Combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to add depth and texture to your work.
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£27.00
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Join us for an inspiring watercolor painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
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£27.00
In these 2.5 hour oil painting sessions learn and practice techniques from canvas prep to paint application — perfect for beginners or artists wanting to refine their skills.
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£28.00
Come along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!
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£27.00
These 2.5-hour pottery sessions, led by skilled artist Louise Berrill, are designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to those with more experience.
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£30.00
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Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun-filled walk around the nature reserve this half term! Discover the secret world of the harvest mouse – the UK’s tiniest rodent – and learn how these little creatures live. Become a Harvest Mouse Explorer this half term, as you search in the grasses for abandoned […]
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£3.00 – £6.00
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This event is designed for ages 11-17 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Young people attending this even must be accompanied by their adult at all times. Accompanying adults go free. Join us for a hands-on Harvest Mouse Survey and help make a real difference for wildlife. Learn how to identify suitable […]
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£6.00
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Get ready for some spooky family fun this half term and create your own Willow frame Lantern! Perfect for families: bring along your little ones for a magical Halloween hands-on activity.
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£9.00
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Join us for one of our autumn workshops and create your very own design onto a tote bag. Using ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
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£15.00
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This event is designed for young people aged 18-30 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Join the team at Stanwick Lakes to take part in monitoring the harvest mouse population on the nature reserve as part of the national Harvest Mouse survey. Learn how to identify suitable habitat, search for harvest mouse […]
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£6.00
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Understanding Roman Northamptonshire A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Northamptonshire occupies a central position within the landscape of Roman Britain, yet its remarkable archaeological heritage is often overshadowed by more familiar Roman sites elsewhere in the country. This talk explores how the county was transformed following the Roman conquest, revealing a landscape of […]
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£8.00 – £10.00
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We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Penny, writer, musician, and lover of the natural world. Nick has delivered his popular talks and musical performances for us before, and this time he returns to Stanwick Lakes for another special evening of live music and chat. We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Penny, writer, musician, and lover […]
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£9.00
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As part of our festive season, acoustic trio Threaded return to Stanwick Lakes for a relaxed night of original music with a hint of the season in the warm glow of the café on a winter’s evening.
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£14.00
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Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp. Experienced printmaker, Kerrie Suteu, will guide you through each step, and you’ll leave with a a small set of Christmas cards ready to send.
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£35.00
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Did you know, we have nearly 40 nest boxes at Stanwick Lakes, providing vital nesting spaces for birds? This gives us the chance to monitor the bird population on the reserve and contribute data to national bird recording schemes. On Saturday 14th November at 1.30pm, we will be hosting a talk on by local ornithologist […]
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£3.00 – £6.00
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Embrace the festive season with this joyful half-day willow weaving workshop led by willow artist Chaz Friend. You’ll learn how to create two classic seasonal pieces
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Celebrate the season with a festive afternoon tea filled with the flavours of Christmas and music from The Maestro, Lincoln Noel – a perfect way to relax and indulge in the festive spirit.
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£10.00
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Our next Home Education Day for KS3 will be on Thursday 19th November 2026. Everyone is welcome but is best suited to learners aged 11-14 or those accessing the Key Stages 3 curriculum. There will be three timed sessions including Owl Pellet Dissection, Political Power: From Iron Age to Roman Britain, and our new Become […]
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£16.50
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Craft your very own Christmas wreath with guidance from a friendly instructor and a beautiful selection of natural materials. Leave with a wreath that’s one-of-a-kind, ready to bring festive cheer to your front door or home.
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£45.00
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Twinkling lights, mulled wine, and festive creativity – join us for Festive Lates evening workshops at Stanwick Lakes.
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In this taster session you will learn the basics of blacksmithing, a trade that has been at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. The skills you will learn include taking a heat, drawing out, scrolling, and twisting to produce a unique piece to take home.
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£35.00
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Using small bauble embroidery hoops you'll be guided through the beautiful and organic process of batik, a centuries-old technique that uses melted wax and vibrant inks on silk to create rich, flowing designs than you can hang in your home or give as a gift this festive season.
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£35.00
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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. |
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Northamptonshire Villas and Life in the Countryside A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Roman Northamptonshire was a predominantly rural landscape, where prosperous villas, bustling farmsteads, and productive agricultural estates formed the backbone of the local economy. While the grand villas often capture our imagination with their mosaics, bathhouses, and luxurious accommodation, they were […]
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£8.00 – £10.00
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Join us for a fun and festive morning making your own handmade felt Christmas hanging decoration using hand stitching, embroidery and embellishments with Jayne Webster from Sew and Bee Happy.
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£30.00
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Celebrate the season with a festive afternoon tea filled with the flavours of Christmas and music from The Maestro, Lincoln Noel – a perfect way to relax and indulge in the festive spirit.
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£10.00
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