Make Sew Bold: Customise a Mask workshop

During the Jane Austen Festival 2026, we will welcome you to customise a mask fit for a Masquerade Ball!

Choose from our selection of masks and make it your own using our paints and fabrics and our fabulous vintage haberdashery bar.

This is a fun, creative activity suitable for all ages and abilities. Your tutors will share inspiration, tips and decorative techniques.

Join us and create a beautiful, sustainable and unique souvenir of your time in Bath.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult £55

How to get there

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets

On the day

Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes before the start time of the workshop. We would love you to join us in your Regency wear but this workshop is open to all and we welcome you in whatever makes you feel most comfortable. There will be the option of working with paint so please be aware of that when choosing your outfit. The venue is in central Bath and while there is no parking at the venue, there are plenty of car parks within walking distance.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 30 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 30 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Fran Forsyth (She/Her)

Fran is passionate about sustainable textiles and has training in sewing, upholstery and zero waste fashion. Following a successful career in law, she combines her love of making with promoting the changes needed to tackle waste in the textiles industry.

Jan Periton Dunning (She/Her)

Jan is a qualified Art and D&T specialist with more than ten years' experience teaching in schools and galleries. Prior to this, she worked in the fashion industry. A life-long maker, she's also a photographer and published author.

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