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.
28 March and 30 May. In this course we will show you how to grow flowers from seed, how to harden them off so they are ready to embrace the change in temperature and give you a fabulous show all summer long.
Complete a small stained glass panel to take home in this full weekend course.
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12 June and 4 July: work on your own landscape oil painting with expert guidance.
Sorry, this event is now sold out. 12 June: this course will teach you all the fundamental stages of making a traditional basket.
Sorry, this event is now sold out. 19 June: learn how to forge a blade and make a simple ‘Viking’ style knife.
20th June and 17th July. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills and forging your own set of garden tools.
26th June. This course is aimed at people who are new to scythe mowing who either want to learn about mowing or intend to purchase an Austrian scythe.
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.
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.
28 June: Explore the world of traditional decorative finishes including Woodgraining, Malachite, Faux Marbling, and Crackle Glaze Finishes.
2-3 July: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.
4-5 July. A two-day course where you will learn key green woodworking skills and make a stool to take home with you.
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;
15th May and 17th July. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills, making a bottle opener to take home with you.
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.
7th March and 3rd September. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills, making a candlestick to take home with you.
7 - 11 September: with expert guidance from a master carver take a deep dive into wood carving, through the wonderful world of misericords.
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.
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.
24 October: Explore the range of different techniques that can be performed on a rigid-heddle loom.
7 November: you'll be guided through the process of creating a stained glass Christmas decoration to take home.
14 November: make Christmas-themed items as you learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing.