Forage & Create Heritage Art Materials
Four-Night Residential Check-in Monday 12th October 2026
Available spaces
Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable four-night residential workshop at Cober Hill foraging for and creating heritage art materials - an opportunity to learn, create and make new friends with like-minded people. This immersive experience invites you to craft your own art materials from foraged and natural sources, blending hands-on creativity with historical insight. Led by our super-friendly expert instructors, Edward and Lucy, you’ll connect deeply with the environment around you while producing a unique kit to take home. Areas of focus Inks Forage local plants and minerals to create historic recipes like iron gall ink - the writing ink of choice for 1,500 years from Europe to the Himalayas. Experience using your iron gall ink as both a writing and drawing medium. Pigments and Paints Process natural earths into vibrant pigments, then transform them into paints and pastels for immediate use. Clay Containers Shape clay using ancient techniques and fire the products of your labour in a neolithic-style pit to craft rustic vessels. Brushes and Pens Fashion tools from feathers, sticks and other natural finds, learning about their cultural significance along the way. The Experience This workshop is more than a class; it’s a journey. You’ll roam the Cober Hill grounds, gathering inspiration and materials, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. Whether you’re an artist, historian, or nature enthusiast, you’ll leave with new skills, a deeper appreciation for the landscape, and a bespoke collection of handmade supplies to fuel your future work. Edward and Lucy Campbell have both been practising artists for the last twenty years working in a range of mediums and disciplines. During the last ten years, they have founded an arts centre in a village located in Southwest Scotland which has evolved into Old Mill Arts. Duration: Four nights, with full board accommodation included. Check-in: From 3pm on Monday 12th October 2026 Check-out: by 10.30am Friday 16th October 2026 Classes take place 10am-4pm Tuesday to Thursday and 10am-12pm Friday. Includes all equipment and materials needed as well as access to evening activities taking place in and around Cober Hill.
Cancellation Policy
Right to Cancel and Receive Reimbursement The statutory 14-day cooling-off period does not apply to accommodation and leisure services provided on specific dates. We offer the following goodwill policy: Cancellation & Refund Policy: More than 12 weeks before arrival: Full refund minus £30 administration fee per person. 6–12 weeks before arrival: 75% refund. 4–6 weeks before arrival: 50% refund. Less than 4 weeks before arrival: No refund. Cancellations must be made in writing to info@bookaclass.com. Refunds (where due) will be processed within 10 business days. Travel / Holiday Insurance Recommendation We strongly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel or holiday insurance at the time of booking. This should cover cancellation or curtailment, medical expenses, personal belongings, and any other relevant risks. We cannot be held responsible for any losses, damages, or additional costs you may incur due to cancellation, illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances if you do not have adequate insurance in place. Rescheduling: Possible up to 8 weeks before arrival (subject to availability). A £30 administration fee applies for changes made later. Our Right to Cancel: We may cancel a residential stay due to insufficient numbers or force majeure. In such cases we will first offer an alternative date before offering a full refund.