3 Block Printing courses

block printing and dyeing workshops

the arty crafty place

About Us & What We Do A great big Hello from The Arty Crafty Family! Welcome to our little world of joyous creativity! We started life as part of ‘The Pottery Place’ paint-your-own-pottery studio in Witney, that’s where we spread our wings and became The Decopatch Place! Then we widened our horizons further with Indian Block Printing… the best decision ever made! Since our expansion happened we have now found a new home over at Middle Aston near Bicester- This is the home of The Arty Crafty Place. Here all the orders and on-line business is run from, and home to all the other crafty goodies that just can’t fit in our little studio shop in Witney. We are open to the public for shopping, browsing and workshops! We are a small but extremely friendly team, extremely passionate about the crafts that we do and love to help in any way we can, some of us come from creative backgrounds and as for the rest of us… we have just fallen head over heals! Come on in and join us for a creative experience you will not forget, we are always looking to expand our ever growing family!

claydon estate

Visitors to Claydon Courtyard can eat, shop, relax and stay in the peaceful open space of this 18th century courtyard. Home to a range of local, independent businesses, you can enjoy freshly cooked food, buy something unique and beautiful, book a spa experience or learn new skills in a workshop. We also have two charming holiday cottages, should you wish to extend your stay.

the village hub

THE VILLAGE HUB – WHERE WE MEET, CREATE, CARE AND GROW. We listen, care and connect through learning, signposting, cultural activities, and having fun in a safe and caring environment.

fi tilbury jewellery

Fi grew up in London and throughout her childhood was always either making things, drawing or painting. She did her foundation course in London and then chose to leave the city and take her degree in Fine art Painting in the beautiful city of Bath. After spending a couple of years, based in a studio group in Bristol, making her own work, she decided to move back to London and shortly thereafter she did a PGCE and began her teaching career. After having her son, and due to work commitments, Fi and her family moved to Worcester and this is where she began honing her skills as a jeweller. She is now a jewellery designer and painter, offering unique, handmade jewellery pieces which are mostly made in silver, incorporating semi precious stones and accents of gold. Jewellery commissions are regularly undertaken and include recycling of old jewellery pieces to make new. Her jewellery is inspired by the style of ancient and archaeological pieces and natural forms and aspire to having a very handmade, and 'just dug up' look. Most of the work has been hand forged but more recently Fi has employed the lost wax casting process and now also runs workshops. Vibrant colour plays a large part in both her painting, prints and jewellery. Having trained in Fine Art, she uses the studio to paint in and undertakes portrait commissions. Having a portrait painted of a loved one can be an excellent way to mark a special birthday or occasion. As with possible jewellery commissions she would be more than happy to discuss requirements and options. There are a selection of workshops which can be booked in her studio, based on jewellery making and painting. Workshops can be a fantastic way to learn a new skill or done as a group can be a wonderful experience.

saz's ceramics & crafts

Paint your own pottery or create your own craft; it's creative fun for everyone, no matter how old or young you are! So, how does it work? It's easy peasy! Normally, you can pop down to the studio to select your craft, e.g. pottery painting, silk clay, throwing and handbuilding with clay (it's advisable to phone ahead if you want to come down at the weekend as we're often running special workshops). Obviously, not so easy peasy in Lockdown, but we've got loads of take away options to keep you out of trouble whilst at home. If you don't mind waiting for your masterpiece, choose one of the many, many pieces on display on our Take away pages, grab an apron and a paint brush, let your imagination run riot with the wide range of glazes, leave your creation with us for a few days, then collect your glazed work of art and enjoy! We're sure it'll be worth the wait!

wobbly pins

My name is Jacqueline. I started my craft classes and gift shop in 2016 with one simple aim – to pass on my love and knowledge of crafts in a relaxing, fun and inclusive way through a range of accessible workshops, craft kits, handmade gifts and craft supplies. I truly believe there is a creative outlet for everyone . Once you find your ‘thing’ it will bring you many hours of joy and relaxation. We live in such a fast paced society and finding a little time to craft and be creative will bring you lots of benefits. It’s great for your wellbeing and this is what I want to share with you.

linnet workshops

About Linnet Workshops was set up in 2019 by Devon based artist Grace Coombes. With a life long passion for making and creating, Grace has developed a wide range of art and craft based Workshops that focus on the varied processes of making imagery through print, collage, book arts and more. 
 Grace enrolled in an Art Foundation Course at Falmouth University and then went on to study Illustration at Brighton University. She later developed a love for printmaking which feeds into many of the creative sessions on offer. Her prints have been exhibited at MAKE Southwest (formerly Devon Guild of Craftsman) and Ocean Studios, Plymouth. 
 Choosing and using materials with the environment in mind is extremely important to the Linnet Workshops ethos. Where possible recycled papers, cards and many other materials are used. Left over materials are saved for future workshops or recycled.

blooming designs - art in the barn

Art in the Barn is a twice yearly creative arts week held in the Spring and Autumn, enabling you to choose from a range of workshops, to develop and explore your artistic skills. Our workshops are held in an inspirational setting beneath the South Downs, at Meon Springs Long Barn in Hampshire Art in the Barn is a collaboration between artists Alison Butler (Blooming Designs) and Liz Wellby, who met at Loughborough University whilst studying for degrees in Textiles and Sculpture in the late 1980’s. The Location - a beautiful rural setting in the upper Meon Valley in Hampshire (Meon Springs). The Venue - an inspirational C18th thatched barn, that lends itself to art workshops. It is spacious, with beautiful exposed beams, excellent natural light and superb views over the South Downs. It is a real treat to retreat from day to day life. Our Facilitators - are qualified and experienced artists and teachers, who love what they do. Our Workshops - are suitable for all abilities, be you a beginner or a more experienced artist, allowing you to work together whilst exploring your creativity and developing new skills. Our Spring workshops include a few old favourites, plus some fresh ideas to choose from.

poppyseeds home

Our beautifully designed studio is situated in the heart of Harpenden, Hertfordshire. We run craft workshops and craft parties for adults and children. Our studio is well stocked with an array of tools and crafting materials for you to create and have fun. All our workshops are suitable for beginners and the only ingredient needed is enthusiasm and the will to learn!