Hands on heritage crafts at the Friendly Hound Studio

Friendly Hound Studio and Accommodation- Rural retreats and engaging workshops in beautiful north Northumberland

The open skies and countryside of rural north Northumberland form a backdrop to this hive of arts and craft. Home to Small Axe Woodcrafts and the Friendly Garden. Jon Purkins and Pippa Willitts have developed the Friendly hound site as a rural retreat creating a haven for wildlife and a space to relax , be inspired, learn and share in tranquil surroundings.

We provide contemporary and creative workshops delivered by professional practitioners. Specialising in heritage wood crafts, herbal crafts and environmental art. Accommodation is available in the Red Lion cottage and the yurt in the orchard.

For the Heritage Open Days we invite you to come and explore the garden with the chance of spotting some wildlife, enjoy the surroundings and engage with some activities, we also invite other local craftspeople to showcase their work. This year we will be joined by Anna Corbett-stringmaker, Rachel Abbott- Amongst the woods and waters, forager, and Jaqueline Kurio of Living earth labyrinth.

The Friendly hound is well known locally as it used to be a pub serving Ford village and the old mining village at Ford common; prior to this it was a licensed grocers and drapers shop.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Friendly Hound, Ford Common, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QD

Contact on day:

Pippa Willitts

Telephone number:

+447515698036

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Family friendly site, please note there are ponds and uneven surfaces. Please note while the site is all ground level there are some steps for access to the indoor studio.

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