News Items Archive

Salted Caramel Hot Cross Bun Pudding

Thu, 17th Apr 2025

In keeping with our ArtisOn tradition of ensuring you are well fuelled – here’s a stomach busting recipe from our very own Vicky to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend! Ingredients: (4-6 servings) 6-8 Hot cross buns 60g soft butter 250ml whole milk 250ml double cream 3 x eggs 3 egg yolks 75g soft brown… Read More

Creative Sparks Fly at Our First Kids’ Printmaking Workshop!

Sat, 12th Apr 2025

We had an incredible time welcoming young artists into the studio for our very first Printmaking Workshop for Kids—and what a day it was! Full of discovery, colour, and hands-on creativity, the workshop gave children the chance to explore a range of exciting printmaking techniques, and their enthusiasm was nothing short of inspiring. The day… Read More

Recipe: Orange Marmalade & Coffee Traycake

Fri, 17th Jan 2025

We’re very fond of cake here at ArtisOn and always make sure to have some to hand. Try this tantalising recipe from our very own Vicky to treat yourself this winter. Ingredients: (8-10 servings) 170g soft butter 170g self-raising flour, or gluten-free 120g caster sugar 100g marmalade 3 x eggs 2 tsp instant coffee granules,… Read More

2024 Round Up

Fri, 13th Dec 2024

What an amazing and eventful year we have had! We’ve seen a successful team transition, the wonderful Vicky Smith join the team to work marvels in our kitchen, welcomed 8 new tutors for our 2025 programme and bid a fond farewell to Sue and Gaynor at our big bash. Thank you to all our wonderful… Read More

An ArtisOn Celebration!

Sun, 17th Nov 2024

What a blast we all had on Sunday 3rd November! Over 100 people turned up to celebrate the last 14 and a half years of ArtisOn and wish Sue and Gaynor all the best for their next adventure. There was plenty of time to catch up with old friends, have a go at our ArtisOn… Read More

2025 Programme Launch – All You Need to Know

Sun, 13th Oct 2024

We’re excited to be revealing our lineup of creative workshops for 2025. We have over 200 sessions from more than 70 fantastic tutors including a few new faces and plenty new art forms and crafts for you to try. To help make sure as many of you who want to can get on an ArtisOn… Read More

REMEMBER YOU CAN REGISTER AN INTEREST

Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Don’t give up hope if the workshop you’re after is already full. The “Register Interest” button allows you to tell us what you’re interested in and give us your contact details. Switching and cancelling workshops happens quite often – sometimes well ahead of time and sometimes at very short notice. If you register an interest… Read More

A DOUBLE TREAT – ARTISON PLUS THE SWINTON ESTATE!

Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Once again, 2024 sees a special selection of workshops delivered by ArtisOn tutors, hosted at and organised by, the Swinton Estate. The hotel and grounds of the Swinton Estate present some unique opportunities. These full and half day workshops have been specially selected to make the most of these Together with the treat of a… Read More

POP-UPS – ANNIS THIS AUTUMN

Wed, 10th Apr 2024

You may have noticed that popular needle felting tutor, Annis McGowan and her Herdwick Sheep Doorstop, have been missing from ArtisOn so far this year. The good news is – she’s back! Annis teaches how to sculpt with needlefelt – using a special needle to mesh the wool fibres and form a shape. Her designs… Read More

BOTANICAL PRECONCEPTIONS

Wed, 10th Apr 2024

We meet so many people who adore gardens and plants but who would never attempt painting botanical subjects. People’s perception is usually that “botanical” painting means a highly detailed representation to very exacting standards. It can be an intimidating prospect if you’re an inexperienced painter and can also feel very restrictive if you prefer freer,… Read More