September to November
Warm up this Autumn with one of our fabulous creative workshops! Whichever you choose, you’ll learn lots of new skills, be a part of our creative community and have LOTS of fun doing it. Something here for all ages and abilities.
Take the time for yourself to relax, be creative, meet new people and have someone else to clean up afterwards!
Click on each workshop to find out more about them. You’ll find more about exciting new workshops further down.
Arts Awards
Clay after dark
Watercolour Mornings
Music together
Kids Create
Arty Farty School
The Botanical Sketchbook
I’m Not Creative
I Want to Paint
I Can’t Draw
Arty Farty Community
Book Folding with Bumble and Bloom!
Friday 26th September 2025, 7pm – 9pm
Saturday, 27th September 2025, 2pm – 4pm
£35 per person (suitable for age 9+)
Learn to create a beautiful folded book in this 2-hour workshop. You’ll use a pattern to fold a word into the pages of a book. All materials are provided, but you’ll need to read millimetres on a ruler. Several word options will be available – let us know in advance if you have a specific word in mind so we can prepare the pattern. To book click here.
Autumn Equinox Women’s Circle
Saturday, 27th September 2025, 7pm to 9pm
£19 per person
#Findyourtribe
An evening of connecting with other women through meditation, creativity, discussion, journaling, intention setting and healing as we move into a new season. The circle will be the sharing of information, support, rituals and spellwork. We’ll celebrate the start of the Autumnal season and the magic connected to this time of change in the year.
For more info & to book click here.
Watercolour Day Retreat
Saturday, 4th October 2025, 11am – 4pm
£89 per person
Get to grips with watercolours – the trickiest of all paints! Learn about layering, how to go about different styles, explore the various materials available within watercolours and play with your own beautiful masterpieces.
For more info and to book click here.
Willow Weaving for Beginners
Saturdays, 4th October, 1st November, 6th December, 7.30pm
£30 per person
Join the Willow Weaving for Beginners class on the first Saturday of each month at Arty Farty Retreat! No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Learn how to weave beautiful creations with willow with Ruth.
It’s a great way to relax, unleash your creativity, and meet like-minded individuals.
Suitable for ages 14+. For more info and to book directly with Ruth, please click here!
Willow Swallow Workshop
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, 10:00am – 12:30pm
£35 per person
Come join us at Arty Farty Retreat for a fun-filled day of Willow Workshops! This event is perfect for kids aged 9 and above who are looking to get creative and learn something new. Our experienced instructors will guide participants through the process of creating beautiful willow crafts. For more info and to book directly with Ruth Gray please click here!
Willow Flower Workshop
Wednesday, 29th October 2025, 10:00am – 12:30pm
£35 per person
Come join us at Arty Farty Retreat for a fun-filled morning weaving a Willow Flower! This event is perfect for kids aged 9 and above who are looking to get creative and learn something new. Ruth will guide participants through
the process of creating beautiful willow crafts. For more info and to book directly with Ruth Gray please click here!
Book Folding with Bumble and Bloom!
Friday 14th November, 7pm – 9pm
Saturday 15th November, 2pm – 4pm
Friday 12th December 2025 7pm
Saturday 13th December 2025 2pm
Learn to create a beautiful folded book in this 2-hour workshop. You’ll use a pattern to fold a word into the pages of a book. All materials are provided, but you’ll need to read millimetres on a ruler. Several word options will be available – let us know in advance if you have a specific word in mind so we can prepare the pattern. To book click here.
Arty Farty: School
Arty Farty: School is a series of workshops throughout the year aimed at working with those who are Home Educated, and supporting those with Special Education Needs.
Working with a professional artist, we focus on being creative in project based workshops. We adapt to the needs of the individuals. Find out more here.
Arty Farty: 1to1s
We offer private session for Arts Awards, Expressive Therapy and Art Tuition (including help with GCSE and A-Level Art). Find out more here.
Arty Farty: Parties
Looking for something different to do for your celebration? We arrange creative parties for hen dos, birthdays, anniversaries and lots of other reasons to celebrate. Find out more here.
To book any of our workshops see our Eventbrite page here. Please see more information on the people behind Arty Farty Retreat, our safeguarding policy and our refund policy.