CREATIVE CASTING WORKSHOPS
NEW - Autumn and Christmas workshop dates below….
Come and learn a new creative skill with me at one of my small and relaxed workshops. The workshops either take place at my beautiful studio in Thame or at carefully select local venues. The workshops are a perfect opportunity to catch up with a friend or two whilst learning new skills and creating something beautiful you will be proud of. The workshops are fun and super relaxed a wonderful way to spend a few hours making something truly unique that you get to take home and enjoy at the end of the session.
If you are interested in a workshop for a larger group of people or to celebrate a special occasion, hen do or even a work Christmas party please do get in touch with me on: jen@madsandmoodle.com as I am happy to do workshops in homes or other venues.
Gift Cards are also available to purchase, once gifted the workshop can be booked at the recipients convenience as new dates will be continually added to the website.
Small intimate workshop at my studio in Thame
“I had a lovely relaxing afternoon making Jesmonite coasters on one of Jen’s workshops. She’s friendly and informative and has a beautiful space to work from. So pleased to have come away from the afternoon with professional looking coasters! Will definitely be back for more.”
“The Coasters are so beautiful - Can’t believe I made them!
Jen is so skilled and she made the process so easy to follow. Highly recommend!”
CHRISTMAS CANDLE HOLDERS
Come along to a fun festive workshop and create a beautiful centrepiece for your Christmas dining table or mantelpiece. You will learn new creative skills with me, taking home a set of two beautiful candlestick holders. The workshops are fun, and super relaxed so why not bring a friend along too. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas mood spending a few hours making something truly unique that you will get to take home and enjoy at the end of the session.
Learn the art of colouring with pigments, mixing, marbling and casting with Jesmonite, a water-based solvent free resin. Jesmonite has no VOC’s making it safe to use and environmentally friendly.
Learn how to incorporate gold, silver and copper leaf with the jesmonite resin, and also the art of marbling. The design possibilities are endless so you really will end up with a truly unique set of candlestick holders to enjoy in your home or they also make an excellent gift.
During the creative casting workshop you will learn how to:
Work with pigments to create your own bespoke base colour for your candlestick holders
Learn how to incorporate metal leaf into your design
Mix and cast Jesmonite into silicone moulds using marbling techniques if desired
Sand and polish your candle holders
Seal the candle holders
Price includes refreshments (a glass of Prosecco, mulled wine or a soft drink and some festive nibbles). Price also includes two candle sticks to take home to use with your holders.
DATE:
Thursday 28th November 2024
7pm - 9pm
LOCATION:
The Red Lion, 3 High Street, Chinnor, OX39 4DL
DURATION:
2 hours
LEVEL:
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior knowledge or experience is needed
EQUIPMENT:
All materials and equipment are provided for you in this class including aprons and gloves.
PRICE:
£45
Holiday Jesmonite Candlestick Holder with Amber Partner
Come and make your very own candlestick holder plate in the beautiful surroundings of Howe Farm. I will guide you through making a gorgeous candlestick holder plate out of Jesmonite. You will decide on colours and have the option to add sparkle to make it feel extra festive. Once the plates have set Amber Partner florist and owner of Howe Fram will show you how to decorate the base with seasonal foliage. You will crate a gorgeous centrepiece for your holiday table, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn two creative skills in one festive workshop.
During the creative casting workshop you will learn how to:
Work with pigments to create your own bespoke base colour for your candlestick plate
Learn how to incorporate metal leaf or glitter into your design
Mix and cast Jesmonite into a silicone mould using marbling techniques if desired
Seal the candle plate
learn how to make a seasonal foliage display that will fit snuggly into your candlestick plate
Price includes refreshments, tea and cake will be served. Price also includes a candle stick to take home to use with your holder.
DATE:
Saturday 23rd November
9am - 12pm
LOCATION:
Howe Farm, Ashendon Road, Dorton, HP18 0NY
Please wrap up warm as this workshop will be held in the flower barn on Howe Farm and depending on the weather it may be a bit cold.
DURATION:
3 hours
LEVEL:
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior knowledge or experience is needed.
EQUIPMENT:
All materials and equipment are provided for you in this class including aprons and gloves.
PRICE:
£80
Jesmonite vase making workshop
Create your own Jesmonite vase to take home with you. You can choose to incorporate metal leaf to add beautiful detail to your design and learn the art of marbling with Jesmonite. This workshop is perfect for beginners, no prior knowledge is required. Learn the art of colouring, mixing and casting with Jesmonite, a water-based solvent free resin. Jesmonite has no VOC’s making it safe to use and environmentally friendly.
The design possibilities are endless so you really will end up with a unique and beautiful vase to enjoy in your home or to gift to someone special.
To make your stay extra special, why not stay and pick your own fresh flowers to take home?
During the creative casting workshop you will learn how to:
Work with pigments to create your own bespoke base colour for your vase..
Mix and cast Jesmonite into silicone moulds
Sand to tidy the bases of your creations
Use metal leaf to incorporate into your design
Seal the vases so they are suitable to use with fresh flowers if desired.
Price includes refreshments.
LOCATION:
Mads & Moodle Studio, 1 East Street, Thame, OX9 3JS
DURATION:
2 hours
LEVEL:
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior knowledge or experience is needed
EQUIPMENT:
All materials and equipment are provided for you in this class including aprons and gloves.
PRICE:
£55
No dates scheduled in at the moment for this workshop but I can do private bookings of 4 or more, please get in touch to chat.
