Workshops

The Hay Barn Workshops

What’s on at the Hay Barn

Thu
10-12pm
1st
May 2025

Mood-board workshop with Jenny Branson

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the choices on offer and decisions to make when decorating your home? Then this is just the ticket! In just 2 fun filled, creative hours Interior Designer Jenny Branson will guide you to producing your very own take-away moodboard, to give you the confidence you need

Tue
7.45-9pm
6th
May 2025

Sound Bath with Tess from Frequency_healing

It is £15.00 per session or £40.00 for 3/12 -please can you bring your own Mat, pillow and blanket, thank you

Thu Fri
4-8pm 8.30-2pm
8th 9th
May

Spring Fair

With a wide selection of stall including, Bricks and stitches, Turnball and Hooch, Ketteley Kits, Pushpanji, Cotton & Gem to name but a few! From homeware to cloths to a fantastic plant stall. There will be gbcofffeeco to keep us all going, come, met a friend for a fun morning

Fri
09.30-4.30
16th
May 2025

Oil Painting with Catherine Ingleby

Suitable for all levels. We will using a simple still life set up or reference photo as the subject matter and be painting in oils.

Sun
9.30-5pm
18th
May 2025

Pilates Retreat with Linda Johansson

A wonderfully relaxing day with Linda Jonhausen. 3 different classes of Pilates, a delicious lunch and the opportunity extra treatments, TBC

Sat & Sun
10-4.30
24th- 25th
May 2025

Sewing Weekend with Alice

This weekend work on a sewing projects of your own choice under Alice's guidance. It could be that you would like to focus on getting a good fit to your handmade clothes; Maybe you want to tackle a fabric you have never used before, like jersey, a slippery silk or wool;

Sun
10-4pm
1st
June 2025

Tom Stevenson workshop

Tom Stevenson is coming to give a demonstration in the art of oil painting, use of colour and technique.

https://grandyart.com/artists/41-tom-stevenson/works/

Thur
10-12.30pm
5th
June 5th

Reels made easy with Claire Smith and Marielle Baylis

Have you ever struggled with reels? This morning workshop with Claire Smith and Marielle Baylis, will give you the confidence to make reels and post them with ease.

Sun
9-1pm
8th
Jun 2025

Qigong & Sound Healing Retreat

Restore your energy with a soul-nourishing morning of gentle qigong, 2025 astrology insights, and a healing sound bath. No experience needed—just come as you are and unwind deeply. Light lunch included

Thu
10-2pm
12th
Jun

Simple Sourdough for Beginners with Miranda Gore Browne

A Friendly, hand on workshop that will give you the skills and confidence to make beautiful & delicious sourdough at home.

Sat
10.45-1pm
14th
Jun 2025

Art of Jaipur

You will first have a demonstration and then you will practise on old fabric until you are ready to create your own designs. Please wear old clothes!

Sat
2-4.15pm
14th
Jun 2025

Art of Jaipur

You will first have a demonstration and then you will practise on old fabric until you are ready to create your own designs. Please wear old clothes

Sat
9.30-4.30pm
21st
Jun

Bench Seat with Flossie and Bumble

Come and make your own bench seat pad, just in time for Summer! - a piped foam cushion will make your garden seating more comfortable and stylish. You will need your own machine.Please email Flossie info@flossieandbumble.co.uk with dimensions of your seat and for advice on materials.

Tue
10-2pm
16th
September 2025

Priscilla Pollara

Get better at effective, confident communication. Begin to out smart imposter syndrome. Priscilla is excellaent at guiding you through the PR mind field.

Thu
9.30-3pm
18th
Sep 2025

Instagram Workshop with Claire Smith

Everything you need to know to make sure your business thrives on Instagram

Sun
9.30-5.00pm
21sh
Sep 2025

Sunday yoga retreat with Jo Oliver

Power yoga 90 mins, Nutritiously delicious lunch, country side walks, sound bath,

Thu
10-4pm
25th
Sep 2025

Furniture or Lamp Shade Painting with Bloomsbury Revisited  with Jane McCall

Learn techniques to transform your old furniture into beautiful pieces guided by the wonderful Jane McCall, from Bloomsbury Revisited. Please wear cloths that you don't mind getting paint on and a piece of furniture primed and ready for your paint! BIN is a great primer, please don't use oil based.

A haven for all creative minds

We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, nurturing, inclusive environment. So whatever your level of experience, you’ll find the perfect art, craft or fitness workshop for you here at the Hay Barn.

Join us and allow our expert artisans and instructors to immerse you in new, enlightening creative activities and therapeutic practices.

Feeling inspired? Take a look at the wonderful workshops and retreats we offer.

Workshops

Arts & Crafts

Painting
Upholstery
Lampshade Making
Block Painting
Furniture painting
Textiles courses
Floristry

Wellbeing

Yoga
Pilates
Pregnancy Fitness Classes
Sound Baths

FAQs

Is Lunch included within the price?

As a rule of thumb, if the course finishes before 12.30 there is no lunch included, however if workshop runs into the afternoon your lunch will be included in the price. Please do check on course details as well.

Is there a Kitchen

There is a very small galley kitchen, with a fridge and cooker. .

Is there car parking available?

Yes, please follow directions to GU34 4NA and then go through the signed gate.

What are the measurements of the area of the Barn for hire?

14.45x 6.7 meters This means we can seat 50 people

Do I get a refund if I don't turn up?

I am very sorry but once you have booked there is no refund policy, a friend may take your place instead, or you can rebook another class at a later date.

Have a question for us?

Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.