“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

“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

“I had a fantastic day. Great hospitality and excellent staff.  I really enjoyed it.”

– Pete
Blacksmith for a day

Tags: Heritage Crafts Metal Working

“Josie was very kind, approachable and encouraging. I am not not as terrified! The tutor, course and food – all excellent!”

– Penny
Art for the Terrified

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“What an amazing welcome, followed by yummy cakes and hot tea. Very friendly and open people. What a delight!”

– Polly Lord
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“The whole experience was great!”

– Mary
Silver Bands and Knot Rings

Tags: Jewellery Making

“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

“Scott is very enthusiastic and able to pass on the joy of watercolour. I enjoyed it all but liked learning more about how different colours worked.”

– Anonymous
Essential Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Enjoy my day at Artison - Relaxing / Retreat / Sense of Achievement / Escape / Rejuvenating”

– Kathryn
Collage Inspired by Vintage

Tags: Dyeing, Printing, Colouring Paper-Based Creativity

“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

“Tutor had lots of knowledge and was great fun.”

– Steve
Stick Making - Horn and Antler Handles

Tags: Heritage Crafts Wood & Stone

“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

“Friendly people, great feed, great tutor and I managed to produce a good picture!”

– Judith
Introduction to Soft Pastels

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! ”

– Glenda
Revive & Reupholster an Antique Chair

Tags: Creative Home Heritage Crafts Painting & Drawing

“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

“Loved the chance to do something completely different, be creative and relax.”

– Sally
Tin Cans to Treasure

Tags: Jewellery Making Metal Working

“The tutor really got me going on my first use of acrylics. All good fun and educational.”

– Mike
Introducing Acrylics

Tags: Painting & Drawing

““I didn’t know what to expect from the workshop but really enjoyed my day. Friendly atmosphere, very welcoming.””

– Rebecca
Nuno Felt Scarves

Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt

“Jess was very good at explaining techniques. The best thing was the friendliness of all concerned.”

– Angela
Willow Hedgerow Baskets

Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres

“It's good to learn interesting things, before and after the excellent lunches!”

– Anne Coulson
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events