Learn a new skill during your stay in Snowdonia
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Make more of your Snowdonia trip by learning to do something new or maybe improving an existing skill
Bodnant Welsh Food
This venue is about 50 minutes drive from our log cabin accommodation. The centre contains both a cookery school and a wine school. Contact them HERE
Chocablock
Make your own bar of chocolate or chocolate pizza. Suitable for children and adults. Details HERE
Knit One in Dolgellau regularly hold "yarn craft" classes. Look out for "crochet for beginners", "sock knitting" and more. Contact them for future schedule.
Glosters Craft Classes
Take a short course (many just a few hours) in Porthmadog to learn how to make bath bombs, throw a pot, make a mug, sew a small item and also children’s craft workshops. Contact them HERE
Helen Iles Landscape Photography
Join Helen (a qualified mountain leader) for a walk in our magnificent landscape specifically geared to taking photos. During the walk you'll learn more about photography in the outdoors. Dawn and dusk sessions available.
Mountain Yoga Breaks
Polly runs yoga breaks plus combinations of yoga, mountain biking and hiking, many taking place just down the road from us at Coed y Brenin. Contact her HERE
no-mad running
Ash and Katie run local courses for trail runners, covering navigation, ultra trail recce days and more. Contact them HERE
Offer a range of courses including decoupage, rag rug making, rag and ribbon wreath making and introduction to painting furniture. Contact them for details.
Learn new skills and gain confidence for your next mountain adventure. Trek training, introduction to climbing, winter skills and much more. Contact them HERE
Run Coed y Brenin Trail School
Coed y Brenin is the first dedicated trail centre in the UK. Along with his team and guest runners, Matt runs a wide range of courses for trail running together with regular “shop” group runs. Contact him HERE
SUP Barmouth
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing sports at the moment. Want to give it a try during your stay in Snowdonia? Taster sessions for beginners plus group and 1-to-1 lessons available. Contact SUP Barmouth HERE
Taran Eco Designs
Create your own eco-friendly furniture on a 1 or 2 day course. Suitable for those aged 16 and over. Details HERE
The Candle Studio
Make your own hand dipped candle. Suitable for children from 5 years upwards. Details HERE
Ty Newydd Creative Writing School
Courses on creative writing in English and Welsh. Writing lyrics, short stories, poetry and more. Contact them HERE
Wheelism
Steve runs local mountain bike coaching sessions and mtb maintenance courses. Contact him HERE