“What an amazing welcome, followed by yummy cakes and hot tea. Very friendly and open people. What a delight!”
– Polly Lord
2017 Open Day
“It's inspiring, encouraging and always very enjoyable.”
– Kelly Cooper
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Friendly, clear advice at every stage. Just thanks for a great day with a great tutor as always.”
– Jackie
Wet Felted Cross-Body Bag
Tags: Wool & Felt
“Made me realise how easy and enjoyable a group session can be with good tuition!”
– Norma
Natural Beauty Products
Tags: Festive, Fun or Foodie
“More workshops please! The best thing was being able to devote a whole day to being creative.”
– Rhiannon
Nuno Felt Scarves
Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt
“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
“It was excellent, I’m just starting to paint and Jason answered all my questions and puzzles.”
– Peter
Watercolour - Key Skills
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Tutor clearly hugely experienced. Very encouraging and able to clearly give hints and tips. Learned some new things. Fun. Great food. First ever painting tuition and both really enjoyed it”
– Linda and Ron
Introducing Acrylics
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Tutor was really patient, helpful and enthusiastic. The food was fantastic and it was a great opportunity to spend the day doing something you love.”
– Christine
Freehand Machine Embroidery
“Perfect – great company, fantastic facilities. It was great to be able to make professional looking items with all the materials and equipment available – didn’t want for anything.”
– Pauline
Willow Hedgerow Basket
Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres
“The whole experience was great!”
– Mary
Silver Bands and Knot Rings
Tags: Jewellery Making
“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
“Scott is really positive and informative, a nice balance of information, patience, encouragement and humour.I loved the entire day, the course, the work we produced, and lunch were amazing. Thanks too for being so accepting of people with allergies.”
– Tamsin
Watercolour Bold and Loose
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“It was great working with an experienced and talented artist like Heather.”
– Jo
Introducing Soft Pastels
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”
– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics
“All processes were well explained. I appreciated the hand out and tips on where to buy equipment etc. I enjoyed learning something new at a pace I could cope with an a friendly environment.”
– Claudia
Printing Without A Press
Tags: Dyeing, Printing, Colouring Printmaking
“Being an absolute novice, I enjoyed being able to experiment and learn about essential techniques … loved it!!”
– Carol
Liberated Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Inspiring and very encouraging. I enjoyed the whole thing but watching Scott paint was great! Vanessa’s food of course was brilliant!”
– Val
Trees in Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Enthusiastic teacher, passionate about her work, helps to get the student on the way. Enjoyed all of it, can’t single out anything in particular, loved it all – so much fun to try something new – time flew by!”
– Alison
Textured Ceramic Tiles
Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics
“I enjoyed the opportunity to have a go at different techniques and be well advised along the way. – and of course the lunch!
”
– Marilyn
Beautiful Blooms in Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing