Swaffham
🎨 Creative & Art Workshops, Classes & Courses Near Swaffham, Norfolk
A creative day out with cake, colour, and countryside charm.
Fancy escaping for a day of creativity, connection, and cake? Our Reef Make & Do workshops are under an hour from Swaffham — and well worth the trip if you’re craving a little “me time” or a joyful day with a fellow maker.
From gel plate printing and calligraphy to botanical fabric printing and marbling, our expert-led workshops are open to beginners and seasoned crafters alike. We create warm, welcoming days full of fun, learning, and inspiration — with refreshments flowing and plenty of homemade treats.
🚗 Getting Here from Swaffham
🕓 Approx. travel times:
By Car: ~30 mins
(via A1065 through Fakenham — a straightforward and scenic route)By Bus: ~1 hour 50 minutes
(Bus from Swaffham to Fakenham, then Coastliner 36 or 37 to Walsingham)
📍Our Workshop Venues
We host workshops at two beautifully characterful North Norfolk venues:
Little WalsinghamWalsingham – peaceful, pretty, and packed with creative charm
Wiveton Parish Rooms– a hidden gem with sea views nearby and coastal air to clear the mind
Both venues are:
Step-free and wheelchair accessible
Have free parking
Always stocked with refreshments, homemade cake and a smile
💙 Why Guests from Swaffham Keep Coming Back
Escape the everyday and treat yourself to a proper creative experience
Learn new skills with expert artists in a relaxed, no-pressure setting
Chat, create, eat, and connect with other lovely people
Leave with something you made (and maybe a new crafty obsession too)
“I hadn’t picked up a paintbrush since school, but this felt like the perfect way to dip back in. Everyone was so welcoming and the whole day felt like a treat. It was worth every mile from Swaffham.” – Caroline M., Swaffham
🎟️ Popular Workshops for Guests from Swaffham
Lino Printing – our best-seller and a guest favourite
Gel Plate Printing – fun, forgiving and perfect for beginners
Indigo Dye & Pattern Making – for lovers of bold fabric design
Marbling & Collage – creative play at its finest
🗺️ Directions + Map
Here’s how to get to us from Swaffham – click below for directions to Walsingham:
📍Get directions to Walsingham →
Free parking at both venues
Accessible sites
Ground-floor access at all locations
Full-day workshops include homemade lunch, cake, and bottomless tea. CAke and refrshments at other events
💌 Ready to treat yourself to a creative escape?
Come solo or bring a crafty friend – either way, you’ll be welcomed with warmth, creativity and quite possibly a huge slice of Victoria sponge!
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