Create something beautiful in the heart of Cornwall

Leave everyday life behind for a few peaceful hours of creativity. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or rediscovering a lifelong passion, our workshops are designed to be relaxed, inspiring and welcoming. Surrounded by gardens and Cornish countryside, you’ll create more than artwork—you’ll create memories. Our doors are open to visitors, locals as well as our holiday cottage guests.

Gently warmed by infrared heating and filled with natural light, this unique and beautiful space has been thoughtfully designed to help you relax, unwind and reconnect with your artistic self, Siobhan believes we all have one!

Weekly Classes

Booking Your Workshop

Creative Workshops can be enjoyed in two ways.

Book a Private Workshop
Purchase a workshop experience and arrange a date and time directly with Siobhan to suit you both. This option is perfect for individuals, couples, families or small groups looking for a more personal experience.

Join a Scheduled Workshop
Selected workshops are listed with fixed dates and times throughout the year. Simply choose the session that suits you and reserve your place online.

Gift an Experience
Looking for a thoughtful gift? Gift vouchers are available, allowing friends and family to enjoy a memorable creative experience at Cardwen Farm. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Introduction to Water Colours

Whether you’ve always wanted to try watercolour painting or are looking to build confidence with a brush, this relaxed and welcoming workshop is the perfect place to begin.

Set within the peaceful surroundings of Cardwen Farm, you’ll discover the joy of watercolour through a series of simple, hands-on exercises designed to introduce the techniques that make this beautiful medium so expressive. Working on a collection of small practice cards, you’ll explore washes, blending, lifting, layering, texture and other essential skills before bringing everything together in your own finished painting.

Rather than following a strict step-by-step project, you’ll be encouraged to develop your own creativity. Bring along photographs or inspiration that you’d love to paint—whether that’s a favourite pet, wildlife, flowers, landscapes or artwork that inspires you. Most guests simply use images on their phone, although printed photographs are equally welcome.

As a wildlife artist, Siobhan is particularly known for her detailed animal portraits and the use of pointillism, and she’ll happily share tips and techniques throughout the session while encouraging you to develop your own style.

Above all, this workshop is about slowing down, enjoying the creative process and leaving with the confidence to continue your own watercolour journey long after you’ve returned home

Marine Animals Watercolour Workshop

Discover the beauty of Cornwall’s coastline through watercolour in this relaxed and inspiring creative workshop.

Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before or you’re looking to build your confidence, this workshop is designed to help you enjoy the process of painting in a friendly, supportive environment.

Together we’ll explore a variety of simple watercolour techniques before bringing them together to create your own marine-inspired artwork. Drawing inspiration from the fascinating creatures found around our Cornish coast, you’ll learn how layers of colour, texture and detail can transform a simple sketch into something full of life.

Throughout the session I’ll demonstrate techniques step by step, sharing the methods I use in my own artwork, including the distinctive pointillism style that features in many of my animal portraits. You’ll then have plenty of time to work at your own pace with individual guidance whenever you need it.

Every painting created is unique, making this a wonderfully personal experience whether you’re visiting Cardwen Farm on holiday or simply looking for a peaceful and creative few hours.

Leave with new skills, fresh inspiration and a finished painting to take home as a reminder of your time in Cornwall. Bring your own inspiration images of the subject you would like to paint! (It’s not cheating!)

Sip & Paint Experience

Creativity, Colour & Good Company at Cardwen Farm
Gather your friends for a relaxed and inspiring sip & paint session with local artist Siobhan Baker. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Cardwen Farm, this light-hearted and fun event invites you to unwind, catch up with friends and explore your creativity while painting on your own mini canvas on a charming small wooden easel.
The table will be beautifully decorated from the garden to create a welcoming, nature and art inspired atmosphere – complete with refreshing Mocktails to sip as you paint. Siobhan will be there to encourage when needed and facilitate smiles as well as keeping glasses topped up.
Perfect for groups of friends, family gatherings or special celebrations perhaps even team building. No experience necessary, this is a wonderfully creative way to spend time together and take home a unique keepsake.
Book your Sip & Paint experience today – art, laughter and a splash of colour come together at Cardwen Farm
All materials are provided, and private or small group booking are welcome.
Two hour session.
Please note non-alcoholic drinks only (Mocktails).

