COURSES

WHAT TO EXPECT

Every one of the tutors at Curious House is an inspiring teacher who will bring out the best in you. We begin by taking a moment to become present and focus on the time we will spend together to the exclusion of all else. Mobile phones are switched off - this is your day.

Teaching typically begins at 10am and for day courses finishes around 3.30pm. For half day courses we finish around 12.30/1.00pm. Check the details for each course as I am gradually introducing some evening options as well. If you are coming on a full day’s course you will be treated to a delicious light lunch which will be served around mid day. Liquid refreshment will flow throughout the day. Our aim is that you leave us feeling stimulated by the company you have kept and inspired by what you have achieved. Please scroll down this page for a full list of courses on offer.

Our base is at the award winning The Bell in Ticehurst - a place that Philippa has helped shape over the past decade and is as inspiring and stylish as she is. For a really restorative treat, spend a night or two in one of their sinfully comfortable beds. Every room is distinctive and individual and the food is fantastic. Bring a friend or partner and if they don’t want to join in a course, there are plenty of great things to do locally. This could be a perfect staycation to explore the delights of the Kent/Sussex countryside or the many arty places to visit in this corner of East Sussex. Rooms are subject to availability so book book at the time you book your course to avoid disappointment!

Call 01435 884806 or email philippa@curioushouse.net

COURSES

THE GIFT OF CREATIVITY - VOUCHERS FOR THE PERFECT PRESENT - £50-£140
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IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY - CAPTURING THOSE PRECIOUS MOMENTS WITH KATY DONALDSON - TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2024
£110.00
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WILLOW WEAVING PODS AND SPHERES WITH DOMINIC PARRETTE - WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL 2024
£130.00
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SCULPTING A HARE IN WILLOW WITH DOMINIC PARRETTE - TUESDAY 14th MAY 2024
£130.00
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COLOUR AND ABSTRACT PAINTING WITH DANI HUMBERSTONE – WEDNESDAY 15th MAY 2024
£135.00
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GREEN DRAWING WITH VICTORIA THRELFALL - SATURDAY 18th MAY 2024
£70.00
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DELVING DEEPER WITH OIL PAINTS – 20th MAY , 3rd JUNE AND 17th JUNE 2024
£190.00
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BLOOMSBURY STYLE LAMPSHADES AND TRAYS WITH JANE MCCALL – TUESDAY 11th JUNE 2024
£140.00
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BLOOMSBURY STYLE PAINTED FURNITURE WITH JANE MCCALL – WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE 2024
£130.00
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THE JAPANESE ART OF KINTSUGI - WITH EMMA WILLIAMS - TUESDAY 18th JUNE 2024
£90.00
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LIFE DRAWING WITH EVANGELINE ARMSTRONG - MONDAY 1st JULY 2024
£150.00
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CREATE A LARGE TERRARIUM WITH SEBASTIAN TRIBE - 2nd JULY 2024
£98.00
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INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL PAINTING IN WATER COLOUR WITH JOANNA CHARLOTTE – 24th SEPTEMBER 2024
£135.00
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CREATIVE STRINGING AND RE-STRINGING BEADS WITH JULIE TUCKER-WILLIAMS – 25th SEPTEMBER 2024
£135.00
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MODERN CALLIGRAPHY WITH LUCY BERRIDGE - WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2024
£135.00
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INTRODUCTION TO STILL LIFE PAINTING WITH OILS WITH DANI HUMBERSTONE – TUESDAY 15th OCTOBER 2024
£130.00
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MYTHICAL CREATURES STITCHING AND PAINTING WITH PHILIPPA KING AND MELISSA WHITE – 12th AND 13th NOVEMBER 2024
£270.00
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DESIGN AND PRINT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WRAPPING PAPER WITH CLARE DALES – TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2024
£135.00
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GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS WREATH MORNING – WITH ANDREA BEACH - MONDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2024
£90.00
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GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS WREATH AFTERNOON – WITH ANDREA BEACH - MONDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2024
£90.00
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CREATIVE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING WITH EMILY WOOD – WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2024
£60.00
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IMPROVISATION ON PAPER: A DIFFERENT KIND OF WRITING RETREAT WITH MANDY WHEELER - 27th to 29th JANUARY 2025
£420.00
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INTRODUCTION TO BLOCK PRINTING WITH JENNEY KELLY - 25th FEBRUARY 2025
£150.00
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PAPER COLLAGE ART WORKSHOP WITH SALLY HUNTER - WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2025
£140.00
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"We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out"

RAY BRADBURY, AUTHOR AND SCREENWRITER