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Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled An introduction to Cyanotype - sun printing See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Cyanotype, or sun printing, is an early photographic process created by John Herschel in 1842 which results in beautiful blue toned images. ​ Botanical artist Caroline Hodgson, will guide you through the Cyanotype printing process to create a set of unique prints. ​ You will learn everything from how to prepare the solution, to the preparation and drying of paper, selection of botanicals or objects for your work, exposure to light, and the washing and fixing of your prints. You will learn about the sunlight process and how to use natural sunlight or alternative sources of UV light to achieve the right intensity and sharp results. ​ You are welcome to bring any flat objects which inspire you or hold sentimental value. These may include lace, flowers, keys, feathers or flowers . DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ ​ ​ 1 June 2024 ​ ​ 28 September 2024 ​ ​ COSTS BOOK NOW £150 tuition fees £15 for all course materials Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Caroline Hodgson is a Botanical Artist specialising in the Cyanotype process. Her work has always been inspired by nature, and cyanotype printing incorporates a stunning collaboration between the sun, the elements and the natural world. This process allows her to capture the tiny intricate details of nature which are so exquisitely formed. ​ Caroline has a BA Hons in Fine Art and Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy. She worked as an Art Therapist for nearly twenty years before becoming a full time Artist in 2021 and setting up Indigo Moth Botanical Prints. Her prints are available in galleries throughout Wales and Shropshire, and you can follow her work at www.indigomoth.co.uk Stories from our students Brilliant course - I really enjoyed it and for me it has served as an introduction to print making more generally. What better way to spend a day being with @indigomoth at the lovely Wernog Wood in the company of like minded souls - Peter ​ ​ ​ ​ I really enjoyed my stay at Wernog Wood. Claire and Rob are very welcoming and the place is relaxing, comfortable and well thought out. Claire made us some lovely food. I had a great time on the Cyanotype course. Caroline, the tutor, explained the process really well and we all produced lots of amazing cyanotype prints. All in all, a great experience. - Buffy ​ Fantastic hosts and beautiful setting. I thoroughly enjoyed a cyanotype course that I attended recently. The course tutor was amazing! Thanks for everything. - Catrin ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Sat, 01 Jun ​Cyanotype - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 01 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 +2 more An introduction to Cyanotype - sun printing Sat, 28 Sept ​Cyanotype - September 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 28 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 An introduction to Cyanotype - sun printing Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled A collective learning experience to build a traditional mortice & tenon timber framed structure with an opportunity to build your own structure See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Perhaps you have plans for a building project of your own, or would simply enjoy to try a new skill together with others. Taught by brothers Joe and Fred Farey, you will learn about the timber you will be using, the design process and the basic techniques of timber frame construction. See the section below to read about an exciting new opportunity to build your own structure on this course. Over five days, you will collectively build a simple frame from start to finish using mortice and tenon joints. In the process you will set out and mark up the frames, make oak pegs and drill the offset peg holes. You will be using shoulder planes, chisels, marking gauges and a chain morticer. ​ At the end of the course we will hopefully erect the finished frame which will be full of the character you give it. BUILD YOUR OWN STRUCTURE BOOK NOW As there is regular demand for students to build their own timber frame structure during this course, we now offer this option. If you are interested in going home with a structure for your own use, we are welcoming students to put forward designs that will be considered by our tutors to be chosen as the course project . ​ As only one structure can be made during these 5 days, the ‘winning’ design will be chosen based on building size, complexity of the structure, achievability within the time and merit of the design as a teaching opportunity. ​ We will consider single storey structures which are no bigger than 30m­­2. Our tutors run a sawmill and will supply and deliver timber to Wernog Wood, ready for your c ourse. The cost of timber and delivery of the final structure to your home will be additional to the costs mentioned below, depending on the design of your building. Design ideas will need to be submitted 2 months before the course start date to be considered. DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ ​ 22-26 April 2024 ​ ​ or ​ 23-27 September 2024 COSTS BOOK NOW Tuition fees - £595 per person or Building and designing your own structure - £2,5 00 If you would like to your own structure to be considered, it will be £2,500 plus the cost of timber, unless it is a particularly small building when it may be less. This is good value all round as it includes the following: Course tuition fee for one student, design consultation with tutors and deliv ery of timber to Wernog Wood ​ Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price We also offer accommodation & evening meals Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Brothers Fred & Joe Farey work with their father Adrian as part of the Elwy Working Woods, a co-operative near Abergele, north Wales. Their social enterprise was established to create jobs and to pass on woodland skills to the next generation of woodland workers. As well as teaching the traditional techniques of timber frame building, they run a small sawmill and other woodland management projects. You can watch a short video of their project here . Building with green timber makes it possible to enjoy the quietness of using hand tools but is also a low-cost building technique which can be applied to any scale project from a characterful garden shed, conservatory or a complete house. If you enjoy a read, they recommend Timber Frame Construction: All About Post-and-Beam Building by Jack A Sobon. Stories from our students Wernog Wood is a wonderful place and hosts absolutely amazing people. The course had perhaps the best teachers of my life and like-minded people without any experience and we managed to do a timber frame in a week. The course exceeded all my expectations and the teachers were absolutely awesome. real professionals and knew how to tell things so that everyone understood them. Lots of practical tips, good tools, working facilities and lots of humour. - Aki 'The course was booked as a surprise birthday present for me and wow what an amazing present, I couldn't have dreamt of anything better. From the second I arrived and met Claire & Rob their naturally warming nature puts you at ease and welcomes you to Wernog Wood. - Steve ​ 'Just what I needed: I’m an architectural technologist. It’s one thing to design but another thing to build especially when you don’t understand how the different materials behave. It’s given me insight necessary for designing.' - Kae ​ 'This was a fantastic course, with the right mix of theory and practice. We were cutting wood within the first hour of arriving, after the safety briefings and introduction. Joe and Fred were immensely skilled and experienced, and combined this with a clear straight forward way of explaining what to do.' - Paul ​ ​ ​ ​ 'The tutors where a rare mix being both knowledgeable and patient with a remarkable ability to communicate well, articulating some quite complex ideas and techniques with ease. Claire and Rob are very interesting, capable people who extended a warm welcome to all, offering hospitality that is unparalleled in both its quality and inclusivity. They are genial hosts and brilliant people to be around. Rob's pizza was superb and Claire’s lunches where something to look forward to.' - Rich 'I have been on a woodwork course in the past which included a lot of talking and discussion. I much preferred the practical nature of this course and it helped me understand concepts a lot better.' - Ben ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Mon, 22 Apr Timberframe building - April 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 22 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 26 Apr 2024, 17:00 +6 more Introduction to mortice and tenon timber frame building techniques Mon, 23 Sept Timberframe building - September 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 23 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 27 Sept 2024, 17:00 Introduction to mortice and tenon timber frame building techniques Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Sgraffito glass painting & mark making See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Brian Duffy will introduce you to the technique of sgraffit o glass painting and mark making on this one day course. You will begin the day by creating a design on paper, then matting three colourful pieces of glass with enamel to practice your sgraffito technique. These will be fired and leaded by Brian to form a colourful triptych. ​ Using the sail of a boat as your canvas, you will then continue to apply black enamel over coloured bullseye glass, then scratching out your design to reveal the colours below to create pattern and tone. Brian will also need to fire these, and then fit a cast jesomite base to complete your sailing boat. ​ After firing, your pieces wi ll nee d to be collected or posted . ​ ...check out Brian's other stained glass courses... why not make a weekend of it DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 29 July 2024 ​ ​ ​ COSTS BOOK NOW £140 plus approx £35 materials for glass, paint & boat base to be paid on the day ​ Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price. We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with some experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Brian Duffy began his journey with glass in an industrial setting after leaving school. As his passion grew, he sought to develop his skills and consequently spent five years exploring the light-altering effects of glass at university studying Architectural Glass Design. He then continued onto a Masters in Contemporary Applied Arts. ​ Over 33 years of working with glass, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide variety of techniques. He has shared this knowledge for the past 20 years teaching students at degree level. ​ Now working as a freelance glass artist, Brian enjoys offering others the chance to discover glass design in an informal and relaxed atmosphere . Stories from our students Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories ​​This is the first time we have run this course so we hope you will create your own stories - but you can see reviews of other stained glass courses taught by Brian in Wernog Wood ​ .... ​ ​ ​ ...... ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Dates Fri, 26 Jul Traditional leaded stained glass - 1/2 day morning July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 26 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 12:30 Make a stained glass panel using traditional leading techniques Fri, 26 Jul Traditional leaded stained glass - 1/2 day afternoon July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 26 Jul 2024, 14:00 – 17:30 Make a stained glass panel using traditional leading techniques Sat, 27 Jul Traditional leaded stained glass - 2 day - July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 27 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 28 Jul 2024, 17:00 Make a stained glass panel using Sgraffitto and traditional leading techniques Mon, 29 Jul Sgraffito glass boat - 1 day - July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 29 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Make a colourful glass boat using Sgraffito techniques Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Traditional leaded stained glass See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Over a colour filled two days with glass artist Brian Duffy, you will design and make a 35cm square leaded stained glass panel to be illuminated by natural light in your window, or displayed within a handmade metal frame if you choose. ​ Firstly you will plan your design pattern on paper before learning to successfully cut both curved and straight glass shapes. Using Sgraffito techniques, you will paint surface designs onto your glass to be fired overnight, ready for you to lead, solder and cement on day two . Alternatively you can choose a half day course making a leaded landscape panel using tradit ional, but unpainted stained glass. You do not need any previous artistic experience as pre-made designs are available, however you are welcome to create your own . DATES BOOK NOW ​ 26 July Simple leaded landscape panel 1/2 day session (lunch not provided) Morning (9am-12.30pm) or afternoon (2pm-5.30pm) ​ ​ 27-28 J uly 2024 Traditional stained and painted glass panel ​ ​ 29 July 2024 Sgrafitto glass boat see details here ​ COSTS BOOK NOW £85 - 1/2 day course plus approx £15 materials for glass, lead & paint and an additional £30 if you would like a handmade metal frame ​ See Sgraffito glass boat for 1 day course ​ £260 - day course plus approx £35 materials for glass, lead & paint and an additional £40 if you would like a handmade metal frame ​ Tea, coffee and simple *lunch included ( *if doing a full day) We also offer accommodation & evening meals Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with some experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Brian Duffy began his journey with glass in an industrial setting after leaving school. As his passion grew, he sought to develop his skills and consequently spent five years exploring the light-altering effects of glass at university studying Architectural Glass Design. He then continued onto a Masters in Contemporary Applied Arts . ​ Over 33 years of working with glass, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide variety of techniques. He has shared this knowledge for the past 20 years teaching students at degree level. ​ Now working as a freelance glass artist, Brian enjoys offering others the chance to discover glass design in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Stories from our students Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories It was an excellent experience, Brian led the course with ease and made me feel confident that I would be able to do the work. He explained what I would be doing and assisted me in achieving my goal.- Jerom ​ Such an amazing place! We stayed in a bell tent and they were super comfy. Claire makes some epic food, and the two day stained glass course I did with Brian was absolutely excellent. Wernog Wood is a place of dreams - Alissa Highly recommend this course! Brian is a sweetie! - Clare ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Dates Fri, 26 Jul Traditional leaded stained glass - 1/2 day morning July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 26 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 12:30 Make a stained glass panel using traditional leading techniques Fri, 26 Jul Traditional leaded stained glass - 1/2 day afternoon July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 26 Jul 2024, 14:00 – 17:30 Make a stained glass panel using traditional leading techniques Sat, 27 Jul Traditional leaded stained glass - 2 day - July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 27 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 28 Jul 2024, 17:00 Make a stained glass panel using Sgraffitto and traditional leading techniques Mon, 29 Jul Sgraffito glass boat - 1 day - July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 29 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Make a colourful glass boat using Sgraffito techniques Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Earth & fire - pit fired ceramics See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below Earth & fire - pit fired ceramics See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Over this amazing three day experience, ceramic artist Melina Xenaki will take you on an ancient journey using traditional methods to transform clay into ceramics in a pit fire. ​ Much of your work will be experimental using both modern and ancient techniques of hand building pots. Having made both coil and pinch pots, you will burnish them before drying them slowly around a small fire. ​ And then on to the pit firing process which in construction is just as important as your clay. You will dig a shallow pit, collect combustibles & layer your pit to achieve the right heat levels. You will experiment with decorative techniques and colorants. Cow pies, seaweed, grasses, banana skins, leaves, twigs, copper and coal will all be part of the process . DATES BOOK NOW 27-29 April 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ COSTS BOOK NOW Special offer last minute offer £245 use code PITFIRE24 at checkout (plus £5 0 course materials) Tea, coffee and simple lunch in cluded in your course price We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Melina Xenaki is now an Athens based ceramic artist. After achieving a first-class BA Hons in Ceramics & Glass in Farnham, she went on to do a Masters at the Royal College of Art. ​ Melina draws inspiration from her rich Greek heritage & creates unique works that reflect her love for the raw and immediate way ancient artefacts of the Mediterranean carry patterns, animals and plants. Fundamental to her style are her processes of hand building and experimentation with glazes. She is driven by a curiosity to incorporate unusual colours and textures and collects soil, ash and rocks to make her own glazes. Click to see her work She has collaborated with large architectural practices to create ceramic installations and created an exclusive collection for shops in the British Museum and Benaki Museum of Greek Culture. Alongside her practice as a maker, Melina has taught ceramics at St Ann’s psychiatric hospital and Pentonville men's prison . Stories from our students The course was totally magical and I have been raving about it to everyone. - Camilla This is a description fas one pot was raised from the pit Melina raised Kevin’s gorgeous hand built pot from the ashes - smoke and seaweed bruises to one side and some red and grey flashes of colour on the base. - Patsy .... Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Sat, 27 Apr Pit fired ceramics - April 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 27 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 29 Apr 2024, 17:00 Experiment with the ancient processes of pit firing your clay creations Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Beginners guide to glass fusing See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Glass artist Verity Pulford will guide you through the fundamental processes of creating fused glass. Using bullseye glass, you will learn about cutting and grinding, creating and using stencils, and painting using Glassline pens. ​ Verity is offering a variety of single day fused glass courses in 2024 during which you can make coasters and slump formed bowls, or landscape images in panels or curves on the dates below. ​ You will take away the knowledge required to begin fusing independently and leave with 1 or 2 finished pieces. Your pieces will need to be fired & then collected or posted. ​ Verity is offering another single day course making framed pictures in which you will combine fusing and etching techniques as well as some half day courses in the winter months making seasonal lanterns and decorations . DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ ​ 15 June 2024 Fused glass bowls and coasters ​ 16 June 2024 Fused glass landscapes in curves or panels ​ Why not choose one , or both COSTS BOOK NOW £130 - 15 June £150 - 16 June plus approx £60 for glass & accessories and kiln firing costs depending on what you make payable on the day Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price. We also offer accommodation & evening meals Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with some experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Verity Pulford is a glass artist in rural North Wales. She is fascinated by light, its magical qualities and the atmosphere it can create, the way it moves through glass, reflects, creates shadows.​ ​ She is particularly interested and influenced by the cataloguing of nature - from natural history artefacts, early cyanotypes, x-rays, microscopic images and botanical drawings. She also likes to combine techniques- cast, pate de verre, kiln-formed, painted, etched and also found natural materials in her work. She plays with ideas of magical realism- creating her own forms inspired by or combining different plants and organisms. ​ Verity has a 1st class BA Hons in Architectural Glass and is a qualified Art teacher. Her work sells in galleries across the UK. She makes artworks to commission & is a member of The Guild of Makers in Wales . Stories from our students We had a fabulous time on our glass fusing weekend. Verity was really knowledgeable and very easy going. We were novices but she had lots of ideas to help us out and a wide range of products to choose from. Wernog Wood is a stunning place, perfect for workshops and in such a beautiful setting. The food was lovely, the facilities fabulous, and we were made to feel really welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. We'd love to visit again and will keep an eye out for future workshops. - Emma ​ What a brilliant place so welcoming, relaxed and creative. Thank you to Verity for leading the glass landscapes course. A great day of learning new techniques in such a relaxing and encouraging class. Great to meet such lovely people. The Red shed we stayed in was lovely: comfortable, cosy and unique. Definitely plan to go back. - Wendy ​ Verity the tutor has a nice relaxed way of introducing glass fusing and encourages those a bit reluctant to start the process by telling them they can achieve anything. She provides all the glass and materials needed and explains the results each item will produce. I was a bit hesitant at first but Verity provided lots of images/pictures to give you inspiration. I became so engrossed by the process that I produced three pieces for firing. Two window hangings and one stand alone piece. I had a brilliant day and the rest of the group were all lovely to work with. - Polly ​ An amazing weekend course run by Verity Pulford Glass Artist, hosted by Wernog Wood... even better than anticipated. - Chris ​ ​ ​ ​ I couldn't be happier, the tuition, the facilities, the company the atmosphere, it was such a wonderful weekend. Claire, Rob and our tutor Verity were welcoming, available and generous. Nell and the chickens, especially Mrs Eyebrows were also key players in a fabulous weekend. Verity - our tutor is so knowledgeable, encouraging and helpful. I think we all came away with so much more than we thought we'd achieve. - Lizzie ​ I did the glass fusing day with Verity Pulford. It's not something I've done before, I wanted to try something different and glass looks so pretty. Verity was very patient and just a great bunch of people which made the day a pleasure. Wernog Woods is such a lovely setting too. - Juliet ​ ​ ​ ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Sat, 15 Jun Fused glass bowls and coasters - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 15 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Beginners guide to glass fusing Sun, 16 Jun Glass fused landscapes - pictures or curves - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 16 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Beginners guide to glass fusing Sat, 03 Aug Bespoke glass fusing afternoon - August 2024 / Wernog Wood Sold Out Details 03 Aug 2024, 12:00 – 18:30 This is a privately organised course, please get in touch to organise your own bespoke group session. Beginners guide to glass fusing - afternoon session with lunch - 12pm - 4.30pm Sat, 30 Nov Glass fused lanterns - November 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 30 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 12:30 Half day beginners guide to glass fusing (You can also make glass fused decorations in the afternoon but will need to book separately) Sat, 30 Nov Glass fused decorations - November 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 30 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 17:00 Half day beginners guide to glass fusing (You can also make glass fused lanterns in the morning but will need to book separately). Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Glass fusing and painting ... a little information about your course... taught by Verity Pulford Timings of your day Full day courses (lunch included) 9am - 5pm Half day courses (lunch not included) Morning session - 9am - 12.30pm (tea, coffee & cake included) Afternoon session - 1.30pm - 5pm (tea, coffee & cake included) ​ Designs for your glass Bring drawings, magazine cuttings or photos with images that you may want to incorporate into your glass piece. The options are endless, but they could be patterns, flowers, leaves, seed heads, insects, butterflies, birds or other creatures for example, or you could bring actual plants for inspiration. Clothing You don’t need to bring anything else specific for the course but wise to come in old clothing fit for a workshop! We will provide aprons, dust masks and gloves, but welcome to bring your own if you would prefer. Course materials Don’t forget to bring cash for your course materials. For glass fusing, this is likely to be £25-£40 for glass & accessories, a mirror and/or a lantern depending on what you choose to make. Firing your glass pieces At the end of the course, Verity will take your glass home with her to fire in her kiln. You will need to discuss details with Verity on the day about how you receive your glass, either by collection or by post. Please note that this will be: 1 week after your course in November or December 2-3 weeks after your spring or summer courses You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

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THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND WERNOG WOOD Before going anywhere else, there are 22 acres of Wernog Wood and wildflower meadows to discover. The woodland is a varied mix, mainly of oak, ash and sycamore, thick with wild garlic and bluebells. A small spring fed stream runs through the woods. Wernog Wood is nestled within the Clwydian Range, which forms part of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . We have views of Snowdonia, the Berwyn Mountains and all the way to the sea. Whilst staying with us, you are perfectly placed to explore this stunning scenery on foot, on a bike or any other mode of transport! ​Just 200m from Offa’s Dyke and footpaths in every direction, you can enjoy evening walks in the heather covered hills, down into Ruthin, or along Offa’s Dyke itself to a variety of rural pubs. ​ Local towns within 20 miles include Ruthin , Denbigh , Mold , Llangollen and Chester . Click here for a list of activities and links ... all within 20 miles of Wernog Wood... ​ Walks from Wernog Wood 1/2

Camping for walkers, cy clists and other visitors All guests must be 18yrs+ We welcome walkers, cyclists and other visitors to the Clwydian Range. ​ With our campsite just 350m from Offa's Dyke, Wernog Wood is the perfect place to pitch a tent in our wildflower meadow or stay in a bell tent in a ready made bed. ​ This stretch of Offa’s Dyke crosses the A4 94 pass at Clwyd Gate, offering a natural break in the arduous run of Clwydian peaks. ​ If you are walking from Offa's Dyke, use the footpath not the road , marked in red on the map. CAMPING OPTIONS pitch your own tent ... o n one of our six flattened pitches ... or book a bell tent (available 1 April - 30 September) ​ We have four 5m bell tents , each with a lantern, chair, comfortable bed & mattress, duvet, blanket, pillows & bedding. You will need to bring your own towels ​ Costs per night in the bell tent are £40 for a single person or £60 for a couple per night ​ Campion , Clover & Cowslip have double beds and can be booked for a minimum of two nights . Daisy has two single beds and is available for those who only to stay for one night . This tent is perfect for friends who don't want to share a bed, but they could be pushed together for couples. ​ CAMPERS KITCHEN Tea, coffee & pure UV filtered drinking water - fresh from our sprin g Gas hob, with p ots, pans, cutlery and crockery Wood burner with plentiful supply of wood Kitchen table an d benches Sofa on veranda with views to the Vale of Clwyd and beyond Solar lighting with USB charging point ​ MEALS Unfortunately we are not able to cook for y ou as we also host residential courses. But to save you the hassle of carrying food, we are happy to source easily obtainable ingredients if you send your shopping list at least 48hrs before your arrival. ​ Please click here to send us your list ​ OTHER FACILITIES Hot showers and loos Washing machine - £1 per wash Drying space in campers kitchen by wood burner Fridge space - near showers and loos N.B. there is no electric hook up and no vehicles are allowed on the field ​ ---- ​ COSTS TO STAY ​ PITCH YOUR OWN TENT £15 per person per night for any number of nights ​ BELL TENTS £40 for a single person or £60 for a couple per night ​ RED SHED (2 nights minimum) Click here for more info about our cosy woodland cabin ​ TO USE BOOKIN G FORM BELOW Scroll down to see the availability for all four bell tents Select correct number of adults staying On receipt of your booking, we will send a payment request and confirmation ​ DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? - Click here ​ CANCELLA TION POL ICY FOR BELL TENTS Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before arrival. If booked fewer than 30 days before arrival, full refund for cancellations made at least 14 days before arrival. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before arrival and no refund after that.

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Explore the magic of Batik See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Informed by the ancient Indonesian technique of layering melted wax and dyes on to textiles Marie-Therese King will show you how to create your own batik paintings. ​ During this two day workshop you will design your own piece, select dyes, use a variety of tools; tjantings, Ukrainian Kyskas, fan brushes and stamps to apply melted wax to cotton. You will have an opportunity to try scraffito, and the very traditional cracking and dipping process. ​ There will be time to produce two batiks, one which will be quite experimental, and the second will be more refined and considered. DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ ​ 2 0-21 July 2024 ​ ​ ​ COSTS BOOK NOW £250 - Tuition fees plus £15 materials Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price ​ We also offer accommodati on & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Marie-Therese King is an experienced tutor as well as an established artist and designer, her passion and inspiration is British wildlife and birds. ​ Training initially in graphic design, she graduated in multi disciplinary design and is a member of the Worcester Guild of Contemporary Crafts. She works in batik, etched glass and different printmaking techniques. ​ Marie-Therese comes from a family of horticulturists, gardeners, bird watchers and keen walkers. Now based in the Malvern hills she observes and draws what she sees around her. ​ Her batik designs are well obs erved subjects in stylised and contemporary environments, rich in colour and contrast, and her style ranges from exquisite detail to flowing designs . Stories from our students ​​This is the first time we have run this course so we hope you will create your own stories ​ .... ​ ​ ...... ​ ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Sat, 20 Jul Batik - July 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 20 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 21 Jul 2024, 17:00 Two day batik painting course taught by Marie-Therese King. Batik is an ancient Indonesian art-form of layering melted wax and water based dyes on Indonesian cotton to create vibrant paintings. Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates