9th November - Brush Making with Ellie Birkhead
9th November - Brush Making with Ellie Birkhead
Saturday 9th November 2024
10am - 4pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
A keyboard brush? A beard brush? A crumb brush?
During this workshop Ellie will pass on the skills learnt from one of England’s last brushmakers for you to make your very own brushes for the home.
About the workshop:
Ellie will teach an age old brush binding technique before giving you the opportunity to get creative with making your own designs. You will be introduced to the pillar drill and learn simple woodworking techniques to be able to craft your own handle, as well as having the chance to experiment with a mixture of bristle materials, from old fishing nets to plant materials. Immersing yourself into the autumnal landscape, you’ll be given the chance to forage for fibres and connect craft and place.
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome chat
10:15am: Tea/Coffee
10:20am: Introduction
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
About Ellie
Ellie Birkhead is a designer, maker and facilitator who uses the power of craft and creativity to bring about social change. Ellie is passionate about passing on hand skills to people of all ages to build confidence and a deeper understanding and appreciation for natural materials and crafted objects.
Ellie’s broad background in making spans from creating props for film and tv, designing for the luxury craft sector, through to facilitating family workshops - but the thread that runs through it all is a love for making, for conversation and connection across the workbench, and a desire to be surrounded by beautifully made objects.
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
16th November - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
Saturday 16th November
10am - 2pm
Your ticket includes your wreath, snacks and unlimited hot drinks.
Learn how to create a stunning, dried, seasonal wreath alongside an expert florist. We will be creative with our wreaths, and so this is a workshop for anyone interested in flower arranging. A great way to make a bespoke gift, or to decorate your door for Christmas.
What you will take away with you?
You will take away the wreath you make during the class, and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully.
About Welshborn
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
Suitability and availability.
Suitable for all adults.
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:45am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break
12:30pm: Resume wreath making
2pm: Close
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
17th November - Christmas Game Masterclass with Jamie Corry
17th November - Christmas Game Masterclass with Jamie Corry
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm-2pm: Break for lunch
4pm: Close
About Jamie Corry:
Jamie has 21 years' experience of working in the countryside all over the UK in many guises: bushcraft instructor, deer stalker, countryside ranger and youth engagement officer. He has a great enthusiasm for helping young people develop their potential.
He also has a passion for only eating meat that he has hunted or raised, knowing exactly where the animal came from and that it had a good life. Together with his wife Sheena, he founded Wild Bushcraft Co. in 2010.
17th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
17th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
Sunday 17th November 2024
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join a communal session (of up to 4) or book a private session (of up to 5) for you and your friends.
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
You can book a private session with us, or join a communal session with other members of the public. The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
23rd November - Crochet Workshop with Josephine Goods
23rd November - Crochet Workshop with Josephine Goods
Saturday 23rd November 2024
10am - 4pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
In this workshop with Josephine Goods we will learn the foundations of crocheting by making a square cotton cloth. Alongside learning the basic steps of the making process, we will explore different types of yarns and how to find the best materials for your project.
What you will take away with you
You will be provided with a pattern and all the materials needed to make two reusable cotton cloths. We will be striving to finish one during the class and internalising the core crochet steps to make another one at home.
About the day:
10am: Arrival
10:15am: Intro
10:45am: Design/Crochet
12:30pm: Lunch
2pm: Crochet
4pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, and unlimited tea and coffee.
About Josephine Goods
Josephine Goods is a Manchester-based label providing wool accessories and goods founded by Sarah Neder. Sarah’s passion for crochet started at a young age. Over time, she developed a deep love and appreciation for the magic of crochet and its ability to create beautiful and functional items which she loves to share with others.
The workshop in Sarah’s words
Crochet is known to have a calming and meditative effect, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. If you want to discover the joy of crochet, learn a new skill, and create a beautiful and practical piece, join us for this workshop.
Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make your own pair of reusable dish/face cloths.
You will learn the fundamentals of crochet, including how to hold your hook and yarn, how to make basic stitches, and how to read a crochet pattern. We will also explore different types of yarns and hooks, as well as various stitch patterns and techniques.
