“Claire is friendly, yet professional, a highly skilled teacher – great communicator .”

– Hilary
Sew Your Own Cushion Cover

“ArtisOn allows me "me time"”

– Jen Lodge
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“ArtisOn is a crafty haven away from city life.”

– Sue Painter
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Enthusiastic teacher, passionate about her work, helps to get the student on the way. Enjoyed all of it, can’t single out anything in particular, loved it all – so much fun to try something new – time flew by!”

– Alison
Textured Ceramic Tiles

Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics

“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

“The tutor really got me going on my first use of acrylics. All good fun and educational.”

– Mike
Introducing Acrylics

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Charlotte is very talented – I would love to work as a crafts person after this workshop! It was a really great opportunity to be creative and a great stress reliever!”

– Katie
Textured Ceramic Tiles

Tags: Creative Home Pottery & Ceramics

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Tags: Jewellery Making

“Being an absolute novice, I enjoyed being able to experiment and learn about essential techniques … loved it!!”

– Carol
Liberated Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“I got so much from actually making something and ‘living in the moment’ while doing it! Excellent workshop – will recommend to others. Many thanks.”

– Sue
Making Hedgerow Baskets

Tags: Heritage Crafts Willow & Plant Fibres

“The gradual building of ‘skills’ gave me a different perspective – not just paper but a potential picture”

– Susan
Introducing Papermaking

Tags: Paper-Based Creativity

“Tutor had lots of knowledge and was great fun.”

– Steve
Stick Making - Horn and Antler Handles

Tags: Heritage Crafts Wood & Stone

“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

“Can’t think of anything you should change – it was excellent! Sheila gave us lots of interesting techniques in a relaxed way. Very informative and knowledgeable. The whole experience was great – I will be coming on the Dyeing workshop.”

– Beverley
Textures in Felt

Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt

“Everything was clearly explained and Hester provided help whenever needed...Excellent.  Fantastic food, nice location and venue.”

– Thea
Printing without a press

Tags: Printmaking

“I have just opened a ArtisOn newsletter to find my stained glass panel on it – wow! …. I had a fantastic 2 days, the company, tutor, facilities and food are first class. You have achieved so much in such a short time, you should be very proud. Please can you put me on the waiting list for the next 2 day stained glass course, I would really like to make another panel to go along side this one. Thanks again”

– Debbie
Making a Stained Glass Panel

Tags: Glass & Mosaics Heritage Crafts

“Loved the whole experience.  It is a real treat of a day out.  The food is superb, so like a special meal at a bistro on top of the art & craft experience...and everyone so friendly.”

– Linda
Using Resist Techniques in Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Jess was really helpful and patient when things didn’t quite look how they should do! Just a really lovely day out - perfect me time, thank you!”

– Louise
Willow Birds

Tags: Sculpture Willow & Plant Fibres

“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

“Hester is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her subject.”

– Carol
Introducing Printmaking

Tags: Printmaking

“Karen always teaches to the needs of each individual and the stage at which they are at. She is hugely supportive and her style of teaching is always encouraging.”

– Audrey
Wonderful Ways with Watercolour for Botanical Subjects

Tags: Painting & Drawing