Needle Felting Masterclass with Mel Codling Needle Felting Masterclass with Mel Codling

Needle Felting Masterclass with Mel Codling

Sat 30 August 2025
12:30-2:30pm
Oxmoor Farm, Great Hampden HP16 9RD

Join us for a vibrant weekend as The Art Exhibitionists transform the farm into a celebration of creativity and aesthetic. Discover stunning artworks, meet inspiring artists, and immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere where art comes alive.

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£49.00

Event Description

Learn how to create your own 6inch needle felted bumblebee picture framed in a hoop.

Mell will take you step by step through the process of painting with wool!

12:30-2:30pm Sat 30th August.

Price includes your entry to the Oxmoor Farm Art Fair 2025

Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere
Oxmoor Farm Art Fair is not to be missed.

Bringing together local artists, crafters, and small businesses, the barns and courtyard will be transformed into a haven of artistic discovery.

Join The Art Exhibitionists for a vibrant weekend of curated exhibitions, live music, hands-on masterclasses, and more — all set in the stunning rural surroundings of Oxmoor Farm.

With over 70 local artists and crafters, this three-day art fair is a feast for the senses. Enjoy affordable, high-quality artwork, creative workshops, drop-in pottery painting, and a buzzing atmosphere — while supporting this year’s chosen charity: Oxford Kidney Trust Fund Ltd.

  • Live music 
  • 9 inspiring masterclasses – pre-book to avoid missing out!
  • Coffee, tea, cakes & delicious meals served by Oxmoor Farm
  • Wine tasting on Friday & Saturday early evenings
  • Exclusive craft boxes available only at the fair

Planning to eat at Oxmoor’s restaurant? Advance booking is essential at https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/oxmoorfarm— but be sure to buy your entry tickets here first!

Event Timings

  • Friday 29th August – 2pm to 9pm
  • Saturday 30th August – 10am to 9pm
  • Sunday 31st August – 10am to 4pm
  • Lloyds Wine Tasting: Friday & Saturday, 5pm to 8pm

Entrance

Entry is £5 per person. Children under 14 go free (but still need a ticket).

1/3 of door proceeds will support the Oxford Kidney Unit Trust Fund and the Oxford Young Adult Clinic, a unique community service for 18 to 30 year olds with kidney failure in the Thames Valley.

Experience the Event

  • Main Barn: Traditional-style art exhibition showcasing local talent.
  • Wellbeing Barn: Live demonstrations and beautifully curated displays.
  • School Barn: Creative masterclasses focused on art and wellbeing. First up: watercolour artist Chris Jones. Booking essential.
  • Old Barn: Craft tables, hanging art, sales desk, and exclusive Art Exhibitionists Craft Boxes.
  • Courtyard: Neapolitan pizzas, cocktails, live music, ceramic painting with Pottastic, and Lloyds Wines mobile shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome. Please ensure they are kept under control at all times, as there will be food areas, crowds, and artwork around the site.

Yes – we kindly ask visitors to take care around the artworks and displays.Any breakages will be charged in full, as many items are one-of-a-kind and handmade by our artists and makers.

Absolutely – children are very welcome! However, we do require that they are supervised by an adult at all times for their safety and to help protect the work on display.

Children under 14 go free! No ticket is needed, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes – there is plenty of free parking on-site for visitors. Stewards will be on hand to guide you.

While we warmly welcome all visitors, please note that Oxmoor Farm is a working farm with uneven surfaces, gravel paths, and some barns that are not accessible to wheelchairs.

Yes – several parts of the fair, including some outdoor areas and key exhibition spaces, are accessible, though assistance may be helpful on uneven terrain.

We’re really sorry that not all areas can be accessed by wheelchair – it's something we’re mindful of and working to improve for future events. If you have specific access needs, feel free to contact us in advance and we’ll do our best to help make your visit enjoyable.

We are working with the venue to provide designated accessible parking close to the entrance and will have access to an accessible toilet on-site.