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Holidays, short breaks and weekends with a difference!
Courses, workshops, classes and tuition - select subject or location from the options on the left
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MakeMe Workshops
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The Medicine Garden
Downside Road
Cobham
Surrey, KT11 3LU
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| Telephone: 07711-392228 |
| Website: www.makemeworkshops.com |
Our contemporary craft and lifestyle workshops are fun, creative, project-based classes. You can choose from a wide range of subjects including baking, furniture decoration, knitting, jewellery-making, sewing, make up and fashion style, felting, photography and plenty more. We also have an excellent selection of children's workshops. The courses are run by our fantastic team of friendly tutors who are all experts in their field and will guide you through the steps to successfully complete your project - you'll be surprised at the gorgeous items you can make! |
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Missenden Abbey
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Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BD
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| Telephone: 01296-383582 |
| Website: www.missendenabbey-al.co.uk/arca |
Missenden Abbey, set in lovely grounds in Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, offers a very special combination of first-class tutors, a peaceful and beautiful setting and an excellent programme comprising hundreds of inspiring residential courses and non-residential courses in creative crafts, art, textiles, singing, photography, cultural studies and many other subjects. We offer numerous weekend and Saturday courses as well as Easter and Summer Schools, so there is truly something for everyone. One of our courses is the ideal opportunity to relax, make new friends and learn exciting new skills, all in a beautiful and inspiring setting. |
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Making Space
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Bishopstoke Road
Leigh Park
Havant
Hampshire, PO9 5BN
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| Telephone: 02392-472491 |
| Website: www.makingspace.org |
Making Space runs courses for all ages and abilities in a wide selection of subjects including fused glass, jewellery making, textiles, photography, stone carving, decorative tiles and a range of children's craft activities. We pride ourselves in using the best professional artists to teach our courses so whether you are trying something for the first time or brushing up on your skills, you can be sure to get high quality teaching in a unique purpose-built space. We run workshops and courses for adults, children and families, and we welcome complete beginners. Come and be surprised at what you can do in a day! |
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The Sussex Flower School
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Buckle Cottage, Park Lane
Laughton
East Sussex, BN8 6BP
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| Telephone: 01323-811488 |
| Website: www.thesussexflowerschool.co.uk |
Georgia Miles is the founder of The Sussex Flower School and her vision for the school is simple - make floral design accessible to everybody whatever their skills, background or motivation. The school is set in the middle of a beautiful garden, the beds overflowing with cottage flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is also a dedicated Cutting Garden where many of the flowers for the courses are grown. Georgia is passionate about flowers and plants and wanted to create a space where people could learn in a relaxed environment as much or as little as they want. In addition to the wide selection of flower courses available at the school, there are also courses on willow weaving, cake decorating, garden design and mushroom foraging to name a few, all taught by experts in their field. Georgia's aim is for everybody to leave having achieved something new, brimming with enthusiasm and full of good food! |
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Creative Recycling Gallery - Craft Courses
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40 Beech Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 9EL
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| Telephone: 0161-881-4422 |
| Website: www.40beechroad.co.uk |
We have been running in-house Craft Courses for a number of years. The range of courses available is extensive and includes Glass Fusing, Felt Making, Collage, Stained Glass, Textile Decoration, Mosaic, Book Creation, Art Journaling, Box Making and Stitching Fashion Accessories. The courses are taught by experienced craft artists, most of whom are resident exhibitors in the Gallery and who have expertise in sharing their skills and knowledge. |
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Alston Hall Courses
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Alston Hall
Alston Lane
Longridge
Preston
Lancashire, PR3 3BP
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| Telephone: 01772-784661 |
| Website: www.alstonhall.com |
