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Workshops & courses

Let 2025 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

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.
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. An RHS Partner Garden since 2019 (winner of Partner Garden of the Year in 2022), Nant-y-Bedd is a mixture of the wild and the tame and is described by none other than Alan Titchmarsh as “if there is a more magical wild garden, I’ve yet to find it! Wonderful.”
1. 4th June 202631st July 2026
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 202615th Sept 2026
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
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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Willow Weaving Course

Address

The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD

Telephone
07970 219503

jemimajones@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Price
Price £42.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

New Willow Weaving Course in Abergavenny at Melville Theatre Abergavenny. Ever wanted to try your hand at willow weaving? This 6-week course is perfect for complete beginners!

Venue

The Melville Centre, Abergavenny

Dates

From:

3 Mar 2026to21 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
Scenic Arts

Address

The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD

Telephone
01873 853167

events@melvillecentre.org.uk

Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Scenery, Prop, Puppet, Mask and costume making for 12 - 18yr olds! The SCENIC ARTS!

Venue

The Melville Centre, Abergavenny

Dates

From:
15 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
From:
22 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
Soap Making Workshops

Address

Chepstow Castle (Cadw), Town Centre, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

Telephone
01291 624065

ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

Chepstow

Discover the history of soap at Chepstow Castle with interactive workshops, and create your own Tudor wash ball to take home.

Venue

Chepstow Castle (Cadw), Chepstow

Dates

From:

21 Mar 2026to22 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
Forage and Ferment Workshops

Address

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

Telephone
07403896800

hello@thecraftypickle.co.uk

Price
Price £130.00 Per Ticket

Bentley Green Farm, Crick, Caldicot

Crafty Pickle have teamed up with the incredible Chloe from Gourmet Gatherings to bring you a unique afternoon of foraging ingredients (2 hours) and learning how to preserve them by fermenting them into your very own wild kimchi and fermented soda!

Dates

From:

21 Mar 2026to22 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
Easter Baking Saturday

Address

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

Telephone
07977511337

abergavennybaker@gmail.com

Price
Price £160.00 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Learn how to make delicious breads for Easter with The Abergavenny Baker.

Dates

From:
28 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience April 2026

Address

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

Telephone
0800 160 1770

info@donaheys.co.uk

Price
Price £719.00 Per Ticket

Newport

Dancing With The Stars Weekend at the 5★ Celtic Manor Resort 2026
A luxury weekend of dancing, laughter and unforgettable moments – with the stars you love.

Dates

From:

17 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshops

Address

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

Telephone
07403896800

hello@thecraftypickle.co.uk

Price
Price £70.00 per adult

Bentley Green Farm, Crick, Caldicot

Discover how to make your very own krauts and kimchi, giving you the confidence and knowledge you need to explore the world of fermentation!

Dates

From:
26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
Dr John Cooper Clarke

Address

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

Telephone
01600719401

boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org

Price
Price £30.00 Per Ticket

Monmouth

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the
'Godfather of Punk Poetry" and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.

Venue

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

Dates

From:
30 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Chepstow Library Garden Plant Sale

Address

Chepstow Library, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ

Telephone
01291 408121

Chepstowlibrarygarden@gmail.com

Chepstow

The annual Plant Sale of Chepstow Library Garden is held to publicise the Library Garden and generate funds for its development and maintenance.

Dates

From:
15 May 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
The Forager's Garden at Nantybedd

Address

Nant-y-Bedd Garden, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LY

Telephone
01873 890219

garden@nantybedd.com

Price
Price £115.28 Per Ticket

Abergavenny

Join Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods for a foraging tour of Nant-y-Bedd Gardens in the Black Mountains near Abergavenny plus a garden tour with Sue, one of the owners of Nantybedd.

Venue

Nant-Y-Bedd, Abergavenny

Dates

From:
17 May 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
From:
6 June 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
Nant-Y-Bedd Garden Openings 2026

Address

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LY

Telephone
01873 890219

garden@nantybedd.com

Price
Price £10.48 per adult

Abergavenny

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. An RHS Partner Garden since 2019 (winner of Partner Garden of the Year in 2022), Nant-y-Bedd…

Venue

Nant-Y-Bedd, Abergavenny

Dates

From:

4 June 2026to31 July 2026Various Opening Times
The Green & Blackbrook Estate

Address

The Green & Blackbrook Estate, Monmouthshire

Telephone
01372 373962

events@perennial.org.uk

Price
Price £135.00 Per Ticket

Exclusive Garden Tour at two gardens - The Green (Herefordshire) & Blackbrook Estate for Perennial the charity which is the UK's only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture facing every day or life-changing challenges, since 1839. Our…

Dates

From:
11 June 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend Experience Summer 2026

Address

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

Telephone
0800 160 1770

info@donaheys.co.uk

Price
Price £709.00 Per Ticket

Newport

If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break

Dates

From:

17 July 2026to19 July 2026Various Opening Times
Back to Nature Fest 26

Address

Trellech Grange, Llanishen, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6QN

Telephone
07487 691982

backtonaturefest26@gmail.com

Chepstow

Immerse yourself in the natural farmland at Trellech Grange with Back to Nature, a natural wellbeing festival in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside.

Dates

From:
19 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
Llanover Rare Plant Fair

Address

Llanover Garden, Ty Uchaf, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EF

Telephone
07753423635

elizabeth@llanover.com

Llanover, Abergavenny

Visit Llanover Garden for our annual Rare Plant Fair. Entry includes both access to the garden and the rare plant fair, plus there'll be bacon butties and welsh cakes available.

Venue

Llanover Garden, Abergavenny

Dates

From:
20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00