Craft Experiences, Curated by Vigour and Skills
We bring exceptional makers and their crafts into inspiring settings, creating considered experiences for guests, members and private clients.
From hands-on workshops and intimate demonstrations to personalised artisan experiences, private commissions and encounters with makers, each experience is thoughtfully curated around the setting, the occasion and the people taking part.
A World of Craft
There are many ways to experience craft.
A quiet afternoon learning the fundamentals of leatherworking. A potter demonstrating their craft over dinner. An illustrator creating a portrait for a guest. A calligrapher personalising a gift. A maker sharing the story behind their work.
We work across a diverse network of makers and disciplines, allowing each experience to be shaped around the character of the venue and the people it welcomes.
Curated Around You
No two experiences need to be the same.
We can work with a venue’s calendar, its surroundings and its audience to create experiences that feel natural to the setting.
A seasonal programme, a private gathering, a member event, a celebration or a one-off request, we can bring together the right maker, craft and format for the occasion.
Our role is to take care of the curation and coordination, from finding the right maker to shaping the experience and bringing it to life.
The Workshop Collection
A selection of hands-on experiences currently available through our maker network. This collection continues to grow as new makers and disciplines join us.
Led by Rosanna Clare
A hands-on leather workshop where you make your own leather belt to take home.
During the session, you will learn the fundamentals of leather working, including measuring, cutting, hole punching, stitching and edge finishing. Each participant chooses their leather, buckle and thread, with the option to emboss initials for a personal finish.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 8–12 people
You’ll make: A finished leather belt to take home
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Elli Carr
A relaxed ceramics workshop where participants hand-build their own ceramic egg tray.
You will learn core clay techniques alongside simple decorative approaches. Pieces can be finished freely or decorated using Japanese ceramic transfers. After the workshop, the trays are glazed and fired, ready for later collection from the studio.
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 6–8 people
You’ll make: A handmade ceramic egg tray
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools, glazing, firing and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Melissa Marie
A practical introduction to leather working where participants make a small snap pouch to take home.
You will learn about leather, stitching and finishing techniques in a calm and supportive session. Some elements are pre-cut for safety, making this a lovely workshop for beginners.
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 5–8 people
You’ll make: A finished leather snap pouch, suitable for cards or coins
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Natalie Haynes
A relaxed ceramics workshop introducing the fundamentals of hand-building with clay.
Participants make up to three pieces, starting with a pinch pot, followed by a small bowl and a vase or candleholder. The session is supportive and suitable for those new to clay, as well as those with some experience. Finished pieces are fired and glazed after the workshop.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 6–10 people
You’ll make: Up to three ceramic pieces
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools, glazing, firing and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Amanda Rayner
A traditional willow weaving workshop where participants create their own Catalan-style tray.
You will learn how to make a circular hoop and weave willow rods using the reverse pairing technique. Each participant leaves with a finished woven tray suitable for serving or display.
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 6–10 people
You’ll make: A finished Catalan-style willow tray
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Antonia and Zippy of Pressto Flowers
A calm, hands-on workshop introducing the basics of flower pressing and floral design.
The session covers selecting and pressing flowers, understanding which varieties work best, and simple composition techniques. Participants work with pre-pressed flowers to create their own designs.
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 5–12 people
You’ll make: Greeting cards and small floral artworks to take home
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, creative days out and team activities
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the makers
Available on request
Led by Fiona Chivers
A relaxed watercolour workshop introducing the fundamentals of botanical painting.
Working from still life, participants learn key techniques including colour mixing, layering, brush control, and creating light and depth with washes. The focus is on observing natural forms and translating them into expressive, delicate paintings.
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 5–12 people
You’ll make: A small original botanical watercolour to take home
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Laurence Knoop
A hands-on workshop where participants learn to make a traditional rope trivet using a Celtic knot pattern.
Working with natural flax rope, you will be introduced to simple splicing and knotting techniques using a Swedish fid. The workshop is guided step by step and is suitable for beginners.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 5–8 people
You’ll make: A completed circular rope trivet, approximately 24cm in diameter
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Jon Mckay
A creative print workshop introducing participants to silk screen printing using paper-cut stencils.
You will learn simple design, stencil cutting and printing onto fabric. The focus is on experimentation and enjoying the process in a relaxed, hands-on way.
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 6–10 people
You’ll make: A printed tea towel or fabric tote bag to take home
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Pinky Laing
A practical sewing workshop where participants make a cushion cover from start to finish.
You will learn how to cut a simple pattern and sew using linen fabrics. Those with more confidence can add details such as piping, frills or a zip.
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 6–10 people
You’ll make: A finished cushion cover with cushion pad
Suitable for: Beginners and those with some sewing experience, private groups and team activities
Includes: Materials, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Ibby Caputo
A supportive writing workshop built around guided exercises designed to unblock creativity and generate new ideas.
Participants explore different approaches to writing in a low-pressure setting. The focus is on process rather than outcome, helping to build confidence and encourage experimentation.
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 5–12 people
You’ll make: A collection of written ideas, notes or short pieces developed during the session
Suitable for: Beginners, creative groups, teams and anyone looking to reconnect with writing
Includes: Guided exercises and support throughout the session
Available on request
Led by Charlotte Martin
A hands-on workshop introducing the basics of weaving using a simple frame loom.
Participants choose to make either a coaster or a bookmark, then design and weave their piece while learning core techniques and structures. The session is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience looking to build confidence.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 5–12 people
You’ll make: A woven coaster or bookmark
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, frame loom, tools and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Led by Kinga Amielucha
A hands-on ceramics workshop where participants create and decorate their own olive oil bottle.
Using slab-building techniques, you will learn how to shape, assemble and refine a functional vessel designed for everyday use and shared tables. The focus is on simple forms, good proportions and surface detail in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Finished pieces are fired after the workshop and made available for later collection or delivery.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Group size: Best suited to groups of 8–12 people
You’ll make: A hand-built ceramic olive oil bottle
Suitable for: Beginners, private groups, team activities and creative days out
Includes: Materials, tools, firing and guidance from the maker
Available on request
Our collection of workshops and craft experiences is growing every day. If you have something particular in mind, we’d love to hear from you.
Tell us about your occasion, your group and what you’re imagining, and we’ll explore the possibilities with you.