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SUMMARY:Willow Weaving Course: Obelisk & Bird Feeder
DESCRIPTION:On this relaxed one-day beginners’ workshop at Stanwick Lakes\, you will learn how to weave willow into beautiful and practical garden features using traditional techniques. \nDuring the morning\, you will craft a woven obelisk – ideal for supporting climbing plants or adding structure to your garden. In the afternoon\, you will create a spiral bird feeder using a jig\, suitable for fat balls\, nesting materials or even rustic kitchen storage. \nThroughout the day\, you will explore shaping\, tension and simple weaving methods in a welcoming and supportive environment. \nThe course takes place in the Heritage Craft Barn at Stanwick Lakes\, a 750-acre protected Nature Reserve and Wetland of International Importance managed by Rockingham Forest Trust as an environmental charity. \nTo learn more and book tickets – visit – Willow Weaving: Garden Obelisk & Bird Feeder
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/willow-weaving-course-obelisk-bird-feeder/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Courses,Featured Courses,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T133000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Botanical Stitching Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop runs in the spring and summer time when there are many flowers and leaves in the garden. \nParticipants draw any flowers and leaves on the sketchbook in the garden and then transfer their drawing into the handwoven organic cotton tea towel. Participants will stitch their design using the course tutor Emi’s natural dyed threads including blue from indigo\, pink from English madder and more. \nIf the weather is good the course will take place in our Heritage gardens and then participants can work anywhere in the garden.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/japanese-botanical-stitching-workshop/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Featured Events,Learn
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:Spoon Carving Workshop - One Day
DESCRIPTION:On this therapeutic one-day beginners’ course at Stanwick Lakes you will learn how to carve a spoon using basic wood carving techniques and tools. \nYou will begin by learning how to cleave wood and use an axe to produce your spoon blank. The rest of the day will be spent using a sloyd knife and a hook knife to carve to shape your individual home-made spoon. The course covers a selection of knife grips\, which will keep your carving under control as well as keeping you safe. Time will be spent looking at how the spoon develops in a 3-dimensional form\, covering the spoons ‘crook’\, bowl and handle to get a well-balanced and functioning spoon. \nWooden spoons like you will make have been carved for thousands of years and for most of the population\, were used as an eating utensil until relatively recently. ‘Spoon’ was originally an Anglo-Saxon word that meant ‘a chip of wood’. The oldest known wooden spoon in England is a ladle found at Glastonbury Lake Village dating to 250BC. Another notable find of wooden spoons are the personal spoons found on the wreck of the Mary Rose. These spoons may have been whittled by their owners. \nThe course takes place in and around the purpose built oak framed craft barn at Stanwick Lakes which is managed by Rockingham Forest Trust as an environmental charity. \nStanwick Lakes is a protected Nature Reserve and a Wetland of International Importance\, covering 750 acres of open space with seven miles of paths\, a perfect inspiration to crafters and makers. \nDuring your lunchtime you can enjoy the onsite cafés and visit the heritage museum or sit by a lake and watch the wildlife. \nTo find out more\, view dates and get tickets\, visit: Spoon Carving | Stanwick Lakes
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/spoon-carving-workshop-one-day/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Courses,Featured Courses,Featured Events,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220559
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SUMMARY:Linocut Jigsaw Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A one day workshop where you will create a lino print using the jigsaw method. \nThe jigsaw method in lino is the act of cutting your lino block into sections which you can ink up with different colours to create colourful prints. You will design\, carve and print using the jigsaw method. You can choose from templates provided by the tutor or create from your own idea. The workshop will be inspired by the season\, flowers\, nature\, celebrations. You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook with ideas to develop\, otherwise all materials\, tools and inspiration will be provided. \nYou will go home with a beautiful print to frame and enjoy
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/linocut-jigsaw-workshop/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Courses,Featured Courses,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T120000
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media Sunset Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nThis creative workshop has been designed especially for children aged 10 and over\, teenagers and young adults (10-18 years). It will combine drawing\, painting and collage to produce a mixed media sunset masterpiece. It will take place in the Discovery Zone at Stanwick Lakes. \nPlease note\, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty as you will be using paints and glue at this workshop. \n(Under 18s who take part in this workshop will need an accompanying adult to be on site at Stanwick Lakes for the duration of the workshop). Usual parking charges apply.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/mixed-media-sunset-workshop/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Featured Events,Half Term Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T130000
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SUMMARY:Stacking Rings/Pendant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On this three-hour course\, you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make three different style stacking rings\, or a pendant from a selection of five styles. \nThe following techniques will be covered: \n\nMaking and forming rings\nSoldering\nTwisting\nTexturing\nFiling and sanding\nPolishing\nPerfect for total beginners!\n\n  \nMaterials: Included in the course fee.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/rings-pendant-workshop/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Courses,Featured Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T171500
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SUMMARY:Embossed Foil Decorations
DESCRIPTION:Solstice Embossed Foil Decorations\nJoin artist Lizzie Ault and try your hand at foil embossing\, a beautiful\, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home. \nWe are running three 45 min sessions starting at 2:30. \nThis session is suitable for ages 7+ but younger children are welcome to have a go with supervision. \nUsual parking fees apply. \n  \n 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/embossed-foil-decorations/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Traditional Crafts
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T220000
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SUMMARY:Solstice Stanwick "Lates"
DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice Stanwick “Lates”\nExperience the magic of the summer solstice at Stanwick “Lates”\, as our Visitor Centre opens late to celebrate midsummer. Begin your evening with a delicious cocktail\, then relax into your choice of creative evening crafting. \n\nCorn Dollies: Mordiford Heart\n\nLearn the art of straw plaiting to create your very own Mordiford Heart\, a traditional heart shaped corn dolly\, woven from wheat straw. These hand-crafted items can be kept or gifted as symbols of love or friendship.\n\n\nLino Fabric Printing\n\nLearn the art of lino cutting with artist Lizzie Ault before printing your own tea towel or tote bag using her unique stamps.\n\n\nPaint & Sip: Watercolours\n\nUnwind and get creative at our Paint & Sip evening with resident artist Louise Berrill. Learn the art of watercolours as you paint your own lakeside landscape\, inspired by the beauty of our surroundings.\n\n\n\nThis event is suitable for aged 16+. \nParking is included in the price of the ticket. \n  \n 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/solstice-stanwick-lates/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses,Traditional Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220559
CREATED:20251121T113255Z
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SUMMARY:A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful handwoven piece using their own handmade ceramic frame. \n5th September 2026 (Day 1):\nStudents will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from 10am until 1pm. \n12th September 2026 (Day 2):\nStudents will receive their fired ceramic frames\, prepared by Emi. They will learn how to set up the loom and create their own handwoven piece using natural and sustainable yarns\, including Emi’s home-grown flax fibres\, forged natural fibres and yarns\, Japanese kibiso yarn\, silk mawata fleece\, alpaca wool\, and more. Day 2 is from 10am until 4pm. \nEmi has worked on several projects growing flax plants to produce fabric in different communities. She will also demonstrate the process of turning flax plants into fibre and hand-spinning it into linen yarn. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about flax fibre. \nParticipants are welcome to bring their own yarns as well. \nStudents will take their completed weaving on the frame home.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/a-2-day-flax-fiber-and-weaving-workshop-on-your-handmade-ceramic-frame/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Featured Courses
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