Our programme of creative workshops for adults is packed with popular favourites. A light lunch and refreshments plus basic materials are all included in the price, but please do ask at the time of purchase for full details of what each workshop provides in particular.

Prices: one day - £50, two day - £90, unless otherwise indicated.

Workshops run from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Creative Arts & Crafts

These workshops are for everyone - from complete beginners to the more experienced - and will help you to produce more successful results and add new dimensions to your creative skills.

Experienced artist and tutor Colin Christie brings his unique and imaginative approaches to painting styles and techniques to our mini-series of very popular painting workshops. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Painting In Watercolour For Complete Beginners

Specifically designed for absolute beginners, you will discover a series of simple, effective techniques to achieve fresh colours, a sense of movement and vitality, which will guide you towards the creation of competent watercolours.

Date: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Mar
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Floral Ideas & Inspirations For Spring
with Carol MacGill

Carol will teach you how to create your own contemporary floral design using the flowers of Spring (and not a daffodil in sight!). All containers, plant materials and flowers are provided, but bring your own scissors. Flower designs will be shown to inspire you with many more ideas. Ideal for beginners and those with some experience, too.

Price: £55 (including flowers)
Date: Sun 3rd April
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Digital Photography

 David Brown, MBE, ABIPP, is an experienced tutor and professional photographer who has worked all over the world, from war zones to weddings (but not on the same day - yet!).

Further Developments

This intensive workshop will give a new view on the world through the lens. It is aimed at those who already have some experience and would like to develop and improve their skills in camera work, composition and digital editing.

Date: Sat 26th & Sun 27th Mar
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Music

Rock Guitar

Let us guide you through the slides and bends of rock and lead guitar, playing in a variety of styles. You'll need some basic guitar knowledge - and your own guitar! After the workshop, you'll enjoy the rare chance to watch GAGA sound check for their Guitar Anthems gig in the evening.

Date: Sat 2nd April
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As well at the series of workshops outlined above, we have further Garden workshops for the green-fingered amongst you to enjoy!