Workshops

Macrame Ever seen t-shirt yarn but not sure what to do with it? Macrame! That’s what! We’ll be using this fab new chunky, soft yarn in our workshop next Tuesday with local artist Alix Haynes…to make wall hangings and plant hangers. They are really cool! And it’s such an easy material to learn macrame. Come … Read more

Yes…our eagerly awaited Summer Art & Crafts Programme is finally here! ‘Hot off the Press’ and packed full of exciting stuff to do whilst we shelter from the blistering summer sun  this July, August and September, (okay maybe with a little rain too!) With 11 artists delivering our Programme we have an incredible choice on offer! … Read more

Join us for a 4 week machine sewing course with Carol Walker of ‘Crafts at Work’. Make an pussycat cushion, quilted coasters, a tote bag and mousy mouse pin cushion! Learn the basics or work to higher level. £40 includes refreshments. Book here ….

Stained Glass with Gloria One of the fab things about working at Traenerhus is that we get to have a go at new and exciting crafts. Take it from us, Glass is a must! Our visiting Stained Glass artist Gloria Biggs joins us again in May making glass framed mirrors and abstracts. Or you can … Read more

Our latest workshop programme is brimming with new projects for the budding crafter including Candle-Making, Faery Houses (bird boxes) and Peg Loom Weaving… Plus our old favourites…. Monthly Lino Printing taster classes, Fused Glass, Sewing, Willow, Weaving & Basketry and Crochet for beginners and more advanced classes. Our screen printing for beginners is followed up … Read more

Wednesdays & Thursdays 1-4pm FREE! Week 1 ‘Festival Fandango’ August 1st & 2nd Get ready for a Summer of Festival Fun – Make your own Headbands, Garlands, Hats Wristbands, Flowers & Twirling Ribbons   Week 2 ‘Make it Hull’ August 8th & 9th Celebrate our cities proud heritage – Make boats, fish, a shark game … Read more

Harry, Aged 12 I t’s been a full day in our studio today as our Mixed Media workshop with artist Ingrid Holborn. unfolded. 5 of us set about learning some new paint techniques and mixed media approaches. These included stippling, sponging and colourwashing alongside masking, stencilling and collaging plus adding texture and detail.  We experimented with … Read more

‘Big Banana Bonanza’ 23rd JUNE FREE CRAFTS ALL DAY! 11.30 – 4pm · Banana shoes · Banana hats · Banana Cake · A giant Banana Boat All day & Free to join in and make – just drop-in anytime & join the Yellow Day Parade as it returns to the pier!