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;
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.
20th June and 17th July. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills and forging your own set of garden tools.
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.
Complete a small stained glass panel to take home in this full weekend course.
7th March and 3rd September. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills, making a candlestick to take home with you.
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.
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.
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.
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.