Meet the Masters: Inspiring Guest Artists, Unique Workshops & Fresh Creative Perspectives

Guest Artists

Sculpting Days with Alison Pink

A decorative sculpture of a sitting rabbit with large, patterned ears, placed on a light-colored surface with sunlight casting shadows. The background shows a cluttered indoor space with shelves and windows.

Join Alison for a playful slab-building workshops with a twist of texture and charm. Contact us to be put on the waiting list for the next workshop. Instagram: @alisonpinkcreatures

  • Explore Alison’s signature slab-building techniques and learn how to bring character, form, and texture to your creations. With expert guidance and a focus on building from the inside out, you’ll gain the skills to craft sturdy, expressive pieces, perfect for beginners and improvers alike.

  • All equipment, tools, and materials are provided, including lunch and hot drinks.

    Glazing is not included.

  • All workshops 9.30am - 4.30pm

    • Giddy Goats - 6th October 2025 - FULLY BOOKED

    • Hopping Hares - 12th December 2025 - FULLY BOOKED

    • Crazy Cats - 19th January 2026 - FULLY BOOKED

    • Wall Mounted Heads - 20th April 2026 - FULLY BOOKED

    • Happy Hens -8th June 2026

Thrown Porcelain with Heather Muir

Three ceramic vases in muted pastel colors, arranged on a plain background. The left one is pale green, the middle one is light blue, and the right one is beige.

Join Heather, a Chichester-based ceramicist, for two calming and creative mornings focused on throwing and trimming porcelain. Instagram: @heathermuirporcelain

  • Join Heather for a calming and creative day working with porcelain. In this hands-on course, you’ll explore the unique qualities of this beautiful clay while learning techniques to shape and refine your pieces. With gentle guidance and plenty of encouragement, you'll discover how to handle porcelain with confidence and care. Perfect for curious beginners or those looking to expand their skills and you’ll get to keep 4–5 of your favourite creations

  • All equipment, tools, and materials are provided, including hot drinks and biscuits!

    You will be able to keep up to 5 items which Heather will glaze for you.

  • 2 day course (please be available for both days)

    Class Times 9.30 am-12.30

    March 21st - 22nd

Paint and Sip with Andrea Martin

Painting of two white swans facing each other, with a split background of green and pink, featuring a small heart icon in the top right corner.

Join Andrea, a Hampshire-based artist whose will help you bring vibrant colours, animals and nature to life. Instagram: @theartzoo

  • The evening will cover a guided tutorial, materials and use of aprons during the session,  (Recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy, acrylic paint is permanent once dried). The best bit is you get to take your painting home with you at the end.

    No experience needed!

  • You will be welcomed with Tea and coffee or please feel free to bring refreshments of your choice.

    All equipment, tools, and materials are provided.

  • 14th February

    6pm-8.30pm

Paper Fowers with Helen Mole

Three colorful paper flowers in a small vase on a weathered wooden table outdoors.

Meet Helen, a Sussex-based crafter passionate about creating stunning crepe paper flowers. Using high-quality German and Italian paper, she carefully shapes and colours each piece, drawing inspiration from her local surroundings and nature. Instagram: indigomole

  • You’ll be guided, step by step, through cutting and shaping fabulous crepe paper, showing you how to create your very own everlasting flower to treasure for years to come.

    On the day, you’ll have a choice of colours to select from, allowing you to personalise your hibiscus to suit your style.

    Perfect for craft lovers of all levels, come along, get creative, and enjoy a relaxing, inspiring session.

  • All equipment, tools, and materials are provided. Your workshop also includes a vase, so you can proudly display your stunning finished flower at home.

    Discounted exta flowers kits avalible on the day.

  • Valentines Day-

    Feb 14th

    4.30 till 6.30

Interested in becoming a guest artist? Get in touch, we’d love to hear what you’d like to share with our community

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