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Relax and unwind with the mindful and creative practice of modern calligraphy in this inspiring workshop. During the session, you will join Millie from Papermill Calligraphy to guide you through the fundamentals of forming letters and words, exploring the key principles of this elegant art. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is designed to suit all abilities. You'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned to create beautiful cards, gift tags, or framed quotes, perfect for adding a personal touch to your projects. The session provides a welcoming and relaxing environment where you can focus on creativity and leave with a new skill set, along with the confidence to continue your calligraphy journey. You will leave with the foundations of a new skill and the confidence to continue your calligraphy journey. Suitable for all abilities. What’s Included: Calligraphy Workbook Calligraphy Pen Holder and Nib Ink Pot Projects you create on the day including Cards, Gift Tags This is a relaxed and friendly workshop with supportive, experienced guidance from Millie, and delicious goodies including all your drinks and homemade cakes. There's also a glass of mulled wine towards the end of your workshop to help get you into the festive spirit! Come alone, bring a friend, or get the gang together! If you can't make the date offered and you have a group of 4 or more of you then get in touch and we'll see if we can find a date that suits. Dates: Sunday 12th April 10-1pm

Taking paper collage to another level, this theraputic and creative workshop is hosted by the rather clever local artist Penny Lindner. Penny uses old magazines to create the most beautiful collaged pieces of art, starting with either a pear, a fish or a duck (that classic combination!) Penny has carefully chosen these subjects as ideal for this 3 hour workshop. Penny says, 'I made a conscious decision to reuse existing materials for my artwork in recent years. Colour magazines and newspaper provide the ideal medium to create collages that not only interpret my vision but also demonstrate I could achieve depth and texture with torn paper applied with a water-based glue.' Suitable for all ages (11 upwards) and abilities, this is a brilliant craft and easy to continue at home. Included in your workshop is everything you need to create your piece, plus a mount so you can simply add the frame to complement your interior once home. Finished size approx 28 x 21cm. As with all our workshops, you'll enjoy our homemade cakes and bottomless teas, coffees or cold drinks - a glass of bubbly towards the end of the session completes your experience with us. If the dates don't suit, and have a group of 4 or more interested then please get in touch and we'll try to find you a date!

Natural Skincare Workshop with Clare Swift from Clare Wellness. Create your own natural skincare products and learn the secrets behind the labels. Join us at the Larkswold Studio for a nourishing and hands-on Natural Skincare Workshop led by Clare Swift of Clare Wellness. Perfect for anyone curious about what goes into skincare products—or keen to create their own—this workshop blends fun, knowledge, and beautiful handmade goodies to take home. Each workshop begins with an engaging and interactive 45-minute to 1-hour session where Clare shares her expert knowledge on natural skincare ingredients. You’ll gain insights into how to decode product labels, understand the properties of commonly used natural ingredients, and explore the health benefits of essential oils and their blends. Expect lively discussion and hands-on testing that will sharpen your senses and get everyone talking. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get making! Over the next two hours, you’ll create your own body balm, lip balm, coconut exfoliator, and two pulse point roller balls using carefully selected natural ingredients and guided step-by-step recipes. You’ll finish by designing your own beautiful product labels. Every participant leaves with a folder packed full of workshop notes, recipe cards, and Clare’s recommended suppliers—so you can continue your natural skincare journey at home with confidence. Whether you're a complete beginner or already a natural beauty enthusiast, this joyful and informative workshop is the perfect way to treat yourself or a friend. Don't forget you will need to squeeze in slices of all our delicious cakes plus coffee from our wonderful bean to cup coffee machine and maybe a little glass of bubbly before you leave us for the day. Dates: Saturday 18th April 10am Sunday 28th June 10am

Get in touch to discuss adding a date if you are interested! Join us and create a beautiful tealight lantern house. During this three-hour workshop Robyn will guide you through the art of slab building using templates to handcraft your very own unique house. Come and enjoy the cosy Larkswold studio set in the Cotswolds countryside. This tranquil and inspiring location provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing journey into the world of clay crafting. The workshop begins with a warm welcome with drinks and homemade cakes and an introduction to the craft. You'll explore our example pieces and their various designs, sparking your creativity and helping you envision your own unique piece. Using a carefully designed template, you'll cut and assemble your house lanterns with gentle guidance on how to use some important tools and practices. This process allows for personal touches, letting you create doors, windows, and intricate details that make each lantern one-of-a-kind. Your creations will be fired and glazed in a beautiful speckled white finish. Your finished glowing lantern will make an enchanting addition to your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced potters, and all materials and tools will be provided. Lanterns will take around 3-4 weeks to dry, be bisque and glaze-fired.

We'll bring everything needed for a few hours of creative scented candlemaking in the comfort of your own home (or home from home!) Once you learn how to make them, you’ll wonder why you never tried before. Watch as your tutor guides you through the process of making two 9cl scented candles each during this 1.5 hour workshop. Blend your own essential oil or follow one of our tried and tested combinations. Using Soy wax you will follow the journey from weighing out the correct amount of wax, blending your fragrance and adding colour to your candle if you wish. Add a label to each glass with the name of your candle and then once the candle has set you can add a little decoration to the top. You’ll be glowing with pride after you have made your candles.

