Decorative Arts

Inspired by the beautiful gardens at Toolerstone we will be exploring nature to identify flowers and foliage that we will then use to create lasting impressions in clay. Using your imprinted clay your tutor will guide you through hand-building pottery techniques to create vases and coasters. You will then add colour to the surface decoration ... Read more

Join us by the log burner in our cosy, chalet-style Brew Shed with our tutor, Jane, for a photography workshop that will show you how to get the most from your smartphone. Do you wonder how people take such amazing shots with their phones when you are looking at Instagram and Facebook? We all know smart ... Read more

In this relaxing and informative workshop our tutor, Allie Pottinger, will demonstrate many creative techniques, including how to capture the finer details of spring florals, textured background washes, creating your own beautiful, nature-inspired masterpiece.

Our one-day leather workshop focuses on making premium small leather goods, such as a wallet, notebook holder, card holder or passport holder. Join us for a wonderful introduction to leather in this workshop with Jason Stocks-Young of Diamond Awl. You will learn the core basics of traditional leather working techniques including marking & cutting, preparing ... Read more

The willow Sarah uses is from the Somerset Levels and is a renewable and sustainable crop. It is the ultimate green product absorbing carbon from the atmosphere as it grows. The sculptures are made entirely of willow.  Sarah’s workshops are run at a steady pace and are suitable for beginners. You will be expertly guided ... Read more