Upcoming Events 2018
Fayres and Festivals 2019
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 and have a go at braiding, button and crochet hook making
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfield-forest/features/woodfest
Sunday 13th October - Apple Day, Redgrave and Lopham Fen, Suffolk
Stall and spoon carving demonstration
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October - Thrigby Autumn Arts Festival, Norfolk
https://www.facebook.com/waysideartfairs/
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
- 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
- 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
Workshops 2019
- Family Course: Fibrecraft at Bradfield Woods - Monday 5th August, Bradfield Woods
A workshop for parents and children aged 11-16. Have a go at dyeing and braiding and try your hand at drop spinning and wet felting in the lovely surroundings of Bradfield Woods
https://suffolk.wildlifetrustsevents.org/family-course-fibrecraft-at-bradfield-woods
- An Introduction to Hedgerow Dyeing - Sunday 25th August or Monday 26th August, Bradfield Woods
Have a relaxed and informative walk around Bradfield Woods identifying dye plants. Return to the visitor centre and get the dye baths ready. Learn about mordants, techniques and make your own eco friendly mordant to take home. While the dye pots do their thing learn some basic braiding techniques. Dye a range of wool skeins to take home in the fantastic colours of the forest
Monday - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-08-26-natural-dyeing-using-native-plants-bradfield-woods
- 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.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-09-22-celebrating-thorns-bradfield-woods
- Family Course: Spoon Carving - Tuesday 22nd October, Bradfield Woods
A workshop for parents and children aged 11-16. Have a go at carving your own spoon or spatula. Morning and afternoon sessions
https://suffolk.wildlifetrustsevents.org/family-course-spoon-carving-at-bradfield-woods
- Spoon and Spatula Carving - Saturday 9th November, Bradfield Woods
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-09-spoon-carving-bradfield-woods
- Spoon and Spatula Carving - Tuesday 19th November, Bradfield Woods
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-19-spoon-carving-bradfield-woods
- Spoon and Spatula Carving - Tuesday 26th November, Bradfield Woods
Booking link will be posted when it becomes available
- Celebrating Pines - Saturday 31st November, Knettishall Heath
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.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-30-celebrating-pines-knettishall-heath
- 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.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-30-celebrating-pines-knettishall-heath
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