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Recently we have had a short break from running our workshops. This has given us an opportunity to reflect on 18 months of creativity at Forgotten Arts.

Our workshops have included Knifemaking, Cheese making, Soap making, Candle making, Leatherwork, Felt making, Bronze casting, and Basket weaving.  All our workshops have been successful and we have enjoyed hosting them.

At times it has been a struggle to have enough people attending on the same date wanting to participate in the same or similar projects.  Some folk want weekends, some prefer during the week and others want a set day etc.

In our attempt to cater for everyone, we have sometimes raised expectations only to have disappointed people by cancelling workshops and make refunds due to insufficient numbers.

We have come up with a new plan which we are now initiating:

All Forgotten Arts Workshops excluding Knifemaking

• Workshops will now run on demand.  If you are interested in any of our workshops, we invite you to book the complete workshop time slot.  You can then participate individually, or invite friends and family.  You may choose to organise the workshop as a gift or share the cost amongst those attending.

• Full payment for workshops will be required before we can confirm the booking.

• Workshops do vary in costs, with Bronze casting being the most expensive due to the materials.   Workshops will usually cost at least $800 for up to four participants, however, for larger groups, there will an additional participant fee to reflect the additional materials required.

• A catered lunch will not be included in the workshop cost.  If you would like a catered lunch we can arrange this at approximately $50 per participant.  Alternatively, you can bring your own meal or take the short drive to Clevedon and enjoy the options at the local food outlets.
• A lovely quality morning and afternoon tea will be included in the workshop cost.

• Bookings can be made by contacting James directly.

Knifemaking Workshops

• Knifemaking workshops will take place on Saturday and Sunday on the first and third weekends of the month.  We can also run additional knifemaking workshops for a minimum of three people by arrangement.

• Knifemaking workshops are $345/person.

• Bookings can be made via the Forgotten Arts website.

• Catering will not be included in the workshop cost but can be arranged if desired.  Our catered lunches are approximately $50 per participant. Alternatively, you can bring your own meal or take the short drive to Clevedon and enjoy the options at the local food outlets.

• A lovely quality morning and afternoon tea will be included in the workshop cost.

Knifemaking workshop dates

• February 3rd, 4th,17th, 18th

• March 3rd, 4th,17th, 18th

• April 7th, 8th, 21st, 22nd

We believe that these changes will lead to more workshops and result in happier and more satisfied clients.  Please feel free to send us an email inquiry if you would like to know more.