Crafts in the Valley

Contact name: Melanie Louise

265
Total bookings

Rating

(267)

over 8 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I’m Melanie, I deliver a range of creative art and craft workshops from my studio in Cragg Vale, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. As an artist and craftsperson, I enjoy playing with fused glass and textiles. I’m inspired by the array of colour and texture found in nature. I’m a fully qualified secondary school Art and Design teacher with a BA Hons Degree in Fashion and Textiles. A workshop with Crafts in the Valley is a special day out, learn creative skills and de-stressing! We refer to it as Creative Escapism.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Hebden Bridge

Crafts in the Valley - Batik textile workshop in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

5 hours

Next date: 19th Oct 2025

(33)

£75.00

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Hebden Bridge

Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

1 day

Next date: 11th Oct 2025

(76)

£80.00

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Hebden Bridge

Crafts in the Valley - Felted Pictures Workshop in Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

5 hours

Next date: 7th Sep 2025

(45)

£75.00

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Hebden Bridge

Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

3 hours

Next date: 13th Sep 2025

(36)

£65.00

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Hebden Bridge

Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

3 hours

Next date: 13th Sep 2025

(20)

£65.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

10 Jul 25'

Morgan Luntley reviewed: Crafts in the Valley - Beginners glass fusing workshops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

"Absolutely amazing class! Thankyou so much Melanie 😊 We cant wait to book a different class again. I booked the beginners fused class, for my partners birthday present and was beyond impressed. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed it, so fun and relaxing. We're really giddy to pick up the finished pieces. Melanie was great at keeping us refreshed with tea and sweet teats. The entire class flowed so well; she explained everything so clearly, it was easy to follow. She had the studio so well laid out with many examples and inspiration. Theres so many materials and tools to work with! Endless creative opportunities. Melanie is fab at giving glass tips and tricks, aswell as advice to how best execute our ideas when we needed help. Melanie is so easy to get on with and we cant wait to go back. Will be recommending her classes to everyone."

10 Jul 25'

Caroline Pearson reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"We had an excellent afternoon with Melanie making fused glass waves. Melanie is very knowledgeable and passes this on to her students in a very encouraging manner. The workshop is a lovely space, we’ve done several short courses and will definitely be back to do more."

11 Jun 25'

Diana Horrocks reviewed: Fused Glass Lanterns with Crafts in the Valley

"Always a pleasure to do a course here - such a lovely workshop with plenty of inspiration. We always get clear instructions, encouragement and yummy cake. Would definitely recommend."

28 May 25'

Julie reviewed: Fused Glass Wave and Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop with Crafts in the Valley

"Myself and my daughters did the glass wave class Melanie Louise was very informative with her instructions and help it was in comfortable surroundings with tea and snacks as a added bonus would definitely be doing some more classes "