This class is suitable for beginners, no previous knowledge needed!
24th November - Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson
24th November - Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson
About the day:
10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
11:30am: Break for a snack
2pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
About Gail
Gail Bryson is a textile, graphic and product designer. She specialises in simple and graphic prints that complement a wide range of home styles.
Trained at Edinburgh College of Art, she developed her design skills at The Conran Shop and The Nest before subsequently becoming co-founder and creative director of Bryson Loxley. Amongst her clients there are John Lewis and Jamie Oliver. She has also collaborated individually with other small independent businesses on a wide range of projects over the years.
Gail is a firm believer that good design will always last the test of time. Her products are designed to last both in design and manufacture, and are mainly all hand-printed and hand-sewn in London. Ultimately, her aim is to create things that can passed down through the generations, like the collection of linen she has inherited from her own family.
Colour also plays a big part in Gail’s work. Combinations are dreamed up from photographs taken on her travels and provide inspiration back in her studio.
24th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
24th November - Sunday Sauna Sessions
Sunday 24th November 2024
Various time slots
Drinking water and herbal tea available
Join a communal session (of up to 4) or book a private session (of up to 5) for you and your friends.
This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
You can book a private session with us, or join a communal session with other members of the public. The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Timings
Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.
Please remember to bring
Swimwear
A towel to sit on
Warm clothing for afterwards
We recommend…
We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.
7th December - Christmas Game Masterclass with Jamie Corry
7th December - Christmas Game Masterclass with Jamie Corry
About the day:
10am: Introductions, tea and coffee
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm-2pm: Break for lunch
4pm: Close
About Jamie Corry:
Jamie has 21 years' experience of working in the countryside all over the UK in many guises: bushcraft instructor, deer stalker, countryside ranger and youth engagement officer. He has a great enthusiasm for helping young people develop their potential.
He also has a passion for only eating meat that he has hunted or raised, knowing exactly where the animal came from and that it had a good life. Together with his wife Sheena, he founded Wild Bushcraft Co. in 2010.
11th December - Candle Making with Woodspring Co.
11th December - Candle Making with Woodspring Co.
Wednesday 11th December 2024
10am - 2pm
Mince pie, mulled wine and unlimited tea and coffee included.
In this step-by-step beginners class to candle making, Steph from Woodspring Co will be your host.
What you will take away with you
During the class you will smell a selection of botanical fragrances and essential oils, before blending your unique mix to create your very own, personal scent.
At the end of the workshop you will pour (and name!) your candle.
All materials for the workshop are provided
About the day:
10am: Arrival
10:15am: Intro
10:45am: Design your scent and begin making
2pm: Finish
About Woodspring Co.
Woodspring Co. are an environmentally conscious brand with a passion for comfort and home fragrance that doesn’t cost the earth, literally. Based in Cheshire, they hand pour soy wax candles in apothecathy style amber glass jars.
“We use paraben free fragrance and essential oils alongside cotton wicks. Our products are vegan and cruelty free. Our scents are designed with each occasion, room and mood in mind for the home as we move through the seasons.”
14th December - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
14th December - Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
Saturday 14th December
10am - 2pm
Your ticket includes your wreath, snacks and unlimited hot drinks.
Learn how to create a stunning, dried, seasonal wreath alongside an expert florist. We will be creative with our wreaths, and so this is a workshop for anyone interested in flower arranging. A great way to make a bespoke gift, or to decorate your door for Christmas.
What you will take away with you?
You will take away the wreath you make during the class, and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully.
About Welshborn
Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.
Suitability and availability.
Suitable for all adults.
About the day:
10am: Meet at The Walled Garden School. Meet Mark and have an introductory talk.
10:30am: Introduction to the flowers you will be working with.
10:45am: Start building your wreath.
12pm: Break
12:30pm: Resume wreath making
2pm: Close
The day includes snacks and unlimited tea and coffee.
30th October - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Eli and the Eerie Woods
30th October - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Eli and the Eerie Woods
No coding experience required.
