Forage & Create Heritage Art Materials
Monday 22 - Friday 26 September 2025. Workshops take place 10am - 4pm. Tuesday to Friday.
Available spaces
Forage, Create, Make Heritage Art Materials Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable four-night residential workshop at Cober Hill - an opportunity to learn, create and make new friends with like-minded people. This immersive experience invites you to craft your own art materials from foraged and natural sources, blending hands-on creativity with historical insight. Led by our super-friendly expert instructors, Edward and Lucy, you’ll connect deeply with the environment around you while producing a unique kit to take home. Areas of focus Inks Forage local plants and minerals to create historic recipes like iron gall ink - the writing ink of choice for 1,500 years from Europe to the Himalayas. Experience using your iron gall ink as both a writing and drawing medium. Pigments and Paints Process natural earths into vibrant pigments, then transform them into paints and pastels for immediate use. Clay Containers Shape clay using ancient techniques and fire the products of your labour in a neolithic-style pit to craft rustic vessels. Brushes and Pens Fashion tools from feathers, sticks and other natural finds, learning about their cultural significance along the way. The Experience This workshop is more than a class; it’s a journey. You’ll roam the Cober Hill grounds, gathering inspiration and materials, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. Whether you’re an artist, historian, or nature enthusiast, you’ll leave with new skills, a deeper appreciation for the landscape, and a bespoke collection of handmade supplies to fuel your future work. Edward and Lucy Campbell have both been practising artists for the last twenty years working in a range of mediums and disciplines. During the last ten years, they have founded an arts centre in a village located in Southwest Scotland which has evolved into Old Mill Arts. Duration: Four nights, with full board accommodation included. Check-in: From 3pm on Monday 22 September Check-out - Friday 26 September
Cancellation Policy
All Classes, Courses, Workshops and Masterclasses are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for the Masterclass and accommodation at Cober Hill. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our masterclass and accommodation at Ampleforth Abbey to ensure clarity and flexibility. Masterclass Rescheduling: You can reschedule your booking up to 4 weeks before the start of the masterclass. We will transfer your booking to an alternative date and provide written confirmation of the change. Cancellations: You may cancel your booking up to 4 weeks before the masterclass for a full refund, which will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days. Within 4 Weeks of the Event: Cancellations made less than 4 weeks before the masterclass will not be refunded. However, if we are able to rebook your place within the 4 week period we will be able to process a full refund. Accommodation Rescheduling: Accommodation can be rescheduled up to 6 weeks before your stay, subject to availability. We will confirm the new booking details in writing. Cancellations: You may cancel your accommodation booking up to 6 weeks before your stay for a full refund. Within 6 Weeks of the Stay: Cancellations made within 6 weeks of the arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. If we are able to rebook your accommodation, we will refund the remaining balance to your original payment method. Your Right to Cancel If you are a customer living in the United Kingdom or the European Union you have the right to cancel your contract to purchase services from us within 14 days of purchase without giving notice. The cancellation period will end 14 days from the date of purchase when you purchased a service. To exercise your right to cancel you must inform us of your decision to cancel within the cancelation period. To cancel, contact us by email at info@bookaclass.org.