Events Calendar

Beginners Stained Glass

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More

£195
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150

Wood Carving Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Wood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More

£110

Beginners Stained Glass Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More

£195

Beginners Stained Glass Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More

£195
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150

Rustic Furniture Making Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Two day Introduction to Green Woodworking course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve. Make a rustic stool or side table using traditional tools and techniques. This introductory Green Woodworking course is an ideal opportunity to try a great traditional craft. You’ll start this course by being given a simple ash log and end it with your own unique piece ... Read More

£185

Leather Bag Making Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This two-day course will provide an introduction to the traditional method of leather bag making and give you an insight into the basics of leatherwork. You will be able to chose from one of three bag designs and several different colours and textures of leather. Once you have picked your style you will then work on the selection of material, ... Read More

£195
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150

Hedge Laying Heritage Skills Workshop

Flag Fen , United Kingdom

The desire to conserve and enhance our heritage hedgerows, undertake new (old) skills and spend time in the outdoors is on the increase. Here's an exciting opportunity for you to join our hedge laying heritage skills workshop and enjoy an experience that will stay with you for life! Hedge laying is an ancient skill practised throughout the UK and Europe ... Read More

£80 – £150

Nene Valley Festival

Enjoy a 9 day programme of wildlife, culture and heritage events. More information coming soon!

Northants Open Studios – Jean Edwards

Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United Kingdom

OPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 13:00 - 17:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Jean Edwards Phone: 07724594660 Email: jeanne.edwards70@gmail.com Address: Abington Park Museum, park Avenue South, Northampton, NN1 ... Read More

Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150

Northants Open Studios – Janette Gaggini

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

OPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 11 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Janette Gaggini Phone: 07801591201 Email: gagginijanette@gmail.com Address: Chester House Estate, NN8 2DH

Beginners Stained Glass

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More

£195

Spoon Carving Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Wooden spoons have been carved for thousands of years and, for most of the population, continued as an eating utensil until relatively recently. ‘Spoon’ was originally an Anglo-Saxon word that meant ‘a chip of wood’. Spoon carving requires only a few tools and within hours you can create a unique and practical item from a wooden log! On this one ... Read More

£95

Rustic Furniture Making Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Two day Introduction to Green Woodworking course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve. Make a rustic stool or side table using traditional tools and techniques. This introductory Green Woodworking course is an ideal opportunity to try a great traditional craft. You’ll start this course by being given a simple ash log and end it with your own unique piece ... Read More

£185
Event Series Wood Carving Course

Wood Carving Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Wood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More

£110
Event Series Wood Carving Course

Wood Carving Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Wood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More

£110

Archery

Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Pay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day. Why not come down and have a go? You will find us on Oak Meadow close to the Nene Outdoors. Participants need to be in good health and are recommended to not take part if they are suffering from any injuries or illnesses that may be affected by strenuous activity, ... Read More

£10

Event Series Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Come and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More

£45
Event Series Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Come and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More

£45

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Blacksmithing Introductory Course

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More

£150
Event Series Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Come and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More

£45
Event Series Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Come and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More

£45

Christmas Glass Making Workshop

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Enjoy using your creative skills to design and make unique fused glass Christmas decorations; they will definitely be a talking point for your Christmas visitors! The sessions will be led by June Massey, Member of the Creative Glass Guild.  No previous experience required.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Your glass will be fired in June’s kiln and will ... Read More

£20

Christmas Glass Making Workshop (Afternoon Session)

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Enjoy using your creative skills to design and make unique fused glass Christmas decorations; they will definitely be a talking point for your Christmas visitors! The sessions will be led by June Massey, Member of the Creative Glass Guild.  No previous experience required.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Your glass will be fired in June’s kiln and will ... Read More

£20

Christmas Glass Making Workshop (Afternoon Session)

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Enjoy using your creative skills to design and make unique fused glass Christmas decorations; they will definitely be a talking point for your Christmas visitors! The sessions will be led by June Massey, Member of the Creative Glass Guild.  No previous experience required.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Your glass will be fired in June’s kiln and will ... Read More

£20

Needle Felted Christmas Ornaments Workshop

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

This Christmas, learn to make decorations using traditional needle felting. Join our local textile artist and artisan felter, who is an experienced workshop provider in schools and with adults. In this workshop, she will guide you through making a felted robin and small felted Santa or gnome to decorate your festive tree, or give away as gifts. A perfect festive ... Read More

£25

Wild n Woody at Irchester Woods Country Park

Irchester Country Park , United Kingdom

Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Ln, Little Irchester, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7DL, UK   Our Wild n Woody sessions encourage pre-school children aged 2 years upwards to explore, be inquisitive and learn new skills. These 2 hour weekly sessions help to build independence and confidence by allowing free flow between the activities on offer in our dedicated woodland space. The 6 week programme offers activities including ... Read More