This workshop is for absolute beginners. It will give insight into the process of hand embossing on metal with simple hand held tools. I will take you through the process of low and high relief embossing on sheet pewter, which will then be aged and polished. You will then have a beautiful box-framed pewter initial to take away with you. You will also make a bookmark in pewter and embellish it with alcohol inks.

Would you like to paint but don’t know how to start? Join me on this absolute beginner’s class and learn, step by step, how to paint this beautiful tree of life, using colours of your choice.

 The price of the workshop at Arty Goat includes coffee and a delicious piece of homemade cake.

Come and join us for a creative metal embossing evening. In this workshop your tutor, Mel, will teach you the basics of low and high relief embossing on sheet pewter. The pewter will then be patinated to give an aged appearance and inks will be used to colour the artwork. The finished piece will then be used to cover a notebook and a pen.

You will be using basic hand held tools and work from tracings and stencils,so no artistic ability is needed. The workshop is completely beginner friendly.

The price of the workshop at Arty Goat includes coffee and a delicious piece of homemade cake.

Design a beautiful keepsake box and embellish it in pewter. You will be guided through the process from the piece of sheet metal to the final polished work. The box will then be painted and lined with fabric and a jewelled clasp added.

There is no drawing experience necessary as designs and stencils are available for you to use . This is a beginners workshop so no previous knowledge of embossing on metal is needed. All materials are included in this workshop.

The price of the workshop at Arty Goat includes coffee and a delicious piece of homemade cake.

This cute little hanging tree of life can be hung in the window or in a calming space in your room. It follows a basic wrapping and twisting technique with added beading. After finishing the tree, I will show you how to bead on the freeform shape.

Join me at Arty Goat for an afternoon of crafting, coffee and homemade cake

This is a workshop for absolute beginners.

This glass candle holder will be painted in inks and embellished with a simple wire flower. This is a workshop for absolute beginners. No knowledge of craft or wirework is needed. You will be given traceable designs and all tools, including the glass, in your craft box. 

Join Our Zentangle Journey! Unlock your creativity and embrace mindfulness with our 6-week Zentangle course for just £280! Zentangle is more than a drawing technique—it's a powerful practice that promotes relaxation, stress relief, and self-expression. By focusing on simple, repetitive patterns, you'll engage in active meditation that calms the mind and soothes the soul. In this course, led by the talented Mel, you'll master the fundamentals of Zentangle. In the first four weeks, you'll learn the basic principles of 'tangling', including shading, adding color, and creating larger compositions. The final two workshops will guide you in crafting unique pieces, including a metal-tape embossed tin and a stunning copper embossed clock or wall art. This course is perfect for absolute beginners—no prior craft experience or drawing skills are needed! Tap into your inner artist and find your flow with us! Sign up now and embark on your Zentangle Journey!

This course will be hosted at Arty Goat, 9 Stot Fold Road , Maypole, Birmingham, B14 5JD. Come and join us on Sunday evenings for coffee and cake .

Learn the art of embossing on metal to make two gorgeous spring hearts. To make your creations, you will learn to emboss in low and high relief on aluminium and copper. You will then patina and polish the pieces to a high shine and then each of the eye-catching decorations will be coloured with different waxes and inks. The two hearts can then be embellished with ribbon and beads.

This fun and relaxed craft workshop is completely beginner friendly and is sure to get your creative juices flowing!

The price of the workshop at Arty Goat includes coffee and a delicious piece of homemade cake.

In this hands-on session, you’ll get to design your own unique picture on a piece of metal, using special tools to create a raised design. It's a great way to explore your artistic side, learn new crafting techniques, and take home a personalized, handmade treasure!

No experience needed—you will be working from traceable designs