All abilities welcome.
Ages 7+About the day:
1:30pm: Arrival and settle in
1:35pm: Exploring mind-blowing tech
1:45pm: Building the computer
2:30pm: Break
2:45pm: Decorating and coding Eli the Robot
3:45pm: Wrap-up and questions
4:00pm: Workshop finishes
Their ticket includes:
All the equipment needed for the workshop
Apple juice
A snack from the Farm Shop bakery
Please note:
A responsible adult must remain with the child throughout.
Tea & filter coffee will be provided and we do have a space for remote working.
30th October - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Spooky Shadow Theatre
30th October - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Spooky Shadow Theatre
No coding experience required.
All abilities welcome.
Ages 7+About the day:
10am: Arrival and settle in
10:05am: Exploring mind-blowing tech
10:15am: Building the computer
11:00am: Break
11:15am: Crafting and coding the shadow theatre
12:15pm: Wrap-up and questions
12:30pm: Workshop finishes
Their ticket includes:
All the equipment needed for the workshop
Apple juice
A snack from the Farm Shop bakery
Please note:
A responsible adult must remain with the child throughout.
Tea & filter coffee will be provided and we do have a space for remote working.
13th October - Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery
13th October - Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome chat
10:15am: Tea/Coffee
10:20am: Introduction
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
About the workshop, as told by Gaz:
Are you harbouring a desire to be able to sharpen your own knives? Does it feel within your reach but still somehow completely unfathomable?
As a professional knife sharpening service we speak with our customers about this topic a lot, so much so we've lost count of how many times we've heard...
"I'd really like to be able to sharpen my own knives but I'm worried about ruining them."
"I've had a whetstone for years but I've never got around to learning how to use it."
"I'm not really sure about the angles."
These are absolutely valid reasons for being wary of getting started, properly sharpening a knife using traditional methods can be tricky, but by breaking down the process and giving you a little guidance along the way, we're confident you'll leave the workshop with the skills you need become a competent and confident home sharpener.
We’ll start the workshop with a lesson in the all important sharpening theory, then we’ll give a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before moving on to a big chunk of time for you to sharpen your own knives under our guidance.
The bulk of the workshop will be focussed on standard kitchen knives, so we recommend that you bring around 4 of your own to work on, we’ll also save some time at the end of the session to talk you through how to sharpen serrated knives and scissors, so feel free to bring these along as well, in addition to any sharpening equipment you might already own and want to ask questions about, although don’t worry if you don’t own any as everything will be provided on the day (except the knives!).
12th October - Mushroom Foraging with Dave Winnard
12th October - Mushroom Foraging with Dave Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet & talk*
10.15am: Head off for foraging
12.15pm: Return to the Walled Garden for a light lunch (included in your ticket)
1pm: Finish
You will learn:
Why mushrooms are important.
How to identify mushrooms and their habitats.
About edible and poisonous mushrooms.
*Please wear sensible shoes and bring a raincoat.
About Dave:
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
5th October - Bookbinding with Anachronalia
5th October - Bookbinding with Anachronalia
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About the day:
10am: Arrival
10:15am : Tea/Coffee
10:20am : Introduction & workshop
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4:30pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
Saturday 28th September - Print Your Own Tea Towels with Gail Bryson
Saturday 28th September - Print Your Own Tea Towels with Gail Bryson
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome introduction
10:15am: Workshop starts
11:15: Break for a snack
2pm: Workshop ends
There will be a break for tea, coffee and a snack from our bakery.
