Our Events
Come and spend time with us at The Old Tailors, a lovingly restored historic home tucked away in a peaceful Cotswolds village.
We will be hosting a series of creative workshops, from arm knitting and apothecary making to watercolour painting and wood block printing, with more lovely sessions to come.
A place to slow down, create with your hands, and be inspired by the beauty around you.
Chunky Arm Knitting
Spend a relaxing couple of hours in the company of Courtney from The Chunky Needle as you learn to knit your very own chunky blanket — using only your arms, no needles required. This cosy, creative workshop is perfect for beginners and includes all materials, hot drinks, and cake. With more than twenty years of chunky knitting experience, Courtney will guide you step-by-step as you craft a beautifully soft blanket to take home — an ideal treat for yourself or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Festive Chunky Arm Knitting
Join the fabulous Courtney from The Chunky Needle for a cosy, creative workshop where you will knit your very own chunky blanket — no needles required, just your arms! Perfect for beginners, this relaxed two-hour session includes all materials, hot drinks, and cake. With over twenty years of chunky knitting experience, Courtney will guide you step-by-step as you create a beautifully soft blanket to take home — the perfect treat for yourself or a loved one.
Festive Block Printing
Join us for a festive Indian Block Printing Workshop with Marea Brown of Art of Jaipur. Learn this centuries-old craft and create your own beautiful hand-printed textiles—perfect as Christmas gifts or keepsakes. Marea has run her inspiring workshops at Highgrove House and Gardens and Kelmscott Manor, and brings her warmth, creativity, and expertise to The Old Tailors this December.
CHUNKY ARM KNITTING
Knit your own cozy chunky blanket using just your arms—no experience needed! Choose from soft vegan acrylic or luxurious Merino wool, enjoy hot drinks and cakes, and create a beautiful handmade blanket in just two hours. Perfect for beginners aged 10+, come solo or bring a friend for a fun, relaxing experience with Courtney from The Chunky Needle.
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOURS
Escape into a morning of calm creativity with renowned Gloucestershire watercolour artist Jane Wharton. In this friendly workshop, Jane will teach you key techniques such as layering, light and shadow, and atmospheric washes, helping you create depth and emotion in your own painting. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to rekindle their artistic spark, you’ll leave with new skills and a beautiful, hand-painted watercolour to treasure.
WILD GATHERED, HERBAL TEA BLENDING AND MAKING
Join botanical artist Jennifer Brampton in the heart of the Cotswolds for a serene afternoon exploring wild and garden herbs. Using locally foraged plants, you will taste, blend and create your own signature tea to take home in a handcrafted apothecary jar.