List of Events
Celebrating Nature – Stained-Glass Workshop with Gill Hobson at The Ropewalk
Butterflies, bees, dragonflies & flowers- be inspired by the colours & shapes of nature to create your own original stained-glass hangings. You will learn all the techniques needed to create your own original stained glass works including cutting, foiling & soldering. Follow a design provided or be supported to achieve your own designs. At the end of the workshop, you will have at least 2 original works to gift or keep. Suitable for beginners or those with previous experience.
Willow Sheep or Pig Workshop with Alison Walling at The Ropewalk
These willow sheep or pigs are full of character and a great extension to random weaving with willow. Alison will guide you to make a large scale four-legged animal in willow. Some experience preferred. Please wear clothes that you are happy getting a bit grubby and full shoes that cover your toes.
Wire Dandelion Seed Head Workshop with Anna Roebuck at The Ropewalk
Learn various wire forming techniques and create a wonderful everlasting Dandelion Seed Head for your garden. The workshop is a nice way to learn basic metalwork and jewellery making skills. Please note though, the technique is very repetitive, and the wire used for the large Dandelions Seed Heads needs to be relatively thick so it may be tiring on your hands, so please bear this in mind if you have any issues with hand strength. If you're a fast…
Creating High Impact in Your Writing – Creative Writing Workshop with Sue Wilsea at The Ropewalk
What lifts a piece of writing from the page? How can a writer avoid being cliched or just plain ordinary? This Workshop will aim to explore these questions, looking at how established writers achieve it and how we can all make our writing (prose, poetry or script) as effective and attention grabbing as possible! Suitable for absolute beginners and those who have written before.
Wire Allium Heads Workshop with Anna Roebuck at The Ropewalk
Learn various wire forming techniques and create a wonderful everlasting Allium for your garden. The workshop is a nice way to learn basic metalwork and jewellery making skills. Please note though, the technique is very repetitive, and the wire used for the large Alliums needs to be relatively thick so it may be tiring on your hands, so please bear this in mind if you have any issues with hand strength. If you're a fast worker, you can get your…
Children’s Fox Pottery at Waters’ Edge
Looking for children's activities to do in the half term? Look no further we have the perfect activity to keep your little ones happy.Book through the centre on 01652 631500.Workshops must be paid for at the time of booking.Credit or debit card transactions can be made over the telephone.48 hours’ notice of cancellation must be given for a full refund.Children’s Workshops are £16 per childItems will be fired and returned to the Visitor Centre for collection approx. 3 weeks later…
