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Big Garden Birdwatch
Stanwick LakesCurious about spotting and identifying wetland birds? This beginner-friendly walk is the perfect opportunity!
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An Afternoon with The Maestro: Lincoln Noel
Stanwick LakesJoin us on Sunday 18th January for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.
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An Afternoon with The Maestro: Lincoln Noel
Stanwick LakesJoin us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.
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Glass Fusion Workshop – Flowers
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 […]
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Big Garden Birdwatch
Curious about spotting and identifying wetland birds? This beginner-friendly walk is the perfect opportunity!
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An Afternoon with The Maestro: Lincoln Noel
Join us on Sunday 18th January for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.
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Shibori Dye Workshop for Beginners
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 […]
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An Afternoon with The Maestro: Lincoln Noel
Join us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.
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Valentine’s Blacksmithing Workshop
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 […]
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Introduction to Glass Fusion: Light Catchers and Hearts
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 […]
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Guide in the Hide
Come along and join our Guide in the Hide, Lara Jones, SPA Engagement Officer, for chat about our feathered friends, and a helping hand to improve your bird ID skills.
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Blacksmithing Workshop – For Young People (ages 12-17)
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 […]
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Mixed Media Bird Art Workshop
Join artist Louise Berrill to create a unique piece artwork of a beautiful bird. The workshop will combine drawing, painting and collage to produce a mixed media masterpiece.
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Build a Bird Box with the Rangers
Come along and build a wooden bird box at Stanwick Lakes this half term. Then once it’s complete, take it home to provide a nesting place for your garden birds.
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Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop
Find out what owls have been eating by dissecting their pellets. Will you find a mouse, a vole or maybe a shrew skeleton? This event is perfect for young budding scientists aged 7 and over.
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B17: A Wartime Tragedy Exhibition – February 2026
Anniversary Exhibition To mark the anniversary of a mid-air collision that occurred between two B17 Flying Fortress aircraft on the 22nd February 1944, a temporary exhibition to commemorate this tragic […]
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Mixed Media Painting Workshop
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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Monthly Acrylic Painting classes
Come along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!
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Home Education Day – March 2026
Our next Home Education Day features explorative sessions including Feathered Friends, Mosaic Makers: Life in Roman Britain and ranger-led forest crafts.
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Batik Silk Painting Workshop – Spring Sunshine
Step into a world of colour and creativity this spring and learn the art of Batik Silk Painting workshop led by local artist Lisa Deighan. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa […]
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LinoCut: Make an Easter Card
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 […]
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Monthly Oil Painting class
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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Glass Fusion – Butterfly Workshop
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 […]
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Slow Stitching: Folk Tales & Story Stitches
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.
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Monthly Pottery Classes
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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Monthly Watercolours Classes
Join us for an inspiring watercolor class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
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Japanese Botanical Stitching Workshop
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 […]
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Glass Fusion – Holey Moley Bowl Workshop
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 […]
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A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame
Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful handwoven piece using their own handmade ceramic frame. 5th September 2026 (Day 1): Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using […]
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