Tutor: Andy Cawthray A true expert on chickens Andy is a columnist and presenter on TV and Radio. An all-round good egg! Course fee - £60 If you have recently started to keep chickens or are perhaps playing with the idea of getting some then you won’t be alone as an estimated 750,000 households now have a flock in their back gardens. What’s involved, what breeds will suit my needs, what housing do I need, how much space will I need and most of all how do I ensure my chickens live happy and productive lives? These questions and many more will be answered on this introductory classroom based workshop, with lots of information to help you get up and running with a few feathered friends of your own. Cake Decorating - Flowers Getting Started with Chickens Thursday 22nd May Friday 23rd May Tutor: Dawn Blunden Dawn has been making beautiful creations for many years and was commissioned to make the wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. Course fee - £65 FULL DAY FULL DAY 10.00am - 4.00pm 10.00am - 4.00pm Literally the icing on the cake. Learn how to make beautiful sugar flowers for those special occasion cakes step by step with Dawn Blunden. This hands on workshop will help you on your way to create the most stunning flower decorations. On the day you will learn how to make a beautiful wired rose and leaves and a modern unwired rose. Dawn will show you how to use sugar glue to stick the petals correctly in layers in order to achieve two beautiful and realistic flowers. Dawn will discuss different icing, colouring and tools and show you how to mix colours into icing, rolling, thinning and shaping the petals and also veining and wiring the leaves. For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected]On-line at www.shopateaston.co.uk A good introduction to subject so that it can now be taken further, a most enjoyable day - thank you. Autumn Workshop Week comment A great series of informative and enjoyable courses set in beautiful surroundings! Spring Workshop Week May 2014 All workshops are kept small to allow plenty of time for individual help and advice.
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Tutor: Andy CawthrayA true expert on chickens Andy is a columnist and presenter on TV and Radio. An all-round good egg!
Course fee - £60
If you have recently started to keep chickens or are perhaps playing with the idea of getting some then you won’t be alone as an estimated 750,000 households now have a flock in their back gardens.
What’s involved, what breeds will suit my needs, what housing do I need, how much space will I need and most of all how do I ensure my chickens live happy and productive lives?
These questions and many more will be answered on this introductory classroom based workshop, with lots of information to help you get up and running with a few feathered friends of your own.
Cake Decorating - Flowers Getting Started with Chickens
Thursday 22nd May Friday 23rd May
Tutor: Dawn BlundenDawn has been making beautiful creations for many years and was commissioned to make the wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.
Course fee - £65
FULL DAY FULL DAY
10.00am - 4.00pm 10.00am - 4.00pm
Literally the icing on the cake. Learn how to make beautiful sugar flowers for those special occasion cakes step by step with Dawn Blunden. This hands on workshop will help you on your way to create the most stunning flower decorations. On the day you will learn how to make a beautiful wired rose and leaves and a modern unwired rose. Dawn will show you how to use sugar glue to stick the petals correctly in layers in order to achieve two beautiful and realistic flowers. Dawn will discuss different icing, colouring and tools and show you how to mix colours into icing, rolling, thinning and shaping the petals and also veining and wiring the leaves.
For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected] at www.shopateaston.co.uk
A good introduction to subject so that it can now be taken further, a most
enjoyable day - thank you.
Autumn Workshop Week comment
A great series of informative and
enjoyable coursesset in beautiful surroundings!
Spring Workshop Week
May 2014
All workshops are kept small to allow plenty of time for individual help and advice.
Using coloured and plated wires to make jewellery can be as simple or as complex as you like. The technique allows great flexibility so that you can design a piece that is truly unique. In this workshop you will learn how to design and make a gorgeous bespoke bracelet and if time allows, a pair of earrings to match.
Shalini will talk you through the various wires and tools, along with lots of information and quick tips so that you will have everything you need to make lots of stunning jewellery at home.
All tools and materials (including semi-precious stones such as Turquoise, Quartz, Agate and Jasper) will be provided, but, if you wear glasses, please remember to bring them.
An introduction to our short courses.
Stained Glass WorkshopJewellery Making with Wire and Gemstones
Sunday 11th May Wednesday 14th May
Tutor: Shalini AustinBased in Stamford, Shalini has been a jewellery designer since 2008 and sells her own line of jewellery and one-off commissions.
Course fee - £65
Course fee - £70
Tutor: Cathi PrinceA popular tutor, Cathi is based in her studio in South Lincolnshire and works on a variety of bespoke commissions for heritage and modern buildings.
