Local artist, Mary Cross from Organic Matters, is back in our Corner Yard for this full-day basketry workshop on Friday 17th May! Whether you've tried willow weaving before or are a complete novice, Mary will guide you through each step to create a lovely framed berry basket, perfect for foraging or simple looking beautiful in […]

Weave your own gorgeous willow owl, from locally sourced willow, to decorate your home or garden! Join local artist, Sarah Jayne Edwards, for a full-day workshop in our Corner Yard and learn all about the basic techniques in willow weaving and create your own fabulous owl sculpture! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some […]

To celebrate British Flowers Week, join local flower farmer, Sarah from Compton Garden Flowers, in our Corner Yard and create your own spectacular hand-tied bouquet from British grown flowers and foliage! Sarah will be there to guide you through the entire process, using beautiful seasonal flowers from her own farm, grown locally in Compton Dando. […]

Create your own stunning fused glass sunflowers to decorate your garden this summer! Join Suzanne of Bee Happy Glass Designs for this new 3 hour workshop and learn all about glass fusing and how to make two of these beautiful sunflowers. Whichever designs you choose, whether hanging, on a stake or a clip, Suzanne will […]

Weave your own gorgeous willow hare, from locally sourced willow, to decorate your home or garden! Local artist, Sarah Jayne Edwards, is returning to Newton Farm for another full-day workshop in our Corner Yard to teach you all about the basic techniques in willow weaving and and guide you through the entire process to create your […]

Due to popular demand, local artist, Mary Cross of Organic Matters, is back with us on Friday 16th August for a Willow Dragonfly workshop from 10am - 12pm. During the morning, you will learn all about the basic techniques in willow weaving and weave your own unique dragonfly to decorate your home or garden! Never […]

Local artist, Mary Cross from Organic Matters, is returning to our Corner Yard for another full-day basketry workshop on Friday 13th September! Whether you've tried willow weaving before or are a complete novice, Mary will guide you through each step to create a lovely asymmetric basket, with wooden base and handle. This style is one […]

Explore nature’s larder this Autumn with professional local forager/food producer, Chris Westgate of Heavenly Hedgerows. Chris will guide you on a rewarding forage around our Newton Park Estate, advising what can and cannot be eaten from the hedgerows at this time of year and how to use them in everyday cooking. You will then return […]

Create your own fused glass Christmas Tree Tealight and Christmas Card to gift to a loved one or decorate your own home for the festive season! Join Suzanne of Bee Happy Glass Designs for an enjoyable morning workshop and learn all about glass fusing and how to make these gorgeous decorations. Complete beginners welcome, no […]

Another festive workshop for you, this time to create your own Willow stars, perfect for the upcoming season! Join Mary Cross of Organic Matters for a half-day workshop on Thursday 14th November to learn all about the basic techniques in willow weaving and weave your own Christmas stars to decorate your home or garden! During […]