“Everyone friendly and supportive. feel OK about not being very good and there were techniques I could actually go home and reproduce. I am inspired to carry on and come back!!”
– Ann
Essential Watercolour
“The gradual building of ‘skills’ gave me a different perspective – not just paper but a potential picture”
– Susan
Introducing Papermaking
Tags: Paper-Based Creativity
“Comprehensive day with process explained & taught. Relaxed atmosphere & friendly.
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– Shelley
Stained Glass + Copper Foil Leaves
Tags: Glass & Mosaics
“ArtisOn is innovative, fresh, unpretentious - just super! The food is exceptional - as comforting as the welcome.”
– Sharron Cooney
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“A really good day. Excellent tutor who gave clear demonstrations and supportive help. Use of webcam was also very helpful. I came away feeling that I had learnt some basic techniques - and with 4 completed sample notebooks. A lovely lunch was an extra treat! I am looking forward to coming back again in the Autumn.”
– Sue
Single Section Bookbinding
Tags: Heritage Crafts Paper-Based Creativity
“The courses are such value for money. Tutors are very knowledgeable and the hospitality fantastic.”
– Michael Hare
2017
Tags: Special Events
“More workshops please! The best thing was being able to devote a whole day to being creative.”
– Rhiannon
Nuno Felt Scarves
Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt
“A big 'Thank You!' for the fabulous lampshade making workshop on Friday night. I had a great time and felt very well looked after. Your warm welcome, cakes and cups of tea were much appreciated, especially as I had travelled from York to join you. Georgia was a fabulous teacher - showing us how to make the lampshade step by step, providing very clear written as well as verbal instructions and giving us with support as we needed it. All the resources were readily available and Georgia's amazing fabrics are beautiful. I really enjoyed the whole experience and feel very proud of, and delighted with, the lampshade that I made, especially as a 'creative novice'. I posted a picture of the finished lampshade on my own Facebook page and have had a record 77 'likes'/'loves'/'wows' from my friends already!”
– Kathryn
Lampshade Making Evening
Tags: Creative Home Sewing & Textiles
“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!
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– Glenda
Revive & Reupholster an Antique Chair
Tags: Creative Home Heritage Crafts 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!
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– Fliss
Making a Stained Glass Panel
Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts
“ArtisOn allows me "me time"”
– Jen Lodge
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“This workshop was better than expected! It was my first visit and I was very impressed by the smooth operation, how I was made to feel welcome and most impressed by the quality of teaching and the excellent lunch. Jess is a very good teacher, standing back observing and ready to support as soon as she was needed. I felt very much at home - everyone was so very nice and kind. ”
– Sue
Willow Baskets
Tags: Willow & Plant Fibres
“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
“It was great working with an experienced and talented artist like Heather.”
– Jo
Introducing Soft Pastels
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”
– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics
“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
“The tutor really got me going on my first use of acrylics. All good fun and educational.”
– Mike
Introducing Acrylics
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The tutor was good at not trying to change one’s own style but encouraging and enhancing it.”
– Mafra
Essential Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“ArtisOn gives me a chance to create and try things I wouldn't normally be able to try.”
– James Branch
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“The best bit was our shared surprise at the results as we peeled the prints off the press!”
– Kate
Introducing Printmaking
Tags: Printmaking