The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley will guide you through the process of making your own flint tools to take ... Read More
The day will begin with a 1 hour introductory talk to jewellery in the Bronze Age, covering materials, UK artefacts and manufacturing techniques. Participants will then spend the morning practising a variety of techniques to create a shale bead before moving onto working with jet and/or amber to create a replica of their own. In the afternoon there will also ... Read More
Learn to knit with chunky alpaca yarn beside the alpacas at Hideaway Wood Farm! A workshop that focuses on simple knitting techniques to get you started on your own project using beautifully soft alpaca yarn. Yarn and needles provided (or bring your own!). In this workshop you will be introduced to the basic techniques of: Casting on Knit stitch Purl ... Read More