FULL DAY FULL DAY
This was an extremely popular course in our previous Spring and Autumn workshops.
Although glass making and painting have moved on since the earlier windows that we see from the thirteenth century, the basic processes used to produce them has changed very little.
When making a small leaded stained glass panel we start with practising the glass cutting and getting used to the tools before cutting the chosen glass to fit the selected pattern. A variety of patterns are provided to choose from and there is a good selection of glass of different colours and textures, allowing everyone to make their own unique and individual panel.
With all the glass cut we move on to cutting the lead to hold the glass pieces together, working on boards with lead knives and farrier horseshoe nails.
With everything fitting to the pattern, the final process of soldering the piece together takes place and then there is the opportunity to see how the colours chosen look as the completed panel is held up to the light.
Within the group everyone is shown how to use all tools, materials and processes safely, and at the end of the day take home their very own stained glass panel.
Following on from our very successful Autumn Workshop Week we are delighted to offer another range of exciting workshops for the Spring.
Easton Walled Gardens are nationally important 400 year old gardens open to the public in a beautiful corner of south Lincolnshire conveniently situated just off the A1.
Our recently renovated coach house situated within the old court yard, along with a variety of learning spaces are ideal for our short courses - a beautiful and inspiring location.
Our pretty tearoom will be open offering home made cakes and lunches, but you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
So please browse through our booklet and choose the course for you. To book your workshop either give us a call, go on-line or email us.
10.00am - 4.00pm 10.00am - 4.30pm
Students enjoy our relaxed and informal surroundings.
Learn lotsBe inspiredMeet new peopleSmall friendly classes
For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected] at www.shopateaston.co.uk
You can book your course in one of the following ways: Tel: 01476 530063 Email: [email protected]
Online at: www.shopateaston.co.uk The price of your course includes refreshments and all materials. A list of equipment to bring along will be sent out on booking.If you have any queries then please contact us.
Booking details
Easy access from the A1 and centrally located for all major cities in the midlands.
Seven miles south of Grantham, just one mile off the A1 north of Colsterworth.A1
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We hope that you find a workshop that you would like to attend and look forward to
A very enjoyable day, a great tutor with endless patience - thank you
Autumn Workshop Week comment
Make something special for your house and garden on this interesting and fun one day workshop by trying a couple of willow weaving techniques. Using only basic hand tools and willow rods you will firstly make a trivet or hot pan stand then a beautiful garden obelisk.
No previous experience required, as Susi will take you through each step.
All tools and materials are supplied, just bring your enthusiasm and, of course, glasses if required.
Tutor: Susi MulliganRunning various willow craft workshops since 1999 Susi also does talks and demonstrations for various organisations.
Course fee - £70
Tutor: Barbara CollinsA member of NAFAS - Barbara arranges flowers in many Cathedrals, Stately Homes and creates displays for Flower Festivals and RHS Shows.
Bring the best of your garden into your home and create works of art in flowers!
Arranging flowers well is easy to learn but can take a lifetime of practice to perfect. Barbara will talk you through the stages and theories behind contemporary floral art and give you the confidence to put together two contrasting arrangements to take home. The course will look at new ways of using flowers, foliage and craftwork items, while forming ideas for future arrangements.
Course fee - £65
This inspirational workshop with RHS Chelsea medal winning garden designer and author Dawn Isaac, will give you the basic tools and ideas to plan your own family garden. Participants are encourage to bring photographs of their own gardens. You will cover design, planning, plants, problem areas, hard and soft landscaping but above all, how to make your garden mesmerising for children. Dawn is brilliant at integrating play into beautiful gardens. She has some amazing ideas as you can see if you visit her website (where you can see her latest books and projects)
Lunch, materials and refreshments are included in this workshop.
Tutor: Dawn IsaacAn RHS Chelsea medal-winning garden designer with a speciality in designing family, school and pre-school gardens. Dawn is also the horticultural adviser on the award winning BBC cbeebies show Mr Bloom’s Nursery.
When not designing, she also writes on her favourite topics - garden design and children’s gardening - for a range of publications including the Guardian and Telegraph as well as penning a blog chronicling her garden (mis)adventures with her own children at www.littlegreenfingers.com. Dawn’s first book Garden Crafts for Children was published earlier this year.
