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Dynamic Line & Wash Techniques - Light & Shade
Thu, 2 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join artist John Harrison for this workshop, intended to build on your skills with line and wash. Attendance on one of John's previous workshops is helpful but not essential as the day will...
£95
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1 spaces available
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Weave Your Own Scarf/Snood Using a Table Loom
Thu, 2 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spend the day weaving your very own scarf or snood using an eight shaft table loom. Each loom with be set up and ready to use, meaning you can enjoy weaving for the...
£95
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0 spaces available
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Birds in Pastel
Sat, 4 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Do you want to improve your pastel painting skills? Join Jo for this rewarding workshop to learn more about how to successfully use pastels to create a bird life pastel painting. Designed for...
£95
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0 spaces available
Drawing Designs with Wire
Sun, 5 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and join Helaina and make your very own art wirework. Taking inspiration from subjects of your choice, you will learn techniques for working with wire to create three-dimensional, wall mounted, drawings. You...
£95
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2 spaces available
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A Day of Enameling
Wed, 8 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and spend your day trying out the beautiful art of enameling with local enamel artist Heather Croft. Whether you have previous experience or if this is your first time, all are welcome....
£95
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0 spaces available
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Machine and Hand Embroidered Autumnal Woodland
Wed, 8 Oct 2025 - Thu, 9 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create a stunning machine and hand embroidered woodland scene that takes your knowledge and skills to the next level! Over two days you will learn how to compose, structure and stitch an embroidered...
£190
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4 spaces available
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Make a Gorgeous Rag Rug Bag
Thu, 9 Oct 2025 - Fri, 10 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fancy a spot of time traveling? Well this two day course brings the past firmly into the present by helping revive the traditional heritage skills of rag rug making and gives it a...
£190
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8 spaces available
Contemporary Papercutting
Fri, 10 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Anna is a professional papercut artist whose work is inspired by an obsession with old botanical drawings and the beauty of the natural world and many of her pieces feature woodland animals and...
£95
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0 spaces available
Hanging Willow Pergola-Style Bird Table
Sat, 11 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
This beautiful pergola style bird table has an elegant overhanging roof which involves some challenging weaving. Use willow to create a really striking decorative and functional piece of willow for the garden that...
£95
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5 spaces available
Silversmithing - Make a Fidget or Swivel Ring
Sat, 11 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
During this one day workshop you will make a unique silver fidget or swivel ring - a broad plain or textured ring with one or two narrow rings that swivel around it when...
£95
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0 spaces available
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Patchwork Sewing Roll
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join expert tutor Betty Brown to make an embellished patchwork sewing roll. This is no ordinary kit roll - it has a zip pocket, special cleats for your sewing scissors and/or cutting wheel,...
£95
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5 spaces available
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Wet Felted Highland Cow Picture - Painting with Fibres
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you love cows and the beautiful look and texture of wool, in this workshop, Liz Emery literally combines the two! You will learn the basic wet felting method and at the same...
£95
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2 spaces available
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Introduction to Raku
Sat, 18 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join ceramics tutor Claude Frere-Smith on this exciting and occasionally fast-moving (!) workshop to create stunning pots using the ancient and dramatic technique of raku firing. Raku is a really amazing process, developed...
£95
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0 spaces available
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Make Your Own Leather Satchel
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 - Sun, 19 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come join talented leather expert Cathy Edwards for two creative days producing and personalising your own satchel in a smooth natural hide with solid brass or chrome buckle and fittings. Working as part...
£190
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0 spaces available
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Introduction to Raku
Sun, 19 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join ceramics tutor Claude Frere-Smith on this exciting and occasionally fast-moving (!) workshop to create stunning pots using the ancient and dramatic technique of raku firing. Raku is a really amazing process, developed...
£95
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1 spaces available
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Drawing Realistic Animals
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join artist, Jason Skill, for this workshop exploring some of the drawing techniques used by artists to create highly realistic drawing of animals. It's no surprise that many art books on on bookshelves...
£95
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5 spaces available
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Weave your own mat/rug using a peg loom
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a wonderful day weaving your very own decorative mat or small rug using a peg loom. This workshop is perfect for beginners and you will be supported as you create...
£95
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6 spaces available
Curlews, Coots & Cormorants in Collagraph
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - Fri, 24 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
On this beginners two-day workshop, printmaker, Hester Cox will reveal just why collagraph will always be her favourite method of printmaking and hopefully you'll be hooked too. Using birds, real or imagined, as...
