“Very interesting day and a chance to learn something new (and great food!)”
– Julie
Willow Hares
“Jackie the tutor was always encouraging and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. It was a lovely friendly group and atmosphere and we all produced some excellent glass panels.”
– Cheryl
Make a Stained Glass Panel
Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts
“I always take home something I can enjoy and feel proud of, even though I don't feel very "arty". (lunch is great too!)”
– Peggy Branch
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“It was fab. I really enjoyed the workshops and the hospitality is great!”
Tags: Printmaking
“I get to be a big kid for a day, take something nice home and someone else cleans up!”
– Martin Lawson
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Claire is an amazing and inspirational tutor. Enjoyed the whole day.”
– Rachael
Millinery
Tags: Heritage Crafts Millinery
“It's good to learn interesting things, before and after the excellent lunches!”
– Anne Coulson
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Being an absolute novice, I enjoyed being able to experiment and learn about essential techniques … loved it!!”
– Carol
Liberated Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“You always have a well organised day, good tutors, excellent food and I keep coming back!”
– Josephine Runciman
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Charlotte is very talented – I would love to work as a crafts person after this workshop! It was a really great opportunity to be creative and a great stress reliever!”
– Katie
Textured Ceramic Tiles
Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics
“Everything was clearly explained and Hester provided help whenever needed...Excellent. Fantastic food, nice location and venue.”
– Thea
Printing without a press
Tags: Printmaking
“Tutor made for a lovely day and was very helpful and friendly. I loved learning a new skill as well as the waffle berry pie!”
– Rachel
Print on Ceramics
Tags: Pottery & Ceramics Printmaking
“I enjoyed the structured approach which meant I felt I could achieve. The instant feeling that
I could do it and I didn’t need to worry that I might be the worst in the class.”
– Sue
Essential Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Excellent tutor. I struggled with the rolling due to a back problem and tutor happily helped me.”
– Polly
Wet Felted Cross-Body Bag
Tags: Wool & Felt
“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”
– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics
“Great tuition of the basics and then very flexible in what we actually made. Think everyone making the same first piece was really good because it got us all up to speed with basic skills quickly and being able to make something more individual later meant I came home with something I really wanted.
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– Julia
Stained Glass + Copper Foil Leaves
Tags: Glass & Mosaics
“Excellent tutor, clear instructions and explanations, well structured day. Very approachable and very encouraging.”
– Jo
Introduction to Soft Pastels
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Louise was amazing. She is a natural teacher and so passionate about her craft!”
– Michelle
Wet Felting Cross Body Bag
Tags: Wool & Felt
“There was a good relaxed atmosphere and good humour in the group. We had a lots of laughs whilst bashing metal and lunch was yum!”
– Stacey
Blacksmith for a day
Tags: Metal Working