Creative Retreat

Arty Thursday Escape (10-weeks)

£950

Unwind and Escape

Take time out from your busy schedule and feed your soul with nature and creativity every Thursday.

Come and join us in our bespoke classroom, set within the mature gardens and grounds of historic Gossington Hall.

Each week we will be spending time in the studio completing creative tasks, as well as outside (weather permitting) exploring the gardens, researching creative projects with drawing, and photography, and, if it’s your thing, joining in simple mindfulness techniques such as grounding, forest bathing, breathwork and basic yoga.

Playful Creativity

Creativity happens when we connect to the inner child and allow ourselves to play. Putting logic to one side in a safe and supportive environment with like-minded people feeds the soul and produces imaginative outcomes that surprise and delight. Modern life, with its hectic pace, can leave little time for self-reflection and artistic growth. 

We will provide you with fun, creative projects and all the materials that you need to help you engage with your own magical ability to be creative. 

There is no experience required. This fun, easy-going course is all about the process, but you learn lots of interesting art techniques too.

Nature Inspired

Here at Caroline Tatham Art, nature underpins everything that we do. Caroline has created the gardens over the last 15 years and loves sharing them with like-minded people. Each day we will be venturing out (weather permitting) to get inspired by drawing, photographing and just experiencing the beautiful garden.

There will be an optional opportunity each day to undertake a mindfulness technique in the garden, or, if you prefer, just take time out with a cup of tea and a beautiful view. Meet Milo and Lottie, our resident chihuahua “therapy dogs” and head of garden tours.

FAQs

    • Tea and coffee

    • Use of bespoke art classroom

    • Access to the gardens

    • Bring and share lunch

    • Each Thursday there will be a new creative project with an informative demonstration

    • All materials included

    • Optional mindfulness practice

    • Opportunity to take photos of the garden

    • A friendly wag from the school dogs: Milo and Lottie

    • A relaxing environment

    • Spend time with like-minded people

    • Free parking

  • All art materials are provided, but we do ask students to kindly provide a bring-and-share lunch.

  • Your tutor will be Caroline Tatham, a qualified lecturer, who has a lifetime of experience in teaching creativity.

    Your teaching assistant will be Emma Tatham, who will offer lots of encouragement and practical support as well as yoga tuition, grounding and breathwork.

  • Not at all. We specialise in supporting and encouraging those with no previous experience. You just need a ‘can do’ attitude and be open to relaxing and going with the flow.

  • All materials provided.

  • Do not worry! We are all creative and Caroline specialises in connecting people to their inner creative voice.

    You just need to be willing to give it a go. Absolute beginners are most welcome.

  • Yes! You are very welcome to join our online community ‘Creative Space’ where Caroline offers encouragement and feedback to posting members. In this free group, Caroline also shares weekly botanical photographs to inspire your artwork (#CreativeSpaceNatureSpark).

    There is also the chance to win prizes in the group challenges.

    Please see the button below.

  • This course is suitable for anyone who wants to take time out to develop their creativity and mindfulness practice.

  • 8th May - 10th July 2025

  • The course costs £950.

    Course cost includes materials.

  • All mindfulness activities are entirely optional. They will last about one hour and if they are not for you, you are welcome to spend this time enjoying a cup of tea in the garden with a dog by your side. Alternatively, you may want to spend the time sketching or photographing the magical gardens.

  • Each week, the doors open at 10am where tea and coffee will be available.

    The course finishes at 4pm.

Join our community Creative Space and meet other like minded creatives and see some of the techniques from our courses in action.