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Workshops at Island CraftWorks

Thoughtfully guided workshops where creativity, connection, and craft come together.

Every workshop includes:

A relaxed, supportive environment

Step-by-step guidance

All materials

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief:

Creativity helps us reconnect - gently, at our own pace.

No pressure. No experience needed. Just space to create.

We love what we do & we do what we love

Saturday Studio Workshops

Hands-on weekly creative sessions with a different project each week.

Beginners are warmly guided; experienced makers can refine and explore.

Suitable for ages 8+.

Included:

Tea, coffee & biscuits
A beautiful take-home project
Optional craft kits if you’d like to continue at home

Creative Wellness Workshops (Wednesdays)

Gentle, mindful sessions focused on creativity and wellbeing.

These sessions exist to make creativity feel accessible, grounding and supportive - because everyone deserves space to create.

As a CIC, we actively seek opportunities to help keep creative wellbeing open and accessible within our community.

Tea and a warm welcome are included.
All materials provided.
No experience needed.

Tailored Workshops (Private & Small Groups)

Creative sessions designed around you.

Held in our Ryde studio or delivered at a suitable venue anywhere on the Isle of Wight.

Perfect for individuals, friends, families or small groups.

Children are welcome with adult supervision.

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), our workshops are designed to nurture confidence, connection and creative wellbeing in an inclusive, welcoming space.

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What People Say

Jenn

(Tailored Workshop)

Clear tuition, great hospitality, excellent value.

We had a fabulous birthday workshop and will definitely be back.

Carolyn

(Saturday Studio Workshop)

Gabby’s unique style made it such fun.

Clear, memorable teaching that builds confidence - I can’t wait for my next class. Highly recommend!

Claire

Learning Disability Support Centre (Wellness Workshop)

Approachable and incredibly supportive.

Gabby went above and beyond to support a client with additional needs, even arranging 1:1 support so everyone could fully enjoy the session. We cannot fault it.

Island CraftWorks