November 2008

Making Small Gifts

7 – 9 November Adult £144 • Child £66
with Mary Maguire

Gift-giving can be a delight, and even more so if you make your own. Learn how to make small presents: felted flower brooches, marzipan animals, lanterns, and more! Start preparing for Christmas early with a creative yet relaxing weekend of seasonal arts and crafts under the guidance of a skilled craftswoman! Suitable for adults and children age 9 years and up.

Working Weekend – in the spirit of WWOOF

7 – 9 November • No Charge

For more information, see Working Weekends section.

Knitting and Spinning Weekend

14 – 16 November • £144 • with Emma Turner

We will be having fun working with wool, concentrating on the fascinating craft of knitting.

If you are interested in learning the craft from scratch, including hand spinning, creating beautiful yarns, designing your own patterns, and perfecting new techniques, then this weekend is for you.

Raw materials will come courtesy of Emma’s flock of Cotswold sheep. Lower Shaw Farm sheep may also make an appearance, both in fleece and in ‘person’. If you have a project you are currently working on, please bring it along. Even problem projects are welcome!

Note: Tools and needles will be provided but there will be a charge for materials, unless you bring your own. For further info, contact Emma on 07887 804667 or email

Living Willow for the Garden

Saturday 15 November 10am – 4pm • £51 (includes lunch)

Suitable for children over 10yrs (£27) with Ruth Parsons During the winter months, when the trees are not in leaf, willow sticks can be pushed into the earth and they will grow. They are extremely flexible and are available in a wide range of colours. This makes them suitable for weaving beautiful structures that will come into leaf in the spring, and grow!

Learn how to make a living willow structure: a seat, arbour, dome, ‘fedge’, or tunnel.

Cooking and Nutrition Days

22 and 23 November 10am – 4.00pm
Non-residential £51 per day, £96 for both days
with Lower Shaw Farm cooks Andrea, Josie, Claire and Melissa

(Price includes lunch, snacks and afternoon tea. B & B and evening meal available at £25 per night.)

Day 1: Main meals and salads

Day 2: Soups, sweet things, and savoury snacks.

As well as learning how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals, you will also have the opportunity to learn about healthy eating from our nutritional therapist Josie, who will be on hand to answer questions, clear up all the mixed messages and myths about foods and diets, and give advice on different dietary needs.

Christmas Crafts

Sunday 30 Nov 10am – 4pm • Adult £30 • Child £15
Price includes all materials, and lunch
For adults and children aged 7 years upwards

Learn how to make willow wreaths, cards, decorations, and small gifts using natural materials