Arts and Crafts

Each year, The Bishop’s Palace hosts a range of arts & crafts workshops. These are generally courses of a duration of 4 weeks or more, allowing time for skills to be learnt and progress to be made! 

Please see below details of our current and forthcoming courses:

Letter Carving in Wood

Letter Carving in Wood
7th September - 12th October

Discover the historic craft of letter carving with this popular course.

Creative Stone Carving

Creative Stone Carving
15th - 16th September

Design and create your own stone sculpture for home or garden using historic techniques.

Natural Soy Candle Making

Natural Soy Candle Making
22nd September

An introduction to the craft of candle making - melt, blend and hand-pour your own candle.

Botanical Watercolours - Painting the Season

Botanical Watercolours - Painting the Season
25th September - 16th October

A wonderful introduction to watercolour focusing on the autumnal colours surrounding the Palace

Introduction to Soap Making

Introduction to Soap Making
29th September

An introduction to the traditional art of soap making with Boo Cottage Botanicals, using botanical oils.

Oil Painting Workshop

Oil Painting Workshop
13th October

An oil painting taster day in association with Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios

Introduction to Soap Making 2

Introduction to Soap Making 2
20th October

An introduction to the traditional art of soap making with Boo Cottage Botanicals - create a Christmas gift using botanicals oils

Lino Print your Christmas Cards

Lino Print your Christmas Cards
6th November - 4th December

A fun four-week course, giving you the chance to create beautiful handmade Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

Fun with Surface Embroidery

Fun with Surface Embroidery
12th November - 3rd December

A creative course to get you started with surface embroidery

Natural Soy Candle Making 2

Natural Soy Candle Making 2
25th November

An introduction to the craft of candle making - melt, blend and hand-pour your own candles.