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Two tea towels to print and take home
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
21st September - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
21st September - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
1:30-2pm: Workshop continues
3pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails Afternoon Session
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Afternoon Session
About the day:
1:30pm: Arrival and settle in
1:35pm: Exploring mind-blowing tech
1:45pm: Building the computer
2:30pm: Break
2:45pm: Crafting and coding the shadow theatre
3:45pm: Wrap-up and questions
4:00pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the equipment you need for the workshop
Apple juice
Snacks
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails
About the day:
10am: Arrival and settle in
10:05am: Exploring mind-blowing tech
10:15am: Building the computer
11:00am: Break
11:15am: Crafting and coding the paper lantern
12:15pm: Wrap-up and questions
12:30pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the equipment you need for the workshop
Apple juice
Snacks
21st August - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
21st August - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
About the day:
7pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A free alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival
17th August - Drawing and Stitching Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
17th August - Drawing and Stitching Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
About the day:
10am: Arrival
10.15am: Walk and drawing workshop
12.30pm: Lunch
1:15pm: Stitching workshop
3pm: Finish
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch from our award-winning Farm Shop
10th July - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
10th July- Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
About the day:
7pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A free alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival
6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Saturday only
6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Saturday only
About the day:
8am: Site opens and breakfast available (this is not included in your ticket)
10am - 12:15: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle. You can see the line up here.
12:15 - 1:30: Break for lunch (this is not included in your ticket)
1:30-4pm: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle
4-5pm - Closing talks and goodbyes, and a chance to become a founding member of On The Horizon
Your ticket includes:
All talks on 5th & 6th July
Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the weekend
A feast dinner on 5th July
Estate access and Lake access
5th - 6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday & Saturday
5th - 6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday & Saturday
About the event:
Friday:
4pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
5pm: Opening talk with Charlie Gladstone
6pm: Patrick Grant on The Future of Fashion
7pm: Dinner (included in your ticket)
8:30pm - DJ set from Felix Gladstone
Saturday:
8am: Site opens and breakfast available (this is not included in your ticket)
10am - 12:15: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle. You can see the line up here.
12:15 - 1:30: Break for lunch (this is not included in your ticket)
1:30-4pm: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle
4-5pm - Closing talks and goodbyes, and a chance to become a founding member of On The Horizon
Your ticket includes:
All workshops and talks on 5th and 6th July
Unlimited tea and coffee
A delicious feast dinner on the Friday night
Estate and lake access
5th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday only
5th - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday only
About the day:
4pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
5pm: Opening talk with Charlie Gladstone
6pm: Patrick Grant on The Future of Fashion
7pm: Dinner (included in your ticket)
8:30pm - DJ set from Felix Gladstone
Your ticket includes:
All talks on 5th July
Unlimited tea and coffee
A feast dinner
26th June - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
26th June - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
About the day:
7pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A free alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival
1st June - Make and Dye Your Own Scarf - Natural Dyeing Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
1st June - Make and Dye Your Own Scarf - Natural Dyeing Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
About the day:
1pm:Arrival
1.15pm: Introduction to techniques
1.30pm: Learning the process and dyeing
4pm: Finish
There will also be time throughout for tea, coffee and snacks from our bakery.
Gentle Leadership for Teams with Charlie Gladstone
Gentle Leadership for Teams with Charlie Gladstone
About the Masterclass
Attendees will be guided through 8 easy-to-follow modules covering subjects such as emotional intelligence at work, effective communication, conflict resolution, hiring and retaining the best people, encouraging change, nurturing ideas and team leadership for introverts. The day will be full of practical takeaways and will help attendees to grow in confidence in their leadership ability.
Charlie Gladstone is the founder of The Good Life Society, Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages, Hawarden Estate Experience and more as well as the author of Do Team: How to Get the Best from Everyone (2021). He has made team leading films for corporations and an online masterclass for Domestika as well as lecturing widely on the subject of Gentle Leadership and Emotional Intelligence at work.
About the day:
9:30am: Welcome introductions
10am - 1pm: Classes 1-5
1pm-2pm: Break for lunch
2pm - 4pm: Classes 5-8
4:30pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
Butchery and Outdoor Cooking Masterclass with Jamie Corry
Butchery and Outdoor Cooking Masterclass with Jamie Corry
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
12pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
12:15pm: Workshop continues
2pm: Feast lunch
3pm: Workshop continues
6pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
16th March - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
16th March - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
1:30-2pm: Workshop continues
3pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
9th March - Bouquet Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
Bouquet Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Arrive in The Walled Garden School, meet Mark and learn about the flowers.
