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Total Beginner's Crochet: Chunky Beanie Hat

£65/£62(c) • Friends £63/£60(c)

Here’s the most awesome introduction to crochet, working with our wondrous buddy and yarn goddess Emma Leith, author of Mindful Crochet and Colourful Crochet. Emma’s relaxed, playful and informal style of teaching transforms learning this brilliant craft into an utterly joyful experience. Today’s session begins with the basics, where you will learn the chain stitch before progressing to the treble. By lunchtime you’ll be proficient in both stitches and ready to embark on the afternoon’s project; crocheting a hat! 

Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell

£15/£12(c) • Friends £13/£10(c)

Owen Spafford and Louis Campbell met as teenagers, as part of the first cohort of the National Youth Folk Ensemble. Since forming their duo in 2018, they have: supported various acts in venues up and down the land; been nominated for the BBC Young Folk Award and released their 5* rated debut album

Together they create a hypnotic, intricate and intimate sound using just guitar and violin. Their music manages to orbit many different sound-worlds from traditional English dance tune to chamber music to capture an exquisite, gentle beauty – just perfect for losing yourself in thought and contemplation.

Tonight’s an absolute must for lovers of simple, unadorned musical sophistication.

Sketch Out at the Mill House

£8 • Friends £6

For the first of our autumn Sketch Out sessions we’re off to a secret yet sumptuous location on the outskirts of Uley. Our hosts have kindly given us access to their remarkable mill house garden which includes exquisite planting interspersed with sculptures for architectural interest.

Artist Rosie-Marie MJ leads this morning’s session which allows you to work at your own pace with helpful support and warm encouragement. Sketch Out is all about making your mark in the great outdoors, surrounded by visual inspiration and a posse of eager sketchers and strollers.

Wear good, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. The site has quite a few steps (caution if it’s wet or if it’s recently rained) but we won’t be walking terribly far.

Botanical Watercolour Leaf

£55/£52(c) • Friends £53/£50(c)

Working directly from a selection of colourful autumnal leaves Karen Green, botanical artist, will guide you through observational drawing and watercolour techniques to create an exquisite illustration that reflects a botanical understanding of your subject and captures the beauty of the plant.