“Made me realise how easy and enjoyable a group session can be with good tuition!”
– Norma
Natural Beauty Products
“The relaxed and encouraging atmosphere was great and it was still challenging enough.”
– Sue
Introducing Acrylics
“I enjoyed the opportunity to have a go at different techniques and be well advised along the way. – and of course the lunch!
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– Marilyn
Beautiful Blooms in Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“The courses are such value for money. Tutors are very knowledgeable and the hospitality fantastic.”
– Michael Hare
2017
Tags: Special Events
“Met new friends, learnt new skills & lovely food!”
– Dorothy Lumley
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”
– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics
“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
“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
“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
“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
“You can sense the "can-do" here! Lots of lovely people to encourage and guide. Great!”
– Barbara Martin
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“It was a very relaxing yet energetic day - just what I needed!”
– Derek
Woodturning using a Pole Lathe
Tags: Heritage Crafts Wood & Stone
“Tutor made for a lovely day and was very helpful and friendly. I loved learning a new skill as well as the waffle berry pie!”
– Rachel
Print on Ceramics
Tags: Pottery & Ceramics Printmaking
“Claire is friendly, yet professional, a highly skilled teacher – great communicator .”
– Hilary
Sew Your Own Cushion Cover
Tags: Sewing & Textiles
“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
“It was great to understand the construction of a garment. The workshop was excellent – better than I expected.”
– Karen
Introducing Pattern Cutting
Tags: Sewing & Textiles
“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
“Josie was very kind, approachable and encouraging. I am not not as terrified! The tutor, course and food – all excellent!”
– Penny
Art for the Terrified
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“It was excellent, I’m just starting to paint and Jason answered all my questions and puzzles.”
– Peter
Watercolour - Key Skills
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Inspiring and very encouraging. I enjoyed the whole thing but watching Scott paint was great! Vanessa’s food of course was brilliant!”
– Val
Trees in Watercolour
Tags: Painting & Drawing