May 1st – 4th at Clarence Hall and St Edmund’s Church, Crickhowell 2026 sees our 30th Music Festival during the early May Bank Holiday weekend. Expect a compelling blend of well known pieces by well known composers, such as Mozart’s Requiem Mass, and some extraordinary music from composers who remained hidden for many years but who are […]
Enjoy a day mixing the beautiful clarity of permanent ink line with its perfect partner – colourful, translucent watercolour wash. Catherine will guide you through the many uses of this mixed media pairing including quick practice sketches, finishing with a larger, developed painting. Ask questions, receive some one-to-one tuition and take home ways to adjust […]
In this class you’ll experience the Scandi concept of hygge – meeting up for coffee, cake and conversation. You’ll bake traditional kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) and vaniljbular (crème patissiere), a stunning but deceptively simple Swedish coffee ring and No-Knead seeded rye rolls for a smorrebrod style lunch. Do you will need to purchase tickets to attend.
A gentle movement meditation practiced inspired and based in Qi Gong. No prior experience or equipment needed, just loose clothing or yoga gear and a bottle of water. These gentle movements blend slow, flowing Qi Gong practice with steady, intentional breath to help the body unwind and the mind settle. Each sequence is designed to […]
In this series of twice monthly, half day workshops you will explore the use of watercolours and the affects that can be achieved with them. Working from a range of stimuli, the aim of this class is to broaden student understanding of how watercolours can be used. Suitable for all abilities but ideal for those […]
An evening of Parisian-flavoured music ★ ★ ★ ★ “intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN “excellent band…diverse numbers, smart arrangements" JAZZ JOURNAL Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie […]
This class will teach you how to handle the high hydration necessary to bake the perfect focaccia and a light and airy ciabatta, with hands-on practice using “stretch and fold” and “coil fold” techniques for gluten development. You’ll also bake a spiced wholemeal fig loaf that makes wonderful toast, combining the flavour of wholemeal flour, […]
An introduction to ‘Wild Weaving’. Think ‘out of the box’ and go WILD! An opportunity to use natural materials and create a masterpiece. Tuesday 2-4pm, Starting 12th May for 2 Weeks £23.00
Join us and learn willow weaving techniques and weave your own garden obelisk. Obelisks are an artistic way to support sweet peas and other climbing annuals. They also look fabulous when simply adorned with fairy lights, either outside in the garden or balcony or inside the house. This workshop is suitable for beginners. You will […]
Wednesday 13th May 7-9pm £10.00 You’ll learn key techniques for colour, blending, and mark-making, to create your own landscape.
Inspired and adapted movements from Qìgōng. Satori's Qi Flow class, is a gentle, grounding movement practice that blends slow breathwork, soft joint‑opening sequences, and flowing patterns that melt tension from the body while calming the mind. You need to buy a ticket to attend.
Learn classic willow weaving techniques and take home your own handmade basket. Suitable for Beginners. Tuesday 19th May, 4-7pm. Costing £20.00