Events Calendar
Traditional skills
Beginners Stained Glass
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWood 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
Beginners Stained Glass Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Beginners Stained Glass Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Rustic Furniture Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomTwo 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
Leather Bag Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Hedge Laying Heritage Skills Workshop
Flag Fen , United KingdomThe 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
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 KingdomOPEN 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Northants Open Studios – Janette Gaggini
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN 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 KingdomThis 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
Spoon Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWooden 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
Rustic Furniture Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomTwo 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
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWood 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
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWood 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
Archery
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomPay 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
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome 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
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome 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
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome 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
Christmas Glass Making Workshop
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomEnjoy 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
Christmas Glass Making Workshop (Afternoon Session)
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomEnjoy 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
Christmas Glass Making Workshop (Afternoon Session)
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomEnjoy 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
Needle Felted Christmas Ornaments Workshop
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomThis 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
Wild n Woody at Irchester Woods Country Park
Irchester Country Park , United KingdomIrchester 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