Top North East England Classes & Workshops

Spartans Academy of Krav Maga will teach you Krav Maga under the up-to-date model of Pre Fight, In Fight, Post Fight (what to do before, during and after) – avoidance, situational awareness, criminal and human behavior, UK Law Self Defence. The Krav Maga Self Defence skills, knowledge and techniques are sewn into an immaculate, scientifically planned programme to suit all abilities – each class will present you with something to practice and something new to learn.

This is a unique opportunity to pick up a heritage craft from a professional turner. Pole lathe turning is increasingly popular and bowl turning experiences a 'renaissance'. It is a real, hands-on skill that has tarvelled through history till the present day. To create something useable and useful is an absolute joy, something that is only toped by the fact that is made from wood and not from plastic. I can accomodate up to two participants at the moment. One-to-ones however, is the best ways to get most out of your day.

The Arty Footsteps Experience is a unique opportunity to walk, explore and draw in the Breamish Valley in Northumberland National Park. The idea behind the Experience, is to encourage the traveller to slow down and take some time to stand and stare at the landscape around them. By slowing down, you can use that time to observe in a way that an artist observes and the creativity naturally follows on. To help you draw, we provide the artist's materials you will need. To nourish you, we bring you a picnic, made up from local Northumberland produce. To nourish your soul, we share the beautiful Breamish Valley with you as we walk beside its river and explore the valley through which it flows. Jane, our artist and Patrick our guide will be with you for the whole Experience. Ingram Village Hall is our indoor base for the day if it is needed, a safe haven on a rainy day. Otherwise, the great outdoors will be our home, as you our guest walk, explore and draw on our Arty Footsteps Experience.