What’s different about Chirpy?
We’re not just a fabulous gift shop fulfilling all your gifting needs for all occasions but we’ve also got a wonderful workshop space dedicated to bring our customers great creative workshops. All perfect for beginners, with all materials and equipment provided, the workshops offer a chance to enjoy a couple of hours of creative “you time” away from the huddle & bustle of everyday life. Come on your own or bring some friends, we’re a friendly lot!
Here’s 5 of the best workshops we’ve got coming up this Spring
1 . Fused Glass Flower & Fruit Wreath
Thursday 24th April 7-8:30pm book here
Join Claire Myers at Cherry Tree Glass Studio, an experienced glass maker, to make a Spring themed glass wreath.
Made b applying frit (crushed glass) and modelled glass pieces to a fused glass wreath which on completion will be taken away and fired and returned to Chirpy for collection approximately a week later.
The piece measures 9 cm in diameter and after firing a matching ribbon will be added.
2. Jesmonite coaster workshop
Thursday May 1st 7-9pm Book here
Jesmonite seems to be everywhere unsurprisingly as bits such a fun material to work with. In this workshop you’ll create 2 unique hexagonal trays with a terrazzo design, perfect to using as coasters or trinket trays. As Jesmonite dries quickly you’ll take away your creations on the night
3. Bluebell Forest painting workshop
Thursday 8th May 7-9:15pm book here
Even if you haven’t touched a pencil since primary school, with step-by-step guidance of professional local artist Joyce Buzeman of BuzemanArt, you will create your very own master piece. For those more experienced, we assure you will go away with new paint tips and paint ideas.
We provide all the paint, brushes a 30 x 40cm canvas and other materials that are required. All you need is a to turn up with a good dose of enthusiasm. Why not bring your friends, family or colleagues…
Our aim is to unleash your own painting style and encourage you where needed. It’s your masterpiece and at the end your painting will be unique to you.
4. Fused Glass Waterscape
Thursday 15th May 7-8:30pm- book here
Ever fancied making an item from fused glass? Well here is your opportunity from Claire Myers at Cherry Tree Glass Studio, an experienced glass maker.
In this workshop you will design your piece and then apply frit (crushed glass) stringers (glass rods) and modelled glass pieces to make a fused glass waterscape picture, perfect as a treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one. No cutting or grinding required!
On completion your item will be taken away and fused plus a wooden frame added. It will then be returned to Chirpy for collection approximately a week later.
5. Pottery Hand building workshop
This workshop is running twice in Spring
Thursday 22nd May 7-9pm Book here
Thursday 25th June 7-9pm Book here
Fancy trying your hand at a bit of pottery? In this workshop you’ll get acquainted with the art of pottery, learn the three methods of handbuilding, design and then create your very own custom pieces. Your pieces will be glazed and fired (white) and ready to pick up at a later date.