“Excellent content, good flow to the day, good pace, well-timed for breaks. Really,really enjoyable. Tutor was very knowledgable and the environement very comfortable. Easy to ask questions and it was very useful to critique the photos. All of the day was extremely enjoyable.”
– Kay
Making the Most of Your Camera
“The courses are such value for money. Tutors are very knowledgeable and the hospitality fantastic.”
– Michael Hare
2017
Tags: Special Events
“Josie was very kind, approachable and encouraging. I am not not as terrified! The tutor, course and food – all excellent!”
– Penny
Art for the Terrified
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The whole experience was great!”
– Mary
Silver Bands and Knot Rings
Tags: Jewellery Making
“It's a wonderful combination crafts, creativity and cakes!”
– Claudia Garnett
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Fantastic day – lots of information given, friendly and willing to help and provide ideas. Enjoyed everything! Thw workshop was great, really enjoyable and the food was fantastic!”
– Natalie
Porcelain Tealight & Lanterns
Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics
“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 a very relaxing yet energetic day - just what I needed!”
– Derek
Woodturning using a Pole Lathe
Tags: Heritage Crafts Wood & Stone
“The relaxed and encouraging atmosphere was great and it was still challenging enough.”
– Sue
Introducing Acrylics
“Very encouraging and helpful and a lovely calm way of teaching. Loved creating my Hare and seeing him finished.”
– Julia
Willow Hares
Tags: Sculpture Willow & Plant Fibres
“Relaxing, challenging, really good food – a great day!
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– Vicci
Introducing Printmaking
Tags: Printmaking
“Difficult to choose the best bit! Great to try a number of different types of materials for bead making – and the food was excellent!”
– Lindsay
Beads, Beads, Beads
Tags: Creative Home Jewellery Making
“It's like visiting family - always a lovely welcome with gorgeous food and you meet such lovely people while learning anew craft.”
– Brenda Skidmore
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“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
“The gradual building of ‘skills’ gave me a different perspective – not just paper but a potential picture”
– Susan
Introducing Papermaking
Tags: Paper-Based Creativity
“Scott is a brilliant tutor, always encouraging and helpful”
– Barbara
Watercolour Seascapes
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Obviously highly skilled and experienced, Claire guided us really well. I was a complete beginner and she gave clear instructions and good encouragement. I enjoyed the whole experience , the expertise, the company and the lunch. I will definitely be back.”
– Angela
Freehand Machine Embroidery
Tags: Sewing & Textiles
“Can’t think of anything you should change – it was excellent! Sheila gave us lots of interesting techniques in a relaxed way. Very informative and knowledgeable. The whole experience was great – I will be coming on the Dyeing workshop.”
– Beverley
Textures in Felt
Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt
“Learnt something new. Gained confidence with my sewing machine. Achieved my aim. Had fun and as usual a great lunch!!”
– Louise
Master Your Sewing Machine & Basic Skills