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ARTS&CRAFTS

The Stanton Guildhouse is a charitable Trust created in the 1960s by Mary Osborn who dedicated her life to the promotion of learning, creativity and personal development.

Continuing in this artistic tradition, the Guildhouse provides courses and summer schools in arts and crafts. the Guildhouse provides nationally renown courses and summer schools in the arts and crafts tradition.

Stanton Guildhouse holds a series of diverse events throughout the year – these include literary readings, musical evenings, art exhibitions and courses on motivational speaking. We also hold monthly quiet days at the house.

All events are popular and well-attended so prior booking is a must. 

Beginners and experienced alike can come and relax and work side by side. We have created an environment where it is possible to meet new people, learn and exchange ideas, explore different artistic styles - modern and abstract, and at the same time be inspired by the ambience and the beauty of this exceptional and unique place.

Coiling, slab building, throwing on the wheel, glazes and firing in our own kiln.

Beginners are welcome. Get stuck in and grasp the undoubtedly therapeutic aspects of handling the clay and working the artistry of glazes.

Class Schedule

Monday 1.30-4pm and 6-830pm

Wednesday 1030-1pm and 1.30-4pm

Thursday  1030-1pm

Class tutor TBC

Stanton Guildhouse Wood Turning
Stanton Guildhouse Paper

POTTERY

Explore the world of watercolor painting at your own pace in our friendly workshops.

Perfect for beginners and intermediates.

Class Schedule

Wednesday 1030-1pm and 1.30-4pm

Friday 1030-1pm

Class tutor TBC


Stanton Guildhouse Wood Turning
Stanton Guildhouse Paper

WATERCOLOURS

A wonderfully creative, expressive and precise art.

Coaching for traditional and abstract forms. Come and learn and work with natural woods alongside experienced tutors. Teaching includes care of chisels and the sharpening of tools.

Learn fundamental woodcarving techniques such as


● Chip carving, relief carving, and shaping. Develop skills in using carving tools effectively.


● Gain insights into the characteristics of different wood types and learn how to work with the natural grain. Understand the impact of wood grain on carving design and execution.


● Take a project from concept to completion. Learn the process of designing, planning, and executing a woodcarving, including finishing touches andsurface treatments.

Class Schedule

Monday 1030-1pm and 1.30-4pm and 6-8.30pm

Classes taken by Seb Burchart

Stanton Guildhouse Wood Turning
Stanton Guildhouse Paper

WOOD CARVING

Continuing in this artistic tradition, the Guildhouse provides nationally renown courses and summer schools in the arts and crafts tradition.


NB: Students are expected to help tidy the workshop after all courses.

Class Schedule

Tuesday 1030-1pm and 1.30-4pm

Wednesday 1030-1pm and 1.30-4pm

Classes taken by Tony Jones

Stanton Guildhouse Wood Turning
Stanton Guildhouse Paper

WOOD TURNING

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