10:45am - 12:30pm: Make your bouquet and learn about how to take these skills forward
Please bring layers. The Walled Garden School is sheltered but open at the sides. We have heaters - don’t worry.
This session is suitable for all ages and beginners and flower experts alike.
Hawarden Old Castle and Walled Garden School Open Day
Hawarden Old Castle and Walled Garden School Open Day
About the day:
The Walled Garden will be open from 10am - 3pm.
Drop in workshops will run from 10am - 2pm.
Come and join in and chat to the team.
We will be running a competition to win tickets to some of our workshops, too!
16th February — Children's Doodle and Drawing Workshop with David Setter
16th February — Children's Doodle and Drawing Workshop with David Setter
About the day:
10am: Arrive
10:15am: Workshop begins
12:30: Break for lunch
1pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks.
Make Your Own Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper with Gail Bryson
Make Your Own Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome introduction
10:15am: Workshop starts
1pm: Workshop ends
There will be a break for tea, coffee and a snack from our Bakery.
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
Make an Everlasting Christmas Centrepiece with Layla Robinson
Make an Everlasting Christmas Wreath with Layla Robinson
About the day:
12pm: Arrival and chat
12.15pm: Workshop to start
4pm: Finish
Your ticket includes:
All the foliage and tools you need
Unlimited tea and coffee
Mince pies and mulled wine from our Farm Shop
Pumpkin Carving with Amy Swann
Pumpkin Carving with Amy Swann
About Amy
Amy’s childhood was spent in an ancient Welsh village in Snowdonia where generations of her family had lived. Nestled in mountains, waterfalls, woodland and miles of fields covered with bluebells, daisies and primroses in spring. The perfect backdrop for a little creative mind, a wonderland full of inspiration.
This upbringing gave Amy a deep appreciation of nature, a strong sense of culture, family roots and tradition.
Amy has a deep love for pattern and colour, which comes from a long line of family magpies and also from her degree in printed textiles.
About the day:
6.30pm: Arrival and chat with Amy
6.45pm: Class to start
8.30pm: Finish
Your ticket includes mulled apple or cider, and snacks. And, of course, your pumpkin.
This workshop is suitable for children and adults. Ideally children will be above 12 but you can decide that based on ability - or as to us if you’d like to know suitability.
Monthly Still Life Drawing with HOP - October
Still Life Drawing with HOP - October’s class
About the day
6:45pm: Arrive between this time and 7pm
7pm: Welcome drink (included in your ticket) and start class
8pm: Break, a snack and a chat
9pm: Finish
You will learn
To build your drawing confidence.
Find your favourite drawing medium.
To draw using some fun prompts.
This is for any skill level - beginner or experts alike.
Mushroom Foraging with Dave Winnard
Mushroom Foraging on Hawarden Estate with Dave Winnard
About the day
10am: Meet & talk*
10.15am: Head off for foraging
12.15pm: Return to the Walled Garden for a light lunch (included in your ticket)
1pm: Finish
You will learn
Why mushrooms are important
How to identify mushrooms and their habitats
About edible and poisonous mushrooms
*Please wear sensible shoes and bring a raincoat.
Jewellery Making Workshop with Corrine Joy
Jewellery Making Workshop with Corrine Joy
About the day
10am: Arrival
10.15am: Welcome talks with Corinne
10.30am: Create your ring
12.30pm: Finish
You will learn
How jewellery is made - from start to finish.
All about recycled silver.
How to carve wax and create different designs.
You will end ip with a piece of jewellery made entirely by you (once Corrine has cast it in silver).
Life Drawing with HOP
Life Drawing with HOP
About the day
6:45pm: Arrive between this time and 7pm
7pm: Welcome drink (included in your ticket) and start class
8pm: Break, a snack and a chat
9pm: Finish
You will learn
To build your drawing confidence.
Find your favourite drawing medium.
To draw using some fun prompts.
This is for any skill level - beginner or experts alike.