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

– Kay
Papercutting

“Scott was so tolerant. The best thing was learning in such pleasant company.”

– Anonymous
Abstract Painting

Tags: Painting & Drawing

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

– Sarah
Making Felt Bags

Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt

“Karen always teaches to the needs of each individual and the stage at which they are at. She is hugely supportive and her style of teaching is always encouraging.”

– Audrey
Wonderful Ways with Watercolour for Botanical Subjects

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Hester is an excellent tutor and everyone is so friendly and welcoming.”

– Penny
Introducing Printmaking

Tags: Printmaking

“I enjoyed being part of a small group and the relaxed atmosphere and was amazed how much I was able to complete in a day.”

– Claire
Fabric, Paper & Stitch

Tags: Dyeing, Printing, Colouring Paper-Based Creativity Sewing & Textiles

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

– Louise
Watercolour Step by Step

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Fantastic day – lots of information given, friendly and willing to help and provide ideas. Enjoyed everything! Thw workshop was great, really enjoyable and the food was fantastic!”

– Natalie
Porcelain Tealight & Lanterns

Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics

“Enthusiastic teacher, passionate about her work, helps to get the student on the way. Enjoyed all of it, can’t single out anything in particular, loved it all – so much fun to try something new – time flew by!”

– Alison
Textured Ceramic Tiles

Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics

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

– Mike
Introducing Acrylics

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Great tuition of the basics and then very flexible in what we actually made. Think everyone making the same first piece was really good because it got us all up to speed with basic skills quickly and being able to make something more individual later meant I came home with something I really wanted. ”

– Julia
Stained Glass + Copper Foil Leaves

Tags: Glass & Mosaics

“I loved learning something new in a very welcoming environment,  Excellent day all round.”

– Helen
Willow Baskets

Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres

“Being an absolute novice, I enjoyed being able to experiment and learn about essential techniques … loved it!!”

– Carol
Liberated Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“It's better than a day at the spa!”

– Emma Smith
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“The whole experience was great!”

– Mary
Silver Bands and Knot Rings

Tags: Jewellery Making

“The tutor made the day very relaxing and gave us confidence to experiment.”

– Sandra
Art for Starters

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Jackie the tutor was always encouraging and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. It was a lovely friendly group and atmosphere and we all produced some excellent glass panels.”

– Cheryl
Make a Stained Glass Panel

Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts

“Tutor was lovely, patient and encouraging.  I had a relaxed and fun day with great food and friendly people.”

– Karen
Printing without a press

Tags: Printmaking

“Made me realise how easy and enjoyable a group session can be with good tuition!”

– Norma
Natural Beauty Products

Tags: Festive, Fun or Foodie

“Charlotte was very friendly and reassuring when ‘problems’ with the pieces occurred! The best thing was spending time with my daughter and having a day to play!”

– Lynne
Porcelain Tealights

Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics