2-Day Stained Glass Workshop
Take part in a two-day stained-glass course, learning traditional techniques from design to cutting, leading, soldering, and cementing to create your own stained-glass panel.
Summer hours are now in effect! (from March 23rd). Please note that the car park is open until 7pm. The Visitor centre still closes at 5pm.
Please note the water play area is closed on Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
Take part in a two-day stained-glass course, learning traditional techniques from design to cutting, leading, soldering, and cementing to create your own stained-glass panel.
A wonderful beginner’s class, in this workshop you will have the choice of making a flower wave sculpture or a flower candle holder. You will have access to all materials to decorate your glass including pre fired glass beads and frit. After the workshop, your pieces will be taken to Sally’s studio where they will […]
Japanese Shibori Dye Workshop for Beginners. Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique that uses hand sewing and indigo dye. Participants will create simple shapes on fabric using indigo dyes to resist the dye. This shibori workshop is designed to allow free-form creation rather than following traditional techniques. This workshop is ideal for beginners. Participants […]
A Blacksmithing Workshop designed for couples or pairs A unique, hands-on experience that combines heritage, creativity, and a touch of fire! In this special Valentine’s workshop, you and your partner will learn traditional blacksmithing skills and create your own individual heart-shaped keepsake from a recycled horseshoe, symbolising love, sustainability, and craftsmanship. You’ll even have the […]
If you’ve ever fancied having a go at making something in glass but not sure if you want to commit to a longer, more expensive workshop why try a 2.5 hour taster workshop and make some hanging light catchers. During the session you will make up to 3 pieces. You will have access to a […]
Get fired up and step into the world of blacksmithing! This hands-on taster workshop is a thrilling introduction to the ancient art of forging, specially designed for young people. You’ll discover the basics of working with hot metal – heating, shaping, twisting, and scrolling – and experience the excitement of creating something from scratch in […]
Our next Home Education Day features explorative sessions including Feathered Friends, Mosaic Makers: Life in Roman Britain and ranger-led forest crafts.
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp and then use it to print a unique Easter card. Over the course of the session, experienced printmaker, Kerrie Suteu, will guide you through each step: sketching your design, transferring it onto lino, carving safely, inking your […]
In this five-hour workshop you will make a fused glass butterfly. You will have a choice of fixings so that it can be that can either be hung as a light catcher or fixed to a wall/fence by a ‘stand-off’ fixing. You will learn to create a clear base and then create your design using cut glass […]
Immerse yourself in a full day of mindful slow stitching with naturally dyed fabrics. Explore folk tales, learn hand-stitching techniques, and create your own unique textile artwork inspired by colour, texture, and tradition.
This workshop runs in the spring and summer time when there are many flowers and leaves in the garden. Participants 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 […]
This three-hour workshop focuses on creating a distinctive “holey” glass bowl. Participants will be taught how to cut glass and gain an understanding of glass fusion techniques, while producing a one-of-a-kind bowl. This workshop is aimed at all levels as the small group size allows Sally to provide as much support as you require to […]