Alston Hall is a Victorian country house overlooking the beautiful Ribble Valley, about 6 miles east of Preston. We run an extensive programme of courses, with the emphasis on creativity, self development and enjoyment. The course subjects include patchwork, embroidery, lacemaking, music, dance, history, photography, bee-keeping, bridge, card making, yoga, jewellery and much much more. There really is something to interest everyone! |
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Short Courses at Greystoke Cycle Café
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Poplin Dub
Greystoke
Penrith
Cumbria, CA11 0UT
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| Telephone: 01768-483984 |
| Website: www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk |
At the Greystoke Cycle Café, we offer an excellent range of short courses, including botanical art, cookery, first-aid, willow-weaving, bike maintenance, jewellery-making and much more. You are warmly invited to enjoy an informal and relaxing day with others at our 17th century Cumbrian farmhouse in Greystoke, discovering new skills from experienced artists and professionals in friendly surroundings. We are situated in a splendid area of outstanding natural beauty and you can also enjoy our delicious food. Visit our website and be inspired! |
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Waterperry Gardens - Gardening and
Art and Craft Courses
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Waterperry Gardens
Nr. Wheatley
Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ
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| Telephone: 01844-339254 |
| Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk |
We offer a wide range of short gardening courses and arts and crafts courses for beginners and the more experienced. A full range of gardening courses covers everything a gardener would love to know. The arts and crafts courses include watercolour painting, jewellery making, mosaics, silk painting, breadmaking, photography, basketmaking and many other subjects. The beautiful surroundings, wide range of plants and relaxed, informal classes make learning at Waterperry Gardens a pleasure and an inspiration. |
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Rose Cottage Experience
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Holiday courses held in the
New Forest, Hampshire
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| Telephone: 01590-644256 |
| Website: www.newforestholidaycourses.co.uk |
Why not try a holiday with a difference in the historic New Forest! We run residential 2-4 day courses in patchwork and quilting, digital photography, holiday French and German as well as guided walks in this beautiful area which is also very close to the sea. The courses are relaxed, interesting and fun and are also open to non-residents. There will be plenty of opportunity to chat to our highly talented team and for socialising throughout the day. We aim to send you home with a smile on your face! |
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The Threshing Barn
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Lower Lady Meadow Farm
Bradnop
Leek
Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ
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| Telephone: 01538-304494 |
| Website: www.threshingbarn.com |
The Threshing Barn, a lovely 17th Century farm, set in the Staffordshire moorlands, provides a perfect venue for numerous craft courses, including ceramics, textiles, preserved flowers and willow-work. Spend a day learning a new craft, or join us for a week and try several. |
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Zantium Art and Craft Studios
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Godfrey Hole House
Godfrey Hole, Hopton
Wirksworth
Derbyshire, DE4 4DF
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| Telephone: 01629 824377 |
| Website: www.zantium.co.uk |
Zantium Studios provides a colourful and creative haven in the beautiful countryside of the Peak District. Many different courses are available, including mosaics, stained glass, watercolours, willow sculpture and bead jewellery, amongst others. |
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The Hayloft at Bradgate Manor
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Abbey Hill
Netley Abbey
Southampton
Hampshire, SO31 5FB
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| Telephone: 02380-456422 |
| Website: www.bradgatemanor.org |
Bradgate Manor is set in beautiful grounds and our courses are designed to provide a relaxing and interesting day out amongst people with shared interests. We run an excellent selection of courses and workshops on art (including Chinese brush painting and acrylics), stone carving, Raku pottery, flower arranging, first-aid, gardening and horticulture, as well as hosting a course in shore-based sailing tuition. |
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Kinsale Pottery & Art School
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Ballinacurra
Kinsale
Co. Cork
Ireland
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| Telephone: 00353-214-777758 |
| Website: www.kinsaleceramics.com |
Kinsale Pottery and Art School provides arts and crafts courses and workshops for adults and children, including ceramics, painting and drawing, glass fusing and stained glass, jewellery-making, photography, film animation, mosaic-making, book-making and binding, creative writing, drama workshops and book club reading events. We run weekly morning and evening classes, weekend breaks and summer schools, as well as tailor-made workshops for corporate groups and private parties. Kinsale Pottery is situated just 20 minutes from Cork Airport, close to the centre of the beautiful historic harbour of Kinsale, famed for its restaurants and shops. |
