AncientCraft Workshops – Flint Knapping

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

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

£120

AncientCraft Workshops – Bronze Age Jewellery

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

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

£120

Learning to knit with the alpacas

Hideaway Wood Farm A45 London Road, Dodford, Daventry

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

£45

Autumn Walk & Artisan Fair

Kelmarsh Hall Main Rd,, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join Kelmarsh Hall for an autumn walk and mooch around their Artisan Fair afterwards! Sunday 5th October, 11am – 3pm.

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya

Saxbys Cider The Cider Yard, Farndish, Wellingborough

Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... Read More

£11.50 – £25.50

Introduction To Bookbinding – Travel Notebook

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Create your own travel journal and learn the art of bookbinding in this one day workshop. Using vegan leather and recycled materials, this workshop mixes the old art of bookbinding with a new sustainable approach. This event is a follow up to the very popular sold out sessions in 2024 so get your tickets quick! Refreshments will be provided and ... Read More

£30

Candle Holder Workshop

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

A week before the clocks change, the leaves have nearly all fallen to the ground and it’s definitely starting to feel a lot more cosy. Autumn is here and Stanwick Lakes have just the workshop for you. Join on Sunday 19th October, for a hands on workshop where you’ll create your own unique glass candle holder. The perfect addition for ... Read More

£90

Whittling Workshop

The Canal Museum The Canal Museum,, Stoke Bruerne,, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join Luke ('the Whittling Nurse') for this one day workshop for beginners, introducing the craft of whittling. The workshop will start with a walk-and-talk section through the woodland walk which will cover all aspects of foraging. Participants will then return to the Learning Centre where they will be able to view a selection of whittled pieces and designs produced by ... Read More

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya

Saxbys Cider The Cider Yard, Farndish, Wellingborough

Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... Read More

£11.50 – £25.50

Pumpkin Candle Holder Decorating Workshop

Canons Ashby Canons Ashby House, Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Decorate a ceramic tea-light holder with the team at Canons Ashby- the perfect seasonal touch for your home! All are welcome to join in for this activity. You will be using paints, so you may wish to wear something you wouldn't mind getting messy. Hand washing facilities will be available nearby to help you clean up afterwards. Please don’t wear ... Read More

£3.50

Wire Wrapped Jewellery Workshop

The Canal Museum The Canal Museum,, Stoke Bruerne,, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

A one-day workshop with Jo Cross introducing the art of wire-wrapped jewellery making. Participants will learn two or three different techniques of wire wrapping and will leave with up to three pieces of jewellery of their own design.

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya

Saxbys Cider The Cider Yard, Farndish, Wellingborough

Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... Read More

£11.50 – £25.50


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