Decorative Arts

Getting the most out of your phone’s camera Join us in the glass room 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 ... 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 hare’s head sculptures are made entirely of willow.  Sarah’s workshops are run at a steady pace and are suitable for beginners. You will be ... Read more

Kate began her teaching career right here at Toolerstone in 2021 and we are beyond thrilled that Kate has chosen Toolerstone for her book launch, we hope you can join us for this unique event. Kate is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire, her original artwork features beautiful watercolour techniques and mixed media details in ... 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

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. Learn how to make an organic bird house sculpture made entirely of willow.  Sarah’s workshops are run at a steady pace and are suitable for ... Read more

Allie will share her process for capturing beautiful bluebell woods landscape. Demonstrating different skies to set the mood, spring trees and how to capture a carpet of bluebells. You will have time to practise, explore and have fun with what you have learnt. Join friendly and experienced Cheshire watercolour artist Allie. She will share her ... Read more

Join us for a wonderful willow weaving workshop and make a pheasant sculpture for your garden. 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 ... Read more

In this workshop you'll use the fluidity of watercolours to create abstract florals and botanicals inspired by the gardens at Toolerstone, learning how to create pleasing colour palettes and techniques to add texture and depth. Once dry we'll work into these pieces with a variety of mixed media tools including inks, metallics watercolours, and paint ... Read more

In this workshop you'll use the fluidity of watercolours to create vibrant abstract seascapes, learning how to create pleasing colour palettes and techniques to add texture and depth. Once dry we'll work into these pieces with a variety of mixed media tools including inks, metallics watercolours, and paint pens to add sparkling highlights and added ... Read more