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 12th Oct 2025
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
Glenys Sandham wet felted pictures and bowls
Libby Smith animal base watercolours
Silver Moon silver clay jewellery
Denise Johnson & Lesley Bath crocheted baubles
Little Print Gifts and accessories
Beautiful Soul Art
Nadia Rose Makes handmade leather gifts
Peacock Handmade - fragranced soy candles
Carole Dawson 3D embroidery
Hana Smid ceramics
Circa Flora - Handmade paper flower
DL Designs of Rutland - glass fusion
Springboard Arts - handmade cards and textile gifts
Wet felted mittens 5th Oct 2025
Discover the joy of wet felting. Make a gorgeous pair of mittens out of fibres which can then be embellished with silk threads, embroidery etc. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham
Sew a patchwork drawstring bag 26th Oct 2025
Enjoy learning some basic sewing techniques to make this lovely drawstring bag. Bring your own sewing machine (preferred) or borrow one from us. 1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Lino printing in two colours for beginners 16th Nov 2025
Learn the art of reduction lino printing to produce prints using two colours. The aim is to do a short print run of images that can be turned into your own unique Christmas cards, but you are free to do other designs if you wish.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Wet felted bags 7th Dec 2025
Create a beautiful felted bag that will last forever! Choose colours from Glenys's amazing stash of merino wool and silks to make a bag that will the envy of your friends.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham
English Paper-Piecing Bookmark 11th Jan 2026
English paper-piecing is a classic art that should not be forgotten! Helen will guide you through this enjoyable session to produce a lovely bookmark.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Block printing on fabric 1st Feb 2026
Make your own blocks to decorate fabric bags with a unique design. Tea towels also available. Such fun, and no-one will have one like yours! Great for gifts.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Bespoke workshops
Don't forget that you can choose your craft workshop and your own dates (by negotiation). Maximum number of participants is usually 5. Workshops include:
Cotton bud painting
Brusho
Alcohol inks (on candles and Yupo paper)
Mandala bottle painting
Rock painting
Gelli plate printing
Paper beads jewellery
Decoupage Boxes
Block printed tote bags or tea towels
Lino Printing
Book folded vase of flowers
Festive tree decorations
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
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
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.