
Welcome everyone to our creative classes guide. It’s a long one, so go grab yourself a cuppa and get ready to discover all the wonderful classes we have to offer.
We are pleased to announce we now have a selection of in-house run classes! Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on our in-house classes. (Please note our gift vouchers are not valid on classes run by any other artists – Feel free to ask us if your unsure)
*ALL CLASSES ARE ADULT ONLY UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE*
Please note all classes are held upstairs in Forest & Cove; unfortunately there isn’t a lift on the premises.
If you would like to see a list of just our in-house classes you can find them here..
Jump ahead by clicking each month below:
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
JULY

Acrylic Painting – Kingfisher
With The Forest & Cove Team
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but just don’t know where to start? If that is a yes, then come along to one of our painting classes. In this class you will create a canvas painting of a Kingfisher. This paint-a-long class will provide all the materials and equipment – just turn up! All of our classes have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere designed to unleash your creativity!
Suitable for complete beginners or painters with some experience.
Saturday 12th July 2025
10am – 12pm
£40 PP
Book Online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=55671981
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop instore to book with a gift voucher!



Ink & Bleach – Coastal
With The Forest & Cove Team
Learn the mesmerising process of blending ink and bleach to create paintings! There will be some templates and plenty of inspiration for this theme of Costal. Explore using coloured inks and various tools to create different tones and textures. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with a new technique.
All materials will be provided, and you will leave with your own ink paintings.
Friday 18th July 2025
10am – 12noon
£40 PP
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464806
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book


Experimental Watercolour
With The Forest & Cove Team
Join us for a 2hr workshop exploring watercolour paints.
Watercolour is one of those mediums that many say they are scared of! Or wish that they knew how to use them ‘properly’ and confidently. In these popular workshops, we explore different ways we can use watercolour paints, having time to play with the many possibilities and most importantly having fun with it.
Have you been to one of these sessions? Don’t worry! Creativity is endless, and we aim to cover new techniques and themes in each class.
This is a perfect welcoming class for both the complete beginner and improver alike.
Friday 18th July 2025
2pm – 4pm
£40 PP
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=57040546
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!



Mini Model Making – Sausage Dogs
With The Forest & Cove Team
Join us for a two-hour session as we take you through the enchanting process of crafting your very own polymer clay Sausage Dog. With our expert guidance, you’ll mould these whimsical creatures to perfection, adding intricate details and patterns. This is an ideal class to book on your own or with a friend/loved one.
Please note: *Class price includes material to make one model, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
Saturday 19th July 2025
10am – 12noon
£40 pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51383112
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book



Beginners Linocut – Summer
With The Forest & Cove Team
Get creative and design your own unique handprinted prints using linocut techniques! In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to work on one design and cut a lino you can print from many times. We have a choice of templates you can use, or you can draw your own design. Feel free to bring along any reference images for inspiration. You’ll be guided through the process, from planning and transferring your design to carving and proofing it, before finally printing your masterpiece.
The course includes four prints of your final design. We will have a summer theme!
Saturday 26th July 2025
10 am – 12 noon
£40 pp
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464364
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book
AUGUST



Ink & Bleach – Space
With The Forest & Cove Team
Discover the unique process of creating your own Ink & Bleach paintings inspired by outer space!. Explore using coloured inks and various tools to create different tones and textures. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with a new technique.
All materials will be provided, and you will leave with your own space-inspired pieces.
We’re excited about this new theme!
Friday 8th August 2025
10am – 12pm
£40 PP (Includes all materials)
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464806
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book

Jigsaw Linocut
With The Forest & Cove Team
Jigsaw Lino – learn how to make a jigsaw print. You can then ink up each piece in different colours and fit them back together like a jigsaw, then we will be able to make our lino different colours on one print. This is suitable for beginners & people with some lino experience. We will have a few templates to work from so we can concentrate on learning the technique.
Includes all materials and you will be able to print four of your final design and get to take your lino home with you.
Saturday 9th August 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm
£50pp – (includes all materials!)
Book online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=63290105
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!