In this absorbing one day workshop you will choose your glass colours, cut the pieces, set them in lead, solder, seal and polish your finished piece. All necessary tools, glass, lead, and refreshments will be provided. You only need to bring yourself, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, appropriate footwear (no open-toed sandals, please), and a desire to learn this fascinating and centuries-old craft. Lunch is included, along with plentiful refreshments throughout the day. The workshop is led by Roland Elliott-Berry, a seasoned expert in glasswork, glass painting, painting, printmaking, and design, with a social media following of over 120K on Tiktok & Instagram! The day promises to be informative, relaxed, entertaining, and above all, fun, with plenty of one-on-one time with the tutor. The day aims to provide participants with a stained glass piece to be proud of, as well as a desire to continue exploring this captivating craft. Roland is passionate about the art of stained glass and is happy to discuss its history, recommend places to view examples and share insights into the field of coloured and stained glasswork. You can design your own piece (with no more than 7 pieces) or follow Roland’s ‘heart’ design. Please get in touch ahead of the day to discuss your design ideas are achievable! Dates: Sunday 8th March Friday 10th April Sunday 2nd August

A fabulous opportunity to try your hand at silversmithing. You will learn multiple techniques such as ring sizing, sawing, filing, soldering, forming, shaping and polishing to create a series of stacking rings or bangles. By the end of the workshop you will have finished pieces of jewellery to wear & enjoy. In this full day silversmithing you will spend the first part looking at different techniques... measuring for a ring, sizing, sawing, filing, soldering, shaping and stamping. You will practise some of the techniques and get comfortable with the equipment whilst making a steel bangle. You will also work in copper. Next you can try hand stamping so that words can be written or patterns can be created. In this full day you will have enough silver to complete the following: A pair of stacking rings or a bangle, plus your test pieces from the morning's experiments. You will float out of the studio with your solid silver pieces! Don't forget you will need to squeeze in slices of all our delicious cakes freshly made that day as well as our homemade lunch, plus coffee from our wonderful bean-to-cup coffee machine and maybe a little glass of bubbly before you leave us for the day. NB: Hammering silver (to create your pieces & add patterns) can be loud. If you want to bring ear defenders, we totally get it. Dates: 10am-4pm Sunday 26th July *New date* Sunday 20th September (full)

Soak up the glorious colours of nature and learn to create striking abstract shapes including Kate’s signature stripes, pebbles, and blocks in this full-day watercolour workshop 10-4pm. You'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract designs in a colour palette of your choice. Kate will demonstrate various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You’ll use your own inspiration and Kate’s portfolio of abstract designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists. Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Giclée prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her first book 'Creative Abstract Watercolour', was published in Spring 2024, shortly followed by her 2nd book 'Creative Abstract Mixed Media' in 2025. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists. As with all our workshops, you'll enjoy our homemade cakes and bottomless teas, coffees or cold drinks, and as you'll be with us all day we'll also provide lunch (just let us know any food allergies or dietary requirements prior to the workshop) A glass of bubbly towards the end of the session completes your experience with us! Go on, treat yourself! Workshop dates 2026: Friday 26th June - Watercolour Abstracts Saturday 27th June - Watercolour Landscapes

Booked by Kate Hilder - this is a private Block Printing Hen Party on Sat 23rd May 10-1pm Start by experimenting with layouts and pattern repeats in block printing on scrap fabric before moving onto your napkins! This craft is super satisfying and a little bit addictive... choosing colours and designing your layout is a lot of fun, and rewarding to create something unique to keep or gift. You'll enjoy our homemade cakes and bottomless teas, coffees or cold drinks - a glass of bubbly towards the end of the session completes your experience with us.

Our 2 hour crafty parties are available for groups of 8 and above from age 6. We'll choose 2 age appropriate activities (with your help) for your party, and your special person & their friends will enjoy exclusive use of our studio. We'll throw in some finger foods to keep the crew happy between activities. Example activities include: Decoupage tea light holders Block print a tote bag Pottery painting (small additional fee) Wrapping & decorating a woolly sheep hanging Twirly felted pencils or wands Crazy mosaic mirrors (suitable for older children 11+) Beaded bracelets Bath bombs PomPom rabbits Festival hair ties Mini books Cost: £240 for up to 8 children, additional children £25 each. Everything's included, just turn up, grab a coffee and settle in! You can bring along a Birthday cake or we can bake it for you (Lemon, Chocolate, Red Velvet or Victoria Sponge £15) which will feed approx 10-12 children Get in touch to check availability!

Flower Crowns (2hrs) £60pp Dried Flowers are making a massive come-back! We all secretly love to rock a cool flower crown. It brings out the Bohemian hippy in us or the Cotswold dream of dancing in wild flower fields like a fairy nimph. Spend a wonderful couple of hours selecting your flowers and foliage and gently craft together your stunning flower crown. Complete with a pretty ribbon to secure at the back. No need for any previous experience, Melinda & Emma will guide you through the process, and will be on hand to help!

It's just one of those things you need to tick off the 'To Do List' - How to make your own bath bombs. Why? Because like candles, what's not to love about using essential oils, beautiful petals and rainbow colours? Knowing what is in our skincare is increasingly important so making your own is the perfect solution. You will leave with a set of bath bombs (and the metal casings so you can continue to make more at home!) good enough to gift... but will you be able to part with them!? Dates: Sunday 20th July 2-4pm