The Base

This beginner’s hand embroidery workshop will introduce you to a number of simple and intermediate hand embroidery stitches.

Over one hundred artists will exhibit their work at this year's Open Studios flagship exhibition giving visitors a taster to help them choose which artists to visit as part of Open Studios 2024.

Explore the creative spaces of the Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement with professional classical singer Louise Ashdown.

Have you ever wanted to achieve a looser and more relaxed look to your watercolour flowers? Are you a complete beginner and want to paint florals? This could be the class for you!

Have fun learning to throw on the potters' wheel with resident artist Cáit Gould.

Join Mandy Allport from Born Again Bohemia for a full day workshop to make beautiful Bohemia jewellery... all from stunning sustainable, reclaimed beads dismantled from pre-loved jewellery.

Get curious with art!

Learn how to make a 30cm drum lampshade for either a table lamp or a ceiling with Sue Dickson.

Spend a fun day making beautiful and useful items for your garden from natural Somerset willow.

Join us for a new series of talks that will explore the work of local artists.