{"id":9888,"date":"2023-03-15T16:53:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9888"},"modified":"2025-03-31T16:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:09:16","slug":"book-a-creative-workshop-during-your-cotswolds-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/book-a-creative-workshop-during-your-cotswolds-holiday","title":{"rendered":"Book a creative workshop during your Cotswolds Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When staying in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswolds.com\/\">the Cotswolds<\/a> naturally you\u2019ll be inspired by the gorgeous villages and nature surrounding your holiday cottage.<\/p>\n<p>At Manor Cottages, we highly recommend booking a crafting session with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.larkswold.com\/\">Larkswold<\/a>. Emma and Melinda offer workshops from candle making, silversmithing, lino printing and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for our guide as to why you should book a creative workshop in the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Larkswold<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Larkswold-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on the River Evenlode just 15 minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold, Larkswold offer a sublime retreat for crafting in the countryside.<\/p>\n<p>The garden studio can easily accommodate up to 20 guests and the most delicious teas, coffees and cakes are also available.<\/p>\n<p>During the summer months, the studio doors open for outdoor crafting. Activities such as wreath making and wooden spoon creating are great for this.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Crafts and activities<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Larkswold.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on holiday you might be mindful of luggage and storage of your crafts. Although Larkswold offer a whole host of activities, Melinda and Emma would recommend for visiting guests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Block Printing<\/li>\n<li>Lino Printing<\/li>\n<li>Silversmithing<\/li>\n<li>Glass Fusing<\/li>\n<li>Brush Lettering<\/li>\n<li>Mosaic<\/li>\n<li>Macrame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These items can be easily transported for the journey home or easily posted to you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Studio guests<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Larkswold-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the great things about the studio is you\u2019ll make lots of new friends whilst you craft. If you\u2019re looking to visit on your own, you\u2019ll enjoy a wonderful craft experience.<\/p>\n<p>Larkswold does also offer activities for a variety of groups such as hen-do\u2019s, baby showers, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and family gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to mark a special occasion as a couple whilst on holiday in the Cotswolds, why not try your hand at silversmithing? Or perhaps you\u2019re organising a family reunion \u2013 an activity such as creating a mosaic together is a wonderful keepsake.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Book a Cotswolds creative workshop<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Larkswold-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to arrange a visit to Larkswold for your next Cotswolds holiday, you can email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@larkswold.com\">hello@larkswold.com<\/a> or call 0800 999 1914.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.larkswold.com\/\">Larkswold\u2019s website<\/a> for all of your crafting needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Accommodation near to Larkswold<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Cotswolds-Distillery-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for accommodation near to Larkswold\u2019s Garden Studio, we would recommend properties in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/stow-on-the-wold.html\">Stow-on-the-Wold<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/cottages-in-moreton-in-marsh.html\">Moreton-on-the-Marsh<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When staying in the Cotswolds naturally you\u2019ll be inspired by the gorgeous villages and nature surrounding your holiday cottage. 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