Arts, crafts & learning in the Shropshire Hills

At Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, they still cultivate the land the way it was done in Victorian times. The farm so reflects old traditions that it was the natural choice as the setting for TV’s Victorian Farm and Escape in Time series.

It is also a great place to come to try your hand at a wide range of country crafts, many of which are actively kept alive here ins the Shropshire Hills.

Besides traditional activities rooted in the area’s traditions, there are a great many other opportunities to sample a wide range of different experiences at different locations across the area – drawing inspiration from the landscape that has inspired painters, writers and others down the years, or trying your hand at everything from pottery to cookery. There are great opportunities to learn with like-minded people in some great locations, including Westhope College – set in its own gardens, near Craven Arms – or textile artist Bobby Britnell’s studio, in a beautifully restored historic farmhouse, near Newcastle on Clun.

Whether you want to learn how to work wood in the traditional way, lay a hedge, build a dry stone wall, write like Rankin, or paint like Picasso – the Shropshire Hills will have the course for you!

All Arts, Crafts & Learning in Shropshire

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    The Aardvark Bookery

    A bookshop, cafe and exhibition space all in one The Aardvark Bookery ( or Book Barn) was created from a nineteenth century farm building, on the historic Harley Estate in the village of Brampton Bryan. Using the services of craftsmen who lived and worked on the estate, a special space Read more [...]

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    Church Stretton Arts Festival

    Church Stretton Arts Festival is the highlight of the Arts scene in South Shropshire, and in 2019 will run from 3rd August to 18th August. You will find a range of performance arts to suit all tastes, and also the Art, Crafts & Photography Exhibition , which continues to grow, Read more [...]

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    Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre

    Visit Ludlow Medieval Fayre at the end of November A weekend to mingle with medieval jesters and enjoy live music as you explore over 100 stalls selling seasonal wares, food and drink, crafts, historical goods and more; it’s the ideal chance to find the perfect, original gift or indulge in Read more [...]

  • Bishops Castle Town Hall

    Bishop’s Castle Town Hall is an 18th Century Grade II* Listed Building open to the public, providing an information service for local people and visitors to the town; a location for local markets, local crafts and products; a community facility for meetings, and events; a licenced wedding venue and the home Read more [...]

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    Westhope College

    Westhope Craft College offers a programme of stimulating courses in a wide variety of crafts, from Art to Textiles, Basketry to Soft Furnishings and Philosophy to Photography there is something for everyone. The college is available for group bookings and also has its own accommodation.  

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    Ragleth Gallery

    A new gallery selling paintings, prints, photographs, cards,glass, jewellery, sculpture and ceramics.  All the work is hand made and original, much of it inspired by the wonderful landscapes and wildlife of the Shropshire Hills. Check out some of the lovely artifacts on Instagram

  • Creative Outdoors

    Whether it is the location of our adventurous activities or the inspiration for our creations the outdoors is at the centre of what we do. Whatever your ability or type of experience you are looking for we provide exciting and fun opportunities run by highly qualified staff. We love the outdoors… & campervans & kit & doing stuff & making stuff but most of all we love sharing our passions & knowledge & skills.  Creative Outdoors Read more [...]

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    Country Crafts

    Whether you've looking to discover something new or improve skills, the Shropshire Hills has it all - from basket weaving to jam-making. We've got a list of providers and attractions of where you get involved to learn some almost forgotten trades and skills.

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    Loudwater Studio

    Loudwater Studio, part of the Charity Vision Homes Association, is a fantastic arts and crafts studio for the whole community. Situated on the Burway Trading Estate in Ludlow,  Loudwater is bright and packed full of artistic materials with an amazing atmosphere that many of our visitors simply love to enjoy. They run many activities Read more [...]

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    Getting creative in the Shropshire Hills

    Lots of artistic people have drawn inspiration from the Shropshire Hills – in paint, in words and in creative crafts. Even you can learn from those who have chosen to make their creative homes in the area by participating in one of the many courses on offer, courtesy of enthusiastic tutors across the region.

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    Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

    Get up close and personal to Shropshire’s larger than life mammoth and step back into the Iron Age. If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids or grandkids during the summer holidays we have several family events to keep children and adults amused and entertained. View the Shropshire  Hills Through Time, a brand Read more [...]

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    Bobby Britnell – Textile Artist

    Textile Artist and Tutor ~ courses offering unique learning opportunities for all and delivered by highly renowned Artists and Tutors We hope to resume all rescheduled courses from this August through to December and look forward to welcoming the tutors and students once again to Moor Hall. All of the Read more [...]

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    Fusing Ideas Glass

    I’m in love with glass! It is a seductive medium, from the way it plays with light through reflection, refraction and transmission to its ability to offer a myriad of surface finishes. And the colours? Well, I could wax lyrical ……. My evolving portfolio of glass aims to be visually Read more [...]

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