Hands-On Creative Experiences in Lyme Regis

Hands-On Lyme is a vibrant company offering events | workshops | courses in arts and crafts, performing arts, home and garden, business, film, arts and crafts fitness and wellbeing and much, much more. Activities such as bushcraft, creative writing, photography, silver making and team development are provided for all ages.
The courses are delivered at various locations including The Town Mill in Lyme Regis. Courses are available all year round and provide opportunities for people of all ages and especially throughout the high season.
The primary purpose of the centre is to provide activities for people ….. for the under 18s the courses are designed to complement the work of schools and colleges. The programmes combine fun, learning, challenge and adventure. During the taster sessions and progressive courses, young people are supported and encouraged to find and develop their natural talents and fulfil their potential.

16th July
Jewellery Making - Introduction
Make a pendant and earrings. Plus cubic zirconia setting, torch firing and finishing your silver pieces. £45 plus materials - Total £85

12thAugust
Jewellery Making - Rings
Make a flat band ring and a decorated one. £45 plus materials - Total £85

8th September
Singing Workshop
Spend a day or two in and about the studio, in the town and on the beach singing, rehearsing and performing. £40 Full day (Minimum of 5 people attending)

10th September
Jewellery Making - Beads
Make beautiful focal beads. £55 plus materials - Total £95

Dates: Day workshops - 7/8/9 September 2010 ; Term course - 14 Sept/22 Sept/28 Sept / 5 Oct/12 Oct / 19 Oct
An Introduction to botanical painting workshops with Alison Waspe
1 – 3 days ; Price £55 per day alternatively 6 week course of 1.5hr sessions £100

5th,6th & 7th October
Gone Harry Potter about drawing? With Cliff Wright
This course is 1-3 days and designed to help you overcome barriers to drawing creativity whatever your ability and experience. We will get you drawing - especially if you are a beginner - drawing can be relaxing, fun and a magical journey of self-discovery. It will also enable you to see the world around you more vividly, as if for the first time. Early booking is advisable given that space is limited.
£225 for three days; minimum three people

27th -29th October
Workshop Photo-Poetry with Creative Practice and John Hunt Photography
Photo-poetry is a short, 3-day course designed for creative fun but with an emphasis on developing skills and techniques along the way. We start with a view, a word, a thought, a dream even and then begin a process of shaping and transforming ideas into powerful images. You will work on techniques for capturing visual images with John and for painting pictures with words with Phil using the dramatic backdrop of the Jurassic Coast and the atmospheric scenery of Lyme Regis. The course concludes with a digital exhibition of your work and a photo-book record will be posted to you soon afterwards.

£200 for three days; minimum 3 people

20th November
Herbal Remedies - a treat for yourself or a perfect presents
Enjoy a day making your own natural herbal products for your bath and home. Making winter air freshener, skin softening Bath Melts, containing cocoa butter, dried herbs, sea salt and essential oils, Bath Bags with oats and herbs, exfoliating Body Polish Gel and a cleansing Body Wash. A detailed hand-out will be yours to take home containing all the recipes and information about the raw materials used
£40 for the day; minimum three people.

Further courses available call or check the website.

Dates

Jewellery Making - Introduction 16/07/2010

Jewellery Making - Rings 12/08/2010

botanical painting workshops 07/09/2010 - 09/09/2010

Singing Workshop 08/09/2010

Jewellery Making - Beads 10/09/2010

botanical painting workshops (Term Course) 14/09/2010 - 19/10/2010

Gone Harry Potter about drawing? With Cliff Wright 05/10/2010 - 07/10/2010

Photo-Poetry with Creative Practice and John Hunt Photography 27/10/2010 - 29/10/2010

Herbal Remedies - a treat for yourself or a perfect presents 20/11/2010

* Please call or visit the website for further details.