These courses are design to fit in with the school term, running in 5 or 6 week blocks. Each half term block will consist of a topic-based project where you (the student) will learn key skills. At the end of the half term project, you will take home a project sketchbook and your own creative, bespoke final piece.
All resources needed during the projects are supplied by the studio. Maximum 8 students per session.




Create joyful, festive textiles inspired by Emma Bridgewater’s signature style. In this relaxed half-day workshop, you’ll use premade foam blocks and pre-mixed fabric paints to print your own set of handmade napkins or seasonal decorative items.
6 Week Course
3 Hour Workshop
Create joyful, festive textiles inspired by Emma Bridgewater’s signature style. This hands-on course guides you through the full process of fabric block printing, resulting in a beautiful set of handmade napkins or seasonal decorative items.
Design your own festive patterns
Mix custom colours and palettes
Carve your own foam printing blocks
Learn a range of printmaking techniques
Create your own festive patterns
Learn a range of printmaking techniques






Celebrate the beauty of British garden birds through expressive watercolour painting, inspired by the detailed illustrations of John James Audubon. This immersive six-week course guides you through observational sketching, colour layering, and texture techniques to create elegant bird-themed artwork. With a maximum of eight students per class, you’ll enjoy focused guidance and a warm, supportive learning environment.
Explore Audubon’s nature-inspired style
Sketch British garden birds from reference
Mix watercolours and develop texture techniques
Create a series of expressive bird-themed paintings
6 Week Course
Sketch different types of British garden birds
Create an expressive bird-themed watercolour painting
Celebrate the charm of British garden birds in this three-hour workshop inspired by the illustrative style of John James Audubon. With a focus on expressive watercolour techniques, you’ll learn to sketch from reference, mix harmonious colours, and build texture to bring your bird studies to life. Perfect for beginners and nature-loving creatives, this session offers gentle guidance in a warm, supportive studio setting.
3 Hour Workshop


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