Make a Bespoke Sign Workshop

Argent & Sable are running a bespoke sign workshop at The Old Piano Shop on Sunday 8 November, and there's a second date on Sunday 13 December if that one doesn't suit. Both run from 12:00 to 17:00, so you'll be in and out in a single afternoon.

The session is led by artist and maker Danielle Neale, who works under the name Argent & Sable. The idea is simple: you pick a word that resonates with you and bring it to life on a piece of reclaimed wood. You'll work with layers of paint, stencils and texture, using Annie Sloan paints throughout. One of the more hands-on bits is that you cut your own stencils with a scalpel, so you're not just filling in a pre-made template. The finished piece is limited to a maximum of eight letters, which keeps it focused on a single word or a very short phrase.

It's held at The Old Piano Shop, 166 Dereham Road, NR2 3AH — a characterful room that doubles as a working studio, so it's a proper creative space rather than a hired hall. You leave with a unique hand-painted sign to keep or gift, and all the materials, guidance and refreshments are included in the price, so you don't need to bring anything with you.

If you're after something to do on a Sunday, it's a good way to spend five hours making something you'll actually keep. The two dates are Sunday 8 November and Sunday 13 December, both 12:00 to 17:00 at The Old Piano Shop on Dereham Road.