Welcome to The Arty Crafty Bunch

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and join us for a magical day retreat in a tipi at the picturesque Elkstone Studios. This unique experience combines the tranquility of yoga with the heart-felt expression of art, designed to open your creative channels and rejuvenate your spirit.

Join us for a day designed to completely give your mind, body and soul a break from the norm and revive your spirit.

You’ll spend your day in a magical Cotswold Tipi, escaping from real life to treat yourself to a day that’s all about reconnecting, nourishing and reviving.

Led by Rosie Marsland of Rosieglo Yoga and artist extraordinaire Sarah Baker, we’ve teamed up to create a day that will truly nourish your soul with great yoga to inspire, creativity workshops to express, amazing food provided by the wonderful Knead Bakery to nourish, meditation to clarify, mini aromatherapy head massage to ensure deeep relaaaxation and great company to give you that all-round heart-warming feeling of connection.

An early bird discount of £20 a head is available.

For further information and to book please click below.

Friday 6th September:  FULLY BOOKED

Friday 27th September:  Places Available

Need a change of scene or break from a screen? You may not have picked up a paintbrush since school or be a regular arty type- don't worry, Creative Coffee is suitable for all. It provides a supportive, safe, environment just to have a go, whilst enjoying a coffee, cake and natter at the same time!

Each week we will have a go at exploring a new artistic idea or technique. There will be initial input from professional art teacher, Sarah, who will explain and demonstrate, then be on hand to advise and guide. Over the weeks we will explore drawing, painting, printmaking and collage. Every week will be different, so you can dip in and out of sessions as it suits you.

All materials will be provided- you may wish to bring an apron as some materials may stain your clothes.

Each session costs just £12 and includes art materials, a mug of coffee and a yummy cake.

Come with a friend or come with yourself- all ages are welcome!

Sessions will run on:

Monday 9th September  Aboriginal Art on Wood

Monday 16th September  Rangoli:  Exploring layering materials to create patterns

Monday 23rd September  'Choose one Colour' Acrylic Canvases exploring hints & tints

Monday 30th September  Monochrome Pattern Design

Monday 7th October  No group

Monday 14th October  Autumnal Collage using oil pastel and watercolour

Monday 21st October  Cézanne style drawing using Indian Ink

Monday 28th October  Exploring Pointillism with a pumpkin theme (this session take place during half term and children aged 7+ are welcome, accompanied by a paying adult. A maximum of 2 children per adult please. Accompanying adults are entirely responsible for children attending with them)

Monday 4th November  Oil Pastels inspired by Van Gogh's 'Starry Starry Night'

Monday 11th November  Klimt Inspired Poppy Fields:  Acrylic on Canvas

Monday 18th November  No group

Monday 25th November  Press Print Christmas Cards and Tags 

Monday 2nd December  No group

Monday 9th December  3D Clay Gonks & Snowmen

Following the success of Creative Coffee and feedback from our participants, we are launching monthly evening workshops.  The lovely ladies at Como Blend have agreed to open specially for us, so we will have the cafe to ourselves.   Just like Creative Coffee, we provide a supportive, safe, environment just to have a go.  The longer session means we will have time to take on bigger projects and enjoy a glass of Prosecco along with a natter.

Each month will have a different focus. There will be initial input from professional art teacher, Sarah, who will explain and demonstrate, then be on hand to advise and guide.

All materials will be provided- you may wish to bring an apron as some materials may stain your clothes.

Each workshop costs just £25 and includes all art materials, a glass of Prosecco and nibbles.  The coffee shop will be open, so there will be an opportunity to purchase further drinks and snacks.

Come with a friend or come with yourself- all ages are welcome!

Workshops run from 6.45-9pm.

Wednesday 16th October  Impressionist Landscapes: using acrylic paint to explore light and perspective

Wednesday 13th November  Woodland Walk:  Using Gustav Klimt as inspiration for fabric painting

Wednesday 4th December  Christmas Crafts