Upcoming Events 2018
Fayres and Festivals 2019
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 6th October - Apple Day, Foxborrow Farm, Suffolk
Stall and carving demonstration
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
Stall and have a go at braiding, button and crochet hook making
https://www.facebook.com/waysideartfairs/
Sunday 23rd November - The Curiosity Christmas Fair, Clare, Suffolk
Stall
https://www.facebook.com/jovoce1/
Demonstrations and Hands-on Fun Stuff 2019
Sunday 15th September - 'Our Common Heritage', Gressinghall Museum, Norfolk
I will have a full natural dyeing display and demonstration as part of this free exciting open day celebrating our common spaces
https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/all-events/2019-09-15-our-common-heritage
Workshops 2019
- 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
Sunday - Fully Booked
- 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
- Fen Weaving and Fibrecraft Weekend - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November, Redgrave and Lopham Fen
The Woodland Haberdasher with Textilia Weave
You will spend Saturday making a selection of different fibres to create your own woven master work. Learn how to spin with spinning wheels and drop spindles using locally sourced fleeces. Hand twist natural cordage from elm and lime tree bast as well as stinging nettles and experiment with colouring them with natural pigments. Dye a range of pre-prepared fibres, to add extra colour and vibrancy to your work.
On Sunday you will receive expert weaving tuition using a table top loom. Be inspired by the Fen and weave all your fibres together to make your own beautiful artwork. This is a free weave session with no rules, so if you wish to add twigs, leaves or grasses into your weave it's up to you to explore your creativity.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-16-fen-weaving-fibrecraft-weekend
- 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
Celebrating Birch - Sunday 16th February 2020, Bradfield Woods, Suffolk
All things birch - crafts, folklore, uses, dye and food. More details and booking link soon :)
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