£190
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1 spaces available
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Gingerbread House Tealight Holders
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join ceramicist Charlotte Morrison for a day making your own Christmas or gingerbread inspired house. Using stoneware clay, you will design & hand-build your own ceramic house which can be lit up with...
£95
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0 spaces available
Blacksmithing - Sculptural Flowers for the Garden
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Forge your own gorgeous gifts on this hands-on day whether you are new to blacksmithing or want to try your hand at something different. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings forges and anvils and you...
£130
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0 spaces available
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Introduction to Painting on Glass
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 - Sun, 26 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Lizzy - member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters for a two-day introduction to painting on glass. Discover traditional kiln-fired glass art, which has decorated sacred and high status buildings...
£190
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1 spaces available
Introduction To Screen Printing
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Screen printing is a vibrant, flexible medium beloved of artists and craftspeople, in which the print is created by pressing ink through a mesh screen with the image created by a stencil design...
£95
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0 spaces available
Charleston-inspired Painted Tresure Boxes
Thu, 6 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join artist Sarah Baqai and be inspired by the work of Bloomsbury group to decorate a treasure box using a range of techniques, using Annie Sloan chalk paints. Sarah will introduce the day...
£95
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7 spaces available
Creating Delicate Felted Landscapes
Thu, 6 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create a painterly landscape using the wet felting technique with expert tutor Valerie Wartelle. On this one-day masterclass you will be guided through the steps Valérie uses when creating her own felt artwork....
£110
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0 spaces available
Silversmithing - Silver Bands + Knot Rings
Sat, 8 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Rebecca for a day of silversmithing. Using sterling silver you will be guided through the steps involved in making two rings - a simple band and a Celtic Weave ring - all...
£95
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0 spaces available
The Craft of Green Wood Bowl Carving
Sat, 8 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
On this one-day introduction to the ancient craft of bowl carving with Mike Craig you will use traditional hand tools to carve your own bowl from native green timber. The joy of this...
£95
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0 spaces available
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Buildings in the Landscape in Pen and Wash
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Try your hand at “Pen and wash” – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of watercolour – with landscape artist John Harrison. You will start the day...
£95
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2 spaces available
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Hand Embroidery - Textured Textiles
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Textiles and embroidery are so tactile and perfect to use to create a new dimension to your work. In this creative workshop you’ll explore different hand embroidery stitches and techniques to add texture...
£95
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2 spaces available
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Painting Snow Effectively
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Don't miss this chance to lift your snow painting skills to another level with tutor Jason Skill. When Jason Skill was in his late teens he painted snow falling on his back garden...
£95
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7 spaces available
NEW
Macrame Feather Wall Hanging
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop you will have the chance to create a stunning piece of wall décor using some intermediate knotting techniques in order to create for yourself a beautiful feather wall hanging. You...
£95
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2 spaces available
Make a Wonderful Living Wreath - Morning Session
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
This is a fun half day session where Sue will show you how to make a living wreath, one that will last, continuing to grow and develop new flowers and foliage. Certainly not...
£45
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3 spaces available
Textile Taxidermy - Fun Fabric "Trophy" Heads
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hand stitch and stuff your own unique “trophy” head in textiles. Typically, you can create a festive Scandi-style Rudolf complete with antlers, or go off-piste and stitch up your favourite animal – hares,...
£95
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0 spaces available
Yarn Hooking - Festive Stockings
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a day learning yarn hooking with Carole Rennison and go home with a beautiful festive stocking, choose either a Robin or Reindeer. This hooking workshop is a little different to...
£95
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5 spaces available
NEW
Next Steps in Screen Printing
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Fri, 28 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Please note this is a two day course over two consecutive Fridays - 21st November & 28th November. Take your screen printing to the next level during this two day course with Monica...
£190
Info & BookIntermediate
5 spaces available
Silverclay Jewellery - Beautiful Birdhouse Charm or Pendant
Fri, 21 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Helen to learn all about Silverclay whilst making a pretty little bird house pendant. It's really cute and makes a stunning necklace. During this workshop you will work with silver clay, using...
£95
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3 spaces available
Festive Willow - Wreaths + Stars
Sat, 22 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Willow sculptor Jess Wilkinson will guide you through the process of designing and making a stunning willow wreath along with a range of smaller willow decorations - stars, hearts and other motifs. -...
£95
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4 spaces available
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Mosaic Designs on Slate
Sat, 22 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join expert tutor Ruth Wilkinson to learn the basic techniques in mosaic creation. This course is designed for complete beginners or those with a little more experience. You will learn the basic direct...
