Upcoming Events 2018
Fayres and Festivals 2019
Sunday 29th April - Plants and Craft Sale - Wyken Vineyards, Suffolk
Stall and Spoon carving demonstration
Run by and in aid of Stanton Woodland and Wildlife Action Group
Sunday 12th May - Mills and Wildlife Day - Pakenham Watermill, Suffolk
Stall and Spoon carving demonstration
http://pakenhamwatermill.org.uk/index.html
Monday 27th May - Country Day - Bircham Windmill, Norfolk
Stall and Spoon carving demonstration
https://www.birchamwindmill.co.uk/events.html
Saturday and Sunday 20th/21st July - Strumpshaw Tree Fair, Norfolk
Stall, spoon carving demonstration and have a go at braiding, button and crochet hook making
http://strumpshawtreefair.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/strumpshawtreefair/
Saturday and Sunday 7th/8th September - Woodfest, Essex
Stall, spoon carving demonstration and have a go at braiding, button and crochet hook making
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfield-forest/features/woodfest
Exhibitions and Hands-on Fun Stuff 2019
May-July 2019 - Upstairs at Designermakers21 in Diss, Norfolk
A whole range of woodwork and dyed items as well as some special one off pieces and some items at a special DM21 discount. Viewable when the shop and studios are open Thurs-Sat, 10-4
http://designermakers21.co.uk/showcase-pre.php
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th June - Green Wood Gallery, Bradfield Woods, Suffolk
I will be having a stall and running some free activities across the weekend, so come and join in!
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-06-08-green-wood-gallery-bradfield-woods
Sunday 16th June - 'Tracks and Traces' joint exhibition
as part of Bury St Edmunds Open Gardens, raising money for St Nicholas Hospital
More details to follow
https://www.hiddengardens.co.uk/
Wednesday 31st July - 10am-3pm - St Benet's Abbey
I'll be working with Withy Arts ( https://withyarts.org/ ) and making the last of the monks for the St Benet's millenium celebration. Come and join in with the weaving and other activities.
http://www.visitthebroads.co.uk/whats-on/art-craft-education/event-detail?listing=3&key=1034931
Walks and Talks 2019
- The Wonderful World of Stinging Nettles - Tuesday 30th April, Redgrave and Lopham Fen
7.30pm, £2 on the door
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-04-30-nettles
- Guided Butterfly Walk - Sunday 14th July
Ideal for beginners, a relaxed and informal walk around Bradfield Woods. We would hope to see a variety of common species and the woodland specialist - Silver Washed Fritillary, White Admiral and Purple Emperor
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Guided Walk - Native Tree ID - Sunday 14th July
Aimed at beginners with little or no tree knowledge, a relaxed and informal look at the wonderful trees of Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
Workshops 2019
- The Wonderful World of Stinging Nettles - Sunday 14th April, Lackford Lakes, Suffolk
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-04-14-nettle-appreciation-workshop
Explore the wonderful world of nettles! After a talk about their uses and ecology we will then have a practical workshop, making your own cordage and nettle pesto to take home as well as a small sample of dyed yarn. Finish off by sampling a range of nettle food and drink.
- An Introduction to Hedgerow Dyeing - Sunday 25th August or Monday 26th August, Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Celebrating Thorns - Sunday 22nd September, Bradfield Woods
An look at the ecology, folklore and uses of Hawthorn and Blackthorn. Make your own fruit leather, cordial and buttons to take home.
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Woodland Jewellery - Sunday 13th October 2019, Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Spoon and Spatula Carving - Saturday 9th November, Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Spoon and Spatula Carving - Tuesday 19th November, Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Spoon and Spatula Carving - Tuesday 26th November, Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Celebrating Pines - Sunday 1st December, Arger Fen
Learn about the fascinating world of conifers. Get your pines sorted from your spruces. Have a look at species from around the world. Make your own lip balm, fire starting cones and pine needle vinegar to take home.
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
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