12-17 August: an exhibition of work created at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre by talented young people through the National Saturday Club scheme.
17 April to 11 October, 1pm and 2.30pm Thursdays and Saturdays: find out more about some of the lesser-known chapters of the estate’s history and look behind the scenes of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.
18-20 August: a 3-day, intermediate-to-advanced course to design and make a small press-formed object using the method of creating an open die tool.
27-29 August: a 3-day, intermediate-to-advanced course to learn square setting.
4 September: a full day workshop learning more advanced blacksmithing skills with Master Blacksmith David Gregory.
Complete a small stained glass panel to take home in this full weekend course.
13-14 September: explore the various processes of letter cutting in wood as you create your own small plaque in this weekend course.
13 September and 25 October: design and make your own set of silver stacking rings.
Learn how to create professional-looking traditional faux marble paint techniques in this intensive one day course.
20 September: explore the insightful process of making a silver ring which you will design, make and take home.
Learn how to create high-quality, traditional wood graining paint techniques in this one day course.
27 September: a unique opportunity to learn the endangered craft of pargeting from one of the country’s highest regarded pargeters.
11-12 October: this two-day glass painting course will guide you through the process of creating your own painted glass piece.
11 October: design and make your own silver bracelet or bangle.
10 August, 12 October: visit our exhibition and take a look behind the scenes on one of our Coleshill Village Open Days.
6 November: A hybrid course focussing on how to make thatching spars and the importance of using traditionally made spars in the repair of historic buildings.
15 November: design and make a silver Christmas gift of your choice, employing specialist techniques.
29 November: design and make a silver Christmas decoration employing specialist techniques.