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SUMMARY:Northants and Rutland Open Studios -Stanwick Art Collective
DESCRIPTION:Northants and Rutland Open Studios\nStanwick Art Collective\nThis September\, five creative local artist exhibit together at Stanwick Lakes to feature a vibrant mix of styles\, materials and perspectives in response to the natural world. The exhibition at Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre will run for the month of September\, and will be open daily. \nHere are some of the artists taking part in this year’s event:  \n\nAnna Yardley- The Sea Artist\, \nColin Odom- WoodWight\, \nDavid Buchanan\, \nEmma Turner\, \nTrevor Petrie. \n\nThere will be an opportunity to meet the artists  to discuss their work on Saturday 6th September from 10am – 2pm.  \nPlease note that on some occasions the room may not be available for guests to view all the artwork due to room hire bookings\, however a catalogue will be available to view at all times. \n 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/northants-and-rutland-open-studios-stanwick-art-collective/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Home Education Day Key Stage 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Our next Home Education Day will be on Thursday 3rd September 2026. Everyone is welcome but is best suited to learners aged 5–11 or those accessing the Key Stages 1 & 2 curriculum. \nNature: Wildflower MeadowsAs part of a new project\, help us to improve our wildflower meadows by becoming part of our Ranger team. \nHeritage: Blacksmithing Demonstration: Iron Age BritainLearn about the amazing changes in Iron Age Britain and watch an exciting blacksmithing demonstration to see how metal was shaped. \nAdventure: Campfire CookingDiscover the fun of cooking outdoors by making flatbreads and toasting marshmallows to create delicious s’mores. Vegan options are available\, but please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking. \nPlease note that this activity involves ingredients containing gluten and dairy. Food will be prepared outdoors\, and while every effort will be made to minimise cross-contamination\, we cannot guarantee that products will be free from traces of gluten or dairy. Therefore\, this activity may not be suitable for individuals with severe allergies to these ingredients. \n  \nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome\, children wishing to participate must purchase a ticket.  Parking free of charge if registration is provided at time of booking. \nParking is included with your ticket. \nSpecial Conditions \nPlease note the following conditions apply to this event: \n\nPlease wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for all weather conditions.\nThe event may be cancelled or amended at short notice in the case of extreme or unsafe weather conditions (such as storms or other conditions that may present a safety risk).\nNo dogs are permitted at the event.\n\nCancellation PolicyOnce we receive your booking form\, your booking is confirmed. If you have to cancel\, we will do our utmost to find another booking for you. However\, we are a small charity and if no booking is made\, a cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund at the appropriate rate. \n\nMore than 30 days before the event: no charge\n10 to 30 days before the event: 50% of the fee will be charged\nLess than 10 days before the event: 100% of the fee will be charged
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/home-education-day-ks-1-2-september/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T150000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Bronze Age Burials And Ceremonial Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Bronze Age Burials And Ceremonial Landscape \nA heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex \nThe coming of the Bronze Age heralds major changes in the way that society appears to have operated\, farmed\, buried their dead and worshipped which can all be detected within the archaeological landscape. This talk will review some of these changes and explain how society developed  and who was driving these changes. \nSpeaker Bio: \nProfessor Stephen Upex Ph.D.\, MCIfA. FSA. \nProf. Stephen Upex has written papers and books on topics related to British landscape history and archaeology and his interests range from Roman and Saxon landscapes and archaeology to medieval open fields systems. He has directed archaeological excavations on Roman and Saxon sites in the East Midlands and contributed to several Time Team programmes for Channel Four. Recently Stephen has written a series of landscape and archaeological reports and books on sites within the East Midlands and he is currently in the process of publishing a volume on Roman industrial landscapes.  His most recent books are the ‘Romans in the Nene valley’ (2022) and ‘Edmund Tyrell Artis and the Durobrivae of Antoninus’ (2023) Stephen is a tutor at the University of Cambridge and also works a freelance archaeologist\, author and consultant. He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Field Archaeologists (MCIfA) and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA).
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-talk-bronze-age-burials-and-ceremonial-landscape/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:From Iron To Empire,Heritage
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SUMMARY:Finds Fridays at Stanwick Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about the objects you’ve found with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer\, Eleanore Cox.\nWe’re delighted to host Eleanore from the Northamptonshire Portable Antiquities Scheme for two special FREE drop-in Finds Days: \n\nFriday 6th March\, 10.30am–1.30pm\nFriday 4th September\, 10.30am–1.30pm\n\nWhether you’ve uncovered something while out metal detecting\, unearthed an interesting object in the garden\, or held onto a mysterious family heirloom\, bring it along. \nThe Northamptonshire Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) helps identify and record archaeological finds that are over 300 years old\, whether they’ve been discovered in Northamptonshire or elsewhere in the UK. This includes items such as coins\, metal objects\, jewellery\, tools\, or any other historic artefacts you may have uncovered. \nEleanore will be available to help identify\, record\, and share the story behind your finds\, contributing to the Portable Antiquities Scheme national project to enhance our understanding of the past. \nNo booking needed—just pop in with your items and have a chat. \nUsual car parking charges apply.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/finds-fridays-at-stanwick-lakes-sept/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:From Iron To Empire,Heritage
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SUMMARY:A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nIn this two‑day workshop\, participants will create their own ceramic weaving frame and complete a small handwoven piece using natural fibres guided by artist Emi Fujisawa. \nSaturday 5th 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. After the session\, Emi will fire and glaze each frame with her own glazes. \nSaturday 12th 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 and will be able to take their completed weaving on the frame home. \nStudents will need to be available to attend both days of this course on the Saturday 5th and Saturday 12th September. \nParking is included in the ticket price. \nCancellation Policy  \nCancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the session are non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances\, please speak to our team so we can discuss how we may be able to accommodate you. \nUnder the Consumer Contracts Regulations\, bookings made online may be eligible for a 14-day cooling-off period. However\, if the session is scheduled to take place within this period\, this right no longer applies. \nIf the booking is made directly with Stanwick Lakes\, we ask that all cancellation requests must be made by via email to: info@rftrust.org.uk and should include your full name\, booking reference (if available)\, session date or title\, and reason for cancellation.
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:Courses,Featured Courses,Traditional Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T140000
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SUMMARY:Northants and Rutland Open Studios - Meet the Artist
DESCRIPTION:Northants and Rutland Open Studios\nMeet the Artist\nThis is your opportunity to meet the artists who have been exhibiting their works at Stanwick Lakes this September as part of the Northants and Rutland Open Studios. \nThroughout September five creative local artists have been exhibiting their work at Stanwick Lakes to feature a vibrant mix of styles\, materials and perspectives in response to the natural world.  \nHere are some of the artists taking part in this year’s event:  \n\nAnna Yardley- The Sea Artist\, \nColin Odom- WoodWight\, \nDavid Buchanan\, \nEmma Turner\, \nTrevor Petrie. \n\nCome and meet the artists and talk to them about their work. This is a free event and artists will be available between 10am and 2pm. 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/northants-and-rutland-open-studios-meet-the-artist/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Talk
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