Workshops

// INTRODUCTION TO MODERN CALLIGRAPHY //

So you love all the gorgeous hand lettering on Instagram and Pinterest, but you have never held a calligraphy pen before. Maybe you have modern calligraphy set at home, or you had a go once but would love to pick up a pen again! Calligraphy pens aren’t as mysterious as they seem – in fact, in this workshop with Claire from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy you’ll discover everything you need to know to make magic come out of a calligraphy pen.

We’ll start with assembling a pen and spooning up ink. We’ll make flowy, swirly shapes and then letters and words. You’ll be shown how, with demonstrations at every stage of the process.

This calligraphy workshop is tailored to beginners who wish to explore the art of writing with a pointed pen.

You'll learn the basics of modern calligraphy like how to work with a pointed nib and care for your writing tools.

Your course fee includes refreshments, and a specially curated starter kit that includes :

• penholder
• nib
• worksheets, guide sheets and more!
• your very own framed calligraphy quote

The class is held in our purpose built creative studio space in the pretty market town of Nantwich, in the heart of Cheshire. Each workshop is intentionally kept small for optimal attention given to each participant.

• Level: Beginner
• Venue: The Little Paper Shop, 56 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RP
• Price: £65

Course Content:

• Warm Up
• Drills
• Strokes
• Minuscule
• Phrases
• Create your own artwork

After taking this workshop, you’ll know:

• how to hold your calligraphy pen correctly to get the very best out of your lettering
• how to create beautiful hairline strokes and gorgeous thick swells with your calligraphy pen
• how to write a simple alphabet in your own modern calligraphy style
•  how to join letters to create pretty calligraphy quotes
• which papers and inks are best for modern calligraphy practice at home
• how to make your calligraphy practice sessions at home really fun and creative

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms & Conditions:
– Course fee includes light refreshments and drinks.
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– Moon & Tide and The Little Paper Shop reserve full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– Moon & Tide  and The Little Paper Shop reserve full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.

// MACRAME ROPE NECKLACE WORKSHOP //

AS PART OF NANTWICH ARTS DAY, JOIN US AND JAZZ UP AN OUTFIT WITH A BOLD CHUNKY, ON-TREND MACRAME ROPE NECKLACE IN A CHOICE OF COLOUR ON THIS SHORT PUNCHY WORKSHOP, INTRODUCING YOU TO THE WORLD OF MODERN MACRAME. 

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms and Conditions:

– Course fee includes light refreshments and drink
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– Knot Bohemia and The Little Paper Shop reserve full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– Knot Bohemia and The Little Paper Shop reserve full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.

// MINDSET WORKSHOP //

2020 VISION - A NEW MIND, A NEW YOU

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO REALLY WANT TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES FROM THE INSIDE OUT. LEARNING ALL ABOUT MINDSET, MINDFULNESS AND GENERAL WELLBEING. PROMISED TO BE FULL OF REVELATIONS, AH-HA MOMENTS AND PRACTICAL TIPS AND TOOLS TO TAKE HOME AND REALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

INCLUDING:

• A talk explaining mindset but more importantly how you can change it
  
• Learn powerful techniques to 'Let Go'
  
• Resources to take away
  
• Q & A

The class is held in our purpose built creative studio space in the pretty market town of Nantwich, in the heart of Cheshire. Each workshop is intentionally kept small for optimal attention given to each participant.

Course fee includes refreshments, and resources to take away.

• Date: 17th April
• Time: 6.30 - 8pm
• Venue: The Little Paper Shop, 34 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RP
• Price: £19.50

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms & Conditions:

– Course fee includes light refreshments and drinks.
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.

// INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR ILLUSTRATION //

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LOVE TO TRY THE LOOSE, BEAUTIFUL STYLE OF WATERCOLOUR ILLUSTRATION, AND IS SPECIALLY TAILORED TO BEGINNERS WHO WISH TO EXPLORE THIS ART OF COMBINING WATERCOLOUR AND PEN.

In this class, you’ll start with a basic introduction of watercolour tools, brush up on colour theory, and then put it all into action by creating your own floral illustration one petal at a time.

AFTER TAKING THIS CLASS, YOU’LL KNOW HOW TO:

• Build a custom watercolour palette using the principles of colour theory.
• How to choose and properly hold your paint brushes, and the different techniques to create the outline of your florals using different brush strokes.
• Fill-in and shading techniques to add interest and depth to your illustration.
• The use of ink pens to further enhance your artwork and bring it to life on paper.
• Use Cara’s tips for bleeding watercolour together and a simple way to fix mistakes.

Created with a beginner in mind, our Creative Director Cara has created this fun three hour class to walk you through her process of how she use watercolours and ink pens to draw florals in her wedding stationery and print designs. She’ll give you all of her tips and techniques to create a simple dreamy watercolour artwork that you can proudly display at home!

The class is held in our purpose built creative studio space in the pretty market town of Nantwich, in the heart of Cheshire. Each workshop is intentionally kept small for optimal attention given to each participant.

Course fee includes refreshments, and a specially curated starter kit which we’ve recently upgraded – paints, brush, pen, guide sheets and more!

• Level: Beginner
• Time: 10am-12.30pm
• Venue: The Little Paper Shop, 34 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RP
• Price: £59

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms & Conditions:

– Course fee includes light refreshments and drinks.
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.

// ARM KNITTED BLANKET //

IS YOUR IDEAL NIGHT COSYING UNDER A CHUNKY BLANKET, CUDDLED ON THE SOFA? ON THIS WORKSHOP, YOU ARE ABLE TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN CHUNKY  BLANKET IN THE COLOUR OF YOUR CHOICE WHILST LEARNING THE INCREDIBLE SKILL OF ARM KNITTING WITH ROMY DESIGN.  

