“The whole experience is great from the smiling greeting to the course, the other participants and the food.”

– Claudia
Spring Spa Secrets

“I am painting for for the first time in over 40 years and really enjoying the experience!”

– June
Essential Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“I get to be a big kid for a day, take something nice home and someone else cleans up!”

– Martin Lawson
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Very interesting day and a chance to learn something new (and great food!)”

– Julie
Willow Hares

Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres

“Charlotte is very talented – I would love to work as a crafts person after this workshop! It was a really great opportunity to be creative and a great stress reliever!”

– Katie
Textured Ceramic Tiles

Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics

“Excellent tutor, clear instructions and explanations, well structured day. Very approachable and very encouraging.”

– Jo
Introduction to Soft Pastels

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

“Louise was amazing. She is a natural teacher and so passionate about her craft!”

– Michelle
Wet Felting Cross Body Bag

Tags: Wool & Felt

“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

“Everyone is so friendly and hospitable- it doesn't matter how much of a novice, you can always do the course.”

– Mary Hare
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Tutors were superb, the day was well structured enabling me to make two metal flowers in comfortable time.”

– Howard
Blacksmithing - Sculptural Flowers

Tags: Metal Working

“Jackie is an excellent motivator when the going gets tough. The course was long enough to be challenging and for difficulties to be overcome. A triumph!
”

– Fliss
Making a Stained Glass Panel

Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts

“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

“I most enjoyed the finished product – taking my bag home all completed!”

– Sarah
Making Felt Bags

Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt

“It's a wonderful combination crafts, creativity and cakes!”

– Claudia Garnett
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“The tutor was very good and patient and very happy to share her knowledge and skills.  Enjoyed the whole day.”

– Kay
Papercutting

“The courses are such value for money. Tutors are very knowledgeable and the hospitality fantastic.”

– Michael Hare
2017

Tags: Special Events

“It's better than a day at the spa!”

– Emma Smith
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Alison was natural, calm, confident and totally inspirational.  A very talented tutor and totally gifted.”

– Louise
Watercolour Step by Step

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Met new friends, learnt new skills & lovely food!”

– Dorothy Lumley
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“The feeling of achievement!”

– John
Townscapes in Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing