Workshops

Join us for a Workshop, led by one of our awesome artists, we want to share this beautiful space with our community.

We hold regular workshops for adults but also for our smaller residents too.

Lino Printing w/.
Mel Wickham

Sunday 11th May 2025 10:30am – 1:30pm £50

Join the wonderful Melanie Wickham and learn to carve and print your own set of bunting and greetings cards. No prior experience required and everything needed will be provided. Bring along any ideas you have or use drawings and reference material supplied and finish the workshop with some fun bunting and cards ready to hang up/send.

Sketchbook Club

Tuesday 13th May 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm £20

Join Abi from Oil & Oak for our monthly Sketchbook Club. Suitable for the complete novice wanting to explore their creativity, to the proficient artist looking to expand their practice. No pressure, no rules, anything goes!

New Moon Circle w/.
Kate Unwin

Wednesday 28th May 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm £20

Join us in circle at the new moon to set intentions for the lunar month ahead with journaling, crafting, tea and cake. 

Sketchbook Club

Tuesday 24th June 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm £20

Join Abi from Oil & Oak for our monthly Sketchbook Club. Suitable for the complete novice wanting to explore their creativity, to the proficient artist looking to expand their practice. No pressure, no rules, anything goes!

New Moon Circle w/. Kate Unwin

Wednesday 25th June 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm £20

Join us in circle at the new moon to set intentions for the lunar month ahead with journaling, crafting, tea and cake. 

Beginners Silversmithing: Metal Stamping

Saturday 5th July 2025 10:00am – 12:30pm £75

Learn to measure and cut either a pendant or earrings. Practicing lots of silversmithing skills along the way, including sawing, adding texture, sanding and finishing them ready to take home.

The price includes sterling silver as well as all tools & materials.

(Please note, the ‘book’ button will take you directly to Bec’s Ticktailor page for more information and to book a place)

New Moon Circle

Friday 25th July 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm £20

Join us in circle at the new moon to set intentions for the lunar month ahead with journaling, crafting, tea and cake.

Summer 2025: Acorn Art Club

Art Club: Let's make Jewellery!

Tue 29th Jul 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

£10

(Please note, the ‘book’ button will take you directly to Bec’s Ticktailor page for more information and to book a place)

Beginners Silversmithing: Stacking Rings

Saturday 13th September 2025 10:00am – 12:30pm £75

Learn to measure, saw and solder 3 silver rings. Practicing lots of silversmithing skills along the way, including adding texture, sanding and finishing them ready to take home.

The price includes sterling silver as well as all tools & materials.

(Please note, the ‘book’ button will take you directly to Bec’s Ticktailor page for more information and to book a place)

H.Art at Oil & Oak

Demonstration with Barbara Shaw

Saturday 6th September & Friday 12th September

 11am-2pm Both Days

Join Barbara Shaw for a behind the scenes look whilst she demonstrates her beautiful textile collage technique. Pop in, have a chat and see what she’s up to!

This event is FREE

Botanical Mono-Printing

Sunday 7th September 10:30am-12:30pm £45

Join Abi from Oil & Oak and spend the morning exploring the wonderful technique of Botanical Mono-Printing using a Geli-plate.

Suitable for all abilities, all materials provided along with tea and cake.

Bookbinding; Sketchbook or Journal

Tuesday 9th September 10:30am-12:30pm £45

Join Abi from Oil & Oak and learn how to bind a simple book, creating either a journal or Sketchbook.

Suitable for all abilities, all materials provided along with tea and cake.

Ephemera Bird Painting Class

Thursday 11th September 10:30am-12:30pm £55

Join Charlotte for the morning where you’ll craft a beautiful garden bird, kingfisher, hummingbird or sandpiper using paint and collage. 

Suitable for all abilities, all materials provided along with tea and cake.

Reuse & Repurpose Collograph Printing

Saturday 13th September 10:30am-12:30pm £45

Join Abi from Oil & Oak and learn to utilise old household items, repurposing them to create your own collograph plates. Creating beautiful prints. 

Suitable for all abilities, all materials provided along with tea and cake.

Peg Loom Weaving

Saturday 4th October 2025 10:00am – 3pm £60

Join Trish Gilbert for a day of weaving fun!

You’ll get to grips with the basics of peg-loom weaving and come home with your very own seat pad, wall hanging or small rug.

Suitable for complete beginner’s to regular weavers.