“As usual, a wonderful day! Much better value than a day at a spa.
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– Jan
Crocheted Wire and Beads
“Claire is friendly, yet professional, a highly skilled teacher – great communicator .”
– Hilary
Sew Your Own Cushion Cover
Tags: Sewing & Textiles
“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's better than a day at the spa!”
– Emma Smith
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Karen is an excellent tutor. She is always very encouraging and listens to what we are trying to achieve or our ideas. It is no easy task to be attentive to all levels of skill and confidence. She always tries to offer us the opportunity to learn something new or support an individuals project.
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– Yvonne
Wonderful Ways with Watercolour for Botanical Subjets
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Just wanted to say what a great weekend it's been - having fun back at Artison.
You should be really proud of what you've achieved there - it's such an inspiring place which attracts both lovely teachers and interesting participants. The venue is perfect, catering superb (not good for the waistline!), it's great to see photos and examples of previous courses to tempt us (successfully) to return! The website is brilliant, great design, images etc, always up to date - far better than any other equivalent I've seen. Can't wait for my next visit!
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– Glenda
Revive & Reupholster an Antique Chair
Tags: Creative Home Heritage Crafts Painting & Drawing
“ArtisOn is a crafty haven away from city life.”
– Sue Painter
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“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
“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
“The opportunity to share the experience with other like minded people. Excellent course with lots of preparation from the tutor, excellent meal and very warm welcome. Wish I'd found the place years ago. Will certainly come again.”
– Caroline
Needlefelt Hare
Tags: Sculpture Wool & Felt
“ArtisOn is somewhere you can feel like an "artist" even if you don't have an artistic bone in your body but just love doing it.”
– Julie Harris
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“The courses are such value for money. Tutors are very knowledgeable and the hospitality fantastic.”
– Michael Hare
2017
Tags: Special Events
“I enjoyed every bit of it – it build skills and confidence well. Rosie was excellent, the whole atmosphere was very welcoming, excellent resources and range of activities.”
– Joanne
Cards, Tags and Decorative Papercraft
Tags: Paper-Based Creativity
“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
“Claire is an amazing and inspirational tutor. Enjoyed the whole day.”
– Rachael
Millinery
Tags: Heritage Crafts Millinery
“I loved everything! I feel much more confident with my sewing machine now...hope to be back soon.”
– Natalie
Master Your Sewing Machine and Basic Skills
“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
“It was great to understand the construction of a garment. The workshop was excellent – better than I expected.”
– Karen
Introducing Pattern Cutting
Tags: Sewing & Textiles
“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