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Welcome to Creative Breaks...
A picture from Painting with Sara Hayward and Paul Powis, a member of the Creative Breaks group of artists and craftspeople; Click here to go to their page on the Creative Breaks web site On the website you'll find a wide range of creative courses from crafts to cooking, painting to personal development. These enjoyable workshops and holidays take place in beautiful rural Herefordshire and neighbouring counties.
Each of our members and their area of expertise are displayed to the left in the the column titled "course finder". You can also search for courses by category from the alphabetical list on the right hand side of this page.

If you are looking for courses offered on certain dates please click on "all courses" at the top of the course list on the right side of this page to view a calendar of courses.
Once you have clicked on a course provider you will be shown the member's details and a list of the courses they currently have on offer. To book a place on the course or to make further enquiries about course details simply contact the member via the phone or email address provided on their homepage.
If you have general questions about Creative Breaks or want to know more about becoming a member please ring 07813 871019 or email enquiries@creativebreaks.co.uk

We add new categories and update courses regularly so bookmark this page, there is always something new.

Have you ever finished a weekend course wishing it didn’t have to end? Several of our members provide extended summer workshops from 4 – 9 days. Why not plan a summer activity where you can immerse yourself in creative exploration. Check out these extended breaks:

5 days of Dyeing, Spinning, Weaving & Feltmaking with Jane Meredith
6 & 9 day courses in Green Woodworking with Gudrun Leitz
5 & 7 days with Rag Rug Maker Jenni Stuart-Anderson

Extend a Beginning Workshop by adding on Intermediate Courses with:

Vicky Green – The Art of Weaving
Airbrushing with Artimagination

4 Day Courses are on offer from:

Nicky Hopwood – Stained Glass and
Ron Swanwick – Painting Holidays


Our Annual Member Leaflet and Spring Newsletters are now available. If you would like a copy mailed or emailed to you please enter your details on the contact page with "Please add me to the mailing list" in the comments section.
 
Coming soon to Creative Breaks

Click here to view the details of this course from Feltmaking with Moral Fibre on the Creative Breaks web site
Felt Rugmaking - The Wonders of Central Asia from Feltmaking with Moral Fibre which starts on Saturday, May 17, 2008

A chance to make a large floor felt.
cost: £130, plus materials, a £5 fibre voucher is included in your fee. Free drinks and biscuits/cakes are provided, but please bring a packed lunch.

On the horizon at Creative Breaks

Click here to view the details of this course from Bookbinding & Paper Marbling with Christopher Rowlatt on the Creative Breaks web site
Paper Marbling & Simple Bookbinding from Bookbinding & Paper Marbling with Christopher Rowlatt on May 2, 2009

Marble the paper and then bind it into a book.
cost: £295 covers tuition, basic materials, use of equipment, and lunch and refreshments throughout the day. A deposit of £50 is required to confirm your booking.

 

 

 

 

 

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