Welcome to Snowdrop Studio creative wellbeing space, here in rural Hampshire in the village of Medstead. We have an idyllic setting in which to relax and get creative and focus on your wellbeing. More importantly our space helps you recharge, reflect and rest. Whether you are an experienced crafter, budding artist or just want to find a way to relax and build a hobby, join us and experiment with a wide range of artistic mediums. Explore our craft room, clay room with wheels and shop, all set in a wonderful English garden with honey bee hives and Victorian greenhouse. Read below for some more information and then head to our Book online page, above, for all the details and how to book.
Snowdrop Studio 2023 Christmas Events and 2024 season online now !
Ever wanted to have a go on the pottery wheel? Or maybe inspired by 'The Great Pottery Throwdown', but don't know where to start? Ceramics and especially throwing can seem like a daunting hobby, with so much equipment to buy and techniques to learn. Let us take the worry out of this for you. Check out our book on line page to review our current programme which includes:-
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One to one throwing lesson
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Taster pottery throwing session
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Pottery throwing taster day, including lunch
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6 week throwing course
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5 day intensive pottery throwing course
All the equipment, wheels, kiln use and materials are provided. With step by step lessons on centering, throwing different vessels, turning, glazing, surface design and firing, you will be proudly showing your wares in no time.
Our 2024 calendar is online now.
We have a calendar of creative and seasonal sessions, covering a variety of craft areas. These fun 3 hour sessions will be a combination of demonstration, practice and a small project for you to take home to inspire you to get more involved in this artistic area. Here are our creative activities:
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Macrame
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Flower pressing
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Watercolour painting
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Acrylic wildlife painting (with award-winning local artist Andrea Meakin)
Clay is amazingly versatile. From the types of clay, handbuilding, decoarting, glazing and firing the possibilities are endless. Our sessions aim to provide introduction to this world and provide tuition led sessions that will build your confidence and skills. Each experience will also provide you with a ceramic piece to take home. Check out our book on line page to review our current programme which includes:-
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Applique platter
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Make your own nibble dish
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Decoration and hand painting in clay
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Hand building a flower mug
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Friends hand building taster
All the equipment, kiln use and materials are provided.
Our 2024 calendar is online now.