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The stunning scenery and landscapes of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has long been an inspirational place to many writers, artists, poets and craftspeople and the arts and crafts scene in the area is vibrant and diverse, from potters to jewellers, weavers to painters, musicians to photographers.
If you are feeling inspired to get crafty you can book one of our many arts and crafts activities to make your own artistic creation to take home. Our potteries offer introductory experiences from basic hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques to clay modelling while we also have regular courses on painting, jewellery making and sculpture. Learn to cook with classes on everything from cookery basics to artisan bread, pasta or cake making. There are mosaic making experiences and photography too. You'll find a wide range of arts and crafts experiences here in the Dean Wye for all ages and skill levels.
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Lydney
A vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts, enjoy local food & drink. Taurus Crafts is part of Camphill Village Trust Ltd
Longhope
Cookery experiences for all ages and budgets. We offer holiday activities, parties, cooking and baking classes. Bespoke experiences for family groups and friends are available. Venue hire and meeting room. Catering and private chef hire across a wide area.
Lydney
Relax, learn a new skill and create a memory of your stay in the Forest of Dean to treasure forever. Perfect for couples, families and small groups looking for some quality 'down time'.
Penallt
Humble by Nature is a working farm and rural skills centre owned by broadcaster Kate Humble, based in Penallt close to Monmouth.
St Briavels
Fun, photographic training, group guiding, mindfulness sessions and holidays in the heart of the forest and valley with pro photographer, David Broadbent. Suitable for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Improve your general skill level or hone one specialist area - it's up to you.
St. Briavels
We offer a full range of floristry and floral design services – from gift bouquets to weddings, funeral tributes to events. Our floral arrangements are romantic, cottage garden, vintage, and hedgerow inspired.
Eastnor
Remarkable pottery experiences for individuals, groups and organisations. We work with thousands of workshop participants, all ages and abilities, sharing the many benefits of working with clay.
Wye Valley
Spectacular Happenings in an Outstanding Landscape.
Join us for the next biennial Wye Valley River Festival, running from 3 - 12 May 2024. The festival will be appearing in woodlands, streets and village greens throughout the Valley - brimful of music, theatre, extraordinary creatures, fantastical mobile devices, trumpets, songs and laughter. Events are mostly free to attend, and everyone is welcome (including well-behaved dogs!). Audiences can expect a vibrant program of performances to entertain and amaze, experiences to…
Lydney
The Studio Jewellery School is run by ethical goldsmith, Anna Mcloughlin (Anna Fine Jewellery) who has been working professionally as a goldsmith for over 20 years. Anna’s environmental ethos is at the forefront of everything that she does and from spring 2023, both her own studio and The Jewellery School will be operating from a newly renovated, purpose built off-grid “Eco-Studio” near Lydney.
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