“It was excellent, I’m just starting to paint and Jason answered all my questions and puzzles.”

– Peter
Watercolour - Key Skills

“It's like visiting family - always a lovely welcome with gorgeous food and you meet such lovely people while learning anew craft.”

– Brenda Skidmore
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Claire is friendly, yet professional, a highly skilled teacher – great communicator .”

– Hilary
Sew Your Own Cushion Cover

Tags: Sewing & Textiles

“Excellent content, good flow to the day, good pace, well-timed for breaks. Really,really enjoyable. Tutor was very knowledgable and the environement very comfortable. Easy to ask questions and it was very useful to critique the photos. All of the day was extremely enjoyable.”

– Kay
Making the Most of Your Camera

Tags: Photography

“The feeling of achievement!”

– John
Townscapes in Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“The tutor was very knowledgeable and gave very clear demonstrations.  I enjoyed the whole experience.”

– Lori
Freehand Machine Embroidery

“I can learn a new skill, develop it and laugh and eat delicious food at the same time.”

– Margaret Merrall
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

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

– Helen
Willow Baskets

Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres

“Everyone is happy, welcoming and supportive. So whether you are an "old timer" like me or a first timer, you are guaranteed a wonderful day.”

– Karen Ward
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“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

“Tutor clearly hugely experienced. Very encouraging and able to clearly give hints and tips. Learned some new things. Fun. Great food. First ever painting tuition and both really enjoyed it”

– Linda and Ron
Introducing Acrylics

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“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

“Loved absolutely everything, learnt loads and had fun. Thank you.”

– Debbie
Stone Carving

Tags: Wood & Stone

“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

“ArtisOn allows me "me time"”

– Jen Lodge
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“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

“Perfect – great company, fantastic facilities. It was great to be able to make professional looking items with all the materials and equipment available – didn’t want for anything.”

– Pauline
Willow Hedgerow Basket

Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres

“It's a wonderful welcoming place in which to develop and express my interests and skills in so many ways and of course to learn new ones!”

– Carol Banks
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

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

– Kathryn
Collage Inspired by Vintage

Tags: Dyeing, Printing, Colouring Paper-Based Creativity

“Whitfield gave us lots of great information for a beginner – he is very interesting and knowledgable. Everything was very relaxed and friendly – we got lots of good advice and some wonderful locations”

– Jud
Landscape & Nature Photography

Tags: Photography

“The whole experience was great!”

– Mary
Silver Bands and Knot Rings

Tags: Jewellery Making