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Crafts and Traditional Skills 2026

Crafts and Traditional Skills 2026

Botanical cake decorating

Botanical cake decorating 12 May 2026

£85.00

Description

Tutor: Anna Martin
Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: £85
Location: Classroom


Discover the joy of decorating cakes with beautiful flowers in this one-day course. Learn buttercream piping techniques and how to craft delicate fondant flowers, then use your creations - along with edible seasonal blooms - to decorate cupcakes (pre-baked by Anna) to take home. The day also includes a walk in the Garden to explore edible flowers and plants that can be used in baking and decoration.

All materials are included. Suitable for all abilities.

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Creating a table display with British blooms

Creating a table display with British blooms 16 June 2026

£75.00

Description

Tutor: Paula Edgington
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: £75
Location: Classroom

Celebrate British Flowers Week by learning how to create a beautiful, foam-free floral table centrepiece using seasonal British blooms. Each participant will make their own arrangement to take home, before joining together to style a stunning tablescape down the centre of the room.

With guidance throughout, you’ll combine your creations with provided props - candles, bud vases, table runners, and more - to design and photograph a cohesive, elegant display.

All materials are included. Suitable for all abilities.

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Handled tankard carving

Handled tankard carving 29 April 2026

£95.00

Description

Tutor: Nick Gosman
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: £95
Location: Classroom


Have you dabbled with greenwood spoon carving and are keen to take your skills to the next level? Then this might be the course for you! We are offering a one-day course in end-grain handled greenwood tankard carving for up to eight people. We will teach you how to make a tankard, as seen on House of the Dragon. We will take you from basic wood preparation, carving the tankard with an axe, auger and gouge work and finishing of the tankard that you can take away with you. We will provide you with all the tools you need including chopping, auger and gouge blocks.

Please note this course will take place outside and requires a reasonable level of physical strength.
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Modern autumn calligraphy for beginners 13 October 2026

Modern autumn calligraphy for beginners 13 October 2026

£85.00

Description

Tutor: Charlie Allen
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: £85
Location: Classroom

Enjoy a relaxed and creative introduction to modern calligraphy in this autumn-themed workshop. Learn how to use a dip pen and ink; form elegant letters, words and phrases; and develop your own unique style—no artistic experience or neat handwriting required!

You’ll receive a complete calligraphy kit to take home (nib & holder, workbook, glass bottle of ink, stationery), along with plenty of personal guidance and inspiring project ideas, from handmade cards to seasonal artwork inspired by autumn’s colours and botanicals.

All materials are included. Suitable for complete beginners.
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