“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!

– 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

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Tags: Jewellery Making

“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