I Made It Myself is run by founders Sangeeta Bhaskar and Laura Wilson who have combined their backgrounds in TV producing with a passion for making things themselves. Having worked in the fast paced and creative environment of television including BBC, Channel 4 and ITV, they have covered fashion, music, entertainment and lifestyle, from London Fashion Week to the Glastonbury Festival.  Drawing on their past experiences, they are now putting their energies into their latest production: I Made It Myself.
 

About the workshops

I Made It Myself offer a wide range of on trend, contemporary craft workshops and classes which change seasonally and which are constantly being updated.  Laura and Sangeeta are always on the look out for the next new thing and only run classes that they would want to do themselves.  As well as their regular Sunday sessions in Chiswick, they host creative private parties and corporate and members club events in and around London.

The workshops are designed to fit into busy lives with as little fuss as possible – a manageable two hours, easily accessible venues, no previous experience necessary, all materials are provided and you even get tea, coffee and cake brought to you.  Their mission is to provide you with the best teachers in the business, new creative skills and a unique and enjoyable experience.

About the team

I Made It Myself teachers are handpicked not only for their experience and talents in their field but also for their friendly and engaging teaching manner. The workshops are very hands on and you will be guided through the workshop learning trade secrets along the way.
 

Spencer Bowden  Spencer has been making organic and natural beauty products for the past 5 years.  He cares passionately about products and what goes into them, and in his classes you'll learn to make products packed full of high quality natural ingredients chosen for their nourishing qualities plus always scented with essential oils.  Whether you're making his cold process soaps, or beauty products such as body scrubs, bath salts, lip balms or face masks, you'll always know exactly what's gone into them – and also what hasn't – never unnecessary bulking ingredients, SLS’s, Parabens, petrochemicals or preservatives.  You'll go home with your bespoke products ready to enjoy. 

Hyun-Young Shin  Hyun runs her own boutique biscuit bakery based in West London. A trained graphic designer and a runner up Young Designer of the Year, she learnt her craft at Biscuiteers before pursuing her current venture Biscuit Village. She is passionate about quality and presentation which has resulted in being named one of the best iced biscuit makers in the country by Homes and Gardens Magazine.
www.biscuitvillage.com

James Adams As one of Britain’s leading candle makers James has an extensive knowledge on the subject. He has made candles for Kirstie Allsop on Channel 4’s ‘Home Made Home’ and is the supplier to Prince Charles. He also provides the film industry (Harry Potter and James Bond to name but a few) with their bespoke candles. He is also experienced at running candle making workshops. You’ll be in good hands! 

Elise Ovanessoff  Multi-talented architect Elise Ovanessoff has designed everything from interiors and furnishings, to websites, shop windows and bespoke gifts. Her handmade bags were featured in The Evening Standard and sold at stylish London boutique The Cross and her beautiful home was featured in Living Etc. magazine. Safe to say then that she can design pretty much anything!
www.worksarchitecture.com

Pamela from DaisyCakes  Pam is an expert cake maker and has been passionate about baking and cooking from a very young age. After becoming a mum, she was keen to pass on the joy of cooking to her daughter and from there, her successful company Daisy Cakes was born specialising in kids cooking. With I Made It Myself, she teaches creative cupcake workshops for adults including hen parties, get togethers with friends and team building events.
www.daisycakeslondon.co.uk

Jasmine Malone  Jasmine is a couture milliner. After years of obsessively learning crafts at home (she can sew, embroider, crochet and knit), Jasmine decided to take the plunge and stick to her favourite of all crafts, millinery. A firm believer that anyone can create something beautiful as long as they have enough enthusiasm, Jasmine hopes to pass on the traditional craftsmanship skills she has learned from London's master milliners.
www.jasminemalone.wordpress.com

Jennifer Farrell  Making jewellery started as a hobby for Jennifer about 4 years ago when she gave her friends unique gifts for their birthdays and also made herself the kind of pieces she wanted but couldn't always find in the shops.  It started growing when friends were requesting to buy her jewellery, eventually Jennifer made a big leap leaving her 9 year career in post-production to pursue jewellery design full time under the name of Storm in a Teacup.  She  now has her own website and stores including Not On The Highstreet are stocking her pieces.  We are glad to have Jennifer bringing her talent and expertise to 'I Made It Myself' workshops! 
www.stormteacup.co.uk/index.

Jess Lucas Jess has been interested in all things crafty since she was a little girl when she would cut up her jeans to make dolls clothes and bags (much to the annoyance of her mum!) She loves the concept of making new things out of old and uses vintage and recycled materials where possible. She is an all round crafter, knitter, sewer and jewellery maker as well as other skills. As well as teaching our vintage jewellery workshops, she’s also been teaching sewing classes for us including a 5 week bunting making course.
www.etsy.com/shop/PinkSunshineLondon

Fiona Wilson Fiona studied for her NVQ in Floristry with Capel Manor Horticultural College and has since created stunning floral arrangements for weddings and events from beautiful hand tied bouquets to large, dramatic displays. At Christmas she loves to 'deck the halls' and her Christmas wreaths are stylish, contemporary and stay fresh and fragrant into the New Year!