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Learning for Pleasure since 1920
The Bristol Folk House offers a range of creative courses.
To make life easier we have organised our courses by categories.
Discover more about each subject area below.
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Summer 2026 - In-person and Online courses
343 courses, 0 currently scheduled.
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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Heather Coleman · Crafts · Silver Jewellery Making Techniques
What is the course about? Create a trio of silver earrings in this creative workshop! Using sterling silver or hypoallergenic Argentium silver, you will learn how to make three different types of earrings: stud, drop and…
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Heather Coleman · Crafts · Silver Jewellery Making Techniques
What is the course about? Make your own silver ring in this creative workshop! Learn how to form metal into a textured ring band that fits you perfectly. You will use techniques such as texturing, cutting, filing, formin…
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Heather Coleman · Crafts · Silver Jewellery Making Techniques
What is the course about? Make your own silver ring in this creative workshop! Learn how to form metal into a textured ring band that fits you perfectly. You will use techniques such as texturing, cutting, filing, formin…
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Heather Coleman · Crafts · Silver Jewellery Making Techniques
What is the course about? Create a trio of silver earrings in this creative workshop! Using sterling silver or hypoallergenic Argentium silver, you will learn how to make three different types of earrings: stud, drop and…
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Anna Randall · Crafts · Special effects makeup
What is the course about? Play with Prosthetics is an exciting, hands-on workshop that dives into the art of advanced makeup effects used in cosplay, Halloween, and film and television. Taught by experienced freelance Ma…
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Anna Randall · Crafts · Special effects makeup
What is the course about? An introductory workshop into Special FX Makeup, a fun way to explore professional materials and techniques used in the TV and Film Industry to make realistic bruises, burns, scars and wounds. T…
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Sarah Edwards · Crafts · Wool Crafts
What is the course about? Create a festive Reindeer out of willow. Discover the creative potential of willow, and weave your own Rudolf to decorate your home this Christmas. The Willow Reindeer decoration is up to 1 metr…
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Jo Peake · Crafts · Wool Crafts
What is the course about? Learn this very traditional craft to weave your own scarf, using a back strap loom. You will have a selection of soft wool to choose from. The looms will already be threaded so you can start wea…
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Jo Peake · Crafts · Wool Crafts
What is the course about? Discover the art of weaving on a backstrap loom and create beautiful, handcrafted pieces for your home, including a set of coasters and a table runner. Choose from a variety of vibrant colours,…
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Cristina Valladares · Crafts · Wool Crafts
What is the course about? Learn Tunisian crochet colour work technique while you go through the process of making a colourful wall hanger. Discover essential skills to work with different colours and open up endless crea…
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Cristina Valladares · Crafts · Wool Crafts
What is the course about? Learn the basics of freeform crochet in this day workshop. Freeform crochet is a technique that prioritises creative expression and intuition over following a pattern. It would be a way to draw…
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Cristina Valladares · Crafts · Wool Crafts
What is the course about? Make a pompom Christmas wreath over a metallic base and create a long lasting piece to decorate your home. You will learn how to make pompoms in a variety of sizes and how to create different pa…
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Lizzie Barnes · Crafts · Embroidery
What is the course about? Uncover the mindful, creative world of contemporary hand embroidery in this relaxed and encouraging 3-hour workshop. This session strips away the pressure of perfectionism. You will discover how…
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Lizzie Barnes · Crafts · Embroidery
What is the course about? Designed specifically as a progression from the basics, this 3-hour workshop takes the foundational stitches you already know and develops them through creative variations and unique combination…
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Lizzie Barnes · Crafts · Embroidery
What is the course about? Immerse yourself in a full-day creative masterclass that takes hand embroidery entirely into the third dimension. This workshop perfectly bridges the hyper-realism of thread painting with the ph…
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Silvana Costa · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Courses
What is the course about? Feel the energy and joy of Brazil in this vibrant Brazilian Rhythms Dance workshop. Through simple, guided steps, you will explore lively styles like samba while building coordination, musicalit…
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Silvana Costa · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Courses
What is the course about? Flamenco is a vibrant experience that showcases the richness of rhythm and diversity of flamenco. The workshop lasts two hours, with the first part being about technique and the second part bein…
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Christine Power · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Workshops
What is the course about? In this new workshop we will learn line dances to tunes sung by or sung with Dolly Parton. The dances differ in range of difficulty, from more simple to more complex! This workshop is run by our…
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Abelardo Salabet · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Workshops
What is the course about? We are going to take you on an intimate, magical journey to the streets of Old Havana, Cuba's capital city. Think Mojitos, smooth Cuban Rhythms, palm trees and old American Cars. Who best to gui…
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Claire Phipps · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Workshops
What is the course about? Join Claire as she transports you back to the music halls at The Moulin Rouge... You will learn how to pose, tease and walk like a showgirl, try your hand at feather fan dancing and of course le…
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Claire Phipps · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Workshops
What is the course about? Let Claire Phipps (of The Flaming Feathers troupe) take you on a whirlwind adventure. Learn the art of posing, peeling and teasing in a supportive environment. Claire will help you discover your…
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Silvana Costa · Music, Dance and Performance · Dance Courses
What is the course about? Feel the energy and joy of Brazil in this vibrant Brazilian Rhythms Dance workshop. Through simple, guided steps, you will explore lively styles like samba while building coordination, musicalit…
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Steve Haynes · Music, Dance and Performance · Guitar
What is the course about? A one day workshop for guitarists who have dabbled with the blues and want to learn more. Discussions of chord theory, rhythmic playing and approaches to blues soloing will be interspersed with…
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