From Wendy & Hadrian - lino cut workshop was a birthday gift
Handmade Textiles and Cards
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events
Come along to the Artisan Brocante sale event on 10th & 11th August 2024 in North Luffenham from 11-4 each day. Springboard Arts cards, bags and cushions will be on sale, as well as a variety of vintage items. Perfect for early Christmas shopping! Contact me for exact address.
Handmade cushions
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events
Handmade piped cushions, filled with a duck feather & down inner. Made from high quality fabrics, these come in two sizes - 40x40cm (£25) and 45x45cm (£30). See the gallery below for all on sale at the moment and use the contact form at the bottom of this page if you would like to purchase.
Cards for sale
Handmade fabric bags
Handmade fabric bags
Cards are available to purchase. All blank for your own message. Send a purchase request through the form at the bottom of the webpage. All £3 each.
Handmade fabric bags
Handmade fabric bags
Handmade fabric bags
Each bag, made from high quality fabric, is fully lined stiffened with two layers of interfacing, and has two handles, either on the end or the side. Large bags are £25, medium bags are £20. See the gallery below for all on sale at the moment and use the contact form at the bottom of this page if you would like to purchase. Bespoke service also available.