£95
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0 spaces available
Blacksmithing - Fire + BBQ Tools with Ramshead Handles
Sun, 23 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A rare opportunity to have a hands-on day of blacksmithing - working hot metal by hand and finding out how to create a ramshead handle. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings with him anvils, tools and...
£130
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2 spaces available
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Curious Creative Calligraphy
Sun, 23 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever looked at the words you have written in a greetings card and thought 'I wish my hand writing was more presentable'? Well this course will help you on your journey...
£95
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-1 spaces available
Beginners Silver Art Clay Jewellery - Nature Inspired
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enjoy a day with Tara learning how to capture nature and all its detail in silver art clay to make beautiful nature inspired pieces of Enjoy a day with Tara learning how to...
£95
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0 spaces available
Wonderful Winter Linocuts
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create striking seasonal prints to share as cards or gifts. Under Hester’s guidance you will learn how to create a linocut that can be repeated to form a small edition. Taking inspiration from...
£95
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0 spaces available
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Paper Making with Plants
Fri, 28 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, artist Lucy Lee will run through the basics of paper making, from recycling paper right through to making paper entirely from foraged plants. You will be shown how to use...
£95
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The Art of Glass Engraving - Hanging Decoration or Festive Vessel!
Sat, 29 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Sandra Snaddon, a Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers, to learn a new skill and take home your very own piece of engraved glass. Here's a chance to create either a...
£95
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3 spaces available
Willow Sculpture - Festive Reindeer
Sat, 29 Nov 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Willow sculptor Leilah Vyner will guide you through this intensive day of willow weaving. You will create a beautiful festive reindeer to take home and install in the garden or indoors. You will...
£95
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1 spaces available
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Christmas Angel Corn Dollies
Wed, 3 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Discover the timeless art of this red-listed, endangered Heritage Craft in a hands-on workshop led by the talented Ian and Emma Speechley. In this immersive session, you'll master the basics of plaiting and...
£95
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6 spaces available
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Stained Glass Star Decorations
Wed, 3 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Everyone loves stained glass and the gorgeous effect of the light streaming through it. Well imagine being able to make your own gorgeous glass decorations to hang at the window or in front...
£95
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0 spaces available
Fabric Sculpture - Christmas Wreath
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Discover the wonderful art of fabric sculpting and create yourself a stunning and contemporary Christmas wreath this year. You will use basic fabric sculpting techniques to create a gorgeous wreath with lots of...
£95
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10 spaces available
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Rag Rug Christmas Wreath or Table Decoration
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make it a December to remember! Join talented tutor Karina Wiles to learn the heritage craft of rag rug 'hooky' and 'proddy' techniques to make your own fabric wreath or table decoration without...
£95
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4 spaces available
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Painting a Portrait in Oils
Fri, 5 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Develop your portrait painting skills in this masterclass workshop. Stage 1 (90 mins approx.) The workshop will begin with a focus on mixing skin tones with each participant creating a detailed reference sheet...
£95
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6 spaces available
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Wet Felted Tealight Shade
Fri, 5 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
As the nights are drawing in, bring some mood enhancing light into your home by making your very own stunning wet felted tealight shade with expert tutor Louise Curnin. In the morning session,...
£95
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5 spaces available
Festive Willow Angels
Sat, 6 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In a day spent with willow sculptor Jess Wilkinson you will learn the techniques and tips needed to work with, and shape willow. By the end of this festive themed day you will...
£95
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7 spaces available
Traditional Christmas Wreaths plus Lunch!
Sun, 7 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This is a fun half day workshop where Sue will show you how to make a traditional Christmas wreath. From fairly minimal designs to sumptuous foliage and flowers, you will be guided you...
£65
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0 spaces available
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Wooden Bird Christmas Tree Decorations
Sun, 7 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Carve your own Scandi inspired bird tree decorations. They will look great as part of your festive trimmings or make unique gifts for the Christmas period. This course will teach you the basic...
£95
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5 spaces available
Copperwork - Design & Make Your Own Christmas Decorations
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A fun session for the festive season and a gorgeous new medium to try! Learn the metalwork skill of hand piercing to produce unique copper or brass creations for the tree or as...
£95
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5 spaces available
Stitched Up + Sparkly - Upcycled Christmas Decorations
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Durham based artist Betty Brown for a fun day breathing new life into colourful second hand fabrics. With Betty's guidance you will make fun and fancy fabric Christmas decorations. Templates of various...
£95
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3 spaces available
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Make Your Own Suede and Felt Slippers
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A wonderful workshop with Catherine Edwards, Leather Designer / Maker, learning to make a simple but beautiful pair of handsewn slippers. Learn to cut your own patterns to the size you require, and...
£110
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0 spaces available