Who will be teaching the classes?

Hannah Walker has been an artist for as long as she could hold a pencil. Creating and making has giving comfort, focus, and a sense of peace. It's her hope to share this calming, creative, and rewarding journey with others. 

Over the years, she noticed that one of the biggest barriers to creativity is the disappointment we feel when something doesn’t turn out how we’d hoped. Maybe a drawing looks wrong, or we make a ‘mistake’, and that inner critic takes over.

That’s why Feel Good Make began... becoming a place where you can leave your worries behind. The focus for all the projects on offer is that they’re easy to do and, most importantly, they allow you to feel good about what you’ve made:

You will be supported throughout the process.

These sessions are around Hannah's kitchen table at home in Hartford, Cheshire. They’re small and friendly, with a maximum of four people per class; so everyone has space to be creative freely, but with encouragement nearby.

The introductory sessions are around three hours long. If you enjoy yourself (and we hope you do!) and would like to return for a full-day session (six hours), that would be lovely.
photo of artist Hannah Walker holding up her embroidery

What would you like to know about Hannah?

After six years training in jewellery at Edinburgh College of Art and the Royal College of Art, Hannah has worked in the jewellery business for nearly 30 years; designing, making and selling. It’s something she still loves, but over time, she found herself wanting to share more of the quiet, gentle joy that making can bring.

 Home life is full of creativity too. With her husband and two growing girls being a daily inspiration & support.

Hannah loves to make just about anything; clothes, food, jewellery, gardens, websites, embroidery, printmaking; and   

Feel Good Make evolved as a result of Hannah discovering that sharing the skills she has learnt, over a lifetime of making, is really very special.
photo of artist Hannah Walker holding up her embroidery

"One of the biggest challenges a maker faces is how to juggle earning a living and nurturing their creative spirit.

When the responsibilities of work & family grow, lack of space can be a common challenge, which is why the kitchen table is such a winner. 

Let’s do this together ... feel good, make."

Through these craft classes in Cheshire, the aim is to create space for others to reconnect with creativity in a way that feels nurturing and calm. 

These art workshops are open to everyone and you don’t need any experience, just curiosity and a eagerness to try.

Sessions offered through Feel Good Make include:

  • Printmaking - a relaxed introduction to lino-printing using easy-to-use tools and joyful experimentation. This art class offers a brilliant way to play with colour and composition with the end goal of making six personalised cards.

  • Dry-Point Printing - this workshop invites deeper exploration into printmaking using dry-point printing techniques to create small pieces of art with only a sheet of plastic, some scribing tools and ink. During this session, you'll create six cards.

  • Embroidery - quiet stitching in a peaceful setting. We focus on soothing patterns, simple techniques and lots of encouragement. Following a the inspiration of 26 letter templates. You'll stitch a letter from the alphabet. The perfect gift for a loved one.

  • Bracelet Making - a calm and colourful session where we use 100% silk cord, thread and beads to create beautiful, wearable pieces. Hannah's background as a jeweller means you'll get to use one of her signature sliding claps in sterling silver. 

  • Paper Garland Making- unlock your creativity in any season using bespoke cut paper leaves and flowers to create a garland. These little wreaths are full of charm and perfect for gifting or decorating your space.

  • Aromatherapy & Relaxation - a session focused on feeling good from the inside out. You’ll create your own hand salve and solid pulse point perfume while relaxing and choosing your own calming scents.

  • Postcard Printing- this is a session to re-ignite your creative spark. Capturing memories of locations around the world, or celebrating nature & landscapes, you'll creating miniature works of art, ready to send to friends.

  • Art as Therapy - one to one sessions where you will be guided through simple techniques, tailored to your needs, allowing yourself the time & space to heal.

Each class is designed with the goal to make creativity accessible, calming and fun. Whether you want to explore something new, take time for yourself, or simply enjoy a few peaceful hours with your friends, these craft classes in Cheshire can offer just that. You'll be supported throughout, to help you get the most out of your time.

Feel Good Make, art workshops are suitable for beginners or anyone looking to return to making after a long break, with everything is provided; materials, guidance, and refreshments;  so you can simply arrive, settle in, and create.

If you’re looking for a craft experience in Cheshire that feel more like a spa retreat than a class, we’d love to welcome you.

You also won’t go hungry, as you enjoy your art workshop a selection of delicious snacks will be waiting for you. If you could just let us know about any dietary requirements at least a week in advance, we can make sure you are well looked after.

We love taking Feel Good Make on the road; so if you'd like us to come to you, send an enquiry today. 
www.feelgoodmake.com
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