Courses
Have a look below to find out if anything takes your interest. Sometimes we hold 'taster' sessions which are perfect for sampling a course before committing to a block.
Please note that some courses will charge an additional cost for materials. If you would like more information about this, please get in touch.
April
Beginners Watercolours
Starting Friday 29th April 1pm - 3pm
Brilliant for those who would love to give painting a try but not sure where to start. This is a really popular course, due to the fantastic teaching from your tutor, Warren Sealey.
Learn the basics of watercolours while building your confidence, and create a beautiful piece of artwork each week. The majority of the students on this course go on to attend the Improvers session, to develop their skills.
It's perfect way to spend a peaceful Friday afternoon, with the sun shining through our gorgeous Georgian windows.
Improvers Watercolours
Starting Friday 29th April 10am - 12pm
Take the next step in your painting journey and develop your skills in watercolours.
Your experienced tutor, Warren Sealey, will be on hand to guide and demonstrate tips and tricks to get the most out of your creative ideas. Be inspired by those around you and by the beautiful building that the course is held in - a perfect way to kickstart your weekend.
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Stained Glass
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May
Beginners Flower Arranging
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm from May 26th
This course is perfect for absolute beginners. Katherine will show you how to handle the materials, and build your confidence in design decisions each week. Learn at your own speed with a friendly group - these courses are always sold out due to the high quality teaching and many students go on to participate in the Intermediate Flower Arranging course.
All designs will be based on minimum expenditure and maximum impact. Seasonal flowers and foliage will be used, containers will be easily accessible, probably in the home already!
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has always wanted to do something with flowers to come and find out what's involved and create something beautiful to take home each week!
Intermediate Flower Arranging
Thursdays 10am - 12pm from May 26th
Our extremely popular Intermediate Flower Arranging course is back for the summer term.
For this new term you will be working with a variety of seasonal flowers and foliage in everyday containers. You'll be given the opportunity to consider the environment with new, alternative ways of securing the materials which are more eco-friendly.
Your tutor Katherine is a fantastic tutor who believes in building your confidence and inspiring individuality with all of her students.
June
Introduction to Floristry
5 week course stating Tuesday 14th June
6.15pm-8.15pm
Join popular local florist Eve Squire from Daisy Belle Floral Design on this creative course which will serve as an insightful introduction into the world of floristry.
It's perfect for beginners to learn about various aspects of creating with flowers. You will gain confidence working with them, learning different names, varieties and properties of an array of different flowers, ranging from blowsy, cottage garden style arrangements to modern tropical blooms.
Learn how to create 5 different arrangements, using different mediums and forms, from handtied bouquets, wiring techniques and arrangements in foam and chicken wire.
You will leave the five week course with a wealth of knowledge and experience which you can build upon as you wish.
Working with flowers is a unique way to get creative, working with nature is extremely relaxing and therapeutic and there is so much more than meets the eye in the craft of floristry.
Each week will focus on a different creation:
- A handtied aqua bouquet
- A petite basket arrangement
- A modern front facing container arrangement
- Buttonhole & corsage
- A foam-free chicken wire arrangement
