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Pointing: Theory & Practice – Two-Day Course 

10th-11th July & 31st July-1st August. A two day course, covering all elements of lime pointing, ideal for anyone looking to learn about the use of lime;

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10 Jul to 31 Jul 2026
at 09:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill 

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.

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16 Jul to 10 Oct 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 5 other dates or times

Introduction to Blacksmithing: Forge Your Own Garden Tools 

20th June and 17th July. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills and forging your own set of garden tools.

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17 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00

Make a Large Willow Bird Feeder 

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.

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24 Jul to 14 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

2 Day Stained Glass Course (Leaded Method) 

Complete a small stained glass panel to take home in this full weekend course.

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1 Aug to 5 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Introduction to Blacksmithing: Make a candlestick 

7th March and 3rd September. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills, making a candlestick to take home with you.

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3 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00

Leatherwork: Make a Coin Purse and a Belt 

27 June and 5 Sept: explore the art of leathermaking with an introductory workshop, using your new skills to make a coin purse and a belt.

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5 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00

5-Day Woodcarving Summer School - Discovering the hidden treasure of Misericords 

7 - 11 September: with expert guidance from a master carver take a deep dive into wood carving, through the wonderful world of misericords.

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7 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00

2 Day Glass Painting Course 

3-4 October: this two-day glass painting course will guide you through the process of creating your own painted glass piece.

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3 Oct 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00

The Art of Traditional Faux Marbling 

3 October. Learn how to create professional-looking traditional faux marble paint techniques in this CPD-accredited one day course.

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3 Oct 2026
at 09:45 to 16:30

Sold Out: Make a Willow Trug 

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.

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3 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

The Art of Traditional Wood Graining 

4 October: learn how to create high-quality, traditional wood graining paint techniques in this intensive, CPD accredited weekend course.

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4 Oct 2026
at 09:45 to 16:30

Intermediate Blacksmithing 

10 October: a full day workshop learning more advanced blacksmithing skills with Master Blacksmith David Gregory.

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10 Oct 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00

Plain Lime Plastering 

16-17 October: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.

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16 Oct 2026
at 09:30 to 17:30

Ropework: Make a Celtic knot trivet and basket 

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.

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17 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30

Make a Copper Foil Stained Glass Christmas Decoration 

7 November: you'll be guided through the process of creating a stained glass Christmas decoration to take home.

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7 Nov 2026
at 09:00 to 15:00

Introduction to Blacksmithing: Christmas Edition 

14 November: make Christmas-themed items as you learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing.

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14 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00