“Encouraging in a genuinely helpful way – lunch was delicious!”
– Sue
Art for Starters
“The tutor made the day very relaxing and gave us confidence to experiment.”
– Sandra
Art for Starters
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Scott is really positive and informative, a nice balance of information, patience, encouragement and humour.I loved the entire day, the course, the work we produced, and lunch were amazing. Thanks too for being so accepting of people with allergies.”
– Tamsin
Watercolour Bold and Loose
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“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
“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
“Scott is a brilliant tutor, always encouraging and helpful”
– Barbara
Watercolour Seascapes
Tags: Painting & Drawing
“Keith is marvellous - very knowledgeable and manages to make the subject quite fascinating!”
– Jane
Sharpening Skills - Household, Craft & DIY Tools
Tags: Heritage Crafts Wood & Stone
“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
“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
“It was fab. I really enjoyed the workshops and the hospitality is great!”
Tags: Printmaking
“The tutor was very knowledgeable and gave very clear demonstrations. I enjoyed the whole experience.”
– Lori
Freehand Machine Embroidery
“Had a lot of fun learning a new skill and going home with my lovely finished lampshade.”
– Karen
Drum Lampshade Making
Tags: Creative Home
“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
“All processes were well explained. I appreciated the hand out and tips on where to buy equipment etc. I enjoyed learning something new at a pace I could cope with an a friendly environment.”
– Claudia
Printing Without A Press
Tags: Dyeing, Printing, Colouring Printmaking
“It's better than a day at the spa!”
– Emma Smith
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“It's a wonderful welcoming place in which to develop and express my interests and skills in so many ways and of course to learn new ones!”
– Carol Banks
2017 Open Day
Tags: Special Events
“I enjoyed every bit of it – it build skills and confidence well. Rosie was excellent, the whole atmosphere was very welcoming, excellent resources and range of activities.”
– Joanne
Cards, Tags and Decorative Papercraft
Tags: Paper-Based Creativity
“Loved learning new jewellery making techniques and sharing ideas with other people, lovely food too!”
– Barbara
Tin Cans to Treasure
Tags: Jewellery Making Metal Working
“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
“Tutor was very friendly, approachable and helpful. Enjoyed meeting like minded people and learning a new skill and the yummy food!”
– Gill
Fabulous Felt Fragments
Tags: Wool & Felt