Courses

weaving

spinning

dyeing

talks & workshops

Martin is a full-time designer-craftsman whose work is widely exhibited. He gives talks, workshops and demonstrations throughout the UK, has worked as "Artist in Residence" in schools and the National Eisteddfod of Wales. Over the winter he runs local Community Education classes for adults and children. He has been running residential courses at his studio since 1980.

You arrive Sunday evening in time for supper and depart after breakfast the morning following the final day. The course starts on Monday morning.

You can weave, spin, dye, or any combination of all three crafts.

With an average of three or four students, and never more than six at a time, classes are small and personal, enabling Martin to take complete beginners and experienced students together. This individual approach means that you can achieve a great deal.

Tuition is from 9am - 4.30 pm daily and the studio is available 24 hours a day for students to contuinue on their own.

Materials are charged at cost and usually come to less than £5, unless you are weaving a rug which can be up to £25.

Tuition £55 per day.

Full board accommodation £55 per day for single rooms and £65 for single occupation of an ensuite double room.

Single room 6 nights & tuition 5 days £605.

Single room 5 nights & tuition 4 days £495.

Single room 4 nights & tuition 3 days £385.

Students' Comments

Few words can describe the warmth and kindness I found here. Thanks for everything. Ellen, USA.

Fantastic - don't want to leave. Susan, London.

For the sixth year, another wonderful week and a lovely garment to wear as well. Amanda, Gloucestershire.

It was all I could possibly hope, total concentration into another world - of colour, texture, shape, rhythm and learning new things. Very many thanks. Emily, Derbyshire.

The conversation, food and fun was equal to the terrific instruction. Liz, USA.

What can I add? I'm here for the second time this year. Mary, USA

Very good course - teaching made it difficult to "fudge" mistakes! Excellent food & am pleased with my rug and scarf. Mariel, London.

Lovely week - the best kind of holiday. Jos, Ipswich.