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We invite you to ‘get creative’ with us in our brand new studio!

Artifex Designs is relocating to Smithbrook Kilns in the picturesque village of Cranleigh in Surrey.

 

New to Artifex Designs…

Our new workshop is much bigger which means we will be able to launch and run our very own workshops.

Once we are all moved in, re-decorated and when government guidelines allow, we will be opening the doors and inviting you in to our working artists studio to join us and get creative with an array of fun painting and craft workshops throughout the year.

 

Full details and booking to be announced soon so… WATCH THIS SPACE!
The Studio
Workshops will include:
  • Art Workshops
  • Craft Projects
  • Gifts Makes
  • Halloween Props
  • Christmas Decor & Gifts

Plus evening sessions including:

  • Painting and Prosecco &
  • Bubbles & Creativity

 

Be in the know...

All workshops will be bookable in advance but in the meantime please sign up to our workshops newsletter, follow us on Facebook and Instragram and be first in line when our first workshop dates are released.

Do you need to be a great artist or an experienced crafter to take part?

Absolutley not, our workshops are a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life, head down to our working studio, help yourself to a hot drink and a biscuit, (or a cheeky prosecco if you are on an evening classes) relax and get stuck in.

All materials are provided and the lead artist will guide you through your project step by step.

There are no rules as creativity is key so we will be encouraging you to add your own colours, finishing touches and flair to your final project if you want to, but most of all we want you to relax and have fun!

What is the venue like?

All workshops will be held in our working studio where you may find any manner of projects in progress.  As it is a working studio we hope you will feel even more inspired and really get stuck in.

Please be aware as the studio is a working studio it will not be suitable for small children with the exception of organised mum and baby sessions where babies will need to stay in their prams as much as possible.

How much are the workshops?

Each workshop will be prices according to the subject, length and materials, please check out the session you are interesed in for individual pricing.

 

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Meet the Artist

Meet the Artist

Hiya, I am Layona and I will be running the majority of the workshops.  Running Artifex Designs is so fun, I get asked to make the most weird and wonderful things espescailly at Halloween and Christmas and I am excited to welcome you in and create some of these super fun projects with me. 

I’ll have the kettle on too so book something that takes your fancy and I look forward to welcoming you to my studio.

Parties and Groups:

Fancy the studio all to yourselves, well we can definatley help with that.

Private parties, Birthday’s or groups please get in touch and together we can tailor make an activity to suit your guests, including cake, bubbly and party bags.

Hen Parties:

If getting creative sounds like the perfect activity for your creative hen, we would be more than happy to help, with a large variety of makes we are sure we can surprise your guests with something fun and different.

Corporate Team Building:

There is nothing like getting out of your workplace to down tools and do something different to pull the team together and inspire creative thinking.

We can work with you to find the perfect activity including large mulit-person mural art pieces.

Join the Team

We are always on the look out for artists of all mediums and creative bubbly people who would like to to join our team of freelancers. 

Please get in touch if:

  • You are interested in running some of our exisiting sessions
  • You would be interested in adding your skillset to our workshops programme and running sessions
  • Are a creative person interested in joining the The Team and joining us on big Halloween and/or Christmas builds.

 

We would love to hear from you.

Run your own workshops

As someone who has always wanted to teach but never fancied bringing people into a lifeless uninspiring hired function room, I understand how important it is to have a great space to get people excited, feeling inspired and having fun. 

If you have workshops you would be interested in hiring the space to run your own sessions please do get in touch, pop in for a cuppa and wecan see if we can help.