Metallics & Marbling
Metallics & Marbling
Jesmonite metallics and marbling workshop
Create your own oval trinket tray or a set of two matching Jesmonite coasters to take home with you. Use metal leaf to add beautiful detail to your design and learn the art of marbling with Jesmonite.
The workshops are small with a maximum of 4 people so I have plenty of time to demonstrate, give advice and help you with your creations.
Learn the art of colouring, mixing and casting with Jesmonite, a water-based solvent free resin. Jesmonite has no VOC’s making it safe to use and environmentally friendly.
The design possibilities are endless so you really will end up with a unique trinket tray or set of coasters to enjoy in your home or to gift.
During the creative casting workshop you will learn how to:
Work with pigments to create your own bespoke base colour for your tray or coasters.
Use metal leaf to incorporate into your design.
Mix and cast Jesmonite into silicone moulds
Sand to tidy the bases of your creations
Seal the coasters or tray and add cork pads to the bases to give that professional finish
Price includes refreshments.
LOCATION:
Mads & Moodle Studio, 1 East St, Thame OX9 3JS
DURATION:
2 hours
LEVEL:
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior knowledge or experience is needed
EQUIPMENT:
All materials and equipment are provided for you in this class including aprons and gloves.
PRICE:
£55*
These are small workshops with a maximum of 4 people per workshop, If you’d like to come along with a friend or 2. I suggest making the booking all together in one transaction so you are all guaranteed a place.
*Please note price rise for 2024 due to increases in material costs. Previously purchased gift vouchers are still valid and no extra payment will be due on booking. Please email me directly to book with a gift voucher jen@madsandmoodle.com
“Fantastic afternoon making Jesmonite coasters at Mads and Moodle. Jen took us through the process step by step, patiently and without rushing. She’s clearly very knowledgeable and taught us many tricks to get a super result. Very happy with my coasters and would highly recommend!”
Terrazzo Coasters
“The afternoon I spent at Jen’s workshop learning how to make two beautiful coasters was wonderful. They are the best things I have ever made personally and the opportunity to design and craft them under Jen’s guidance makes them extremely precious to me.
The combination of the calm, bright space in which the workshop is held, and the generosity and warmth of the host (Jen) made this event much more than a craft workshop. My two friends and I had the opportunity to relax and enjoy an afternoon away from the chaos of busy life.
I cannot recommend this workshop highly enough, I will be back to learn more. Thank you Jen!”
Jesmonite Terrazzo Coaster Making workshop
Learn new skills and create your own set of two Jesmonite coasters to take home with you.
The workshops are small with a maximum of 4 people so I have plenty of time to demonstrate, give advice and help you with your creations.
Learn the art of colouring, mixing and casting with Jesmonite, a water-based solvent free resin. Jesmonite has no VOC’s making it safe to use and environmentally friendly.
Create terrazzo chips to incorporate into your design or select from my array of ready made chips in a variety of colours. The design possibilities are endless so you really will end up with a unique set of coasters to enjoy in your home or they also make an excellent gift.
During the creative casting workshop you will learn how to:
Work with pigments to create your own bespoke base colour for your coasters
Create some Terrazzo chips or use the pre-made chips provided for your design
Mix and cast Jesmonite into silicone moulds
Sand and polish your coasters (please note there is quite a bit of sanding with this particular workshop)
Seal the coasters and add cork pads to the bases to give that professional finish
Price includes refreshments.
LOCATION:
Mads & Moodle Studio, 1 East St, Thame OX9 3JS
DURATION:
3 hours
LEVEL:
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior knowledge or experience is needed
EQUIPMENT:
All materials and equipment are provided for you in this class including aprons and gloves.
PRICE:
£55*
These are small workshops with a maximum of 4 people per workshop, If you’d like to come along with a friend or 2. I suggest making the booking all together in one transaction so you are all guaranteed a place.
Gift Cards are also available to gift a workshop experience, the workshop can be booked at the recipients convenience as new dates will be continually added to the website.
Terrazzo Coasters
Photos by @cazwalesphotogrphy
Colour Trinket Tray
Colour Trinket Tray
Jesmonite Colour trinket tray Making workshop
Learn new skills design and create your own Jesmonite trinket tray to take home.
The workshops are small with a maximum of 4 people so I have plenty of time to demonstrate, give advice and help you with your creations.
Learn the art of colouring, mixing and casting with Jesmonite, a water-based solvent free resin. Jesmonite has no VOC’s making it safe to use and environmentally friendly.
The design possibilities are endless so you really will end up with a unique trinket tray to enjoy in your home or they also make an excellent gift.
During the creative casting workshop you will learn how to:
Work with pigments to create your own bespoke colours for your trinket tray.
Use various techniques to layer the Jesmonite into the mould to create your design, these include pouring, slashing and dripping.
Mix and cast Jesmonite into silicone moulds in two parts to achieve your design.
Tidy your cast trays and lightly sand the bases
Seal the trays for protection
Price includes refreshments.
LOCATION:
Mads & Moodle Studio, 1 East St, Thame OX9 3JS
DURATION:
2 hours
LEVEL:
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior knowledge or experience is needed
EQUIPMENT:
All materials and equipment are provided for you in this class including aprons and gloves.
PRICE:
£45
These are small workshops with a maximum of 4 people per workshop, If you’d like to come along with a friend or 2. I suggest making the booking all together in one transaction so you are all guaranteed a place.
Gift Cards are also available to purchase, to gift a workshop experience head to the booking page.
The workshop can then be booked at the recipients convenience as new dates will be continually added to the website.