The Cotswolds became an important centre for the Arts and Crafts Movement in the early
20th century. Craftsmen and women followed in William Morris' footsteps, whose country
home was at Kelmscott Manor, and settled in villages throughout the Cotswolds
and Gloucestershire. Broadway
Village is well known for its Artists
Group.
Leading Arts and Crafts practitioners were drawn to the Cotswolds by its rich craft tradition,
its accessibility to London and Oxford and by the cultivated charm of the Cotswold landscape.
Where better to learn an Arts and Crafts skill than in such an area steeped in the history
of craftmanship. Here we list those organisations offering the public such an invaluable
opportunty to learn these traditions.
Unique
setting to learn a variety
of Arts and Crafts in the village of Stanton near Broadway
Weekly courses include the following :-
Patchwork, Quilting and Applique
Wood Carving
Wood Turning
Painting in Watercolour
Furniture Restoration
Mosaics
Pottery
Stained and Kiln Fired Glass
Feltmaking
Other courses, in addition to the above, are held and you are requested to visit The
Guildhouse website for more information.
The Guild Room is a large space with flagstone floor, a stone hearth and log
fire. There is access to a wide terrace outside, leading to the gardens with open views.
This room comfortably seats up to 15 guests.
Dining Room / TV Room and Breakfast Room.
2 toilets, one with disabled access, are located adjacent to the entrance hall.
Large, hand-crafted, fully equipped kitchen with all appliances and a oil burning
Aga generating plenty of warmth.
Extra Facilities (midweek guests)
Digital projector, photocopying, flip charts and a fax machine are available on request.
The Arts and Craft Workshop and loft studio are located next to the main house.
The Contemporary Loft Studio is designed for IT training or conferencing with
a capacity for 15 people. Presentation equipment, refreshment facilities and a toilet
are all on hand.
Superior Self-Catering in recently converted 18th century barn in a quiet
private lane close to the market square of Stow-on-the-Wold.
16th century Tudor Manor House near Stratford-upon-Avon offering excellent bed and breakfast in 3 acres of landscaped gardens
4 Star B&B a few minutes walk from the Little Venice of the Cotswolds - Bourton-on-the-Water
Beautiful newly built Holiday Cottage in a courtyard setting finished to a high standard offers contemporary style in the heart of historic town of Minchinhampton.
