Milanese and European LacesCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

"I really enjoyed Claire's course." 

Japanese EmbroideryCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Chinese Brush Painting: Insects and related Flowers30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Lei Lei QuFriday to Sunday

We are delighted that Qu Lei Lei is returning to our programme with a weekend of Chinese Brush Paining. This course will concentrate on a few popular insects such as butterflies, dragonflies, cicadas, bees etc and their related flowers in different seasons..... read more

"Lei Lei is fab and the facilities are excellent." 

Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Clare SkeltonFriday to Sunday

Nurture yourself with a weekend of gentle exercise to enhance your health and well-being. These traditional Chinese health arts, Tai Ji Quan and Qigong (Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung), create stillness in the mind whilst also increasing vitality and fitness. Your ability to relax, your flexibility, co-ordination and balance will improve with practice. I enjoy working with all ages and will support you to meet your individual health and fitness needs. The course is suitable for all levels, beginners welcome..... read more

"A great course - very helpful and relevant." 

Woodcarving31st Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Honiton Lace - ONE PLACE LEFT26th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

Soooo good to have a honiton lace class back at Missenden and Alison provided lots of help and was very patient.

Tai Ji Quan, and Qigong26th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Clare SkeltonFriday to Sunday

Nurture yourself with a weekend of gentle exercise to enhance your health and well-being. These traditional Chinese health arts, Tai Ji Quan and Qigong (Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung), create stillness in the mind whilst also increasing vitality and fitness. Your ability to relax, your flexibility, co-ordination and balance will improve with practice. I enjoy working with all ages and will support you to meet your individual health and fitness needs. The course is suitable for all levels, beginners welcome..... read more

Another lovely Summer School! By the time it finished I felt relaxed, refreshed and revitalised.

Sketching Buildings in the Landscape with Pen and Wash27th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Jonathan NeweySaturday to Sunday

Explore the art of sketching buildings within the landscape using pen and wash. Over two enjoyable days, you will learn how to capture architecture, perspective, proportion and surrounding scenery with confidence. Discover how to create lively pen drawings and add washes of colour to suggest light, atmosphere and depth. Suitable for beginners and improvers, the course will encourage you to loosen up, develop your observational skills and create expressive landscape sketches filled with character and atmosphere..... read more

"Amazing how far you can get in three days from nothing."

Make a Little Book of Pattern, as reference for textiles27th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Janet EdmondsSaturday to Sunday

This course is ideal for textile artists of all levels to explore decorative pattern, colour, and surface and to fill a small sketch book with ideas that can be translated into stitched pieces..... read more

"Lots more like this, please"

Woodcarving27th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Japanese Embroidery19th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Woodcarving20th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

A Splash of Watercolour20th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Kevin ScullySaturday to Sunday

This workshop is for those who are looking for the courage to loosen up their watercolour painting. Its aim is to widen your understanding of the medium, show you how it can be used in different ways, and experiment with alternative approaches, which will help you to create some exciting images. The subject matter will be varied, and you will have the opportunity to try several ways in which a variety of techniques can be used together. You will be able to try some new techniques where the emphasis will be on producing some lively and interesting results..... read more

English and Continental Laces2nd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. A wide range of laces are available and can be catered for, including Bucks and point ground, Torchon, Binche, Flanders and Idrija. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual and is an ideal course to those new to or returning to lace. For those new to the discipline instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

Soooo good to have a honiton lace class back at Missenden and Alison provided lots of help and was very patient.

Woodcarving3rd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Spring Flowers in Watercolour3rd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Jackie Isard SBA Fellow CBM RHS GoldSaturday to Sunday

We all look forward to Spring popping its head around the corner after a long winter. This course is planned to lighten your spirits and bring some Spring colour our way. We will be making detailed illustrations of Spring flowers, and you can choose between making a composition with a few flowers or individual flower studies. Bring along a selection of Spring flowers or choose from my selection. A materials list is below and will also be supplied before the course start..... read more

My first course at Missenden Abbey, and I am hugely impressed! Everything was of high quality; the tuition, studio space, accommodation, delicious food and pleasant public spaces, all in a beautiful setting. Thank you!

Milanese and European Laces14th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

"Excellent tutor! Looking forward to seeing her again." 

Contemporary Works on Paper14th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours and Ink. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork. Curious? Then come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go......!.... read more

"A lovely weekend; a happy group, thank you." 

Woodcarving15th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Drizzle and Drool in Watercolour4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork. Come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go, or even just get looser with your approach..... read more

Absolutely fabulous. Jackie is a wonderful teacher and a lovely person - made us all feel at ease.

Bedfordshire and Bucks Point Lace4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Louise WestFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course on Bedfordshire and Bucks Point lace, with individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The pattern can be supplied before the course by contacting the tutor. This course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate. .... read more

" Louise West was lovely and very approachable which is what you need in a tutor."

Japanese Embroidery4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Woodcarving5th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.