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 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 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 Discover the satisfying process of shaping metal by hand in this immersive copper bowl making workshop with heritage metalworker John Wills. Using upcycled sheet copper, you’ll learn how flat metal can be transformed into a strong hollow form through a combination of rhythm and careful hammer work. You’ll be guided through the essential techniques of copper forming, including ... Read More
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. Craig Nathan is an International lounge pianist and plays beautiful and evocative improvisations based on your favourite songs. All sing requests are considered; let Craig ... Read More
Course Overview Discover the satisfying process of shaping metal by hand in this immersive copper bowl making workshop with heritage metalworker John Wills. Using upcycled sheet copper, you’ll learn how flat metal can be transformed into a strong hollow form through a combination of rhythm and careful hammer work. You’ll be guided through the essential techniques of copper forming, including ... Read More
Come and join a Bat Walk with the Nene Valley Bat Group on a walk as we look for bats around Stanwick Lakes, and listen out for their echolocation sounds using bat detectors. This bat walk is a Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group event and is designed for young people aged 11-17. Young people attending this event must be accompanied ... Read More
Course Overview In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work guided by our Resident Artist Louise Berrill. Alongside these, we’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens ... Read More
Course Overview In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work guided by our Resident Artist Louise Berrill. Alongside these, we’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens ... Read More
Course Overview In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work guided by our Resident Artist Louise Berrill. Alongside these, we’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens ... Read More
Course Overview In this two‑day workshop, participants will create their own ceramic weaving frame and complete a small handwoven piece using natural fibres guided by artist Emi Fujisawa. Saturday 5th September 2026 (Day 1): Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from ... Read More
This September, five creative local artist exhibit together at Stanwick Lakes to feature a vibrant mix of styles, materials and perspectives in response to the natural world. The exhibition at Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre will run for the month of September, and will be open daily. Here are some of the artists taking part in this year’s event: Anna Yardley- ... Read More
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