“The tutor really got me going on my first use of acrylics. All good fun and educational.”
– Mike
Introducing Acrylics
“Excellent tutor, clear instructions and explanations, well structured day. Very approachable and very encouraging.”
– Jo
Introduction to Soft Pastels
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“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
“Louise was amazing. She is a natural teacher and so passionate about her craft!”
– Michelle
Wet Felting Cross Body Bag
Tags: Wool & Felt
“I am painting for for the first time in over 40 years and really enjoying the experience!”
– June
Essential Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Loved learning new jewellery making techniques and sharing ideas with other people, lovely food too!”
– Barbara
Tin Cans to Treasure
Tags: Jewellery Making Metal Working
“I had a fantastic day. Great hospitality and excellent staff. I really enjoyed it.”
– Pete
Blacksmith for a day
Tags: Heritage Crafts Metal Working
“Really enjoyed having permission to spend a whole day doing something creative. And the food was fantastic!”
– Caroline
Printing without a press
Tags: Printmaking
“Claire is friendly, yet professional, a highly skilled teacher – great communicator .”
– Hilary
Sew Your Own Cushion Cover
Tags: Sewing & Textiles
“The tutor made the day very relaxing and gave us confidence to experiment.”
– Sandra
Art for Starters
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Kate was very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The food was great, the company was great – in fact the whole experience was great!”
– Karen
Homemade 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
“Everything was clearly explained and Hester provided help whenever needed...Excellent. Fantastic food, nice location and venue.”
– Thea
Printing without a press
Tags: Printmaking
“Jess was really helpful and patient when things didn’t quite look how they should do! Just a really lovely day out - perfect me time, thank you!”
– Louise
Willow Birds
Tags: Sculpture Willow & Plant Fibres
“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
“It was fab. I really enjoyed the workshops and the hospitality is great!”
Tags: Printmaking
“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
“Excellent courses, excellent value, made extremely welcome by everyone. Makes yu want to come back again and again...”
– Haydon Cooper
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“ArtisOn is a crafty haven away from city life.”
– Sue Painter
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“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
“Jackie was very good at explaining. I had a brilliant time and fab food!”
– Anonymous
Making a Stained Glass Panel
Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts