Rural Antics, Hanwell Wine Estate

Join us for a creative day learning to use acrylics. Guided by expert tutor and artist Laura she will demonstrate methods of using acrylic paint to build-up of layers to create vibrant work. The class will take place in our 100sqm craft barn where you will take in the beautiful surrounding views of Hanwell Wine Estate for inspiration. By the end of your day, you will expect to have completed 1 -2 acrylic pieces of artwork and have a better understanding of explored colour with this loose and speedy way...

This is your chance to make your very own wonderful willow weaved basket. Our one-day workshop will give you the opportunity to discover the pleasures of working with willow and create a stunning functional basket, perfect as a centerpiece on your kitchen table, to hold fruit, bits and bobs or maybe dried flowers. Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to work with locally sourced willow in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Jean, your tutor, will take you through a journey teaching you the basics of making a...

Animal Portrait for Beginners Learn the art of capturing the unique likeness and character of an animal you love at this fantastic beginner’s workshop with the exceptionally talented artist Sarah Watson. The workshop is held in our comfortable, cosy heated barn, that offers inspiring views of the beautiful countryside of one of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards. You will spend 3 hours relaxing and enjoy learning a new skill, while Sarah guides you through step by step showing you how to apply soft pastels with expressively identifying marks to capture his or...

Join us and create your own landscape oil painting in a day. Local artist Sara Penrose will guide you step-by-step. By demonstrating and explaining the tools and materials, composition, colour mixing and various techniques for creating your very own landscape painting. English landscapes can be complex enough to provide some challenges but also simple enough to enable a fun and relaxing day. Sara will show you how a picture can be dissected into several layers and how to build them up into your own work of art! After booking, you...

Bentwood Chair-making Workshop One of our most popular workshops we host here at Hanwell Wine Estate, our exceptionally talented tutor will guide you through step by step to make your own beautiful bentwood chair in this two-day workshop. Introducing you to the tools and techniques required for this traditional woodcraft, you will work alongside a small group while your tutor demonstrates how to hand-craft hazel, bend and cut it to form a stunning garden seat. At the end of the 2 days you will have created your own bentwood chair...

Join us and crochet your own useful basket all in the beautiful surroundings of Nottinghamshire’s finest vineyards – Hanwell Wine Estate. Your workshop is located in our 100sqm craft barn or if the weather allows outside on the estate, where our exceptionally talented tutor Sally will be ready to take you through the making process. She will introduce you to the tools and techniques of crocheting, suitable for complete beginners. By the end of your session, you will have accomplished a beautiful handmade Crochet Basket to display on your table....

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful focal point in your garden? Discover the pleasures of working with willow and create an eye-catching gorgeous Duck. Jean, your tutor will take you through a journey teaching you the basics of making a sculpture from English willow. Sharing with you her years of experience and knowledge of the tools and materials. Her exceptional experience will guarantee that by the end of your day you will have learned how to do a successful random weave and made a delightful duck, ready to...

Join us for a lovely relaxing time making your own beautiful hardcover notebook. You will use lovely patterned papers to make a hardbacked cover for your notebook and then learn how to stitch together your book using coptic stitching technique. This stitching technique allows the book to lay completely flat when open and is visible on the spine of the book, making an attractive feature. Handmade by you, you can put your notebook to good use and you will treasure it forever. Use as a journal, small photo album or...

Spend a day learning the wonderful technique of lino printing. Guided by our exceptionally talented, artist and tutor Karen Miele, you will take inspiration from the beautiful surrounding countryside and forage from the estate for natural materials to create an abstract piece of artwork to create a picture and then print onto a tote or make up bag. Using simple techniques for striking results, this workshop gives you all the skills you need for table top linocut printmaking. Step-by-step through the creative printing process, from composing your design to cutting...

Come and make a personalise and useful plant hanger at this macrame workshop. Your expert tutor Sally will take you through step by step teaching you the different knot techniques offering tips and tricks of the craft. The workshop will take place in our 100sqm converted barn space located at Hanwell Wine Estate where you will relax and be inspired by the beautiful view that lay ahead. In the workshop, you will learn the main knots and techniques used when making macrame plant hangers including tips on which cord to...

Join us on this creative one-day workshop and make Phoebe, a lovable 5.5″ mohair collector's bear. Located in our 100sqm craft barn you will find a relaxing space to work while taking in the beautiful surrounding views of Hanwell Wine Estate. Expert tutor Gaye she will take you step by step to make Phoebe who is fully jointed made in a traditional way. You then have an option to knit her a dress and pants at home or buy one ready-made from Gaye. What you will make – A 5.5″...

Join us for a fabulous morning and learn to draw your own Quentin Blake style pen and watercolour illustrations of your friends, family and pets! Your talented tutor and artist, Sarah Watson will teach you her secret methods to getting your drawing hand working just like Quentin’s to capture the immediate likeness and character of your subject in just a few quick strokes. You will then learn the art of watercolour wash, working in and outside of the line to capture the liveliness of the figure or face. Expect a...

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience making a fabulous Shrink Pot from wood. Also known as ‘Krympburkar’ in Sweden they make useful containers and are visually pleasing and a delight to make. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using a chisel, knife and how to hollow your pot safely and efficiently. By the end of the day you will have made a shrink pot and lid...

Come and start your silk printing journey. This effective silk printing technique will encourage your creativity and surprise you as you create your unique, individual artwork on silk. The exceptionally talented textile design trained, Sue will take you through each step to create something you will be proud of. Located in our 100sqm Craft barn at Hanwell Wine Estate you will have time to relax, engage and take inspiration from the beautiful views from the window. What you will make – A panel approx. 35x35cm which could be framed as...

Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to craft your own wooden spoon in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will take you through a 1 day journey teaching you the basics of the ‘age old’ craft of spoon carving, learn carving techniques and transform your piece of wood into an everyday item. Martin will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using an axe, knife and...

Enjoy a creating session designing and making your own wonderful stepping stones in the beautiful setting of Hanwell Wine Estate in Nottinghamshire. Our expert tutor Jen, will inspire and guide you through the designing and placing process using the vast array of small stained glass pieces. Making a wonderful addition to your garden or in your home your design will be unique to you. Once completed your design will be taken away to be set and dried for you ready for collection with in the week. A perfect workshop for...

Make two personalised Stained glass pieces on this one-day workshop, 2-course homemade lunch, wine, and material included. Try a new craft, and relax in our craft barn which offers the perfect space to inspire your work, while you admire the beautiful countryside setting of Hanwell Wine Estate in Nottinghamshire. Using the Tiffany foiling method our talented tutor Jennifer will guide you through step by step, explaining each process and develop your skills of glass cutting, foiling and soldering. With a wide selection of templates to choose from you will be...

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful focal point in your garden? Discover the pleasures of working with willow and create a stunning structure at this one day workshop. Enjoy a unique and satisfying experience learning to work with locally sourced willow in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Jean, your tutor, will teach you the basics of making sculpture from English willow. She will share with you her years of experience and knowledge of tools and materials; by the end of the day you will have learnt...

Join us for a relaxing, creative day learning to wire wrap your own unique handcrafted bracelet and ring. Working in our 100sqm craft barn you will enjoy the beautiful views from the large windows looking out onto the stunning Nottinghamshire countryside that lies ahead. Two different designs to choose from, your talented tutor Jo will take you through the techniques of wiring step by step, so by the time you have finished, you will feel relaxed and content that you have not only made a treasured bracelet and ring to...