Art and Craft Workshops at Cotton Star Camping, Summer 2024 

This summer, I am delighted to be able to offer a number of art and craft workshops for families and adults at Cotton Star Campsite. The workshops will be led by me and will take place at the campsite, using the unique forest and reservoir setting as inspiration. All the workshops are open to campers as well as non-campers but places are limited so get in touch to arrange your place!

All the resources will be provided and everyone will be supported and encouraged to produce high-quality outcomes they will be proud of. 

These are all outdoor workshops which will involve working on the ground, being active and freedom from the traditional classroom environment. We are not scared of the British weather and workshops are planned to adapt to the conditions. 

To register your interest in any of the workshops, use the link below.

Family Workshops 

All £20 each (campers)/ £25 each non-campers

These are all ideal family activities but are suitable for all. Children under 14 should attend with an adult. 

What is provided? 

• All the resources you will need. 
• Expert guidance and support from artist and qualified teacher, Jenny. 
• Ideas, inspiration and lots of fun! 

Sunday 26th May 12.30-2.30  ‘Batik’ Flag or Bunting Making	Make your mark on the campsite with a beautiful batik inspired tent flag or bunting. “Batik” is an Indonesian term and technique where you use wax to create patterns that resist the dye when the fabric is painted or emerged in dye. In this workshop, local artist, Jenny Coats, will show you how to use  a wax resist method to create stunning results that can be used as a tent flag or bunting.
Sunday 7th July  12.30-2.30  Clay Relief Tile or Bowl	Get inspired by nature around you to create a delicate tile or trinket bowl. A perfect memento of your time at Cotton Star. Using air-drying clay and found materials, local artist and qualified teacher, Jenny Coats, will show you how to create a tile or bowl with a relief design.   Materials to decorate your tile or bowl will be provided for you to complete the design once it has dried fully.
Saturday 24th August 12.30-2.30  Traditional Willow Lantern Making	Bring a bit of magical light to the campsite as we invite you to join us to create your own lantern using biodegradable materials including willow and tissue paper. All the lanterns will be suitable to be lit with energy-efficient LED lights, which will be provided, and will be held up on bamboo sticks. No lanterns will be released into the air.

Watercolour Workshops 

These workshops are intended for adults or older children who enjoy calm activities that require concentration. 

 £25 each campers/ £30 each non-campers

What is provided? 

• All the resources you will need including a set of Daler-Rowney paints for you to keep! 
• Expert guidance and support from artist and qualified teacher, Jenny. 
• Ideas, inspiration and lots of fun! 

Sunday 30th June 10am – 12:30pm  Watercolour Botanicals	Gift yourself the time to unwind and be inspired by the nature around you as you learn to paint simple botanicals and landscapes.   Join local artist and qualified teacher, Jenny Coats, as she guides you through a range of simple watercolour techniques.
Sunday 25th August 10am – 12:30pm  Watercolour Landscapes	Gift yourself the time to unwind and be inspired by the nature around you as you learn to paint landscapes. Join local artist and qualified teacher, Jenny Coats, as she guides you through a range of simple watercolour techniques which will allow you to build you skills.