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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

ARTISON – TEAM 2024

Sat, 16th Dec 2023

If you’ve been keeping up with ArtisOn’s news over the past year, you’ll already know that the ArtisOn team is about to expand. It’s 13 years since we started ArtisOn with Ian Scott Massie and Josie Beszant as an unfunded, independent enterprise in 2010. Vanessa was on board from day one too, and has produced… Read More

PHOTOS FROM AUTUMN AVAILABLE TO BROWSE

Sat, 16th Dec 2023

If you are interested in our workshops or you paid us a visit this autumn, a selection of photos from September onwards are on our flickr page here.

PHOTOS FROM SPRING AVAILABLE TO BROWSE

Tue, 29th Aug 2023

If you are interested in our workshops or you paid us a visit this Spring, a selection of photos from the spring 2023 season are now on our flickr page here.

2024 WORKSHOP DIARY LAUNCH

Tue, 29th Aug 2023

The new workshops diary for 2024 will be open for booking via the website on Sunday 15th October at 9:00am so no need for a dawn alarm! Viewing only, will be available a few days prior to that – watch out for reminders. As well as the regular favourites and some tutors you haven’t seen for a… Read More

FUNDRAISING TRIUMPH FOR MASHAM

Tue, 29th Aug 2023

It’s only just over a year since local charity Mashamshire Community Office, launched it’s bid to raise £215,000 to buy it’s building from landlords, North Yorkshire Police, who wanted to sell up. With a deadline of this month, our community swung into action – tackling a serious fundraising problem with lots of daft ideas! All… Read More

MCO Forever – Arty Crafty Silent Auction of Work

Sun, 9th Jul 2023

MCO Forever is the is the fundraising campaign to enable Masham Community Office, a registered charity, to continue it’s vital work… Home to Masham’s pre-school, community library, community hub, tourist info and Flock Gallery – it is where so much of the good stuff that happens in Masham starts, and we have to raise £215,000… Read More

YORKSHIRE PREP KITCHEN AT ARTISON

Sat, 15th Apr 2023

Vicky and Kimberley are two local creative, self-taught cooks who are passionate about the creative use of ingredients and the positive impact food, especially plant based foods, can have on our wellbeing. They have come together as “Yorkshire Prep Kitchen” and develop recipes that combine these passions. They are teaming up to share their knowledge… Read More