2704 Recreational courses

Join us for an afternoon in our studio to explore the joys of resin art seascapes.

Learn woodturning in the peaceful setting of our workshop located in the cottage garden of our home on the Cambs/Norfolk border.

Learn woodturning in the peaceful setting of our workshop located in the cottage garden of our home on the Cambs/Norfolk border.

Learn Life Drawing for Beginners Workshop Saturday 29th June- 10:45-14:30 - Friends Meeting House, Manchester Welcome to our upcoming life drawing workshop for beginners. This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model. Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists, whether you're interested in figurative work, portraiture, or any other type of art that involves the human body. During this workshop you will have the chance to practice drawing the human body in a variety of poses and perspective using different techniques. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, providing helpful tips on anatomy, proportion and composition and individual feedback to help you overcome any challenges you may face, so you can learn to draw the human figure more confidently and competently. We will be working with a professional life model who will hold a series of poses throughout the workshop. These poses will range from short gesture poses to longer, more sustained poses, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice capturing the human form in different positions and angles. All you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm to improve your drawing skills, and we will provide all the drawing materials required for this course. Please note that this is a nude drawing workshop, and attendees are to be 18 years or older. We ask that attendees under 18 years of age be accompanied by a responsible adult. This is to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and safe during the workshop. In addition, refreshments including tea, coffee and food can be purchased at the bar, however you are also welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop and can't wait to see the amazing drawings you'll create.

Unlock the timeless art of bookbinding with our On-Demand Bookbinding Course, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Guided by a highly experienced bookbinder with decades of experience, this comprehensive course offers step-by-step video tutorials that you can follow at your own pace. You'll receive a meticulously curated kit with all the high-quality materials needed to create your own handcrafted books, from journals to sketchbooks. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, start a creative hobby, or craft personalised gifts, this course will inspire and equip you to bind books with confidence and artistry.

Join us in our studio to learn about the joys of botanical resin.

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Surprise your loved one with a self made floral arrangement

Create you own beautiful unique silk painted lantern using traditional cold wax outlining technique, heat set dyes and an easy to assemble lantern kit.

Create you own beautiful unique silk scarf using traditional cold wax outlining technique.