Monthly from March to October: 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.
26 Sept: design and make your own set of silver stacking rings.
26th of September: Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a thriving haven for nature with this inspiring and practical Gardening for Wildlife course.
3-4 October: this two-day glass painting course will guide you through the process of creating your own painted glass piece.
3 October. Learn how to create professional-looking traditional faux marble paint techniques in this CPD-accredited one day course.
Sorry, these events are now sold out. 9 May and 3 October: this course will teach you how to make a square-based basket known as a willow trug.
4 October: learn how to create high-quality, traditional wood graining paint techniques in this intensive, CPD accredited weekend course.
4th of October learn key Strawcraft techniques, including plaiting. Make several harvest tokens and corn dollies to take home with you.
10 October: a full day workshop learning more advanced blacksmithing skills with Master Blacksmith David Gregory.
16-17 October: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.
17 October: design and make your own silver bangle and charm.
27th of June and the 17th of October. Learn traditional ropework techniques and make a knotted trivet and rope bowl to take home with you.
18th of October learn how to grow your own vegetable patch with the emphasis on convenience.
31 October: Create your own beautiful sterling silver spinner ring (also known as a meditation, worry, or fidget ring) in this one-day workshop.
7 November: you'll be guided through the process of creating a stained glass Christmas decoration to take home.
7th of November learn key Strawcraft techniques, including plaiting and tied straw work. Make several Christmas decorations and an angel tree topper.
14 November: make Christmas-themed items as you learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing.
7th of March, 24th of July and 14th of November. Enjoy a short course learning about the traditional craft of willow weaving. Make a bird feeder to take home.
14 November: Create your own beautiful pair of sterling silver stud earrings, using traditional silversmithing techniques, that you can take home at the end of the day.
21 November: Learn the fundamentals of needle felting, sculpt a realistic robin, using pure sheep’s wool and a special barbed needle.
28 November: Enjoy a festive silversmithing workshop where you will make a silver Christmas decoration. Using traditional silversmithing techniques, you’ll craft a unique decoration to take home and display with pride.
30 Jan: design and make your own set of silver stacking rings.
13 February: Enjoy a Valentine’s silversmithing workshop where you will make a silver gift for someone special, which can be you!
27 February: Create your own beautiful pair of sterling silver drop earrings, using traditional silversmithing techniques, that you can take home at the end of the day.
13 March: design and make your own silver bangle and charm.
27 March: design and make your own set of silver stacking rings.