Workshops

Explore upcoming workshops run by our members

Upcoming workshops

Willow workshop – Swifts and Swallows

22 April
Submitted by: Hazel Godfrey

Learn how to use some simple weaving techniques to make these lovely swooping birds. FULLY BOOKED.

Willow Garden Obelisks

12 April to 12 April 2025
Submitted by: Hazel Godfrey

In this full day guest expert class you will learn how to make a practical and pretty willow woven garden obelisk, perfect for supporting plants and climbers. Taught by willow weaving expert Hazel … Find out more

Willow Garden Obelisks

27 April to 27 April 2025
Submitted by: Hazel Godfrey

In this full day guest expert class you will learn how to make a practical and pretty willow woven garden obelisk, perfect for supporting plants and climbers. Taught by willow weaving expert Hazel … Find out more

Bird Collage Workshop

12 April to 12 April 2025
Submitted by: Roxana Parker

Come and relax creating a collage of a garden bird with Roxie who will guide you through the process. Suitable for beginners or an artist wanting to try a new medium. Held in the beautiful & By … Find out more

Flower Collage Workshop

24 May to 24 May 2025
Submitted by: Roxana Parker

Come and relax collaging flowers with Roxie who will guide you through the process. Using painted papers, maps, book pages and music script, creat a piece of art unique to you. Held in the inspiring … Find out more

Learn the Art of Colour pencil, Multiple dates and Subjects

26 July to 29 November 2025
Submitted by: Nicola Goss

Learn the Art of Coloured Pencils. No experience required.
Multiple dates available. Location is Spring Road, Letchworth.
All materials supplied.
Tea/Coffee and Refreshments provided. Please bring … Find out more

5ft Willow Obelisks

9 April to 9 April 2025
Submitted by: Hazel Godfrey

Make a 5ft Plant support/obelisk for the garden. Great for adding height to your borders. Good for sweet peas, clematis and other climbing plants.

Beginners clay

8 April
Submitted by: Angela Filby

At this workshop you will learn the basic techniques of using and modelling air drying clay: coiling, thumb pots, slab building, joining and impressing, to make unique 3 dimensional pieces, which you … Find out more

Introduction to Gel Printing

8 May to 11 May 2025
Submitted by: Holly Casey

During this workshop you will learn the basics of gel printing, a versatile technique that allows you to create unique and stunning prints using a gel plate and acrylic paint. From selecting materials … Find out more

Gel Printing- Advanced Techniques

8 May to 11 May 2025
Submitted by: Holly Casey

Learn some more advanced gel printing techniques including how to layer your prints and how to create successful image transfers. During this class you’ll have the chance to take your gel printing to … Find out more

Painting and Sketching in Purbeck

13 April to 18 April 2025
Submitted by: Helen Halliday

We go out every day weather permitting and sketch and paint in beautiful locations. There is a little easy walking to get to some of the locations. More information on my website. Also September 28- … Find out more

Painting in Portugal

24 October to 31 October 2025
Submitted by: Helen Halliday

This art retreat is based in a renovated 19th century building on a tree-lined avenue in the old town. Includes 5 days of painting tuition, 7 buffet breakfasts, 4 lunches (at hotel or picnic or … Find out more

Ongoing workshops

Stone-Wrapping Workshop (3 sessions)

22 March to 5 April 2025
Submitted by: Hazel Godfrey

Have you collected a few special stones, or pieces of driftwood from a particular walk or place – mementos connecting you to an event or time?
Bring them along to this workshop and learn how to use … Find out more

Exercising Creativity: Building unique designs through collage

10 January to 31 December 2026
Submitted by: Marian Hall

Unlock your creativity with a magazine, scissors and a glue stick. Discover how this hands-on approach can spark endless ideas.
If you’ve always wanted to be creative (you already are!) or just need … Find out more