Arts and Crafts Events
- Saturday 28th September 10:30am until 3:30pm
Learn to create an artwork in needlefelt responding to Somerset’s endangered species.
- Sunday 29th September 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join artist and metalworker Jacky Oliver for this introduction to the technique of casting using pewter in a cuttlefish bone.
- Saturday 5th October 10:00am until 1:00pm
Join artist Kate Lynch for this half-day workshop exploring the techniques used in creating expressive charcoal drawings.
- Sunday 6th October 9:30am until 6:00pm
Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket.
- Saturday 12th October 10:30am until 3:30pm
Want to learn a new skill? Try our half day or full day Taster Sessions. Join us in our Ilminster Workshop, where you will cover the basics of glass cutting and fusing.
- Saturday 12th October 2:00pm until 3:00pm
Join haute-coture textile artist Liz Clay to hear about her work crafting the impossible in handmade felt.
- Sunday 13th October 10:00am until 3:00pm
Join local artist Sue Green for an introduction workshop in natural dyeing.
- Saturday 9th November 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join glass artist Kate Doig from Firewolf Glass for a copper foiling workshop. You will make make 2-3 colourful light catchers including some birds, flowers and hearts.
- Saturday 16th November 10:00am until 12:30pm
Create your own unique monoprint in this fun creative workshop with Jackie Curtis
- Saturday 16th November 2:00pm until 4:30pm
Join artist-printmaker Jackie Curtis to learn the art of foil printing and create your own nature-based artwork.
- Saturday 30th November 10:00am until 4:00pm
Learn how to print your own Christmas cards, gift tags or wrapping paper.
- Saturday 7th December 10:30am until 12:30pm
Learn how to make a stunning Christmas wreath, that can be used as a table centrepiece at your festive feast or hung on your door as a warm welcome to visitors.