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Creative Plans for 2026
Art and Craft Workshops in Norfolk If you are searching for creative workshops in Norfolk, art and craft classes near me, or inspiring courses to try something new in 2026, you are in exactly the right place. At Reef Make & Do, the new year is shaping up to be our most exciting yet, with a rich programme of creative workshops, courses, and weekly classes designed for adults who want to make, learn, and connect. As we step into a fresh creative year, there is that familiar sen

Rachael at REEF Make & Do
Jan 123 min read


Easing Gently into the Start of Christmas
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

Rachael at REEF Make & Do
Dec 11, 20254 min read


How I Choose Our Makers For The Year Ahead
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

Rachael at REEF Make & Do
Nov 28, 20253 min read


The Quiet Work that Shapes your Experience at Reef Make & Do.
Our Norfolk art and craft workshops are not only about the making; they rest on a foundation of care, preparation, and the quiet systems that make everything feel calm and welcoming. At Reef Make and Do the behind the scenes work is every bit as important as the creative bit you see on the day. Just this week, I had my Food Standards Agency inspection. I always prepare well and I know my kitchen is clean, organised, and up to scratch, but I still feel that little flutter of n

Rachael at REEF Make & Do
Nov 23, 20254 min read


The Comfort of Making Together
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

Rachael at REEF Make & Do
Nov 18, 20254 min read


The Magic of Little Things
As the autumn days shorten and Christmas edges closer, life seems to quicken its pace. Between present lists, last post deadlines, and remembering who you have already bought for, it can all start to feel rather frantic. Here at Reef Make & Do in Norfolk, I have been trying to press pause and focus on the small, quiet things that bring joy - the moments that steady the day, make me smile, and remind me to slow down. This week I decided to do something a little different and s

Rachael at REEF Make & Do
Nov 7, 20253 min read

Stories, reflections and lots and lots of creativity from Reef Make & Do... with the odd recipe thrown in for good measure!
A Creative Life in Norfolk
Rachael Janes
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