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 April 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
Valnød Designs hand woven textiles
Silver Moon silver clay jewellery
Helen Randall - hand-sewn textiles
Helen Chadband art works and ceramics
Dave the Box wooden goods
Nadia Rose Makes handmade leather gifts
Peacock Handmade - fragranced soy candles
Howard Smith watercolour paintings
Fran Lezerri Murano glass jewellery
Circa Flora - Handmade paper flowers
Katharine Anderson Macrame
Springboard Arts - handmade cards and textile gifts
Wet felted pictures in hoops 23rd Feb 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
Learn the satisfying art of reduction lino printing to produce multi coloured prints. 1-4pm £30 per person. Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Sew a fabric storage basket 27th April 2025
Make this beautiful 'confetti' storage box from fabric scraps. Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours. Ideal project for experienced sewers and beginners alike.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Gelli plate printed wall art 11th May 2025
Print up your own sheets using Gelli plate technique, then turn them into a piece of unique wall art.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Wet felted stemmed flowers 1st June 2025
Create beautiful, delicate stemmed flowers using wet felting. Your flowers will last forever! A great gift.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham
Decoupage Boxes 22nd June 2025
These beautiful boxes are a lovely place to keep your treasures. Yours will be unique, created from small pieces of paper covering a box of your choice.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Sahiko 'Slow' Stitching 13th July 2025
Discover the Japanese art of Sashiko - hand stitching to decorate and also calm the mind. Currently a trend in embroidery, Sashiko stitching is an ancient Japanese craft which is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Abstract wet felted pictures 3rd August 2025
Abstract wet felting - create a rectangular piece which can then be linked to the workshop on 14th September, when you will sew it and create a beautiful clutch bag.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham
Four layer Gelli plate printing 24th August 2025
Use masks on the Gelli plate to create multiple layers of fantastic colours on your work. These can be made into greetings cards on the day, or larger pieces to hang on the wall
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Sue Ball
Embroidery on felting 14th September 2025
This sewing workshop is linked with the felting workshop on 3rd August. Use embroidery, beading and sewing techniques to turn your felted piece into a unique and beautiful clutch bag
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Helen Randall
Bespoke workshops
Don't forget that you can choose your 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.