Course Overview You will learn 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. For beginners, the day starts with the introduction of the tools ... 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 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 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 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 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 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
Northamptonshire Villas and Life in the Countryside A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Roman Northamptonshire was a predominantly rural landscape, where prosperous villas, bustling farmsteads, and productive agricultural estates formed the backbone of the local economy. While the grand villas often capture our imagination with their mosaics, bathhouses, and luxurious accommodation, they were much more than country residences. ... 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 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 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
Course Overview Make winter evenings brighter by making your own traditional pierced candle lantern from tinplate. On this two-day course at the beautiful Stanwick Lakes, 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. These traditional lanterns give a bright light when the door ... Read More
