Calendar 2025 Event List

Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery

Join embroidery artist Becky Edmunds and discover the beauty of Blackwork embroidery. Blackwork is a striking form of counted-thread embroidery, traditionally worked in black thread on white fabric, but it can also be stitched in colour or with metallic threads.…

Introduction to Embroidery

This playful workshop with artist Becky Edmunds is perfect for anyone interested in trying embroidery and developing fundamental skills and knowledge. You’ll learn a variety of stitches and experiment with them to create unique patterns and textures. We’ll also explore…

Storybook Making Workshop

A fun creative workshop for 6 – 11-year-olds. No previous experience in writing or drawing needed, just enthusiasm and playfulness. It is suitable both for those who already love creating stories and for those who struggle with writing at school.…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Autumn Landscapes

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Summer Celebration

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused glass Tealight Holders

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Seascapes

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Seascapes

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Oil Painting for Beginners

Aimed for absolute beginners and intermediates,  Helen’s workshops offer personalised guidance, a step by step explanation on drawing and painting with oils, simplifying the process along the way in a supportive environment to help you in your creative journey. Helen…

Oil Painting for Beginners

Aimed for absolute beginners and intermediates,  Helen’s workshops offer personalised guidance, a step by step explanation on drawing and painting with oils, simplifying the process along the way in a supportive environment to help you in your creative journey. Helen…

Layering Colour with Batik

A creative workshop suitable for beginners, those who attended the Introduction to batik workshop, or those with more experience. Explore ways to layer colour using batik wax resist and hand painted dyes to create successful designs During the workshop you…

Creative Photography and Mindfulness

No fancy camera? No problem. Join us for a gentle, inspiring workshop where photography becomes a practice of presence and play. Using any method of digital image capture—your phone, tablet, or camera—you’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and capture…

Introduction to Batik

A creative and relaxing workshop exploring batik wax resist. Suitable for beginners or those with batik experience. During the workshop you will: – Experiment using molten wax from a heated pot and tools including tjantings and brushes. – Apply the…

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Create, Unwind, and Celebrate the Season. Step into the festive spirit and discover the joy of crafting your own beautiful Christmas wreath in this relaxed, hands-on workshop led by experienced florist Janice McCarthy. Set within the inspiring surroundings of Montague…

Christmas Watercolour Workshop

This comprehensive 3 hour workshop is the perfect way for beginners and more experienced artists to learn some watercolour techniques to paint Christmas greenery, decorations and robins to use on Christmas cards, tags and table places or simply to enjoy…

Sacred Heart” Assemblage Workshop

Repurposed Relics with artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2 hours Dive into the art of assemblage in this captivating workshop, where you’ll transform forgotten treasures into a unique, visually rich “Sacred Heart” wall hanging or brooch. Inspired by the intricate…

Pastel Pawtraits

Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll learn to create a beautiful pastel portrait of your beloved pet! -Pastel Pawtraits Workshop -All materials will be supplied. Please bring a clear, A4-sized photocopy of your pet. I will…

Introduction to Watercolour

Discover the wonderful world of watercolour painting and learn to love your mistakes! This comprehensive 3 hour course is the perfect way for beginners to learn some basic techniques while becoming familiar with watercolour materials. Feel free to ask any…

Christmas Gift Tags

Make your gifts extra special this year with some beautiful handmade gift tags! Join artist Linda Hardwick to create personalised labels that will get everyone in the Christmas mood. Using simple watercolour and pen techniques and with lots of inspiration…

Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery

Join embroidery artist Becky Edmunds and discover the beauty of Blackwork embroidery. Blackwork is a striking form of counted-thread embroidery, traditionally worked in black thread on white fabric, but it can also be stitched in colour or with metallic threads.…

Photo Embroidery

Unlock the art of transforming photographs into embroidered artworks. Embroidery artist Becky Edmunds will guide you through the basics in this playful workshop. Learn the techniques needed to stitch into paper or card, master a variety of stitches to create…

Watercolour landscape

Learn how to make a beautiful harmonious watercolour landscape using a limited palette. We will spend time practicing mixing a wide variety of colours using just three watercolour paints. Michelle will then demonstrate the wet in wet wash techniques that…

Introduction to Painting with Acrylics

This one-day workshop will introduce beginners to working with acrylic paint, although those with some previous experience are also welcome. The session will begin with colour mixing using primary colours to create secondary and tertiary colours, shades and tones, and…

Introduction to Watercolour

Discover the wonderful world of watercolour painting and learn to love your mistakes! This comprehensive 3 hour course is the perfect way for beginners to learn some basic techniques while becoming familiar with watercolour materials. Feel free to ask any…