Sea Glass Pendants
With Rebecca Jackson Jewellery
In this workshop, you will learn how to create a beautiful silver sea glass pendant. There is a range of sea glass available to choose from or if you have a special piece of your own you’d like to include then bring it along with you
Saturday 9th August 2025
9.30am – 3.30pm
£85pp (Materials are extra, Average cost £25)
Book Online – https://rebeccajacksonjewellery.as.me/schedule/0b86f2f4/?appointmentTypeIds[]=62554298



Stained Glass Workshop – Suncatchers
With Carly Mann Art
This is a beginners class in which you will learn the basics of copper foil technique and go home with your own stained glass decorations/sun-catcher you created yourself!
This practical and informative workshop is a perfect introduction to stained glass work for beginners or improvers. You will learn the traditional skills of glass cutting and shaping to a pattern, copper foiling and soldering in a relaxed environment with plenty of individual attention.
You may bring your own design for a decoration or I will help you choose from existing templates or create your own based on your skill level and time allowing.
What’s included in the price?
All materials and tools are included in the cost. Gloves, goggles and an apron are provided. Tea and coffee are provided at any time during the day.
Sunday 10th August 2025
9.30am – 3.30pm
£95pp
To book, please email Carly – [email protected]


Felt Owl on Canvas
With The Forest & Cove Team
Join us in this NEW 2-stage felting and inking workshop. The ink will provide the backdrop to your canvas for your lovingly crafted felt creature. In this workshop, we will create a felted owl in the night sky.
If you have thought about felting this is the perfect way to try it out. You can come along, learn lots, enjoy yourself, and go home with a canvas created by you!
We know how you all love woodland animals, and we have been asked for felting workshops several times – so here we are!
Friday 29th August 2025
10am – 4pm
£85 pp including all materials
Book Online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=75528063
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!

Polymer Clay Frames – Coastal Scenes
With The Forest & Cove Team
Join us for another great class as we show you some different methods with polymer clay this time to make a miniature coastal picture. With our expert guidance, you’ll mould these whimsical creatures to perfection, adding intricate details and patterns. You will get guidance to make a 3d seaside picture which will fit into a miniature frame. The options are endless!
Saturday 30th August 2025
10 am – 12 noon
£40 pp
Book Online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=68477228
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!
Please note: *Class price includes material to make one model, extra material will be available to purchase on the day if you wish to make more
*All Models must be baked after class to harden them. You can choose to leave them with us and collect them a few days later or bring your own container to take them home and bake yourself (instructions will be provided)
SEPTEMBER


Beginners Lino Cut -Autumn
Forest & Cove Class
Get creative and design your own unique handprinted prints using linocut techniques! In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to work on one design and cut a lino you can print from many times. We have a choice of templates you can use, or you can draw your own design. Feel free to bring along any reference images for inspiration. You’ll be guided through the process, from planning and transferring your design to carving and proofing it, before finally printing your masterpiece.
The course includes four prints of your final design.
Friday 5th September 2025
10am – 12pm
£40 pp includes all materials
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464364
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book



Ink & Bleach – Autumn
With the Forest & Cove Team
Discover the unique process of creating your own Ink & Bleach paintings inspired by outer space!. Explore using coloured inks and various tools to create different tones and textures. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with a new technique.
All materials will be provided, and you will leave with your own autumn-inspired pieces.
Saturday 6th September 2025
10am – 12pm
£40 PP (Includes all materials)
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464806
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book



Experimental Watercolour
Learn how to create colourful abstract paintings by using watercolour.
We will experiment with many weird and wonderful techniques of using watercolour, using it freely and expressively. In each class you will learn different skills, each with a new theme. All materials are provided, we also have aprons too! Please do wear something older as painting is messy! All our classes have a relaxed friendly atmosphere which will bring the most of your creative side out.
Suitable for complete beginners or painters with some experience.
Saturday 6th September 2025
2pm – 4pm
£40 PP (includes all materials)
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=57040546
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book



Textured Pendants
With Rebecca Jackson Jewellery
Learn how to create a beautiful textured pendant. There is a large range of textures to choose from and you can even personalise your pendants with names & dates.
Saturday 13th September 2025
1.30pm – 4.30pm
£50pp
(including 3x3cm square of silver & chain)
Book Online: https://rebeccajacksonjewellery.as.me/schedule/0b86f2f4/?appointmentTypeIds[]=62555129



Full Day Lino – Land & Sea
With The Forest & Cove Team
Get creative and spend a whole day learning linocut! In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to work on one design – 15cm x 15cm we will explore mark-making. Templates are provided but we do encourage you to bring any inspiration and sketches, so you can design your own to make it individual & original. You will then transfer your design to the lino and carve, before finally printing your masterpiece. You will print 6 of your final design, you get to take your linocut home so you can print from it many more times or work on it further. We will be using the rainbow roll with the ink which is so much fun! We have a land and sea theme, which the templates will be based these can be used, or help spark inspiration. Designing your own is encouraged too!
Friday 26th September 2025
10am – 4pm
£85pp (Includes all materials)
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=61440618
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!



Silver Bangles
With Rebecca Jackson Jewellery
This class is ideal for people who have never tried jewellery making before or anyone looking for a fun and social experience. This half-day workshop will teach you how to create beautiful, sterling silver bangles. There is a large range of textures to choose from and you can even personalise them with names, dates, special words or initials. The only limit is your imagination!
Saturday 27th September 2025
1.30pm – 4.30pm
£65pp (Materials are extra depending on what you choose to make – Average cost £20-40)
Book Online: https://rebeccajacksonjewellery.as.me/schedule/0b86f2f4/?appointmentTypeIds[]=73230714

The Elements of Art – *4 – Week Course*
With The Forest and Cove Team
Would you like to learn the basics of art? Maybe you’ve tried one of our in-house classes and now want to improve your knowledge and art skills. These four workshops focus on different core principles, each are so important to creating art.
Drawing – including the fundamentals of line, tone, shape, space and texture
Colour – The colour wheel, hues, values and colour mixing
Figurative – Proportion and observation skills
Landscape – Composition -Focal points, Golden Section etc.
There are many core skills you can learn to improve your knowledge and skill whatever your level!
You will have access to different media, and learn how to use them effectively. This small-sized art class is designed to offer learning and support to individuals and inspire in a safe welcoming environment. Your dedicated tutor Carly will be there to motivate you and bring out your confidence in creating!
Please ensure you can commit to all four sessions before booking.
Saturday 27th September/ Saturday 4th October/ Saturday 11th October & Saturday 18th October
9.30am- 12.30pm
£180pp (4 x 3hr sessions) includes all materials
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=71177616
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!


Beginners Lino Cut – Whimsical
With the Forest & Cove Team
Get creative and design your own unique handprinted prints using linocut techniques! In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to work on one design and cut a lino you can print from many times. We have a choice of templates you can use, or you can draw your own design. Feel free to bring along any reference images for inspiration. You’ll be guided through the process, from planning and transferring your design to carving and proofing it, before finally printing your masterpiece.
The course includes four prints of your final design. The theme is whimsical so the templates will be dragons, fairy doors, dream catchers etc!
Friday 10th October 2025
9.30am – 11.30am
£40 pp includes all materials
Book Online: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=51464364
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book

Jigsaw Linocut
With The Forest & Cove Team
Jigsaw Lino – learn how to make a jigsaw print. You can then ink up each piece in different colours and fit them back together like a jigsaw, then we will be able to make our lino different colours on one print. This is suitable for beginners & people with some lino experience. We will have a few templates to work from so we can concentrate on learning the technique.
Includes all materials and you will be able to print four of your final design and get to take your lino home with you.
Friday 10th October 2025
13.30pm – 16.30pm
£50pp – (includes all materials!)
Book online – https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25353445&appointmentType=63290105
Forest & Cove gift vouchers can be used on this class!
Call us on 07549837309 or pop in-store to book!



Stone Set Rings
With Rebecca Jackson Jewellery
Learn to make a stone set ring. Choose from a selection of beautiful semi-precious stones. Step-by-step demonstrations will guide you through this one-day class.
Saturday 11th October 2025
1.30pm- 4.30pm
£75pp (Materials are extra – Average cost £25)
Book Online: https://rebeccajacksonjewellery.as.me/schedule/0b86f2f4/?appointmentTypeIds[]=62555428
NOVEMBER



Christmas Decorations
With Rebecca Jackson Jewellery
Learn how to create beautiful copper or brass Christmas decorations. With a variety of different shaped templates to choose from or design your own shape from scratch. You’ll be able to personalise your decorations with textures, names, dates and special words.
Saturday 22nd November 2025
1.30pm – 4.30pm
£50pp(Materials for one decoration included)
Book Online: https://rebeccajacksonjewellery.as.me/schedule/0b86f2f4/?appointmentTypeIds[]=62554456
DECEMBER



Christmas Decorations
With Rebecca Jackson Jewellery
Learn how to create beautiful copper or brass Christmas decorations. With a variety of different shaped templates to choose from or design your own shape from scratch. You’ll be able to personalise your decorations with textures, names, dates and special words.
Saturday 6th December 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm
£50pp(Materials for one decoration included)
Book Online: https://rebeccajacksonjewellery.as.me/schedule/0b86f2f4/?appointmentTypeIds[]=62554456

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