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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!

In this full day workshop 10-4.30 pm you will start the day experimenting with our many blocks, trying out designs and colour combinations. We'll give you all the hints and tips you need to get the best out of your printing! Once confident you'll then create a unique printed material for your lampshade. Relax over lunch before moving on to create your stunning 20cm or 30cm lampshade, which can be used as a pendant light or on a lampbase. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with homemade cakes, freshly ground coffee and tea on tap! Join us and get stuck into a new hobby! Suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience, you will be guided through the process step by step. 2026 Dates: Sunday 15th March Saturday 30th May

Spend a creative day with Fiona from Jewellery Moves crafting a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings from seaglass in our Cotswold studio. In this hands-on, full-day workshop, you’ll learn essential jewellery-making techniques including sawing, soldering, filing, hammering, hand-stamping, and finishing sterling silver. You’ll also be guided through creating your own bezel setting and setting pieces of sea glass into a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings. Suitable for complete beginners, this workshop is also perfect for those with some experience who want to build on their existing skills. - You are welcome to bring your own seaglass but not all pieces will be suitable. A good selection will be available on the day. - The cost of the silver is not included in this workshop. The approximate cost of these materials is £30 / £50 and payable to the tutor on the day. - Please make sure that hair is tied back, you wear closed shoes and bring your glasses if you wear them. - This workshop is suitable for beginners. Minimum age is 14 years, children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a participating adult who has booked a place. - Only 8 guests per workshop - Lunch is included, as are all your drinks and homemade cakes, plus a little glass of bubbly to celebrate your creations at the end of the day NB: Hammering silver (to create your pieces) can be really loud. If you want to bring ear defenders, we totally get it. Dates: Thursday 18th June Wednesday 12th August Thursday 17th September 10am-4pm

Unlock your creativity and sculpt a marvellous clay March hare with Robyn at Larkswold. This fun and tactile activity is perfect for anyone looking to get absorbed in a new art form. Robyn will guide you step by step so no one gets left behind, and it's a lot easier than you might think! We have tried and tested this workshop and love the way the hares emerge out of seemingly random shapes. All the materials you need are included, and your finished creation will be glazed and fired for you - which takes a little time due to drying and glazing, but we expect it to be 3-4 weeks (quicker in warmer weather & a bit slower in colder weather!) Suitable for children age 14+ Come and join us for a unique, fun and engaging artistic experience! Thursday 2nd July 6-9pm All our evening workshops include a Larkswold Cocktail (alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions) alongside some savoury vegetarian nibbles. Please note: there are also a few daytime sessions running until mid August only

Please only book this session if you are part of Emma Toogood's group! Learn how to make a super warm and cosy blanket from jumbo wool at our Arm Knitting Workshops. Using your arms rather than needles we will show you how to gently felt the wool prior to knitting, and how to knit with your arms! We've chosen 100% natural wools for the ultimate in jumbo knitting. This is the simplest and most satisfying form of giant knitting (also known as extreme knitting) you will get. With the scrummiest super sized yarn and just a few hours you will go home proud as punch with your blanket! Please note: we need 2 weeks notice to order your choice of wool colour, although we always also keep a few giant balls in stock. Get in touch to see what’s available immediately! We run this workshop once or twice a month, so have a look at the diary to see what works for you, but if there's not a suitable date just drop us a line and we'll see what we can do. We feel that doing Arm Knitting is a little warm during the summer, but if want to give it a go then get in touch!

Come along and learn how to make a felt basket. This workshop uses an exciting new method to create a felt basket formed around a ball. As an additional twist, the external pattern is laid up directly onto the ball which means one of the final acts will be to turn the basket inside out! This is a full-day workshop from 9.30am to 5pm & includes lunch. Your design is first placed around the ball before adding fibre layers in small amounts on top, much like a papier-mâché technique and it is kept wet by spraying with warm soapy water throughout. Once the fibre layers are complete your felt basket is encased in thin plastic and some tights (to secure the layers) before sessions of bouncing the ball on the table surface commences. This is when the fun truly starts! After a few bouts of bouncing and hand felting, we have the exciting moment of turning your piece the right way around to reveal your design! *The bouncing is a fairly active part of the workshop, and you’ll be stood for most of the session, but don’t worry, we are here to help! This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and also people with some experience of felting who are curious to learn a new technique. Attendance numbers are kept small (just 6 in a workshop) to ensure you are given one-on-one time and attention to explore your creativity, so by the end of your session, you will not only have learnt a new skill but have completed your piece. Materials and Equipment When you are bouncing your ball, some soapy water inevitably flies around so a waterproof apron will be provided. A range of coloured wool fibres are available to make your pot. All other materials and pieces of equipment needed for wet felting your pot will be provided. In this full-day workshop you will be provided with everything you need - just bring yourself. A home-cooked lunch is included, along with plentiful hot and cold drinks and cakes! Dates Sunday 31st May Saturday 1st August

Come along for a few hours of mindful making in this summer special. Create a pair of Delft blue tiles in this relaxing 1.5-2 hour workshop. Tiles are 15cm square. Using classic blue and white patterns as inspiration, you’ll design and decorate up to four ceramic tiles, exploring florals, borders, folk motifs, little birds, swirls, dots or anything you fancy! No drawing confidence needed — you can bring designs with you to trace & we’ll also provide a selection of templates and plenty of encouragement. Your finished tiles can be used as coasters, trivets, displayed as mini artworks on a stand or framed or given as handmade gifts — assuming you can bear to part with them. Perhaps add a date to commemorate a special occasion. This session is a lovely way to slow down, get creative and enjoy a little time making something elegant, useful and very satisfying. All materials provided: tiles, pens, a selection of templates and additional tiles can be purchased if required. All our evening workshops include a Larkswold Cocktail (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options) alongside some savoury vegetarian nibbles. Our bar will be open for any additional purchases. Thursday 30th July 7-8.30/9pm

A fabulous opportunity to experience a little silversmithing in a fun & social setting in this 1.5hour session. Join us for a relaxed evening to try your hand at the mesmerising technique of 'granulation' to create a silver 'pebble'. You can add a loop to your pebble, then add to a chain (included) to wear immediately! Additional charms & gemstones will be available to purchase for those who want to add to their piece. You will try your hand at firing and stamping. Suitable age 16+ if accompanied by a paying adult All our evening workshops include a Larkswold Cocktail (alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions) alongside some savoury vegetarian nibbles. Our bar will be open for any additional purchases. Friday 3rd July 7-8.30/9pm

Join Kate from Calamity Katie Design for a workshop to make your own leather notebook or sketchbook. In this class, which is recommended for beginners and enthusiasts alike, you will learn how to hand-stitch a leather-covered book with multiple signatures using long-stitch. (Alternatives to leather will be available.) Kate will share all of her tips and resources, and you will leave the class with a beautiful book and ideas for decoration. 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. Workshop dates: Sunday 28th June 2-5pm Saturday 19th September 10-1pm

Come along for a few hours of mindful making in this summer special. Learn the basics of straw work with Ian, who has been honing his skill over the last 50 years with the support of his wife Emma, who is also an experienced strawcraft maker. Starting with a simple plaited ‘Sweetheart Corn Dolly’, then progressing to a ‘Glory Braid’ Ian and Emma will guide you through this craft step by step. Suitable for 12yrs+ with some crafting experience, to adults. All materials provided. A few hours of mindfulness and creativity doing this very traditional, environmentally friendly craft. All our evening workshops include a Larkswold Cocktail (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options) alongside some savoury vegetarian nibbles. Our bar will be open for any additional purchases. Wednesday 8th July 7-8.30/9pm

Watch as your tutor guides you through the process of making four scented candles each in this 3 hour session. Blend your own essential oil or choose one of our tried and tested combinations. Select the perfect colours & have a go at a fun marbling technique should you wish! Using Parasoy wax you will follow the journey from weighing out the correct amount of wax, heating it to the correct temperature, 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 glitter or a few dried flowers to the top. Throughout the session your hot & cold drinks are included, as are a selection of delicious homemade cakes! Finish your workshop experience with a glass of bubbly (non-alcoholic options available) and leave with your four candles. You’ll be glowing with pride after you have made your candles and ready to continue celebrating!

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this treat is perfect for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing day with lunch included! Each day offers a different craft combination, so if there's 2 of our workshops that you'd like to do then get in touch and we'll see what we can do! Saturday 25th July 10-1pm Resin Seascape - Local Resin expert Lou will guide you every step of the way, sharing insider tips and techniques to create stunning seascapes, including the ever-popular lacing effects that bring waves to life. Starting with a coaster, as you gain confidence you'll create increasingly larger pieces. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your resin skills or simply reconnect with your creativity, this workshop is the perfect place to bloom. Your pieces require time to fully set and will be ready to collect the next day. 1pm You'll enjoy a home-cooked lunch, shared around our large tables. Still room for more? We've got you covered with our cake selection! 2-5pm Block Printing. Spend the afternoon immersed in beautifully carved Indian blocks & rainbow colours. You'll print fabric items such as tote bags, tea-towels, napkins & aprons... there's plenty of choice! Don't forget you will need to squeeze in slices of all our delicious cakes as well as a 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. If you can't make the full day but would like to do either the morning or afternoon session, you can book just that. Get in touch if you would like to arrange a day of creative fun on a different date of your choice!