2026 Workshops / Things to pre-book

For ages 6 years and upwards, adults and children can experience a unique activity within the canopy of some fantastic trees around the Dubs in t'Dales festival site. Enjoy a tree climbing experience with fully qualified tutors.

Discover macramé in this hands-on workshop inspired by ancient sailor knots. Learn simple techniques, create your own driftwood hanging piece or create your own stylish keyring or wristlets, gain skills for plant hangers and wall art. Perfect for beginners you’ll leave with a handmade creation. 

Join artist and ArtisOn tutor Jen Watson for a creative 2-hour mosaic workshop where you'll make your own coaster, pot stand, or groovy mosaic art for your van. Using a vibrant selection of mosaic tiles and materials, Amy will help you design and create a colourful piece to take home and enjoy for years to come.

Craft your own beautiful star or bird feeder using natural willow and simple, satisfying weaving techniques. Jess will guide you step-by-step as you create your willow weaving piece.

Take a moment to reset, relax and recharge with festival wellness treatments, including massage, Reiki, chakra balancing and Ayurveda Dosha sessions, designed to restore your body, mind and soul. 

Northumbrian Sauna offers a unique wellness experience with its stunning 10-person barrel-style sauna trailer. Fenwick Ridley is a seasoned Sauna Master and Team GB Ice Swimmer aka IceViking with extensive experience in contrast therapy. 

Join me for a more intimate Sound Healing session in my 'Zen Zone' tent. Lying on a mat, head on a cushion and wrapped in warm blankets, be enveloped in the beautiful sounds of gong, drum, singing bowls and percussion. Blissfully relaxed, rebalanced, realigned and reset in mind, body and spirit.

Would you like to learn how to make your very own Leather product? You can choose from various leather products: keyrings, earrings, cable keepers, caddies, bracelets and pocket journals*  Please book directly, link above.

Immerse yourself in one of the oldest traditional techniques, suiting all ages and abilities. Create your own felt artwork by choosing from a delightful array of colourful wools.

Head to Helen Perkins stand to book.