2631 Recreational courses

We are very pleased to be welcoming back this wonderful introduction to working with leather - and to think you will make two fantastic items in a day!

Create your own beautiful needle felt woodland creature and learn an addictive new skill. You will be bursting with ideas of what to do next, it's great fun and really is contagious!

Join us as we journey through the wine regions of Italy. Discover what makes Italy the most fascinating wine-producing nation in the world! Taste beautiful Barolo, velvety Valpolicella, and charming Chianti amongst many others. We will explore regions such as Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Lombardia, Puglia, Trentino, and Sicily. Three whole weeks dedicated to Italy enabling us to unravel the mysteries and delights of Italian wine.

Design and create you own beautiful, unique, chunky silk bead necklace. Learn how to use cold wax to create batik effects. Expert tuition in a peaceful garden studio.

Evancliffe Leathercraft Introduction to Leatherwork - Belt making Workshop

Say goodbye to shop-bought pasta with this Two Hour BYOB Pasta Making Workshop with The Avenue Cookery School. Kick things off with a helpful demonstration from the chef as you learn how to make the perfect ravioli with the most delicious filling from scratch. Prepare to get hands-on putting your new-found knowledge to the test, before sitting down with the alcoholic tipple you brought along to the class and enjoying the fruits of your labour. You’ll receive useful pasta tips and tricks throughout the class, which you can apply in the future when recreating this delicious dish at home. (You can add bottomless wine at £20pp) What's Included Two Hour BYOB Pasta Making Workshop with The Avenue Cookery School Fun, informative and social class Learn how make the perfect ravioli with the most delicious filling from scratch Receive expert tips and tricks throughout All equipment, aprons and ingredients included BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) with no corkage fee Recipe booklet emailed to you after the class Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card

Craving freshly prepared sushi? Wishing to craft it in the comfort of your home rather than spending a fortune at a high-end sushi restaurant or settling for lackluster store-bought options? Join us at our Sushi Workshop and channel your inner sushi-making maestro as you create your very own sushi rolls! Our enjoyable and hands-on Sushi Workshop will impart the skills to craft delectable sushi rolls without breaking the bank. It's time to astonish your friends and family with your authentic homemade Japanese sushi. Whether it's a gathering of friends, your parents, or a unique #DateNight experience with your significant other, come and elevate your Sushi night in a stylish manner. Our seasoned chefs will graciously welcome you into our warm and family-operated kitchen for this wonderfully distinctive evening of relaxed culinary expertise. The session will commence with a comprehensive demonstration in which we will guide you through the fundamentals of sushi-making, from cooking the sushi rice and preparing the fillings to mastering crucial sushi knife techniques and, last but not least, assembling the sushi. Whether you opt for the vegan, vegetarian, or standard menu, you'll have the chance to try your hand at crafting sushi, with the chefs available to assist if needed. Following an enjoyable evening dedicated to sushi mastery, you'll gather with both old and new acquaintances to savour your mouthwatering creations together! What We Provide: An informative and lively demonstration A skilled Sushi chef Hands-on sushi crafting for fish enthusiasts, vegetarians, and vegans alike All necessary facilities, equipment, and ingredients included A brief overview of sushi's origins A recipe card sent to your email after the class BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) with no corkage fee You can add bottomless wine at £20pp Skills Acquired: Confidence in crafting your own sushi from scratch Handling fish Seasoning Balancing flavours Sushi Workshop Menu: An abundance of Sushi!!! Hoso Maki Unra Hoso Maki Allergies Catered For: We can accommodate those following a GF, LF, Vegan, or Vegetarian diet upon request. Age Restrictions: Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Each person in the kitchen must have their own individual paid spot, regardless of age

What you'll do Encourage nature into your garden by making your own bird box or bug hotel, all from recycled materials. Your design can be based entirely around what you’d like to attract to your garden, from birds to bees. You’ll finish with your own completely unique piece for the garden. Your hosts, Scott and Sue, will guide you through everything you need to know, from the tools to use to how to prep your recycled material. They'll be happy to help with ideas big or small and will have example designs to hand and lots of inspiration. You’ll be creating in Scott’s heated workshop, fully equipped with everything you need and with lots of space for building. At the end of your experience you’ll get to take home a bug house to be proud of, as well as leaving with the skills to create other upcycled pieces. Facilities WiFi Refreshments available Toilets Parking Child friendly (0-16) COVID-19 guidelines As you arrive you’ll need to confirm that you’re in good health and your temperature will be taken. Please bring a face mask as you’ll need to wear one at certain points during your experience. Face shields will be optional to wear for the rest of your time in the workshop and these will be provided. All workspaces will be fully sanitised and there will regular hand washing throughout. On the day You don't need any previous woodwork experience, just some enthusiasm! Please wear old clothes (or something that you don’t mind getting damaged or torn) and sensible, closed toe footwear. Work boots are recommended. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, but please bring along your own packed lunch. Course Location courses can be either in Glastonbury or at Scott's own workshop near the Bath and West show grounds (BA46QN) and will be confirmed.

A two-day, beginner, hands-on course to rebuild a section of dry-stone wall, learning the age old techniques of this satisfying craft

A two-day, beginner, hands-on course to rebuild a section of dry-stone wall, learning the age old techniques of this satisfying craft