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Upcoming events

at Heritage and Rural Skills Centre

Make a Silver Christmas Gift in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

15 November: design and make a silver Christmas gift of your choice, employing specialist techniques.

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15 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00

Make a Silver Christmas Decoration with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

29 November: design and make a silver Christmas decoration employing specialist techniques.

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29 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 14:00

Make a Silver Ring in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

31st January: explore the insightful process of making a silver ring which you will design, make and take home.

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31 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

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

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 and 24th of July. 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 24 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

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

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

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

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

Green Wood Spoon Carving 

9th May: learn key green woodworking skills and make a spoon to take home with you.

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9 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

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

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

Weaving Course: Weave a Scene 

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

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23 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

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

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

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

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

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