Japanese EmbroideryCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List1st Sep to 4th Sep 2026
Tutor: Janet CroninTuesday to Friday

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 six 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.

Honiton Lace1st Sep to 3rd Sep 2026
Tutor: Alison ThoburnTuesday to Thursday

This course will be tailored to each participants individual needs and is therefore suitable for all levels. This is your opportunity to learn a new skill or technique, start a new pattern or continue working on a design. The three days will enable you to make significant progress. It is advisable to contact the course tutor in advance, so preparations can be made before arriving..... read more

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

Ink and Watercolour behind the scenes - a wildly extravagant course - ONE PLACE LEFT1st Sep to 3rd Sep 2026
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Tuesday to Thursday

An absolute must for discovering the 'creative animal' in you. Unleash your creativity during this lively course, where there are no boundaries as you jump through hoops enjoying the spills and thrills whilst exploring ink and watercolour on another dimension!.... read more

Absolutely fabulous. Jackie is a wonderful teacher and a lovely person - made us all feel at ease.

Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong2nd Sep to 4th Sep 2026
Tutor: Clare SkeltonWednesday to Friday

Nurture yourself with three days 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 increasing vitality and fitness. Your ability to relax, your flexibility, co-ordination and balance will improve with practice. Steve Gorwits (instructor with the Longfei Taijiquan Assoc GB, and a BCCMA L2 Coach) will be joining us for one day of the course, bringing his expertise to broaden your experience and to allow us to give you more individual attention. The course is open to everyone, no previous experience is necessary..... read more

The course was excellent as usual.

Mastering Soft Pastels2nd Sep to 4th Sep 2026
Tutor: Kevin ScullyWednesday to Friday

Pastel is a versatile medium that can be used to create detailed drawings, as well as lively and spontaneous paintings. A variety of subjects will be covered and may include still life, landscapes, seascapes, and portraits. Colour harmony and composition will feature strongly in our approach to using this exciting medium. A variety of techniques will be covered, and you will be introduced to the different sorts of pastels available on the market and the variety of papers and surfaces to choose from..... read more

Botanicals with Coloured Pencils - ONE PLACE LEFT3rd Sep to 4th Sep 2026
Tutor: Jill WinchThursday to Friday

Jill will introduce the use of coloured pencils to depict Botanical subjects. Initially Jill will explore ways of creating an accurate drawing to work with and the importance of this in Botanical illustration. Different techniques will be explored, creating textures, shine, depth of colour, creating hairs onto stem.....Discussion will be encouraged for any difficulties while working and Jill will demonstrate over the two days how to achieve success..... read more

" A fun and enjoyable class with a professional teacher."