“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

“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

“The best bit was our shared surprise at the results as we peeled the prints off the press!”

– Kate
Introducing Printmaking

Tags: Printmaking

“There was a good relaxed atmosphere and good humour in the group.  We had a lots of laughs whilst bashing metal and lunch was yum!”

– Stacey
Blacksmith for a day

Tags: Metal Working

“Friendly people, great feed, great tutor and I managed to produce a good picture!”

– Judith
Introduction to Soft Pastels

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“The opportunity to share the experience with other like minded people. Excellent course with lots of preparation from the tutor, excellent meal and very warm welcome. Wish I'd found the place years ago. Will certainly come again.”

– Caroline
Needlefelt Hare

Tags: Sculpture Wool & Felt

“I loved everything!  I feel much more confident with my sewing machine now...hope to be back soon.”

– Natalie
Master Your Sewing Machine and Basic Skills

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

– Sandra
Art for Starters

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“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

“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

“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

“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

“The feeling of achievement!”

– John
Townscapes in Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“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

“Excellent teacher keeping everyone engaged & devoting time to all.  Great class, good camaraderie, excellent food.  Mostly a lovely day out with my daughter sharing our experience”

– Suzanne
Silver Bands and Knot Rings

Tags: Jewellery Making

“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”

– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics

“The tutor was good at not trying to change one’s own style but encouraging and enhancing it.”

– Mafra
Essential Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing