January to March

Brighten up the dull greys of winter and bring back the sunshine with our exciting workshops! It’s never too late to learn something new and unleash your creative side.

We’re also continuing our fabulous group for everyone who thinks, “I’m not creative!” Come and discover just how creative you can be. 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.


Clay After Dark
‘I’m Not Creative’ Workshop
Music Together
The Botanical Sketchbook
‘I Can’t Draw!’
‘I Want to Paint!’
Watercolour Mornings
Oil Painting Afternoons
Arty Farty School
Kids Create
Arts Awards
Arty Farty Community


Bull Rush Plant Supports
7 March 7:30- 9:30 PM
£40 per person

Come and join Ruth to make these striking Bull Rush Plant supports – they are practical and beautiful and can be used as decorative elements or to provide stylish support for grasses and other plants. This is a beginner-friendly workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.

For more info & to book click here.

Spring Equinox Women’s Circle
Friday, 20th March 2026, 7pm to 9pm
£19 per person

An evening of connecting with other women through meditation, creativity, discussion, journaling, intention setting and healing as we move into a new season. #Findyourtribe
For more info & to book click here.

Bird Feeders
4 April 7:30-9:30 PM
£40 per person

Come and join Ruth to spend a relaxing evening making a Fat Ball Holder for your garden – they are practical and beautiful, and are sure to draw all our feathered friends into your garden. This is a beginner-friendly workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
For more info & to book click here.

Heart Wreath
2 May 7:30 – 9:30 PM
£40 per person

Join Ruth for a relaxing evening of crafts and connection, and weave your own heart wreath. You will be decorating our wreaths with seasonal foliage and flowers, which I will supply. If you have flowers or foliage you are particularly keen to include in your wreath, you are welcome to bring some along. There will be the opportunity to make hearts of different sizes so that you have a set to display even after the flowers are past their best. This project is perfect for beginners and all materials are supplied. For more info & 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.