Back by Popular DemandA Unique Spring Craft Workshop at Stamford Bridge RestaurantTarvin Road, Chester | Free Parking | Includes £5 Towards Lunch

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a truly distinctive creative experience. Join us for this much-loved Spring Metal Embossing Workshop in Chester, held at the beautiful Stamford Bridge Restaurant on Tarvin Road, and create a stunning copper or gold metal wreath inspired by the freshness and renewal of the season.

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore metal embossing and sculptural techniques in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced creative, you will be guided step by step to produce a striking, long-lasting piece of spring décor.

Unlike fresh or dried wreaths, your hand-embossed metal wreath will never wilt, fade, or lose its impact. It is a sustainable, elegant artwork you can display year after year.

A Creative Spring Workshop for All AbilitiesNo drawing skills or fine art experience are required. This workshop is carefully structured to support absolute beginners while offering plenty of scope for more confident makers to push their ideas further.

You will be encouraged to work at your own pace, experiment freely, and enjoy the process as much as the finished piece.

What You Will Learn• Metal embossing techniques to create raised, three-dimensional forms• How to build texture, depth, and detail using specialist tools• Wire sculpting to shape and enhance your wreath composition• Heat colouring with a blow torch to bring out rich, luminous tones in copper• How to plan, layer, and balance a strong sculptural design

There will be time to practise techniques before committing to your final wreath, making this workshop ideal if you like to learn through hands-on exploration.

Spring Design InspirationYour wreath can be as delicate or as bold as you wish. Spring-themed inspiration includes:

• Botanical florals such as daffodils, tulips, crocuses, snowdrops, cherry blossom, and wildflowers• Natural foliage including fern fronds, eucalyptus, ivy, and spring leaves• Garden motifs such as bees, butterflies, birds, seed heads, and buds• Seasonal details like nests, feathers, dragonflies, and gentle flowing stems

You are welcome to follow provided inspiration or develop a completely personal design that reflects your own connection to spring.

What Is Included• All metal, wire, tools, and specialist equipment• Full expert tuition and individual creative support• Use of blow torches and embossing tools• £5 towards lunch at Stamford Bridge Restaurant• Complimentary hot drinks during the workshop• Free on-site parking

Location and AccessibilityThis spring craft workshop is held at Stamford Bridge Restaurant, Tarvin Road, Chester, making it easily accessible from Chester, Hoole, Upton, Tarvin, Mollington, Kelsall, Christleton, Ellesmere Port, and surrounding Cheshire villages.

Free parking is available on site, and the venue offers a relaxed, comfortable setting with excellent food options available during the session.

About Your TutorDr Helen Jones is a highly experienced art educator with over 14 years of teaching experience and a PhD in Art Education. She is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Leader for Art PGCE, as well as a practising artist based in Chester. Helen has delivered workshops across the UK and internationally, including Tuscany, Finland, Rome, and the Congo. Her sessions are known for being inclusive, confidence-building, and creatively energising.

Why Book This Workshop• A rare chance to learn metal embossing in a beginner-friendly format• Create a unique spring wreath that will last for years• Enjoy a relaxed creative day with food, warmth, and expert guidance• Suitable for all abilities with no fine art background required• A perfect gift experience or creative treat for yourself

This workshop has been awarded Gold Status on Craftcourses.com and is Five star rated workshop on Google and Facebook

Spaces are limited and this workshop has sold out previously.

Book now to secure your place and enjoy a memorable spring day creating a beautiful hand-embossed metal wreath in Chester.