Courses and Workshops

The Bristol Folk House offers a range of creative courses.
To make life easier we have organised our courses by categories.
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Summer 2026 - In-person and Online courses

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Using your Digital Camera

SA053 Workshop

Lee Spencer-Fleet · Arts · Photography (All types)

What is the course about? This workshop is suitable for DSLR, Mirrorless, Compact System or Bridge Cameras only. Your friendly tutor will support you in using your digital camera, making sense of the camera controls and…

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Studio Photography

SA054 Workshop

Lee Spencer-Fleet · Arts · Photography (All types)

What is the course about? This workshop is suitable for DSLR, Mirrorless and Compact System Cameras only. It offers an introduction to using your camera in manual mode with off-camera studio flash. Your tutor will provid…

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Photo Editing

SA055 Workshop

Lee Spencer-Fleet · Arts · Photography (All types)

What is the course about? This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in using Photo Editing software and techniques. Perhaps you have a backlog of digital images just waiting for some attention. Your tutor will wal…

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Photographic Journaling

SA056 Workshop

Adrian Wyatt · Arts · Photography (All types)

What is the course about? PHOTOGRAPH A STORY. Life is full of stories, not just dates in a diary. Our life story, our families, our communities, the local park, the woodland, even derelict land. In this taster session we…

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Street Photography

SA057 Workshop

Adrian Wyatt · Arts · Photography (All types)

What is the course about? In this workshop, you will be discovering what street photography is, including its different styles and genres. We will cover understanding the myths around the laws and best guidance on the do…

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Photo Critique

SA058 Workshop

Lee Spencer-Fleet · Arts · Photography (All types)

What is the course about? What transforms an ordinary photo into a 'winning image'? This workshop offers a chance to explore the creative vision and technical skill behind Digital Photography by analysing a variety of im…

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Lino Printing (Beginners)

SA059 Workshop

Kerry Day · Arts · Printmaking

What is the course about? Come and learn the basics of Lino Printing. This one day workshop will cover a variety of cutting, using the printing press as well as hand printing methods that can be used at home without any…

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Lino Printing (Beginners)

SA060 Workshop

Kerry Day · Arts · Printmaking

What is the course about? Come and learn the basics of Lino Printing. This one day workshop will cover a variety of cutting, using the printing press as well as hand printing methods that can be used at home without any…

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Lino Printing (Beginners)

SA061 Workshop

Kerry Day · Arts · Printmaking

What is the course about? Come and learn the basics of Lino Printing. This one day workshop will cover a variety of cutting, using the printing press as well as hand printing methods that can be used at home without any…

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Sam Treadaway · Crafts · Bookbinding

What is the course about? During this Bookbinding Workshop, you'll be introduced to the basic tools and techniques of bookbinding, exploring case-bound binding. Within the workshop, you'll learn how to make a hardcover s…

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Sam Treadaway · Crafts · Bookbinding

What is the course about? During this Bookbinding Workshop, you'll be introduced to the basic tools and techniques of bookbinding, exploring case-bound binding. Within the workshop, you'll learn how to make a hardcover s…

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Calligraphy: Modern

SC003 Workshop

Neil Ingham · Crafts · Calligraphy

What is the course about? Modern calligraphy has movement and energy which is different to traditional calligraphy. It is about creating your own style and having fun! Modern calligraphy scripts can be used for signs and…

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Calligraphy: Roundhand

SC004 Workshop

Neil Ingham · Crafts · Calligraphy

What is the course about? Learn the art of beautiful writing at this one day workshop. Calligraphy is an art form which has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a very relaxing form of craft as well as providing an opportun…

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Natural Dyes

SC005 Workshop

Freia Groves · Crafts · Fabric Craft

What is the course about? Join us for a one day, natural dye workshop. Freia will guide you through the basics of natural dyeing in the comfort of the classroom setting at the Folk House. The workshop will include: How…

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Lampshade Workshop

SC006 Workshop

Hannah Redden · Crafts · Fabric Craft

What is the course about? Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable workshop where you will learn to infuse your unique style into your home decor! Spend a delightful morning with Hannah as you dive into the world of crafting!…

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Fuxico

SC007 Workshop

Silvana Costa · Crafts · Fuxico

What is the course about? In this workshop, you will learn: A little about the history and cultural roots of Fuxico Various techniques: traditional, stuffed, floral, butterfly How to transform fabric scraps into unique…

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Natural Dyes

SC008 Workshop

Freia Groves · Crafts · Fabric Craft

What is the course about? Join us for a one day, natural dye workshop. Freia will guide you through the basics of natural dyeing in the comfort of the classroom setting at the Folk House. The workshop will include: How…

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Freia Groves · Crafts · Fabric Craft

What is the course about? Join us for a day learning about natural dyeing and half a day learning how to sew a cushion cover with your dyed fabric. Freia will guide you through the basics of natural dyeing in the comfort…

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Mosaic Workshop

SC010 Workshop

Frankie Hudson · Crafts · Mosaic

What is the course about? This is a day run by a practised artist and mosaicist for those who would like to learn the essence of how mosaics are made. Frankie will teach, help, guide and encourage you as you learn new sk…

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Mosaic Workshop

SC011 Workshop

Frankie Hudson · Crafts · Mosaic

What is the course about? This is a day run by a practised artist and mosaicist for those who would like to learn the essence of how mosaics are made. Frankie will teach, help, guide and encourage you as you learn new sk…

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Ronnie Wright · Crafts · Sewing Workshops

What is the course about? Participants are welcome to bring things they would like to try mending - either to work on during the day or for advice if that is not possible. The day will provide an in-depth look at visible…

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Sew an Apron in a Day

SC013 Workshop

Karen Reilly · Crafts · Sewing Workshops

What is the course about? You will get to grips with a sewing machine and then go on to make your own apron to take home. A great way to get you started with sewing and discover the joy of making and having fun with fabr…

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Lorraine Joseph · Crafts · Sewing Workshops

What is the course about? The aim during this one day workshop is to produce an item of lingerie, learning skills of cutting out, working with fine fabrics, sewing techniques and decorative finishes. Choices of lingerie…

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Sewing Surgery

SC015 Workshop

Karen Reilly · Crafts · Sewing Workshops

What is the course about? Have you come unstuck with your latest sewing project? Need to put the finishing touches on your textile masterpiece? Spend a day working on your own projects under the expert guidance of Karen…

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