Botanical Relief Experience

Slow down, gather inspiration from nature, and create a timeless piece of botanical art in the peaceful surroundings of Cardwen Farm.

During this calming workshop you’ll learn how to capture the delicate beauty of flowers, grasses and foliage by pressing real botanicals into fine casting plaster. The result is an elegant decorative botanical relief artwork that celebrates the natural world and makes a beautiful keepsake or thoughtful handmade gift. Botanicals are gathered from the extensive mature gardens of Cardwen Farm (which you will be welcome to walk amongst) but you are also welcome to bring your own pieces with you too.

I’ll guide you through each stage of the process, from selecting and arranging your botanical specimens to pouring, finishing and refining your plaster piece, using the best quality materials. Along the way you’ll discover simple techniques that produce beautifully detailed impressions, making every creation completely unique. You will leave with a beautiful 10 x 15cm plaster art piece, in a box that you are able to decorate whilst the plaster sets as well as knowledge of a delightful creative process anchored in nature.

The relaxed pace of the workshop allows plenty of time to experiment, enjoy the creative process and chat over a cup of tea while your artwork develops. Whether you’re completely new to crafting or already enjoy making things by hand, you’ll leave with both new skills and a handcrafted botanical plaque to display in your home.

Inspired by the Cornish countryside that surrounds Cardwen Farm, this workshop is less about perfection and more about taking time to create something naturally beautiful. Lasting around two hours in the studio your plaster piece will require 24-48 hours to fully harden, don’t worry – we will send you home with care and finish instructions!

Reserve your space

Booking is quick and easy using our online booking system below. Whether you’re joining on your own or with friends, we’d love to welcome you to the studio. Any questions just contact Siobhan 07827763298 or use the enquiry form.

Adults only.

Siobhan’s Studio @ Cardwen Farm

Designed with comfort and tranquillity in mind, our countryside studio provides the perfect environment to enjoy your practice.

You’ll enjoy:

• Gentle infrared heating

• Beautiful countryside surroundings

• Small, welcoming classes

• Natural light throughout

• Free parking

• Easy access from Looe, Polperro and surrounding villages

Please bring your own yoga mat if possible. A limited number of mats are available for other classes—please ask when booking.

Yin will have all equipment provided (including mat) for maximum relaxation.

Before you arrive

Suitable for ages 12 years and over. Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
No previous experience is necessary—complete beginners are very welcome.
All professional-quality materials are provided.
Tea, coffee included.
We recommend wearing clothing you don’t mind getting a little paint on.
Feel free to bring photographs or inspiration images on your phone (or printed copies) if there’s a particular marine animal, artistic style or colour palette you’d like to explore.
Workshops last approximately 2 hours. Some classes may run over, there is no extra charge for this.
Class sizes are kept small to allow plenty of individual guidance. (Max 12)
Free (limited) off street parking on site, please lift share where possible.
Classes will go ahead with a minimum attendance of 2. A full refund or reschedule will be offered if class minimum not achieved.
No smoking on site.
Siobhan Baker is a self taught lifelong artist.
You will be able to purchase Siobhan’s artwork at a discounted price in the studio. (Don’t worry zero pushy sales here).

Stay a Little Longer

Why not combine your art experiences with a relaxing Cornish escape?

Our beautifully appointed holiday cottages provide the perfect place to slow down, unwind and explore the stunning South East Cornwall coastline before returning for an evening yoga class or a one-to-one art session with Siobhan.

It’s art and holidaying in perfect harmony.