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

– Steve
Stick Making - Horn and Antler Handles

“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

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

– Kay
Papercutting

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

– Claudia
Spring Spa Secrets

Tags: Festive, Fun or Foodie

“Kate was very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The food was great, the company was great – in fact the whole experience was great!”

– Karen
Homemade Natural Beauty Products

Tags: Festive, Fun or Foodie

“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

“The food is incredibly yummy for GF and Vegan people. The tutors are very friendly, Gaynor is very entertaining and Sue is very calming! It is a very homely environment.”

– Charlotte
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“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

“The whole experience was great!”

– Mary
Silver Bands and Knot Rings

Tags: Jewellery Making

“1. It's my therapy 2. It's my guilty pleasure 3. It's my sanity 4. It's wonderful in spite of Gaynor ;-O”

– Louise Curnin
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Friendly, clear advice at every stage. Just thanks for a great day with a great tutor as always.”

– Jackie
Wet Felted Cross-Body Bag

Tags: 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

“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

“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

“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

“Relaxing, challenging, really good food – a great day!

– Vicci
Introducing Printmaking

Tags: Printmaking

“Michelle the tutor was welcoming, friendly and open to further explanation.  I loved the conviviality and my lunch was prepared and I didn't have to bring a pack up!”

– Margaret
Tin Cans to Treasure

Tags: Jewellery Making Metal Working

“You always have a well organised day, good tutors, excellent food and I keep coming back!”

– Josephine Runciman
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“You can sense the "can-do" here! Lots of lovely people to encourage and guide. Great!”

– Barbara Martin
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Very encouraging and helpful and a lovely calm way of teaching.  Loved creating my Hare and seeing him finished.”

– Julia
Willow Hares

Tags: Sculpture Willow & Plant Fibres

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

– Mike
Introducing Acrylics

Tags: Painting & Drawing