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Skylark Holidays
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9 Beech Avenue
Willington
Derbyshire, DE65 6DB
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| Telephone: 01283-701729 |
| Website: www.skylarkholidays.co.uk |
We offer an excellent selection of short courses on weaving, spinning, dyeing, photography and painting, in the idyllic setting of Windlehill Farm in South Derbyshire. We also organise walking holidays for small groups wishing to enjoy the varied landscape and outstanding beauty of this area. |
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Lilacbarn Craft Courses
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Lilac Cottage
Stathe Road
Burrowbridge
Somerset, TA7 0JH
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| Telephone: 01823-690134 |
| Website: www.lilacbarn.co.uk |
We offer a wide range of residential and day courses including Upholstery, Still Life Oil Painting, Patchwork, Quilting and Applique. Our tutors are all highly qualified and experienced, some being known internationally. The barn is conveniently situated, only 20 minutes from the M5, in a cottage garden on the Somerset Levels where you can walk or cycle and experience the glorious countryside. |
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Twidales Art & Craft Workshops
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Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Hanbury
Near Bromsgrove
Worcestershire, B60 4BU
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| Telephone: 01905-776735 |
| Website: www.twidales.co.uk |
Our aim is that you "learn with fun" at one of our many art and craft workshops. Nearly all are suitable for beginners and they cover a very wide range, including bookcraft, art, patchwork, keepsake cards, painted furniture, beadwork and mosaics, amongst others. |
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Burton Manor
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The Village
Burton
Neston
Cheshire, CH64 5SJ
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| Telephone: 0151-336-5172 |
| Website: www.burtonmanor.com |
Offering a wide and varied selection of day and residential courses including: Health, Art, Textiles, Photography, Personal Development, Bridge, Computer Workshops, Creative Studies, Writing, Literature, Music and Dance; we are a beautiful Grade II listed Arts and Craft building in 30 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens. |
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Maison des Arts
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10 rue Marechal Foch
06480 La Colle sur Loup
France
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| Telephone: 0033-493-323250 |
| Website: www.maisondesarts.com |
The charming Provence village of La Colle sur Loup is just a fifteen minute drive from Nice International Airport. Courses cover a wide range of subjects, such as painting, ceramics, cooking and stained glass. |
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Dillington House
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Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 9DT
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| Telephone: 01460-52427 |
| Website: www.dillington.co.uk |
Dillington House is a magnificent historic manor set in extensive grounds and surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are short courses on many subjects, including art, photography, history, computers, music, creative writing and interior design, amongst many others. |
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Crumpets Farm
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Crumpets Drive
Lytchett Matravers
Dorset, BH16 6AL
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| Telephone: 01202-625775 |
| Website: www.crumpetsfarm.com |
We offer workshops in a truly vast range of subjects - from automata to wire sculpture, including picture-framing, beadwork, stone carving, upholstery, stained glass, willow-work, textiles, mask-making, Japanese braiding, and much more. There really is something for everyone. |
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The Manor House Hotel
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Fowley Cross
Nr Okehampton
Devon, EX20 4NA
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| Telephone: 01837-53053 |
| Website: www.manorhousehotel.co.uk |
With our vast range of indoor and outdoor sports and craft facilities, the Manor House Hotel is the ideal venue for an enjoyable short break. The craft activities available include pottery, painting, jewellery-making, glass engraving, needlework, picture-framing and much more. |
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Stone House Hotel
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Sedbusk
Hawes
North Yorkshire, DL8 3PT
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| Telephone: 01969-667571 |
| Website: www.stonehousehotel.co.uk |
