“The feeling of achievement!”
– John
Townscapes in Watercolour
“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
“You always have a well organised day, good tutors, excellent food and I keep coming back!”
– Josephine Runciman
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“Tutors were superb, the day was well structured enabling me to make two metal flowers in comfortable time.”
– Howard
Blacksmithing - Sculptural Flowers
Tags: Metal Working
“The gradual building of ‘skills’ gave me a different perspective – not just paper but a potential picture”
– Susan
Introducing Papermaking
Tags: Paper-Based Creativity
“It's inspiring, encouraging and always very enjoyable.”
– Kelly Cooper
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
“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
“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
“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
“Jackie was very good at explaining. I had a brilliant time and fab food!”
– Anonymous
Making a Stained Glass Panel
Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts
“Excellent tutor. I struggled with the rolling due to a back problem and tutor happily helped me.”
– Polly
Wet Felted Cross-Body Bag
Tags: Wool & Felt
“Made me realise how easy and enjoyable a group session can be with good tuition!”
– Norma
Natural Beauty Products
Tags: Festive, Fun or Foodie
“You can sense the "can-do" here! Lots of lovely people to encourage and guide. Great!”
– Barbara Martin
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“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 day was fantastic. I wish I lived nearer and I would come more often.”
– Beryl
Townscapes in Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Really well structured. I felt I wasn’t being rushed or the class was going to slow. Rosie was great, really helpful and encouraging. She had put alot of thought into resources she brought with her for us to use. I’ve really enjoyed my day. Catering and friendliness of staff is brilliant. I’ve been make to feel really welcome – thank you!”
– Charlotte
Cards, Tags and Papercraft
Tags: Paper-Based Creativity
“Being an absolute novice, I enjoyed being able to experiment and learn about essential techniques … loved it!!”
– Carol
Liberated Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“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 opportunity to relax and explore watercolours with friends. That everything about the structure of the day is designed to be low stress, comfortable, and welcoming.”
– Jan
Wonderful Ways with Watercolour for Botanical Subjects
Tags: Painting & Drawing