Course fee - £100 (includes lunch)
Spend a gorgeous day making your own bread to take home with Linda Hewett. Linda delivers a lively presentation on bread making that proves how simply and quickly you can make bread in your own home. Linda will show you shortcuts, and explains the versatility of today’s ingredients and how to achieve the WOW factor, without taking hours of your time.
Linda’s years of travel and kitchen experiences provide rich pickings for humour, passion and how to troubleshoot home baking.
Tutor: Linda HewettLinda is an expert bread maker and inspirational demonstrator with many years’ experience. Linda has worked in an award winning bakery and supported celebrity chefs. She presents at food shows, on local radio stations and regularly writes articles for county magazines.
For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected] at www.shopateaston.co.uk
For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected] at www.shopateaston.co.uk
Best course I have been on, I really enjoyed the day – thank you
Autumn Workshop Week comment
All workshops are kept small to allow plenty of time for individual help and advice.
In this hands on workshop Dawn will show you a selection of modelling techniques in easy steps. Learn how to make animal figures and heads, including teddy bears, rabbits, elephants and other ideas for use on cakes, cupcakes or as toppers. All materials will be supplied so you can take home your creations.
Tutor: Libby SummersLibby is a knitter and knitwear designer whose work is sold in John Lewis and independent boutiques bringing 21st Century design to an ancient craft. For more information on Libby’s work please see www.libbysummers.co.uk
Learn to knit bunting in three different ways, improving your knitting skills whilst creating something lovely to take away to decorate your home. The three different methods will be demonstrated and full written instructions given to enable you to create your own version of Libby’s knitted bunting, which you can personalise as you wish, and as time allows!
The course is suitable for beginners, although experience in the ‘basic’ knit and purl stitches is an advantage, but by no means a requirement. Hands on assistance will be given at all stages, and materials are provided.
Once you have attended this workshop you can join Libby’s online community at her knit camps and make other beautiful items.
Course fee - £65
Tutor: Sue KirkA Basket Maker who has been weaving and teaching since 1998. We are delighted Sue is joining us at Easton for the first time this year.
Knitted Bunting Workshop Copper Foil Workshop
Friday 16th May Sunday 18th May Wednesday 21st May
Tutor: Cathi PrinceA popular tutor, Cathi is based in her studio in South Lincolnshire and works on a variety of bespoke commissions for heritage and modern buildings.
Working with copper foiling in stained glass is ideal for producing lightweight, decorative items.
In an introductory copper foil workshop we start by practising the glass cutting and getting used to the tools. Then, having chosen their coloured glass, everyone will cut the pieces for their first design, learn about the grinding of the glass edges and the application of the copper foil tape. Finally the pieces are soldered together, a hook applied and you have a colourful sun-catcher to hang in your window.
A variety of patterns are provided to choose from and there is a good selection of glass of different colours and textures, allowing everyone to make their own individual pieces.
Within the group everyone is shown how to use all tools, materials and processes safely, and at the end of the day take home your own stained glass sun-catchers.
Tutor: Dawn BlundenDawn has been making beautiful creations for many years and was commissioned to make the wedding cake for The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.
Course fee - £65
FULL DAY
10.00am - 4.00pm
For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected] at www.shopateaston.co.uk
For bookings call 01476 530063 Email [email protected] at www.shopateaston.co.uk
Chocolate Making Workshop
Thursday 22nd May
Tutor: Rosella Gugliotta Owner of Okie Coco Chocolate Alchemy, Rosella is passionate about helping people discover how chocolate should taste, encouraging you to try new flavours and experiment in the kitchen.
FULL DAY
10.00am - 4.30pm
Making your own chocolates is incredibly satisfying and this workshop aims to give you a broad overview of the world of fine chocolate. Starting with an introduction to the history of chocolate and how it is made, taking you on a tasting journey of single origin chocolate and how to blend their natural flavours by pairing it with great ingredients. You’ll then learn the secrets of making your own tasty ganache, tempering chocolate on a marble slab (which you can do at home), hand-dipping and finishing the chocolates. You’ll create your own batch of beautiful chocolates to take away and share (or most likely devour yourself!).
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Spend the day weaving a bird for your house or garden. You can make one large bird or two small birds in a day. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Learn how to grow willow in your garden and how to prepare willow for
weaving. Using just a few basic techniques you learn how to make a framework for your bird and how to add details to create either a pheasant, chicken, duck or goose. The sculpture is finished with a random weave which covers the framework. A fun day, and a great introduction to willow weaving.
