Is 2025 Your Year to Get Creative?

|Published on: Jan 21, 2025|Categories: Things To Do|

Time to Try Your Hand At Something New in 2025

Pottery Classes at Eastnor

Want to recreate that scene in Ghost? You may get thrown out of class!

Are you like me and have just realised that your new year’s resolutions are about as spent as the Christmas Tree still awaiting its kerb-side collection?

But what If you could enjoy a cosy, tranquil cabin stay but also add a sprinkle of adventure? What better way to dive into learning a new skill?

Whether you’ve always wanted to try your hand at pottery, photography or even foraging for wild edibles, the lush surroundings of the Forest of Dean offer the perfect inspiration. Imagine waking up to the morning mist, grabbing your sketchbook, and finding a peaceful spot by the river to capture the beauty around you. Or, if you fancy something a bit more hands-on, why not take a cookery class? Perhaps mastering flaky pastry or fresh pasta making for the first time?

Here are some unique experiences you can try this year that will challenge you and expand your horizons:

An Afternoon Tea Experience at Harts Barn

Make them, bake them and then enjoy them in the Apple Store Eatery. Price £60 per person

  1. Bake it!: Why not treat yourself to a cookery class at Harts Barn Cookery School – just a five minute drive from your cabin.https://www.hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk/
  2. Quaff it!: Create your own unique gin recipe, distil it and take it home with one of our ‘Make your own gin’ experiences.https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/make-your-own-gin-with-silver-circle-distillery-p1446201
  3. Pick up the Pieces! Let Rachel Shilston introduce you to a fun creative mosaic experience and create a striking woodland animal mosaic for your gardenhttps://www.rachelshilston.co.uk/
  4. Snap it!  Bespoke outdoor 2 or 4 hour one to one photography experience led by experienced professional David (who does our website photography)! Bookable any day and at any time, David has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you master capturing the shot – whatever your favourite subject matter.https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/one-to-one-photography-experience-p1686211
  5. Throw it! Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘I’ve always wanted to do’ activities. This fun session offers the opportunity to do just that! Perfect for individuals or couples wanting to get creative with clay.https://eastnorpottery.co.uk/experiences/potters-wheel-intro-class/
  6. Forge it! Always wanted to make your own firepoker, hook, door knocker, toasting fork or bracket? Don’t mind getting a bit dirty….then this is for you. Be a blacksmith for a day at the forge with Lizzie. https://www.haycarts.co.uk/product-page/2024-forge-taster-day
Mosaic Workshops

Make something truly unique

There are lots of other experiences you can try your hand at.  Take a look https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/experiences
So, if you’re feeling adventurous and ready to embrace new challenges, The Roost Luxury Cabins can be your perfect launchpad. Let creativity flow and skills develop—all while surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Forest of Dean. So grab your gear, pack your enthusiasm, and let the learning adventure begin!

Happy adventuring, and who knows what new passion awaits you at The Roost!