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Upcoming events

at Heritage and Rural Skills Centre

Make a Valentines Gift in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

14th February: create a silver Valentine’s gift for someone special, using expert techniques to bring your idea to life.

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14 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

Gardening Course: Pruning 

14 February. In this course we endeavour to demystify pruning, whether its roses, clematis or you beloved shrubs.

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14 Feb to 1 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 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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7 Mar to 3 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

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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7 Mar to 14 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Pointing: Theory & Practice – Two-Day Course 

20 – 21 March. Learn the history and tradition of this craft through a balanced itinerary of theory and practical examples.

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20 Mar 2026
at 09:00 to 16:00

Make a Willow Obelisk 

21st March and 10 April: make a willow obelisk for your garden, ready for growing peas and beans in the summer.

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21 Mar to 10 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Gardening Course: The Cutting Garden 

28 February. 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.

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28 Mar to 30 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time

Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom 

29 March: explore the art of weaving on a rigid heddle loom.

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29 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00

Introduction to Blacksmithing: Forge Your Own Garden Tools 

4th April and 20th June. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills and forging your own set of garden tools.

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4 Apr to 20 Jun 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Gardening Course: The Kitchen Garden 

18th of January learn how to grow your own vegetable patch with the emphasis on convenience.

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12 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30

Conservation Stone Repairs: Theory & Practice – Two-Day Course 

17-18 April explore all there is to Cotswold geology balanced itinerary of theory and practical examples, along with demonstrations.

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17 Apr 2026
at 09:00 to 16:30

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

18th April: design and make your own set of silver stacking rings.

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18 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30

Plain Lime Plastering 

24-25 April: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.

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24 Apr 2026
at 09:30 to 17:30

Block Printing 

25 April: learn the key skills of block printing and print a bag or tea towel to take home.

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25 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00

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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9 May to 5 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00+ 4 other dates or times

Make a Willow Trug 

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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9 May to 3 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Introduction to Blacksmithing: Make a bottle opener 

15th May and 17th July. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills, making a bottle opener to take home with you.

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15 May to 17 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Green Wood Spoon Carving 

17th May: learn key green woodworking skills and make a spoon to take home with you.

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17 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

Weaving Course: Weave a Scene 

17 May: weave your own small landscape or seascape from wool using a rigid heddle loom.

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17 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

Traditional Decorative Paint Techniques: Fundamentals, Preparation and Application 

22nd May. This one-day introductory foundation course is designed for new-comers to the world of traditional and heritage decorative paint effect techniques like faux marbling, wood graining & broken colour work

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22 May 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00

Suminagashi Ink Marbling on Paper and Silk 

22nd May: Spend a day exploring the origins of marbling, by learning the art of Suminagashi ink marbling, creating unique patterns on paper and silk.

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22 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

Gold Leaf & Stencil Tea Tray Workshop 

23rd May. Use heritage decorative finishes to create a beautifully decorated tea-tray.

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23 May 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00

2-Day European Marbling and Leatherwork Course 

23rd - 24th May: This two-day marbling and leatherwork course, give you the opportunity to try your hand at the art of marbling, perfectly complimented with learning basic leatherworking skills. Creating a unique marble-lined, leather wrap journal.

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23 May to 24 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Pargeting 

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

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6 Jun 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30

Landscape Oil Painting for Beginners 

12 June and 4 July: work on your own landscape oil painting with expert guidance.

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12 Jun to 4 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time

Make a Round Willow Shopper Basket 

12 June: this course will teach you all the fundamental stages of making a traditional basket.

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12 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

Knife making 

19 June: learn how to forge a blade and make a simple ‘Viking’ style knife.

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19 Jun 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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27 Jun to 5 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

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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27 Jun to 17 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 1 other date or time

Heritage Decorative Finishes Workshop for Beginners 

28 June: Explore the world of traditional decorative finishes including Woodgraining, Malachite, Faux Marbling, and Crackle Glaze Finishes.

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28 Jun 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00

Plain Lime Plastering 

2-3 July: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.

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2 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 17:30

2 Day Make a Green Wood Stool 

4-5 July. A two-day course where you will learn key green woodworking skills and make a stool to take home with you.

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4 Jul 2026
at 10:00 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

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

Rigid heddle weaving techniques 

24 October: Explore the range of different techniques that can be performed on a rigid-heddle loom.

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24 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

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