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 Includes all equipment and materials needed as well as access to evening activities taking place in and around Cober Hill.
Cancellation Policy
All residentials are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a residential, including full board accommodation at Cober Hill. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a residential booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your residential free of charge — provided you transfer your place to another NYAS residential event taking place at Cober Hill (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% Refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org