“Loved the chance to do something completely different, be creative and relax.”
– Sally
Tin Cans to Treasure
“I am painting for for the first time in over 40 years and really enjoying the experience!”
– June
Essential Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The tutor was good at not trying to change one’s own style but encouraging and enhancing it.”
– Mafra
Essential Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“This workshop was better than expected! It was my first visit and I was very impressed by the smooth operation, how I was made to feel welcome and most impressed by the quality of teaching and the excellent lunch. Jess is a very good teacher, standing back observing and ready to support as soon as she was needed. I felt very much at home - everyone was so very nice and kind. ”
– Sue
Willow Baskets
Tags: Willow & Plant Fibres
“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
“A big 'Thank You!' for the fabulous lampshade making workshop on Friday night. I had a great time and felt very well looked after. Your warm welcome, cakes and cups of tea were much appreciated, especially as I had travelled from York to join you. Georgia was a fabulous teacher - showing us how to make the lampshade step by step, providing very clear written as well as verbal instructions and giving us with support as we needed it. All the resources were readily available and Georgia's amazing fabrics are beautiful. I really enjoyed the whole experience and feel very proud of, and delighted with, the lampshade that I made, especially as a 'creative novice'. I posted a picture of the finished lampshade on my own Facebook page and have had a record 77 'likes'/'loves'/'wows' from my friends already!”
– Kathryn
Lampshade Making Evening
Tags: Creative Home Sewing & Textiles
“It was great working with an experienced and talented artist like Heather.”
– Jo
Introducing Soft Pastels
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“I had a fantastic day. Great hospitality and excellent staff. I really enjoyed it.”
– Pete
Blacksmith for a day
Tags: Heritage Crafts Metal Working
“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
“Charlotte was very friendly and reassuring when ‘problems’ with the pieces occurred! The best thing was spending time with my daughter and having a day to play!”
– Lynne
Porcelain Tealights
Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics
“I learned so much about techniques and what flowers and foliage were useful. A lovely group and fun atmosphere.”
– Jenny
Flower Arranging
Tags: Flower Arranging
““I didn’t know what to expect from the workshop but really enjoyed my day. Friendly atmosphere, very welcoming.””
– Rebecca
Nuno Felt Scarves
Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt
“Being an absolute novice, I enjoyed being able to experiment and learn about essential techniques … loved it!!”
– Carol
Liberated Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”
– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics
“Tutor was very friendly, approachable and helpful. Enjoyed meeting like minded people and learning a new skill and the yummy food!”
– Gill
Fabulous Felt Fragments
Tags: Wool & Felt
“The tutor was very knowledgeable and gave very clear demonstrations. I enjoyed the whole experience.”
– Lori
Freehand Machine Embroidery
“It's a wonderful combination crafts, creativity and cakes!”
– Claudia Garnett
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“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
“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
“The steady pace was ideal for a beginner. The techniques learned showed wonderful results from the simplest of ideas. Encouraging comments helped to build confidence. The best thing was seeing a half decent image emerge from my paper! The best things were meeting very interesting people, enjoying delicious food and being taught by such an enthusiastic tutor. A brilliant day!”
– Joy
Essential Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing