
Events, Retreats, and Masterclasses

Mindful Drawing with Sanna Florence
Mindful drawing is a practice that blends creativity with calm. It focuses on patterns, lines, shapes, and colours, allowing you to express yourself without rules or pressure. Unlike traditional drawing, mindful drawing is atelic—it’s not about the finished artwork but the joy and peace to be found in the process. In this wonderful workshop, Sanna will guide you through base techniques, patterns, and methods of mindful drawing. By the end of the session, you’ll have your unique creation and the skills to continue reaping the benefits of this beautifully calming practice.

Mindful Drawing with Sanna Florence
Mindful drawing is a practice that blends creativity with calm. It focuses on patterns, lines, shapes, and colours, allowing you to express yourself without rules or pressure. Unlike traditional drawing, mindful drawing is atelic—it’s not about the finished artwork but the joy and peace to be found in the process. In this wonderful workshop, Sanna will guide you through base techniques, patterns, and methods of mindful drawing. By the end of the session, you’ll have your unique creation and the skills to continue reaping the benefits of this beautifully calming practice.

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