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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!) Not suitable for children under the age of 14. Come and join us for a unique, fun and engaging artistic experience! Dates: Friday 8th May 10am (2 spaces left) Sun 7th June 10am Sunday 28th June 2pm Special evening session: Thursday 2nd July 6-9pm Sat 4th July 2pm Sun 19th July 2pm Thursday 30th July 10 am Saturday 15th August 10am Please note it is likely that there will be no more hare workshops after 15th August!

Join us to learn how to make a stunning dried flower wreath. We have everything you need to make your own unique wreath which will bring the joy of summer into your home all year round. We start with a handmade willow wreath which is pre-made for you and then a large selection of foliage and dried flowers to create a wreath unique to you. You'll be gently guided step by step, and help is on hand as much (or as little!) as you like. As ever your session will include plenty of teas and freshly ground coffee, plus our homemade cakes. You'll also have the option of a glass of bubbly to round of your time with us! What's not to love?!

Always an incredibly popular craft. Come away with a willow hare or heron (or something else?) to place in your garden or house. The course runs from 10.00-4.30 & includes lunch. This workshop is relaxed and friendly, limited to 8 guests to allow for plenty of tutor-time, and we include a light lunch, plus as many drinks and slices of freshly baked cake as you require throughout the day. Clare Shivlock is a wonderful basket tutor as well as willow sculpture tutor, she also grows her own willow! She will take you through the process of creating your chosen subject and will help you to achieve it in the time given so everyone goes home with a finished sculpture. If you have a group who would like to book this session then please get in touch

Hen Parties in the Larkswold studio are one of our favourite things. Perfect for a crafty bunch, enjoy time spent with friends & family in a warm & welcoming environment creating something lovely to remind you of the day! Private parties can be for a minimum of 6, up to a maximum of 20 (craft dependent) Included in your session are plentiful hot and cold drinks plus a selection of our homemade cakes, and the all important glass of bubbly to celebrate your creation and the future happiness of the bride-to-be! 2 hour sessions start from £45pp - with a minimum of 10 guests 3 hour crafty workshops start from £75pp - get in touch to chat about what would suit your group Full day parties include 2 different crafts and lunch, from £150pp Choose from: Scented Candlemaking or Wax Melts Bendy Painted Candles Dried Flower Wreaths or crowns Pottery Painting - platters or jugs Block Printing By Special Request: Glass Fusing Silver Metal Clay (maximum 8 guests) Ceramic Hare Sculpture (maximum 9 guests)

This fun workshop will give you an introduction to wheel-throwing, including shaping, centering, and refining your pots. You will learn to create functional pottery bowls using the potter's wheel, with personalised instruction and attention from Selby our fabulous pottery tutor. Having taught students for many years, Selby has never had anyone who hasn’t managed to make a pot! Throughout the session, all materials will be provided, and each student will have the opportunity to have two unique pieces fired & glazed by Selby. These pieces (probably one wheel thrown pot and one coil pot) will be fired and glazed, and ready for you to collect roughly three weeks after your session. You may make more items if time allows, but you will have to choose your favourite two pieces as the rest will be consigned to the 'Bucket of Doom' to be recycled! Finished pieces can be posted for an additional charge although we prefer collection for obvious reasons. With a small group size of just 8 students, you will receive plenty of hands-on guidance, allowing for a fun learning experience in a supportive, creative environment. There will be 4 pottery wheels in the studio & your time will be split between throwing and learning the classic art of making a coil pot at our benches. This is a perfect opportunity to explore the joy of pottery, whether for personal enjoyment or as the beginning of a new creative hobby. 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. Current dates for this workshop: 2026 Sunday 29th March (1 space available) Saturday 6th June (fully booked) Saturday 18th July (10am & 2pm)

Experience this Red Listed Endangered Heritage Craft - we are so lucky to have these local artisans come & run this session! Get started in straw work with Ian, who has been honing this skill over the last 50 years with the support of his wife Emma, also an experienced strawcraft maker. This workshop will teach you simple straw plaiting and fine decorative straw work (Swiss straw techniques), all assembled to produce a unique decoration that can be attached to a hat, or even just used as a beautiful ornament. If possible, please bring your favourite straw hat for decoration. (Hats are NOT provided as part of the workshop) On completion of the workshop you will have beautifully decorated headwear for the rest of the summer! Ian and Emma will guide you through this craft step by step. Suitable for 12yrs+ with some crafting experience, to adults. All materials (except the hat!) provided. A few hours of mindfulness and creativity doing this very traditional, environmentally friendly craft. As with all Larkswold workshops, Melinda & Emma will look after you with a selection of homemade cakes and plenty of teas, coffees, and cold drinks throughout the session. Dates: Sunday 5th July 10am-1.30pm

We just love the vintage boho vibe this gives your room. We'll show you how to make your knotted feathers and learn some of the basic macramé knots - we're certain once you start this craft you will want to make more and more! You'll make 3 macrame feathers, or more if you're super speedy! The finished wall hanging measures approximately 45cm wide x 35cm long from branch to end of feather & will bring light and warmth to your room. This particular craft is one of our favourite both for ourselves and beginners to this craft. Once you have learned the simple steps to knotting your first feather, it's easy to get in flow and enjoy a little crafty relaxation. Easter holiday sessions: Tues 15th April 10am Thurs 17th April 10am Fri 16th May 10am Sun 1st June 2pm

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!