Spend a day learning something new
at a Somerset country house

Vintage drawing of an armillary sphere with a compass and arrow.

Explore our current programme and find a workshop that inspires you…

Each Asterion & Co. course is designed as a relaxed and inspiring day, bringing together expert teaching, small groups and the hospitality of a Somerset country house. Our workshops span horticulture, art, craft and heritage skills, offering the chance to learn something new while enjoying time in a beautiful and welcoming setting.

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The Bird Who Sat for a Portrait: Painting a Bird of Prey from Life. | Thursday 23rd April 2026
£265.00
Botanical Casting: Capturing the Garden in Plaster. |Saturday 9th May 2026
£220.00
The House That Holds Your Story: Creating a Mixed-Media Portrait of Your Home. | Thursday 21st May 2026
£245.00
Botanical Casting: Capturing the Garden in Plaster. |Wednesday 17th June 2026
£220.00
Good Things in Threes: Painting a Trio of Vegetables from the Kitchen Garden. | Thursday 18th June 2026
£235.00
Sweet, Sliced & Boxed: Creating a Sculptural Woodcut Fruit Triptych in a Box Frame. | Thursday 16th July 2026
£295.00

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What to expect from a day with Asterion & Co.

Four smiling people outdoors, wearing jackets and hats, with trees and foliage in the background.

Expert practitioners

We collaborate with leading practitioners in horticulture, art and traditional craft, each bringing deep knowledge and practical insight to their workshops.

Four adults seated around a table inside a greenhouse, enjoying snacks and drinks, with plants visible in the background.

A generous sit-down lunch
and afternoon tea

Every course includes a freshly prepared sit-down lunch served at The Old Vicarage in Leigh-on-Mendip. A chance to pause, talk and enjoy the surroundings before the afternoon session.

Five women standing indoors in front of black and white artwork, all holding sketches of botanical drawings on white paper, with a dining table in front of them decorated with various items.

Small groups

Courses are intentionally limited in size to ensure a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive individual guidance from our guest tutors.