Our Craft Workshops

We offer creative workshops in a wide range of traditional and contemporary arts, all available during your craft holiday. Our team are always looking into the latest trends and adding new workshops and seasonal pop-ups, so you can keep coming back to try new crafts.

Most workshops run once, if not twice during each stay, meaning you can enjoy as many as you choose. All tuition is free of charge, so you simply pay for the materials you use– and you can take your finished pieces home with you at the end of your break.

Friendly Atmosphere

We understand that sometimes trying out new activities can feel a bit intimidating. At our craft centres we always aim to create a warm and friendly environment. We want everyone to feel welcome, whatever your level of experience. We cater for all abilities, from complete beginners up. Each workshop aims to provide an exciting introduction to the craft. Our tutors begin each session with a brief overview and outline any important safety advice to ensure everyone feels confident and fully informed before starting.

We always have plenty of examples on hand to help provide inspiration should you need it, but we actively encourage you to release your creativity and create unique designs. Our experienced tutors will be on hand throughout the session to offer advice and guide you throughout the creative process. By the end of your chosen session, we aim for you to have a finished product that you can take home to admire. A great memory of your crafty getaway.

Experienced crafters looking to try out new activities are most welcome too. Many guests have commented that our workshops provide a great taster to try out something new before investing at home and taking it up as a long-term hobby.

How long are the workshops?

Most of our craft workshops are approximately 90 minutes, although this does vary. Full details are listed below.

Do you provide safety equipment?

Some crafts, such as enamelling and candle making, require you to wear fully enclosed shoes (no flip-flops or sandals). Please read the information sheets thoroughly when booking each workshop. All other equipment such as protective eyewear / aprons / gloves will be provided where necessary.

Can children take part in our workshops?

Some crafts have a minimum age restriction; however, most can be enjoyed with adult supervision. More information can be found on each workshop page, or on the table below. We also have an exciting range of junior crafts that can be enjoyed during school holidays.

Craft Duration Price From Age Restrictions Manor Ashbury
Applique & Embroidery 90 mins £12.95 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Candle Making 50 mins £3.00 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Card Making 90 mins £3.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Decoupage & 3D Art 90 mins £4.00 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ ☑
Enamelling 90 mins £3.00 Under 14’s Need Supervision ☑ ☑
Glass Engraving & Painting 90 mins £4.00 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Glass Fusion 90 mins £10.50 12+ ☑ –
Glass Slumping 90 mins £14.95 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Indian Block Printing 90 mins £5.00 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ ☑
Jewellery Making 90 mins £8.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision – ☑
Junior Glass Fusion 90 mins £9.50 4+ (With Supervision) ☑ –
Junior Jewellery Making 90 mins £8.50 5+ (With Supervision) ☑ –
Leather Journal 90 mins £16.95 12+ ☑ –
Lino Printing 90 mins £8.50 12+ ☑ –
Macrame 90 mins £10.95 10+ ☑ –
Mosaic 90 mins £9.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ ☑
Needle Felting 90 mins £11.95 8+ ☑ –
Pottery – 3 Day Course 2/3 Days £9.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Pottery – Hand Build 90 mins £9.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Pottery – Transfers/Porcelain 90 mins £4.00 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ ☑
Pottery – Pottery Throwdown 50 mins £9.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Pyrography 90 mins £3.50 12+ ☑ ☑
Quilling 90 mins £12.95 12+ ☑ –
Resin – Botanical 90 mins £12.95 10+ ☑ –
Resin – Bumble Bee Resin Dip 90 mins £14.95 12+ ☑ –
Resin – Deep Blue Sea Resin Art 90 mins £14.95 10+ (Under 12’s Need Supervision) ☑ –
Resin – Dragonfly Resin Dip 90 mins £10.50 10+ ☑ –
Resin – Seascape/Cottage Garden 90 mins £12.95 10+ (Under 12’s Need Supervision) ☑ –
Silk Painting 90 mins £4.50 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ –
Silver Clay 90 mins £14.95 12+ ☑ –
Stained Glass Copper Foiling 90 mins £10.95 14+ ☑ –
Teddy Creations 45 mins £14.95 Under 12’s Need Supervision ☑ ☑
Woodwork – Scroll Saws 90 mins £7.50 14+ ☑ –

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