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Workshops & courses

Let 2026 be a year of learning and discovery in Monmouthshire.

Let this be the year when you prioritise your own wellbeing and learn to unwind, make new friends and connect with nature while developing a new skill.

Try learning yoga or Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) at Forest Retreats, a Guardian recommended eco and wellbeing retreat in Tintern in the heart of the Wye Valley.

Or learn the joy of baking your own bread with Dr Rachael Watson, The Abergavenny Baker, who will teach you how to mix two or three doughs by hand and bake 4 or 5 different breads. Choose from classes including Italian, French, Nordic, Middle Eastern, Great British, Welsh, Easter, Christmas, Sourdough or Coeliac.

Alternatively, learn the secrets of fermenting and how to prepare your own krauts and kimchi on one of Crafty Pickle’s workshops. Or how to preserve fruit or make chutney on one of The Preservation Society’s courses where you will create your own jars of deliciousness to take home.

For something truly unique try creating your own bespoke fragrance in a beautiful Tudor garden overlooking the Monmouthshire countryside at Wales Perfumery, or your own gin from locally foraged botanicals at White Hare Distillery in Usk.

And if you love gardening, Nant y Bedd Garden (an RHS Partner Garden) offers tours of the garden and courses on garden structures, foraging and how to manage the wild garden. Alternatively learn how to garden design, prune fruit trees, look after roses and care for perennials, or how to propagate and plant vegetables with Growing in the Border.

If arts and crafts are more your thing, check out the art history courses from MonLife Heritage, Cyanotype classes at Nant-Y-Bedd or the chance to learn traditional stained glass techniques at Craft Renaissance.

Alternatively broaden your knowledge on specialist topics at a talk from one of the many experts in Monmouthshire.

Whatever journey of learning and discovery you choose, make this year more about you and your wellbeing.

Inspiration

Silver Circle Distillery

Silver Circle Distillery is a microdistillery in the beautiful Wye Valley near Monmouth, creating and serving award winning gins and cocktails.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
The Abergavenny Baker

The Abergavenny Baker is an award winning Cookery School located in Abergavenny town centre, the foodie capital of South Wales.
Forest Retreats

Forest Retreats is an eco-retreat centre based at Hill Farm, Tintern offering yoga and wellbeing retreats throughout the year, as well as bespoke corporate retreats.
Growing in the Border

'Growing in the Border' is a beautiful garden in the Monnow Valley near Skenfrith offering group visits and courses.
1. 1st Apr 202715th Sept 2027
The Crafty Pickle

Fermentation Harnessed to Fight Food Waste We are two nutritionists handcrafting gut-friendly, unpasteurised, living fermented foods in South East Wales.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co.

We are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley, in the Welsh borders.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Wales Perfumery

Wales Perfumery is a modern apothecary that uses the finest raw materials to create the most beautiful perfume and home fragrances.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Nant-Y-Bedd

Nant y Bedd is a 10 acre organic garden, river and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.
Chapel Cottage Studio

Chapel Cottage Studio is a small family run Art teaching studio nestled into the Welsh countryside.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Art History with MonLife Heritage

Art History courses with MonLife Heritage
White Hare Distillery

Gin distillery in the heart of Usk, Monmouthshire founded by Christos Kyriakidis.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Craft Renaissance Workshops & Gallery

Established in 2001, Craft Renaissance is a collective of independent businesses based in a converted barn complex in the stunning Usk Valley.
1. 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026

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Clay Club

Address

Court Robert Arts, Tregare, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BZ

Telephone
07763 485638

chrisbaxtersculptor@gmail.com

Price
Price £18.00 Per Ticket

Raglan

Come and spend a fantastic, fun and creative half day at our weekly Clay Classes.

Venue

Court Robert Arts, Raglan

Dates

From:

24 Sept 2026to17 Dec 2027Various Opening Times
Art Workshop - "Wild Water"

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07935934898

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Price
Price £95.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Acrylic Painting Workshop with Colin Davies - "Wild Water"

Dates

From:
3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Needle Felting Workshop at Chepstow Castle

Address

Chepstow Castle, Town Centre, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

Telephone
01291 624065

ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

Price
Price £10.00 Per Ticket

Chepstow

Join acclaimed fibre and clay artist Emma Bevan from Woven Earth Studio on a fantastic Needle Felting session at Chepstow Castle.

Venue

Chepstow Castle (Cadw), Chepstow

Dates

From:
10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Introduction to Miso & Koji Workshop

Address

The Crafty Pickle Co., Unit 20F1, Bentley Green Farm, Crick, Monmouthshire, NP26 5UT

Telephone
+447403896800

hello@thecraftypickle.co.uk

Price
Price £55.00 Per Ticket

Bentley Green Farm, Crick

In this hands-on workshop you'll learn how to make your own miso to take home with you, the ins and outs of koji (the mould used to make miso) and get to taste some fab ferments along the way!

