Art & Craft at The Hive

Our green-ceilinged creative space, a table full of materials, and a few hours where nobody expects you to be good at anything.

Making things with your hands is its own kind of nervous system work. No finished product required.

Book a class 4 classes for £20

What Actually Happens

Each session has a theme - intention candles, vision boards, seasonal wreaths, journals, spell jars. All materials are provided.

There's music, tea, and conversation if you want it. Plenty of people come alone and leave having met someone.

You take home whatever you've made, however it turned out.

Who This Is For

People who say they aren't creative. People who need a night out that isn't the pub. Anyone who wants community without a workshop that asks them to open up.

There is space at the table to make, talk and enjoy the creative process.

What's coming up at The Hive

Each session is run by one of our wonderful independent hosts and booked directly with them. All materials are included and no experience is ever needed.

Thursday 29th October · 12.15pm

Halloween Special: Day of the Dead Masks & Pendants

Hosted by Paintings by Nel

Get ready for some Halloween half-term crafting fun! Create your own Day of the Dead-inspired mask and pendant to take home - think paint pens, gems, embellishments and plenty of glitter.

All materials included - paint pens, gems, embellishments and glitter
Everyone welcome - adults and children can get involved
Parents are welcome to stay in the cafe during the session but must stay on site
No experience needed - just come along and get glittery

1 hour 15 minutes · £20 per person

Book Day of the Dead Masks - £20

Saturday 10th October · 2pm

Diaries & Shells Decoupage Workshop

Hosted by Paintings by Nel

Switch off, get stuck in and create something beautiful. Make your very own decoupage diary and two gorgeous decoupage shells, with a huge range of fabrics, papers, embellishments, gems, ribbons and beads to choose from.

All materials included - just bring yourself
No experience needed, full guidance on the day
Everyone welcome - mums & daughters, dads & kids, friends, grandparents
A relaxed, crafty session in The Hive creative space

1 hour 15 minutes · £25 per person

Book Diaries & Shells - £25

Thursday 15th October · 6pm

Ceramic Pumpkin Decorating Bar

Hosted by Paintings by Nel

An adults-only evening of getting creative, switching off and having a bit of fun. Choose your ceramic pumpkin and decorate it however you like - no carving, no mess to take home, just a keepsake that lasts far longer than the real thing.

Adults only - a relaxed, mindful creative evening
All ceramics, paints and materials included
No experience needed, full guidance throughout
Held in The Hive, our creative hub inside the mill

Evening session · £35 per person

Book Ceramic Pumpkins - £35

Every Tuesday · 4.15pm

Art Club - ages 5+

Hosted by Paintings by Nel

A fun, creative hour of making, experimenting and getting a little messy. Each week explores something new - painting, drawing, printing, mixed media and plenty more besides.

For young artists aged 5 and over
A new project or technique every week
Aprons provided - wear something you don't mind getting messy
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential

1 hour · £12.50 per session

Book Art Club - £12.50

Every Thursday · 12pm - 1.15pm

Home Ed Art Club - ages 6+

Hosted by Paintings by Nel

A relaxed, hands-on art session for home educated children - a chance to explore different materials, meet other young creatives and make something they're proud of.

Guided art projects exploring new artists and techniques
Painting, drawing, mixed media, printing and sculpture
Fruit and juice included, aprons provided
For ages 6 and over - booking essential

1 hour 15 minutes · £12.50 per session

Book Home Ed Art Club - £12.50

Every Friday · 10.30am

Mini Art Club - 18 months to 5 years

Hosted by Paintings by Nel

A messy, playful arts and crafts session for toddlers, where little artists can explore, experiment and get properly stuck in. No right or wrong way - just colour, creativity and happy little hands.

For little ones aged 18 months to 5 years
A new theme and new materials every week
Individual and group artwork, plus seasonal activities
Pay as you go or book a 3-week block

45 minutes · £10 per session, or £26 for a 3-week block

Book Mini Art Club - from £10

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