Our Norfolk creative workshops often come alive in the quiet moments as much as the busy ones, and at this time of year those moments feel especially precious. As the winter term comes to a close at Reef Make and Do, the shift from workshop bustle to the gentle beginnings of Christmas brings a welcome pause and a chance to reflect on the months of making that have shaped our community. After a wonderfully ful l run of workshops this term , I am now at home easing into Christm

Botanical Casting with Clare Towers Our art and craft workshops in Norfolk are shaped by thoughtful planning long before guests arrive. When people search for craft workshops near me or art classes near me, they often imagine the creative part of the day, but so much of what you experience at Reef Make and Do begins months earlier at my dining table. That is where I sit with endless cups of tea, my planning notebook, my diary, and messages from artists and makers who hope to

Our creative Norfolk workshops continue to offer something quietly restorative, and this past week reminded me again just how powerful it is when people gather to make together. After two full days of workshops at the Wiveton Parish Rooms, I found myself reflecting on the calm, the company and the gentle rhythm that filled the space from morning until late afternoon. The Parish Rooms are a wonderfully old fashioned hall with vintage crockery on the shelves, a very helpful ser

Happy Handmade If you are searching for meaningful gift ideas this Christmas, handmade and locally made presents are a wonderful place to start. Choosing just one or two gifts from small, independent makers not only supports real people and their creativity but also helps to strengthen our local economy here in Norfolk. There is something rather lovely about the idea of a handmade Christmas. A season filled with thoughtful gifts and small-business finds sounds wonderful in th

As autumn settles across North Norfolk, creative workshops at Reef Make & Do are filling with the gentle rhythm of festive making. From willow wreaths and silver jewellery to origami lights and calligraphy, this is the season for hands-on creativity. If you have been searching for art and craft workshops in Norfolk that offer warmth, calm, and inspiration, now is the perfect time to join us. Feeling the Shift As the year begins to tip towards winter, I have been feeling a qu