Dates

From:
11 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
From:
28 Feb 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
Landscapes Workshop with Richard Suckling

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07935934898

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Price
Price £90.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Single Day Pastel Landscapes Workshop with Richard Suckling

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Landscapes Workshop with Richard Suckling (2 days)

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07935934898

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Price
Price £180.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Two Day Pastel Landscapes Workshop with Richard Suckling

Dates

From:

17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Xand Van Tulleken: Make Me Well

Address

The Blake Theatre, Almshouse Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3XP

Telephone
01600 719 401

boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org

Price
Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Monmouth

Join Xand van Tulleken as he investigates the science behind our pursuit of wellbeing.

Venue

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

Dates

From:
28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Woodland Light - Watercolour Workshop

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07935934898

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Price
Price £95.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

"Woodland Light" Watercolour Workshop with Catherine Beale

Dates

From:
31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshop

Address

The Crafty Pickle Co., Unit 20F1, Bentley Green Farm, Crick, Monmouthshire, NP26 5UT

Telephone
+447403896800

hello@thecraftypickle.co.uk

Price
Price £70.00 Per Ticket

Crick

What actually is kimchi? How long should you ferment sauerkraut for? At our workshop you'll learn everything you need to know and go home with a jar of kraut and kimchi made by your own fair hands!

Dates

From:
1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
From:
1 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
From:
24 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 12:30
From:
24 Jan 2027Open 14:00 - 16:30
Art Workshop - Dramatic Welsh Mountain

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07935934898

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Price
Price £90.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Art Workshop - Paint A Dramatic Welsh Mountain in acrylics or oils with DJ Johnson

Dates

From:
1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Cauldron of the Gods: Myth and Archaeology in Enchanted Wales with Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green

Address

Tintern Village Hall, Chepstow, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TF

Telephone
07814294318

jomccrum@gmail.com

Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

Tintern

This spooky season discover how myths, folklore and archaeology collide with Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green

Dates

From:
6 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
Danny Hart - Won't Sit Down

Address

The Borough Theatre, Borough Theatre, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone
01873850805

boxofficeboroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Price
Price £17.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

Cross Street, Abergavenny

Presented by Speakers from the Edge

Danny Hart is one of Downhill Mountain Biking's racing elite; 2x World Champion, Red Bull Hardline winner, multiple National Championships winner and 2x World Cup overall silver medal winner, the 'Redcar…

Venue

The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny

Dates

From:
11 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Art Workshop - Paint a Village Scene in pen & wash with Paul Fisher

Address

Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9TT

Telephone
07935934898

info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

Price
Price £85.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Art Workshop - Paint a Village Scene in pen & wash with tutor Paul Fisher

Dates

From:
14 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Nordic Baking with a Christmas Twist!

Address

1 The Courtyard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5PE

Telephone
07977511337

abergavennybaker@gmail.com

Price
Price £160.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

There's nothing more Christmassy than snowy Scandinavia, and now you can learn how to make Nordic Bread with a Christmas Twist at The Abergavenny Baker.

Dates

From:
17 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30
Christmas Bread Baking Class

Address

The Abergavenny Baker, 1 The Courtyard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5PE

Telephone
07977 511337

info@abergavennybaker.co.uk

Price
Price £160.00 per adult

Lion Street, Abergavenny

Get into the spirit of the season with this Christmas bread baking class from the Abergavenny Baker.

Dates

From:
24 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30
From:
3 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30
From:
8 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30
From:
15 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30
Sir Geoff Hurst: Last Man Standing

Address

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth, Almshouse Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3XP

Telephone
01600719401

boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org

Price
Price £35.00 Per Ticket

Almshouse Street, Monmouth

Sir Geoff Hurst comes to The Blake Theatre on his final farewell tour as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of his legendary hat trick that led to winning the 1966 World Cup.

Venue

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

Dates

From:
27 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
Seasonal Scents: Medieval Christmas Decoration workshop

Address

Chepstow Castle, Town Centre, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

Telephone
01291 624065

ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

Chepstow

Come and discover how people celebrated Christmas in Medieval times and the role that scents played.

Venue

Chepstow Castle (Cadw), Chepstow

Dates

From:

5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Gordon Buchanan: Lions, Tigers and Bears

Address

The Blake Theatre, Almshouse Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3XP

Telephone
01600 719 401

boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org

Price
Price £29.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket

Monmouth

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.

Venue

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

Dates

From:
6 Feb 2027Various Opening Times
Willow weaving - make a basket

Address

Catbrook memorial Hall, Catbrook, Chepstow, Monmnmouthshire, NP166NA

Telephone
01600860341

events.catbrook@gmail.com

Chepstow

Make a gorgeous basket ideal for gathering flowers or fruit or just displaying indoors.

Dates

From:
21 Feb 2027Various Opening Times
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Experience

Address

The Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Newport, Newport, NP18 1HQ

Telephone
0800 160 1770

info@donaheys.co.uk

Price
Price £755.00 Per Ticket

Newport

Fabulous Dance Experience with TV Dancing Stars and Champions of the dance world at the fabulous 5* Celtic Manor Resort, South Wales.

Dates

From:

16 Apr 2027to18 Apr 2027Various Opening Times