Our Craft under Canvas Retreat weekend is BACK for 2025, with brand new classes and talented new tutors!

With 30 exciting crafts to choose from, all taking place in beautiful surroundings, the biggest challenge is not IF but WHAT to choose!

Scroll through our gallery below to see what we have planned for you and read on to find out more…

  • Gemsetting Rings or Pendants with Jess

    Learn how to set a stone of your choice in a silver bezzle and create either a pendant or a stunning ring.

  • Fused Glass Dandelions

    Using a rainbow of frit create your own ‘dandelion in the wind’ suncatcher or pair of tea light holders.

  • Fused Glass Seasonal Trees Suncatchers

    Using a mix of frit and glass paint create a beautiful tree scene for the season of your choice to hang in the window or frame.

  • Fused Glass Suncatchers

    Working with a range of glass pieces in all colours and shapes create an abstract piece or picture of your choice, to hang or frame.

  • Woolly Gonks (Saturday only!)

    Working In your choice of colour and using simple knots create a cute hanging gonk!

  • Crochet Bees

    For those who can already do basic crochet stitches, work with Julie to create one of her charming bumblebees!

  • Chunky Wreaths

    Have a play with our super soft extremly chunky arm knitting wool and learn how to create a gorgeous soft wreath.

  • Needle Felted Bees

    Try your hand at felting, its a great stress reliever! Learn basic techniques & create a bumblebee in your choice of colours.

  • Sunset Landscapes with guest tutor Jencreates (Saturday only)

    Create a stunning sunset landscape in acrylics, no experience needed! Jen will walk you through step by step and help you create something to be proud of.

    (photo of this years project coming soon!)

  • Autumn Charm Bracelets with Steph from Leaping Frog Crafts

    With a large selection of autumn coloured and nature themed beads to choose to create a charm bracelet in the colours and style of your choice.

  • Beaded Trees with Steph from Leaping Frog Crafts

    Learn how to manipulate your choice of coloured wire and beads to make these beautiful mini bonsai trees!

  • Intro to Macrame with Driftwood & Twine

    Ever wonder what it’s all about?! Discover how to use a range of basic macrame knots to create a coaster or key charm, with plenty of guidance and support from Heather.

    (Illustrative photo, actual project coming soon!)

  • English Paper Piecing (Saturday only!)

    Also known as Patchwork, this mindful and relaxing craft is a great stash buster and a fun way of creating fabric to make bags and cushions and more.

  • Seaside Applique

    Learn how to embellish embroidery with fabric designs, buttons and beads, chosing from a range summer inspired materials.

  • Slow Stitching - Mindful Embroidery

    Embroidery is making a realy come back and by knowing just a few stitches its a realy easy, affordable and relaxing hobby - and there are so many ways to can make it yours!

  • Resin Dipping Folwers

    A colourful and fun class, use wire and dipping resin to create beautiful flowers to take home on the day.

  • Resin Dipping Dragonflies

    Use beads, wire and resin to create stunning dragonflies, either to hang or put onto a stake to pop into a plant.

  • String & Pin Art (Saturday only!)

    A new and very relaxing craft, choose from our pre pinned blocks and use coloured string to bring the picture to life.

  • Lino Carving & Printing

    Discover the joy of lino carving with this introductory session - use one of our designs or create your own!

  • Pottery Painting

    Choose from a selection of pieces on the day (or pre-order a piece) and enjoy some YOU time!

  • Painting with Felt: Bumblebees or Foxes

    Using a kit with full instructions & guidance on hand, create a beautiful picture of your choice working at your own pace.

  • Indian Block Printing

    Discover the joy of printing with our collection of indian blocks - choose from tote bags, tea-towels or zip up cases.

  • Glass Painting

    Relax and unwind with some glass painting - choose from gin glasses, wine glasses, vases or lanterns.

  • Calligraphy (Saturday only!)

    Join Bridgette from Lettering by the Sea for this intro to Calligraphy and learn how to take your lettering to a new level: Neat handwriting not required!

  • Silver Clay Pendants with Silver Magpie (Sunday only!)

    Choose from a huge range of moulds made using fresh flowers and leaves to create your own unique silver pendant or drop earrings.

  • Crochet Pumpkins (Sunday only)

    For those who can already do basic crochet stitches, work with Julie to create an autumn essential!

  • Needle felted Toadstools & Pumpkins (Sunday only)

    If bumblebees arent your thing, why not have a go at toadstools & pumpkins instead!

  • Driftwood Cottages with guest tutor Jencreates (Sunday only!)

    Create a beautiful cottage scene in one of Jens classic workshops - photo of actual project coming soon but you will not be disappointed!!

  • Watercolour and Gold Leaf Monograms with Jenny Wornham (Sunday only)

    Discover the joy of watercolour botanicals as you create your own monogram letter art work, complete with stunning gold leaf for the best effect and finish.

  • Curly Clay Sheep or Cows! (Sunday only)

    Have great fun working with air dry clay and extruders to create cute farmyard characters!

  • Clay Wreaths & Plaques

    Have great fun working with air dry clay, moulds and cutters to create your own door plaque or hanging wreath - the opporunities are endless with this one! (pic shows wet clay - paints provided for adding colour later!)

So much to choose from - plan your day!

Can’t fit it all into one day? Remember you save if you book the whole weekend!

Click on the images below to download a PDF of the full weekend programme and info on how to choose - each class has a max of 6 so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!

Important & Useful Information:

1. Silver Classes are a double session so please select this as Group 1 & 2 choices, or 3 & 4 choices.

2. For Crochet classes you must be able to do basic crochet stitches.

3. Classes with a * are self guided sessions - there will be a tutor on hand to help but you get full instructions and to work on your own projects at your own pace. There will also be a chance to do these at break times and lunch!

4. Fused Glass & Pottery require firing so will be brought back to The Makers and will be ready for collection within 14 days.

5. Unless otherwise stated, no experience is needed for these classes, everyone can have a go!!

Ready to book? Here’s how!

Plan your perfect day!

Take a look at the timetable for the day, and pick one class from each session, plus a few extras just in case. You can share all your choices with us when you book, and also let us know any classes you dont fancy doing.

Booking your place:

Use the link below to book your space, choose from the Saturday, the Sunday, or why not save and do both?! You can pay in full now or a £50 deposit* secures your place, with the balance payable by 17th August 2025.

What to expect?

You will be sent full information ahead of the day, including parking details and confirmation of your classes. Please be aware there is no parking at the venue but there is plenty very near by. Please bring a lunch with you, but we will have plenty of drinks, fruit and cakes available from arrival throughout the day. Any medical, dietary or access needs can also be sent to us when booking.

* (non refundable, unless the event does not go ahead. The only likely reason for this will be lack of numbers but we hope this isn’t the case and will let you know before the balance is payable!)