Craft Workshops February - April 2010

Course Programme February to April 2010 :

Feeling Fruity? Creative Woodturning for Beginners Sunday 7th February.
Create your own piece of polished fruit using simple woodturning techniques. Woodturning is not only a rewarding and relaxing hobby, but a widely respected artform which gives rise to beautiful and unusual pieces. One of the pleasures of woodturning is that satisfying results can be obtained with little exprerience.10am to 5pm. £45, Max 4. Lunch & materials included. Tutor - Alan Richardson from Alford Craft Market.

Weave a Willow Heart Wednesday 10th February.
Give a beautiful hand-crafted gift to someone you love this Valentine's Day. Enjoy "the irresistible feel and scent of willow" as you make a hand-crafted heart from natural, locally-grown vibrantly-coloured materials using a variety of willow weaving techniques. These hearts will last for many years and can be redecorated for other occasions.10am to 5pm. £45, Max 6. Lunch & materials included. Tutor - Alison Walling from Lincoln Willow.

Baking, Beetroot and Bread-making ... Wednesday 17th February.
Collect beetroot and herbs from our garden. Bake a loaf of herb batter bread and prepare roast beetroot in red wine for your lunch. Finally, make delicious beetroot chutney to take home along with your new-found skills! 10am to 4.30pm. £30.Max 6. Lunch & materials included. Tutor - Jenny Smith from Jenny's Jams and Sherry Forbes.

Make a Memory Book for Mother's Day Wednesday 3rd March.
Create a mini memory album for your mum, decorating it with artwork, words, photos and loads of loving memories. 10.30am to 4pm. £25. Max 8. Lunch & materials included (bring your own photos). Tutor Sue Frecklington, Creative Memories Consultant.

Grow your own Arbours and Arches Sunday 7th March.
In one day you will lean all you need to know about making beautiful living willow structures - how to plant and select the right willow, how to make sure they grow and how to look after them. From the basic techniques learnt you can make your own arches, arbours, willow screens, tunnels and green 'rooms' then sit back and watch them grow! Suitable for beginners, tools, materials and plans supplied. 10am to 5pm. £45. Max 8. Lunch included. Tutor - Alison Walling from Lincoln Willow.

Scones with Jam & Cream Wednesday 10th March
Learn to make jam, bake your own scones and then scoff them at afternoon tea - cream will be provided! If there's any left you can take them home! 10am to 4.30pm. £30. Max 6. Lunch & materials included. Tutor - Jenny Smith from Jenny's Jams.

Create your own Candles Wednesday 17th March.
Learn to make scented soya wax and beautiful beeswax candles, then use gift wrap to turn your special candles into perfect presents. 10am to 4.30pm. £30. Max 6. Lunch & materials included. Tutor Dawn Blakey, Kettler's Cottage Crafts.

Sow and Grow your own Bouquets Wednesday 24th March.
Learn how to grow your own seasonal flowers in a sustainable way without the use of chemicals. Sowing a Cutting Garden in Spring creates a continual supply of flowers ready for cutting throughout the summer and autumn. Learn how to plan your garden, select, plant and grow your seeds. Lunch & materials included. 10am to 5pm. £45. Max 8. Tutor - Rachel Petheram from Catkin Flowers.

'The Cotton Club' - Learn to Knit, Quilt or Sew Wednesday 31st March.
If you want to learn how to make hand-made crafty things, come along to have fun over a delicious home-made lunch. There will be plenty of examples of what you could learn if you join a knitting, quilting or sewing circle. All Welcome. Lunch and wine provided! 11am to 3pm. £15. Max 12. Materials not included but can be purchased on the day or on future 'Circle' evenings. Tutor - Sherry Forbes.

Hand-made Paper-making using Flowers, Herbs & Natural Dyes Sunday 11th April.
Create beautiful hand-made paper using re-cycled and natural materials. Learn about natural dyes & fibres, collect plants from the garden, press & process re-cycled paper, embed leaves, petals & seed heads and produce paper which will be both seasonal and very special. Handmade paper can be used for greeting cards, printing or used as mounting card for pictures and paintings. 9.30 to 5.30. £55. Max 6. Lunch and materials provided. Tutor - Jonathon Korejko.

Basket Making - Make an Obelisk for your Garden Wednesday 14th April.
Come and take part in one of the oldest crafts known to man - a traditional craft using natural materials. Obelisks date back to Babylonian times and were a means of time-keeping but are now more often used as climbing frames for roses, clematis and beans. You will take home a new skill and a beautiful piece of art for your garden which will last for many years! A wonderfully satisfying and rewarding day! 9.30 to 5.30. £45. Max 4. Lunch provided. Materials not included, but can be purchased on the day Tutor - Susi Mulligan from The Basket Case.

Preparing Food for a Perfect Party Wednesday 21st April.
Party planning, bites & nibbles, finger food, nutritious and delicious, quick canapés, dips & spreads - everything you need to know for stress-free entertaining! 10am to 4.30pm. £35. Max 8. Lunch & Materials included. Tutor - Arlene Turner.

The Kitchen Garden Sunday 25th April.
Grow your vegetables and herbs from seed - it's easy and rewarding and won't cost you the earth. No need for chemicals so it's good for both you and the environment! The day will be both stimulating and full of practical tips and you will each have the opportunity to sow your own vegetable or herb seeds to take home. Sow some seeds of inspiration and take them home with you! 10am to 5pm. 35. Max 8. Lunch & Materials included. Tutors - Sherry Forbes and Phil Moon.

From Rags to Rugs Wednesday 28th April.
Design and Create your Rag Rug using Traditional Techniques. Re-cycle your old clothes & other fabrics and turn them into fabulous floor coverings just as our ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Learn traditional techniques, be inspired by design and begin your own project. Suitable for both beginner and experienced rag-ruggers! It's all about having fun and feeling re-warded! 9.30am to 5pm. £55. Lunch included. Max 8. Materials not included, but can be purchased on the day. Tutor - Cilla Cameron from Rag Rugs UK.

If you're interested in any of these then visit Sherry's wonderful Manor House Stables website where full details, including booking forms, are available. Alternatively contact Sherry at info@manorhousestables.co.uk or on 01526 378717 or 07979 750760