Finch and Toad

20/05/2026

Looking forward to our Open Days here at Unique Cottages. Most of our studios will be Open for 2 days. Perfect for a sunny day visit and spot of lunch.

12/05/2026

10/05/2026

SUMMER FRENCH MATTRESS CUSHION MAKING CLASS
We are running another 2 Day Class in Norwich at the end of August . Dates and Info can be found on the website finchandtoad.co.uk. or contact Lee [email protected]

18/04/2026

What a lovely group! Thank you to Guildhall Arts Centre for inviting us to teach lampshade making this morning. Fabulous results, everyone . Well done. 👏

13/04/2026

TWO DAY TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERY TASTER: July 24th and 25th. LOCATION: Unique Cottage Studios
These 2 days are perfect for total beginners who are interested in learning the basic skills of traditional upholstery.
Picturesque Arts and Crafts Centre, Onsite Cafe
All details can be found at finchandtoad.co.uk in (spalding classes) or contact Lee [email protected]

21/03/2026

Thank you, Norfolk Creative Arts, and to all the students for a very enjoyable two days teaching.
A lovely combination of total beginners working alongside the regular Friday Upholstery Club students.
Lovely work and lots of enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing some of you back in May.

14/03/2026

Thank you to Stamford Arts Centre for inviting me to teach a morning of double shaded lampshade loveliness. A super group of enthusiastic participants.

June is the next lampshade class here at this venue.

See the Stamford Arts Centre website for details.

02/03/2026

A few finished or almost finished pieces from classes at Unique Cottage in Spalding since Dec. Students have come along for a half day lampshade making, some for 1 Day and others 2 to 3 days. Classes run mainly on a Friday or Saturday. There is no need to block book. finchandtoad.co.uk

07/01/2026

FInally, we will be running cushion making classes this year at Unique Cottage Studios. The first will be in March . We will be adding more dates soon
Info is on the website.

01/01/2026

A snap shot of commission work from 2025. Completed alongside the classes held here at Unique Cottage Studios. It's such a lovely place to come to work. For NEW class dates, go to finchandtoad.co.uk .