Tanyard Studio

Tanyard Studio Arts and crafts courses, including felting, batik, jewellery, drawing, photography and animation - a We hope to see you soon!

Nestled in a charming cottage garden is our beautiful art studio. We'll be using it to work on our own projects - but also hope to share with others some of the art and craft skills we have accumulated over the years (and of course the joy that making something with your hands brings). As model makers, animators and creative directors for studios such as Aardman we had to turn our hand to many dif

ferent disciplines - from wielding hammers and saws to making clothes, from designing characters to operating cameras. We'll generally be running small classes - for perhaps 4 people - for half and full day sessions. Half days will include refreshments and full days a lunchtime meal. We're already planning, drawing, photography, felt making, batik and jewellery classes. Regular 'family doodle breakfasts' and costumed/themed life drawing sessions are also on the cards. Let us know if there is anything else you would be interested in.

Had a couple of fab students for felting yesterday. They wanted to make hats for wearing in a sauna. I never knew a wool...
29/03/2026

Had a couple of fab students for felting yesterday. They wanted to make hats for wearing in a sauna. I never knew a woolly hat might be used to keep you cool - amazing! There was a brief moment where Cathy had to step in and help persuade a hat to be a bit smaller - but it all worked out fine in the end - and the little loon motif was charming…

Had a great session with a talented crafter, who bravely asked to make slippers on her first go at wet-felting. Usually ...
27/03/2026

Had a great session with a talented crafter, who bravely asked to make slippers on her first go at wet-felting. Usually we'd recommend starting with a bag or bowl - a single item where size isn't critical - but if you're good with your hands, why not jump straight in at the deep end :)

Had a lovely day teaching a family from Bristol the joys of wet felting. They created some really lovely wall hangings a...
27/01/2026

Had a lovely day teaching a family from Bristol the joys of wet felting. They created some really lovely wall hangings and a terrific bowl. Do get in touch if you'd like to do the same. A full day is £100pp including all materials, refreshments and a delicious meal :)

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Laurel Cottage, Saxon Street
Lower Langford
BS405BP

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