Local Artisan Demonstrations
Explore the amazing collection of handcrafted objects at Snowshill Manor and see local artisans and craftspeople bring these skills to life with live demonstrations.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
7 September - Janet Pugh is a volunteer at Snowshill who will be demonstrating canvas work. The piece she is working on is nearing completion and will be used for a cushion.
14 September – Anna Barnes, letter carver from Speaking Stones Workshop uses traditional methods to hand carve in stone. Projects include house numbers, signs, wedding gifts and pet memorials.
21 -22 September – Sally Hutson is a textile artist who uses a variety of techniques to produce one off textiles. Embroiderer, quilter and doll maker, her range of work is exciting and innovative. She combines commercial printed fabrics with several of her hand dyed fabrics. Sally will be working on a textile piece entitled: The Cabinet of Curiosities.
28-29 September – Stitch Cotswold brings together people who love to stitch and do needlework. They will be demonstrating a range of techniques.
5-6 October - Elizabeth Foster is a volunteer at Snowshill and will be demonstrating the technique of Goldwork.
19 October –Model Makers from Snowshill look after the model village in the heart of the garden, Wolf’s Cove. Originally designed and created by Charles Wade, the replicas you see today are lovely restored and painted by volunteers every year.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The demonstrations will be taking place in Turquoise Cellar at the back of the Manor.
- Accessibility
Turquoise Cellar has one step down into it and is accessed through the garden which has numerous steps.
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Spotlight on Local Objects
Explore Charles Wade's collection through a new lens with a focus on objects that were made in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.