by Decca Lang | Feb 19, 2024 | To Learn
Learn how to use Somerset withies (willow) to make a basket. The Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre is the home of P. H. Coate & Son, founded by willow grower and merchant Robert Coate in 1819, and still run by the Coate family today. Book a workshop... 
by markmatcham@gmail.com | Feb 8, 2024 | To Learn
Try your hand at throwing on a potters wheel for a few hours or book a full day’s experience at Barrington Pottery. Paul will guide you through all the steps to create something beautiful of lump of clay. It’s alchemy! The studio is in the grounds of Barrington House,... 
by markmatcham@gmail.com | Feb 8, 2024 | To Learn
½ or full day course £55/ £110 per person Walk down onto West Moor, part of the Somerset Levels a few fields from the cabin with artist Frances Watts and have expert tuition of how to capture some of the magic of the landscape with oils. All materials supplied. Please... 
by markmatcham@gmail.com | Feb 8, 2024 | To Learn
A guided wildflower walk with farmer and conservationist Henry Lang with refreshments.A rare chance to have a guided walk around some of the best example of native wildflower meadows in the country. With over 56 species of flowers and grasses, the meadows offer a... 
by markmatcham@gmail.com | Feb 8, 2024 | To Learn
Learn some basic wood turning skills with Dan, who has made the wooden plates, tray and boards in Craftsman’s Cabin. The one day course will take you through all the steps to create something beautiful and useful using time honoured techniques that has links with an... 
by markmatcham@gmail.com | Feb 8, 2024 | To Learn
Tom Clark has been stone carving since 1974 and is a artisan craftsman in every sense of the word. Tom offers group classes or one-to-one sessions. His studio is a few miles away and it is the perfect chance to have a go this this forgotten skill and to create...