
Events, Retreats, and Masterclasses

Writers’ Fridays - April
Welcome to Writers’ Fridays, a monthly drop-in workspace at Shore Hall designed to inspire and support writers of all kinds. Whether you’re working on a novel, drafting poetry, journaling, or simply need quiet time to think and create, this is your space to focus and flourish.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

‘Living Spring’ Floristry Masterclass - Spring Wreath
Join us for a beautifully creative ‘Living Spring’ Floristry Masterclass, led by the talented Sarah Freeman. Celebrate the arrival of spring with this lovely hands-on experience. Not only will you take home a stunning, living spring wreath arrangement, but you'll also gain new skills to continue your floristry journey at home.

‘Living Spring’ Floristry Masterclass - Table Arrangement
Join us for a beautifully creative ‘Living Spring’ Floristry Masterclass, led by the talented Sarah Freeman. Celebrate the arrival of spring with this lovely hands-on experience. Not only will you take home a stunning, living spring table arrangement, but you'll also gain new skills to continue your floristry journey at home.

Writers’ Fridays - May
Welcome to Writers’ Fridays, a monthly drop-in workspace at Shore Hall designed to inspire and support writers of all kinds. Whether you’re working on a novel, drafting poetry, journaling, or simply need quiet time to think and create, this is your space to focus and flourish.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Willow Weaving Workshop - Beautiful Boat Trays
Join Stuart and Emma, The Coddiwomplers, for a very relaxed and enjoyable willow weaving experience!
In this hands-on 3-hour workshop, you'll be guided to craft a beautiful woven boat tray. Using traditional basketry techniques and a variety of willow types, you'll create a stunning piece with a range of natural willow colours.
Willow Weaving Workshop - Willow Hearts
Join Stuart and Emma, The Coddiwomplers, for a very relaxed and enjoyable willow weaving experience!
In this hands-on 3-hour workshop, you'll be guided to craft a beautiful woven boat tray. Using traditional basketry techniques and a variety of willow types, you'll create a stunning piece with a range of natural willow colours.

Writers’ Fridays - June
Welcome to Writers’ Fridays, a monthly drop-in workspace at Shore Hall designed to inspire and support writers of all kinds. Whether you’re working on a novel, drafting poetry, journaling, or simply need quiet time to think and create, this is your space to focus and flourish.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Paper Wild Roses Workshop - with Meg from Floragami
A beginners half day course with Meg from Floragami, giving you the opportunity to come along and try your hand at paper flower making and hopefully grow a new flourishing hobby! You’ll leave with a beautiful and very realistic paper wild rose and the skills to continue your flower crafting adventure!

Writers’ Fridays - July
Welcome to Writers’ Fridays, a monthly drop-in workspace at Shore Hall designed to inspire and support writers of all kinds. Whether you’re working on a novel, drafting poetry, journaling, or simply need quiet time to think and create, this is your space to focus and flourish.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Writers’ Fridays - March
Welcome to Writers’ Fridays, a monthly drop-in workspace at Shore Hall designed to inspire and support writers of all kinds. Whether you’re working on a novel, drafting poetry, journaling, or simply need quiet time to think and create, this is your space to focus and flourish.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Writers’ Fridays - February
Welcome to Writers’ Fridays, a monthly drop-in workspace at Shore Hall designed to inspire and support writers of all kinds. Whether you’re working on a novel, drafting poetry, journaling, or simply need quiet time to think and create, this is your space to focus and flourish.
When: First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM