Whether you're a keen crocheter, pro potter, starter silversmith, or have never tried crafting before, there are a host of spaces that welcome crafters of all ages and abilities in the county.
SoGlos's handpicks some of our favourite Gloucestershire creative studios to get crafty at.
Yarnwick Nook in Gloucester
Founded by lifelong crafter Lisa Yates, Gloucester's new creative craft studio, Yarnwick Nook, is a cosy, welcoming spot to try out a variety of different activities, ideal for beginners and experts alike.
It offers workshops in decoupage, Indian block printing, linocut, mosaics, iris paper folding and wax melts, as well as an array of drop-in crafts from crochet and cross-stitch, to needle felting and flower pressing, where visitors can browse the shelves, pick a kit, and enjoy a mindful hour or two with their chosen craft. There are dedicated kids crafts especially for little hands, including rock painting, colouring and diamond art, too.
For more information, or to book workshops and drop-in sessions, visit yarnwicknook.co.uk.
New Brewery Arts in Cirencester
Cirencester's arts and crafts museum and maker studios, New Brewery Arts, is a haven for craft enthusiasts in the Cotswolds. From sewing to silversmithing, cyanotypes to wood carving, there's a wide variety of one and two-day workshops on offer, all led by expert tutors, where even absolute beginners can take home something beautiful at the end.
While for more committed crafters, it also offers longer-term adult courses on sewing and dressmaking, jewellery, pottery, and art.
Paint It Yourself Pottery Company in Cheltenham
Even the most inexperienced crafter can have a fun time at Paint It Yourself Pottery Company in Cheltenham, with everything from kid-friendly sessions to regular paint and prosecco evenings.
Visitors can paint plates, mugs and vases, as well as seasonal ornaments like Christmas baubles, with complete creative freedom. The studio also offers cute keepsakes like baby hand and footprints, and pet pawprints.
Taurus Crafts in Lydney
Taurus Crafts in Lydney boasts a gift shop, cafe, and a plethora of independent shops full of handmade products from local artisans, as well as hosting regular craft workshops.
Craft workshops on offer include everything from basket weaving and wreath making to tie dye tote bags and tin foil sculptures, with seasonal specials and summer holiday craft sessions for kids, too.
Larkswold in Moreton-in-Marsh
Run by two best friends, Larkswold in Moreton-in-Marsh is a friendly creative studio surrounded by beautiful Cotswolds countryside, which is bound to inspire your creativity.
The range of workshops on offer is vast, such as calligraphy, card making, willow weaving, felting, pottery, painting, resin art, cyanotypes, mosaics, stained glass, block printing, candle making and even skincare, so there's something to satisfy every kind of crafter.
The Spotty Dog Place in Tewkesbury
The Spotty Dog Place in Tewkesbury specialises in clay hand building and clay pottery wheel workshops for adults and children, as well as glass fusing classes – and boasts The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 finalist, Dave Short, as a tutor.
It offers workshops suitable for beginner and intermediate potters, alongside daily paint-your-own pottery sessions, as well as adult pottery painting evenings.
Victoria Works Studios in Stroud
Stroud's Victoria Works Studio is comprised of art studios, workshops and an exhibition space, and is home to 21 artists including ceramicists, painters, printmakers, jewellers, textile artists and upholsterers.
Keen crafters can sign up for an eclectic array of workshops spanning fashion upcycling and folk art, porcelain and polymer clay, to linocut lampshades and rug tufting, in small, supportive groups.
Lechlade Craft Barn
Lechlade Craft Barn offers accessible, beginner-friendly workshops, as well as cosy crafternoons where crafters can bring their own projects to work on alongside likeminded people in a friendly, sociable environment.
Some of the workshops on offer include bookbinding, pyrography, silver jewellery making, mosaics, stained glass, resin art, perfumery, wire art, lampshade making and paper art – as well as seasonal specials.
The Makers Loft in Gloucester
The experienced teachers at The Makers Loft in Gloucester offer a variety of craft workshops and parties for adults and children, and specialise in facilitating for those with SEND needs.
From its junior art club which helps little ones build on their motor skills and teamworking, to workshops inspired by famous artists like Yayoi Kusama and David Hockney, it's a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone has the chance to discover their creativity and individuality.
