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October

OCT Upholstery in Cottenham

10/10/2026 - 14/11/2026
Saturday 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
2 Saturdays
Arts & Craft

This course takes place on 10th October and 14th November.
Learn to upholster a small piece of your own furniture, using modern or traditional methods.

Tutor : Lisa Cramp

FULL

OCT DIY: Joinery Skills 3 x Saturday classes

17/10/2026 - 28/11/2026
Saturday 10am - 4pm
3 weeks
Arts & Craft

A course centered around working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridal and Dowel Joint.

Tutor : Domenico Petrelli

OCT Pottery: 3 x Saturday classes

17/10/2026 - 28/11/2026
Saturday 10am - 4pm
3 Saturdays
Arts & Craft

Our Pottery for beginners course offers a relaxing, creative experience where learners explore clay techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab-building, and wheel throwing, while mastering surface decoration and glazing to create unique ceramic pieces.

Tutor : Ewa Pandera

OCT Candle Making - Festive Theme

17/10/2026
Saturday 10am - 2pm
1 Day
Arts & Craft

This session is Christmas-themed. Join us for some extra sparkle!

Tutor : Miller and Ward

OCT East Asian Painting

17/10/2026
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
1 Day
Arts & Craft

Have you ever wondered about East Asian painting and wanted to learn more? This one day course is ideal for you.

Tutor : Peter Cavaciuti

OCT Sewing: Slow stitch Bee & Flower Tote Bag

17/10/2026
Saturday 10am - 4pm
1 Day
Arts & Craft

Do you enjoy sewing, or have you never tried? Would you like to learn to use simple stitches to embellish a bag to take home?

Tutor : Lisa Fretwell

OCT Dressmaking: 3 x Saturday classes

17/10/2026 - 28/11/2026
Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
3 weeks
Arts & Craft

This dressmaking course is for beginners to help them learn the essentials and build confidence.

Tutor : Louise Barry

OCT Cookery: Bread Making

17/10/2026
Saturday 10am - 3pm
1 Day
General Courses

You will have a very busy five hours working on basic bread making techniques!

Tutor : Rupert Dick

OCT Calligraphy: Lindisfarne Lettering 1

18/10/2026
Sunday 10am - 4pm
1 Day
Arts & Craft

This is the first of two linked workshops exploring the lettering of the Lindisfarne Gospels. The second one will take place in May, on the topic of Half Uncial Script.

Tutor : Liz Barrow

OCT Flower Arranging: Ikebana Flower Design

18/10/2026
Sunday 10am - 12:30pm
2.5 hours
Arts & Craft

Join a hands-on 2.5-hour course exploring the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Learn how Ikebana reflects nature and the seasons, with a focus on early summer designs.

Tutor : Yukiko Isono

November

NOV Calm by Nature: Mindfulness Self-Care Taster (November 2026 day school)

29/11/2026
Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
1 day
Mind & Body

Learn the art of living mindfully well, with a cool head and a warm heart. 

Tutor : David Lynch

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