Orton Makers

11/10/2026

This coming Tuesday we are going to be having a go at fabric collage. Everything provided but feel free to bring fabrics, buttons, beads etc that you might want to use. No theme, so have a think about what you might want to create. Attached is a photo of some Mushrooms I did recently using recycled fabrics, beads etc. I might do some embroidery on it too at some point.
Everyone welcome, no experience needed. We can help with ideas too. £5 session. Refreshments included. 12.30-2.30 at Herlington.

06/10/2026

We are back at Welland Makers this Thursday to host a ceramic pumpkin painting session.
We'll provide the pumpkins, paints and brews. You bring your imagination and creative flair (and if you feel a bit stuck we can help with that too) 🎃
*free session 12.30 - 2.30*
Clare, Zoe and Kerry.
We'll also be repeating this session at Orton Makers in a couple of weeks so noone misses out 💚💛

04/10/2026

This coming Tuesday we wrap up our lino printing - we have some small round blocks to have a go at making a stamp. We also have some gorgeous fabric ink to sample on some teeny cotton bags.
So try and think of something small you might like to have a go at carving. The discs are 45mm diameter for reference. The picture is from Cowling and Wilcox website to give an example.

Also if you have something small you might like to print on, hanky / pencil case / small motif on a t-shirt etc feel free to bring it along.

12.30-2.30, £5 session, all welcome

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

This looks good 😍

22/09/2026

More lino prints today. Aren't they gorgeous 😍
Everyone seems keen to carry on next week so we'll do so. We'll grab some more ink colours too.
Newcomers welcome as always. Clare x

20/09/2026

This coming week we continue exploring lino cutting and printing. Was really good to see people really getting in to it last week. Newcomers always welcome. 12.30-2.30, £5 session, at Herlington.

13/09/2026

We're back on Tuesday, missed your lovely faces! For the next few weeks we'll be doing linocut. Exploring carving techniques and printing.
Have a think about some simple images you might want to start with. £5 session with chatter and refreshments. Drop us a comment with any questions. See you soon x
12.30-2.30 at Orton Family Centre in Herlington.

13/09/2026

13/09/2026

Running Orton Makers as volunteers means sometimes we miss out on joining in and getting creative ourselves (Definitely something we need to change!)
So it was really nice yesterday to take part in something organised by someone else, relax & sketch. Thank you to The Happy Canvas for a lovely workshop, Clare, Zoe and Kerry x

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the very first Sketch & Relax class. It was such a great session, and you all created some truly wonderful drawings!✏️🖼🌿✨️