Woodcarving10th Oct to 11th Oct 2026
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Milanese and European LacesCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

"Excellent tutor! Looking forward to seeing her again." 

Japanese Embroidery30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Chinese Brush Painting: Insects and related Flowers30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Lei Lei QuFriday to Sunday

We are delighted that Qu Lei Lei is returning to our programme with a weekend of Chinese Brush Paining. This course will concentrate on a few popular insects such as butterflies, dragonflies, cicadas, bees etc and their related flowers in different seasons..... read more

"Very enjoyable course - never enough time!" 

Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Clare SkeltonFriday to Sunday

Nurture yourself with a weekend of gentle exercise to enhance your health and well-being. These traditional Chinese health arts, Tai Ji Quan and Qigong (Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung), create stillness in the mind whilst also increasing vitality and fitness. Your ability to relax, your flexibility, co-ordination and balance will improve with practice. I enjoy working with all ages and will support you to meet your individual health and fitness needs. The course is suitable for all levels, beginners welcome..... read more

"A great course - very helpful and relevant." 

Make a Little Book of Pattern, as reference for textiles31st Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Janet EdmondsSaturday to Sunday

This course is ideal for textile artists of all levels to explore decorative pattern, colour, and surface and to fill a small sketch book with ideas that can be translated into stitched pieces..... read more

"I very much enjoyed the course and having one day of design and one of stitching worked well."

Sketching Buildings in the Landscape with Pen and Wash31st Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Jonathan NeweySaturday to Sunday

Explore the art of sketching buildings within the landscape using pen and wash. Over two enjoyable days, you will learn how to capture architecture, perspective, proportion and surrounding scenery with confidence. Discover how to create lively pen drawings and add washes of colour to suggest light, atmosphere and depth. Suitable for beginners and improvers, the course will encourage you to loosen up, develop your observational skills and create expressive landscape sketches filled with character and atmosphere..... read more

"Thank you.  Learnt more than anticipated thanks to Jonathan's skill, patience and experience." 

Woodcarving31st Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Honiton LaceCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List26th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

It was everything that I'd hoped it would be and more. Excellent tutor.

Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong26th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Clare SkeltonFriday to Sunday

Nurture yourself with a weekend of gentle exercise to enhance your health and well-being. These traditional Chinese health arts, Tai Ji Quan and Qigong (Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung), create stillness in the mind whilst also increasing vitality and fitness. Your ability to relax, your flexibility, co-ordination and balance will improve with practice. I enjoy working with all ages and will support you to meet your individual health and fitness needs. The course is suitable for all levels, beginners welcome..... read more

"Clare is a wonderful teacher, we are so pleased to have her." (March 2019)

Woodcarving27th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Japanese Embroidery19th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Woodcarving20th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

English and Continental Laces2nd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. A wide range of laces are available and can be catered for, including Bucks and point ground, Torchon, Binche, Flanders and Idrija. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual and is an ideal course to those new to or returning to lace. For those new to the discipline instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

It was everything that I'd hoped it would be and more. Excellent tutor.

Woodcarving3rd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Milanese and European Laces14th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

As always an excellent course. Claire is so approachable and willing to help with any lace problem big or small. Her knowledge and skill of lace making is unbelievable. I simply love Claire's lace courses and can't wait for the next one!

Contemporary Works on Paper14th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours and Ink. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork. Curious? Then come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go......!.... read more

Yet another fantastic course run by Jackie.

Woodcarving15th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Drizzle and Drool in Watercolour4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork. Come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go, or even just get looser with your approach..... read more

"Great course as ever with excellent tutor.  Follow on please" 

Bedfordshire and Bucks Point Lace4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Louise WestFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course on Bedfordshire and Bucks Point lace, with individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The pattern can be supplied before the course by contacting the tutor. This course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate. .... read more

Excellent tutor! Please can we have her again. 

Japanese Embroidery4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Woodcarving5th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.