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A musical evening with Nick Penny
Stanwick LakesWe’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 […]
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Raku Tea Bowls
Stanwick LakesCourse Overview Explore a range of expressive glazing techniques that blend traditional Raku practices with Andy’s own creative approach. After glazing, the thrill begins – your piece will undergo a […]
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Axe Throwing – Family Fun Day Special
Try axe throwing at Family Fun Day and learn how to throw like a pro with expert coaching in a safe, outdoor setting. Perfect for all skill levels, it’s a fun and unique way to develop new skills, enjoy some fresh air, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
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Open Water Swimming
For 2026, we are pleased to offer weekly open water swimming sessions, taking place every Friday evening throughout the summer season, from Friday 15th May to Friday 28th August. This […]
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Mixed Media Painting Classes
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 Watercolour Painting Classes
Join us for an inspiring watercolor painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
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A musical evening with Nick Penny
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 […]
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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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Raku Tea Bowls
Course Overview Explore a range of expressive glazing techniques that blend traditional Raku practices with Andy’s own creative approach. After glazing, the thrill begins – your piece will undergo a […]
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Summer Craft Fair
Join us for at our Summer Craft Fair, with local artisans lining the paths to show off their talents and wares.
There will also be a day of family fun here at Stanwick Lakes!
Axe Throwing – Family Fun Day Special
Try axe throwing at Family Fun Day and learn how to throw like a pro with expert coaching in a safe, outdoor setting. Perfect for all skill levels, it’s a fun and unique way to develop new skills, enjoy some fresh air, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
Learn more
Roman Clay Creations: Festival of Archaeology 2026
Learn about Roman beliefs and traditions in this thoughtful, hands-on workshop exploring votive offerings – objects given to the gods as symbols of hope, gratitude, or healing. You’ll then be guided in sculpting your own meaningful clay piece, inspired by authentic Roman examples and their stories
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Summer Art Club: Flower Meadows
This Summer Art Club is designed for children aged 7-12 years to learn new skills and techniques. In this session, we will create a flower meadow, exploring layering, pattern, collage and colour, resulting in a richly textured meadow scene.
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Willow Weaving Workshop: Large Flower Sculpture
Spend a creative day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional willow weaving techniques. Learn core basketry skills while creating an impressive large willow flower.
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Introduction to Corn Dolly Crafting
In this introductory workshop you will learn the traditional craft of corn dolly making.
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Resin Jewellery Workshop
Join our fun and family friendly jewellery-making workshop and create your own handmade jewellery piece using natural stones, dried flowers and resin. A wonderful activity for parents and children aged 10+ to enjoy together.
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Fabric Printing Workshop
Join us for one of our summer workshops and create your very own tote bag. You will use 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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Embossed Decorations
Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try 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.
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Tinsmithing workshops
This critically endangered heritage craft is being kept alive at Stanwick Lakes — and you can be a part of it! Learn the skills of tin-smithing from one of the last tinsmiths in the country.
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Home Education Day Key Stage 1 & 2
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 […]
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Finds Fridays at Stanwick Lakes
Discover more about the objects you’ve found, 300 years or older, with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.
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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 traditional handwoven piece using flax fiber woven onto their own handmade ceramic frame.
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Willow Weaving Workshop: Berry Basket
Spend a creative day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional willow weaving techniques. Learn core basketry skills while creating an impressive large willow flower.
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Afternoon Tea with Craig Nathan
Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea inspired by the calm and simplicity of our nature reserve with a beautiful view of our Solstice Lake while listening to our request pianist play.
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Autumn Wreath Making
Spend a relaxing morning creating a beautiful wreath for your home with florist Catherine Elworthy. You will be shown how to create this arrangement using an ecofriendly willow and moss base and a range of dried and fresh foliage and flowers.
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Copper Foiling Workshop – Butterflies and Bees
A fun and relaxed workshop at Stanwick Lakes where you will make ‘Butterflies and Bee’ suncatchers to take home, using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique guided by maker Joanne Turner.
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Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Join artist Lizzie Ault to create your own collage inspired by nature. You will learn how to create collage papers using different techniques and colours, design your image and then use scissors, glue and layering to create a final image.
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Batik Silk Painting Workshop: Autumn Berries
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa will guide you 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.
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Linocut Jigsaw Workshop
The 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. The workshop will be inspired by the season, flowers, nature, celebrations.
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Spoon Carving Workshop – One Day
Spend a relaxing day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional spoon carving techniques. This beginner-friendly course covers cleaving wood, shaping with an axe, and carving with sloyd and hook knives to create your own handcrafted wooden spoon. Set in the oak-framed craft barn and surrounded by 750 acres of inspiring wetlands, it is a practical and immersive introduction to green woodworking.
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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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Fabric Printing: Tales from the Fen
Join us for one of our autumn workshops and create your very own tote bag. You will use 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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Introduction to Stick & Staff Making
By the end of the day, each participant will have made a stick or staff of their choosing and have the basic skills to continue making sticks/staffs on their own and develop their skills. During the session, participants will have learned the basic skills required for making sticks and staffs.
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Linocut Christmas Cards
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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Willow Weaving Course: Festive Trees & Reindeer
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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Home Education Day Key Stage 3
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 […]
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Christmas Woodcarving Workshop – One Day
Spend a relaxing day learning the traditional craft of wood carving by hand which dates back thousands of years, from when we first learned to make sharp tools. This one-day course is suitable for those starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further.
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Tinsmithing Festive Pierced Lantern – 2 Day Course
On this two-day course, you will learn how to pierce patterns into tinplate, form it into shape and use various joining methods to create your own traditional tinplate lantern.
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Collage – Full Day Workshop
Join artist Lizzie Ault to create your own collage inspired by nature. You will learn how to create collage papers using different techniques and colours, design your image and then use scissors, glue and layering to create a final image.
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Copper Foiling – Christmas Decorations
Join us for a hands-on, full day workshop where you’ll craft your very own genuine stained glass decorations, perfect for hanging on your tree or sparkling in your window this Christmas.
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