Workshops & Events

Browse and book our upcoming workshops, classes and events at the Cornish Craft Barn.

  • Cornish Coastal Scenes in Collage

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join award-winning artist Susan Watt for a vibrant and inspiring workshop where the dramatic beauty of the Cornish coast comes to life through paper! Susan has spent over a decade perfecting her unique technique, ‘painting with paper’, which utilises recycled magazines and PVA glue to create richly textured, painterly artworks. In this hands-on session, you’ll...

    £79.00
  • Hydrangeas in a Vase – Collage Workshop

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join award-winning artist Susan Watt for a relaxed and inspiring workshop celebrating the beauty of hydrangeas in bloom. Using her distinctive technique of ‘painting with paper’, Susan will guide you through creating a vibrant still-life collage of hydrangeas arranged in a vase, using recycled magazines and PVA glue to achieve rich colour, depth, and texture. In this hands-on...

    £79.00
  • Impressionist Acrylics Techniques

    🎨 Impressionist Acrylic Painting Workshop Step into the world of colour, light, and expressive brushwork in this relaxed and inspiring acrylic painting workshop at the Cornish Craft Barn. Inspired by the Impressionists, you’ll explore how to capture atmosphere and movement using loose, confident brushstrokes and a vibrant colour palette. Rather than focusing on fine detail,...

    £49.00
  • May Fused Glass Workshop

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Get creative this spring with our Fused Glass Workshop at the Cornish Craft Barn.A hands-on, relaxed workshop where you’ll learn the basics of fused glass and make 3 of your own colourful unique designs. During this relaxed and hands-on session, you’ll learn how to cut, layer and design glass to create your own unique pieces. You will make at...

    £60.00
  • June Fused Glass Workshop

    Get creative this spring with our Fused Glass Workshop at the Cornish Craft Barn.A hands-on, relaxed workshop where you’ll learn the basics of fused glass and make 3 of your own colourful unique designs. During this relaxed and hands-on session, you’ll learn how to cut, layer and design glass to create your own unique pieces. You will make at...

    £60.00
  • Dragonfly and Swallow Willow Weaving

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    What You'll Learn What's Included Workshop Details

    £45.00
  • Wet Felted Seascape Picture

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    What You'll Learn Create your very own unique seascape picture from wool This workshop will give you an introduction to the exciting and colourful world of felting. Wet felting is a technique that uses soap and water to bind the wool fibres together. I will take you through the process of creating your very own...

    £75.00
  • Cornish Welcome Wreath Workshop.

    What You'll Learn The ancient tradition of weaving flowers and foliage into a circle—a shape with no beginning or end—has long symbolised the cycle of life, the changing seasons, and our deep connection with the natural world. Join us at the Cornish Craft Barn to celebrate the beauty of summer as you create your own...

    £49.00
  • Perfect Points – Foundation Paper Piecing Introduction

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Master Crisp Points & Perfect Angles in Just 2.5 Hours! Ever wondered how quilters achieve razor-sharp points and intricate geometric designs without the frustration of stretched fabric? The secret is Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)—a game-changing technique where you sew directly onto printed paper foundations for guaranteed precision every single time. Whether you’re brand new to quilting...

    £30.00
  • An Introduction to Freemotion Embroidery and Applique – Afternoon Tea Themed!

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Learn the art of freemotion embroidery in this class aimed at beginners. Learn the art of freemotion embroidery in this class aimed at beginners.  Enjoy the freedom of drawing with your machine to create your own artwork.  This in-depth ‘Afternoon Tea’ themed beginner’s class covers everything you need to know to learn this technique, from...

    £60.00
  • Make a Willow Hare

    Cornish Craft Barn The Gwel, Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    What You'll Learn Come and join us for a fun and creative day weaving your own willow hare sculpture for the home or garden No weaving experience is needed as Jasmine will guide you through every step to create your own sitting or moon gazing hare sculpture This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill and make...

    £96.00
  • September Fused Glass Workshop

    Get creative with our Fused Glass Workshop at the Cornish Craft Barn.A hands-on, relaxed workshop where you’ll learn the basics of fused glass and make 3 of your own colourful unique designs. During this relaxed and hands-on session, you’ll learn how to cut, layer and design glass to create your own unique pieces. You will make at least three...

    £60.00