Join us for copious amounts of hot chocolate for an evening of cosiness to create your very own arm knitted blanket. There will be a choice of colour in luxe chunky yarn for you to knit with, taking your blanket home with you at the end of the evening to cosy under.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY:

• Group Demonstrations
• 1:1 support to help with your creation
  
• Your very own chunky arm knitted blanket to take home with you

Please note: that your colour choice will be required a week before the workshop takes place to ensure that colour is available for you. 

The class is held in our purpose built creative studio space in the pretty market town of Nantwich, in the heart of Cheshire. Each workshop is intentionally kept small for optimal attention given to each participant.

Course fee includes refreshments

• Level: Beginner
• Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
• Venue: The Little Paper Shop, 34 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RP
• Price: £75

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms & Conditions:

– Course fee includes light refreshments and drinks.
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– RThe Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.

// HAND EMBROIDERED TOTE BAG WORKSHOP //

CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE EMBROIDERED TOTE BAG WITH ALEXANDRA FROM SPARROW & THREAD. 

You'll start off by learning the essential stitches for modern hand embroidery before moving onto to creating your own embroidered tote bag using Alexandra's hand drawn designs.

INCLUDING:

• Group Demonstrations
  
• 1:1 tutoring
  
• Essential Starter kit: 7" Embroidery hoop, 100% Cotton Tote Bag, A selection of hand sewing needles, embroidery floss and your very own pair of stork embroidery scissiors, every stitchers essential!

The class is held in our purpose built creative studio space in the pretty market town of Nantwich, in the heart of Cheshire. Each workshop is intentionally kept small for optimal attention given to each participant.

Course fee includes refreshments and resources to take away.

• Time: 16th May 1.30pm-4pm 
• Venue: The Little Paper Shop, 34 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RP
• Price: £40

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms & Conditions:

– Course fee includes light refreshments, drinks and a carefully curated starter kit.
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.

// PRESERVED FLOWER CROWN //

GETTING MARRIED THIS YEAR? HEADING TO A FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER? OR JUST FANCY CREATING A BEAUTIFULLY BESPOKE GIFT FOR A FRIEND OR LEARNING A NEW CRAFT?... ON THIS WORKSHOP WITH FIFI BOUTIQUE BESPOKE, YOU WILL CREATE YOUR VERY OWN ON TREND PRESERVED FLORAL CROWN  

 To make your very own organic floral crown, there will be a variety of preserved flowers and foliage in neutral and pastel shades such as spray roses, bunny tail grasses, eucalyptus, lavender, limonium, poppy heads and many more.

As well as nearly 20 years experience working in floristry, weddings and visual merchandising, Fiona's qualifications include a BETEC in Art and Design, and an Art and Design degree. Her career has taken her from floristry work in Cheshire, to designing and installing window displays at Harrods, and working for a London based floral design business. Since launching Fifi Boutique, Fiona has worked on numerous projects, creating statement floral arrangements for events and photo shoots.

During her career, Fiona has had the privilege of creating floral displays for the Royal family, designing and installing floral arrangements at world renowned venues such as St Paul's Cathedral, The Queen's House Greenwich, the W Hotel, The British Museum, Haymarket Hotel and The Museum of London, and worked with several reputable top brands on their displays, including Ralph Lauren, Fendi, All Saints, Escard, Canti Prosecco, Ted Baker, House & Garden, Prada and Garrard.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY:

• Group Demonstrations
  
• Tips and tricks from the floristry trade
• 1:1 support to help with your creation
  
• Your very own unique and bespoke flower crown to take home

The class is held in our purpose built creative studio space in the pretty market town of Nantwich, in the heart of Cheshire. Each workshop is intentionally kept small for optimal attention given to each participant.

Course fee includes refreshments

• Level: Beginner
• Date: 13th June
• Time: 1.30 - 4pm
• Venue: The Little Paper Shop, 34 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RP
• Price: £55

COVID-19 UPDATE
Please note that the team at The Little Paper Shop is taking the current corona virus situation very seriously. We are monitoring all government advice on a daily basis, and will be following their advice to the letter.

At this current stage, we are still planning to stick to our 2020 workshop schedule unless advised otherwise. Our team and visiting teachers will be employing stringent hygiene measures whilst hosting our learners, ensuring that the highest standards are met for your safety and wellbeing.

Should government guidelines mean that a workshop date be cancelled in future, we will of course be rescheduling all of our affected customers to another future date of their choosing at no extra cost. We will liase with any affected customers directly as soon as we are made aware of any such developments.

Any purchased gift voucher experiences are valid for 12 months, and we will of course honour any requested workshop transfers in light of the current difficult situation we find ourselves in.

On a lighter note, we are bringing forward our exciting plans to launch online classes and workshops in Autumn 2020 forward to ensure that our lovely customers can enjoy some creative time and learning during any imposed self isolation - watch this space!! :)

Terms & Conditions:

– Course fee includes light refreshments and drinks.
– Confirmation of seat upon payment received.
– Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to accept or decline the registration of any participant for any reason, without explanation.
– The Little Paper Shop reserves full rights to amend or adjust the date, time, venue, content, fees, or instructor of any scheduled course, session, workshop, talk or event.
– In the event of a no-show, late turn arrival or inability to stay through the entire workshop, no refund will be granted.
– Should the workshop be cancelled or shortened, The Little Paper Shop will perform all refunds within 5 working days.