Course Overview Spend a relaxing morning creating a beautiful autumnal 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. Parking is included in the ticket price.
Course Overview Join us with our Resident Artist Louise Berrill for an inspiring watercolour painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush! Each 2.5 hour session will focus on a different subject and area of emphasis, ensuring that every class brings something new and exciting to explore. We’ll cover a wide range of practical skills, ... Read More
Course Overview A fun and relaxed workshop 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. During the workshop you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper foil, soldering and constructing your Butterflies, Bees, Honeycomb, or ... Read More
Course Overview 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. Frames are included in the price to finish your piece so you can take it home ready to ... Read More
Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman pottery kilns and Bronze Age Boat building – explore the skills, work, and traditions that shaped life in the Nene Valley. Discover 5,000 years of everyday life in the Nene Valley at Stanwick Lakes this Heritage Open Days. For thousands of ... Read More
Course Overview Each 2.5-hour session in this oil painting course offers a unique focus and subject, providing a fresh perspective each time you attend. We’ll delve into essential practical skills and techniques, starting with the preparation of surfaces and moving through the various stages of painting. You’ll gain hands-on experience in applying oil paint, using different tools, and exploring various ... Read More
Course Overview Each 2.5-hour session in this acrylic painting course introduces a new subject and focus, providing an engaging experience each session. You’ll explore essential practical skills and techniques, from preparing surfaces to mastering the application of acrylic paint. Sessions also include guidance on tools and mediums, offering you the versatility to experiment and achieve a range of effects guided ... Read More
Course Overview 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. Over four hours, you’ll experiment with mark-making, layering, and colour blending, before crafting your own unique silk artwork inspired by the natural forms of ... Read More
A one day workshop where you will create a lino print using the jigsaw method. 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. You will design, carve and print using the jigsaw method. You can choose from templates provided by the ... Read More
Course Overview Join our Resident Artist Louise Berrill, a skilled and experienced artist, for a hands-on experience in pottery. These 2.5-hour sessions, held every month, are designed to accommodate all skill levels—from beginners to those with more experience. Each class offers a unique opportunity to explore various hand-building techniques, including coiling, pinch pots, and slab construction. You’ll work on creating ... Read More
Course Overview Join us with our Resident Artist Louise Berrill for an inspiring watercolour painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush! Each 2.5 hour session will focus on a different subject and area of emphasis, ensuring that every class brings something new and exciting to explore. We’ll cover a wide range of practical skills, ... Read More
Course Overview Join us with our Resident Artist Louise Berrill for an inspiring watercolour painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush! Each 2.5 hour session will focus on a different subject and area of emphasis, ensuring that every class brings something new and exciting to explore. We’ll cover a wide range of practical skills, ... Read More
