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

– Susan
Introducing Papermaking

“The best thing was the enthusiasm and standard of teaching.”

– Elaine
Introducing Acrylics

“The tutor was good at not trying to change one’s own style but encouraging and enhancing it.”

– Mafra
Essential Watercolour

Tags: Painting & Drawing

“Excellent courses, excellent value, made extremely welcome by everyone. Makes yu want to come back again and again...”

– Haydon Cooper
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“Claire is an amazing and inspirational tutor.  Enjoyed the whole day.”

– Rachael
Millinery

Tags: Heritage Crafts Millinery

“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

“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

“What an amazing welcome, followed by yummy cakes and hot tea. Very friendly and open people. What a delight!”

– Polly Lord
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events

“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

““I didn’t know what to expect from the workshop but really enjoyed my day. Friendly atmosphere, very welcoming.””

– Rebecca
Nuno Felt Scarves

Tags: Sewing & Textiles Wool & Felt

“Just wanted to say what a great weekend it's been - having fun back at Artison. You should be really proud of what you've achieved there - it's such an inspiring place which attracts both lovely teachers and interesting participants. The venue is perfect, catering superb (not good for the waistline!), it's great to see photos and examples of previous courses to tempt us (successfully) to return! The website is brilliant, great design, images etc, always up to date - far better than any other equivalent I've seen. Can't wait for my next visit! ”

– Glenda
Revive & Reupholster an Antique Chair

Tags: Creative Home Heritage Crafts Painting & Drawing

“It's a wonderful combination crafts, creativity and cakes!”

– Claudia Garnett
2017 Open Day

Tags: Special Events