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Intermediate Blacksmithing 

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

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4 Sep 2025
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09:30 to 17:00

Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill 

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.

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4 Sep to 11 Oct 2025
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13:00 to 14:30
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2 Day Introduction to Letter Cutting in Wood 

13-14 September: explore the various processes of letter cutting in wood as you create your own small plaque in this weekend course.

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13 Sep 2025
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09:00 to 17:00

Make a Set of Silver Stacker Rings in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

13 September and 25 October: design and make your own set of silver stacking rings.

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13 Sep to 25 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
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The Art of Traditional Faux Marbling 

Learn how to create professional-looking traditional faux marble paint techniques in this intensive one day course.

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20 Sep 2025
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09:30 to 16:30

Make a Silver Ring in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

20 September: explore the insightful process of making a silver ring which you will design, make and take home.

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20 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 16:00

The Art of Traditional Wood Graining 

Learn how to create high-quality, traditional wood graining paint techniques in this one day course.

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21 Sep 2025
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09:30 to 16:30

Pargeting 

27 September: a unique opportunity to learn the endangered craft of pargeting from one of the country’s highest regarded pargeters.

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27 Sep 2025
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09:00 to 16:30

2 Day Glass Painting Course 

11-12 October: this two-day glass painting course will guide you through the process of creating your own painted glass piece.

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11 Oct 2025
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09:00 to 17:00

Make a Silver Bracelet or Bangle in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

11 October: design and make your own silver bracelet or bangle.

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11 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00

Open Day 

12 October: visit our exhibition and take a look behind the scenes on one of our Coleshill Village Open Days.

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12 Oct 2025
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14:00 to 17:00

Thatching Spar training day: Spars and sustaining thatching traditions 

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.

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6 Nov 2025
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09:00 to 17:00

Make a Silver Christmas Gift in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

15 November: design and make a silver Christmas gift of your choice, employing specialist techniques.

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15 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:00

Make a Silver Christmas Decoration with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

29 November: design and make a silver Christmas decoration employing specialist techniques.

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29 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 14:00