Stone House Hotel is a beautiful country house near the market town of Hawes in magnificent Wensleydale - the perfect setting for one of our short courses which include art, wine-tasting, creative writing, embroidery and the art of malt-whisky drinking, amongst others. |
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Rothay Manor
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Ambleside
Cumbria, LA22 0EH
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| Telephone: 01539-433605 |
| Website: www.rothaymanor.co.uk |
Rothay Manor is an elegant Regency house set in attractive landscaped gardens, just a short walk from the centre of Ambleside. In these comfortable surroundings, we run courses on a wide range of subjects, including painting, music, bridge, antiques and gardening. |
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The Earnley Concourse
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Earnley
Chichester
West Sussex, PO20 7JL
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| Telephone: 01243-670392 |
| Website: www.earnley.co.uk |
The Earnley Concourse is situated in a beautiful area, just a short distance from the sea. Our courses cover a truly wide range of topics, including computers, music, heritage, painting and photography, amongst many others, as well as a comprehensive selection of crafts. |
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Waunifor Crafty Breaks
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Waunifor Estate
Maesycrugiau
Carmarthenshire, SA39 9LX
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| Telephone: 01559-395437 |
| Website: www.craftybreaks.com |
Our craft courses ensure that you have a relaxing but fun holiday in this beautiful and unspoilt corner of South West Wales. Courses include painting, pottery, willow weaving, bead jewellery, mosaics and card-making, amongst others. |
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Farncombe Estate Study Centre
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Broadway
Worcestershire, WR12 7LJ
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| Telephone: 01386-854215 |
| Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk |
The Farncombe Study Centre, situated in the Cotswolds on a beautiful 300-acre estate, offers weekend and day courses on a vast selection of subjects, including art, music, photography, bridge, textiles, literature, history and creative writing, amongst many others. |
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Rufford Craft Centre
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Rufford Country Park
Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF
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| Telephone: 01623-822944 |
| Website: www.ruffordcraftcentre.org.uk |
A truly wide-ranging selection of workshops and short courses is available at the Rufford Craft Centre. Choose from creative writing, willow-work, painting, blacksmithing, building a coracle, metal sculpture, kiln-formed glass, book restoration, textiles, ceramics, woodturning, cidermaking and much more. |
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The Kingcombe Centre
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Toller Porcorum
Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 0EQ
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| Telephone: 01300-320684 |
| Website: www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk |
The Kingcombe Centre is an environmental study centre in the heart of West Dorset and throughout the year there is an extensive programme of nature-related activities. In addition, day courses and residential courses take place in subjects such as painting, yoga, willow basket-making, embroidery and music, amongst others. |
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The Beetroot Tree
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South Street
Draycott
Derby
Derbyshire, DE72 3PP
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| Telephone: 01332-873929 |
| Website: www.thebeetroottree.com |
The Beetroot Tree is located in and around a converted Jacobean barn, showing you the best in contemporary art and design-led crafts. We offer a wide range of art and craft workshops led by the exhibiting artists, including glasswork, textiles, jewellery, painting and beadwork. |
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Crantock Bay Hotel
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Crantock
Cornwall, TR8 5SE
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| Telephone: 01637-830229 |
| Website: www.crantockbayhotel.co.uk |
The Crantock Bay Hotel is situated in an idyllic part of Cornwall, on a magical stretch of the coast and within easy reach of the Eden Project and other magnificent gardens. We offer a great choice of Special Interest Breaks including Bridge, Walking, Golf, Painting and Garden Appreciation. |
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Atami Hotel - Activity Holidays
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Cennet Koyu n:48
Golkoy
48400 Bodrum
Mugla
Turkey
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| Telephone: 0090-2523-577416 |
| Website: www.atamihotel.com |
The Atami Hotel is a family-run boutique hotel set in the quiet and secluded Paradise Bay near Golturkbuku village. Activity holidays, such as walking, culinary tours, painting, belly dancing, yoga, ikebana and origami, amongst others, are offered at this beautiful location. |
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