The joy of hands-on pottery workshops in the Cotswolds

Enjoying a fun workshop or learning experience is such a rewarding activity. Whether you attend on your own or alongside your friends or family, a workshop offers you the chance to step away from screens and everyday routines to try something new, creative, and inspiring. Whether it’s pottery, floristry, painting, or food experiences, workshops allow …

Master the art of afternoon tea etiquette at The Slaughters Manor House

The Slaughters Manor House is set to host an exclusive masterclass in Afternoon Tea Etiquette with renowned expert Emma Dupont from Exquisite Cotswolds. This elegant event offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week by delving into the timeless traditions and refined practices of this quintessential British custom. The art of graceful dining Attendees …

Candle-making workshops with Time To Burn Candles

Meet Hannah from Time to Burn Candles. She isn’t your average candle maker – she makes all of her candle jars by hand using an eco-friendly resin, meaning that her candle jars are not only unique but they can also be adapted to suit anyone’s taste with her bespoke private label candle service. In her …

A Floral Piping Workshop with Beckie Chapman at the Three Counties Food + Drink Festival

Aspiring bakers and sweet-toothed creatives are in for a treat this July as award-winning cake designer Beckie Chapman of Beckie Chapman Cake Design brings her popular Floral Buttercream Piping Workshop to the Three Counties Food + Drink Festival. This is a unique opportunity to learn the art of transforming simple cupcakes into edible works of …

Blooming with creativity ∙ Floristry workshops perfect for any occasion

Looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate a hen party, birthday, or even liven up a corporate away day? Look no further than the enchanting world of floristry. Award-winning Cotswold florist, Fi Passey of Corky and Prince, is offering bespoke workshops that promise an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and, of course, beautiful blooms. …

Let your inner potter out ∙ Book an experience  at Honeybourne Pottery

Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking for a unique group activity, a pottery taster session at Honeybourne Pottery offers a truly memorable experience for all ages (from 7+). This hands-on workshop invites you to explore the magic of the potter’s wheel under the guidance of expert instructors. A journey of discovery The 1.5-hour session …

We took the ice plunge ∙ The Wim Hof Method workshop at The Lygon Arms 

January 2024: Along with millions of others, I watched Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof on BBC1 back in 2022… and I loved it. I watched in fascination as celebrities took ice showers, plunged into glacial lakes, faced blizzards, and other ice cold challenges. Oddly, alongside the chills of the mere thoughts of jumping into a freezing …