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Contact Details: Tel: +44 [0] 17684 83984
E-mail: annie@greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
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Welcome to Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Cycle Cafe Tea Garden
For all Art, Textile, Cookery and Beekeeping workshops please see individual pages above in the top menu.
All other workshops in variety are detailed below on this long page -- to help there is a drop down menu above for 'Other Quirky Days'
This page also contains the definitive MAIN workshop timetable covering courses from all pages.
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You are warmly invited
to enjoy an informal & relaxing day
with others at our 17th Century Cumbrian
farmhouse
discovering new skills
from experienced artists &
professionals
in friendly surroundings.
Our Quirky Workshop Days take
place in our cosy converted barn- with oak floor & open ceiling it is
a perfect space to work in ....
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All our day workshops
include a lovely
two course lunch,
coffees,
teas & a cream tea
Lunch
is served in our farmhouse kitchen around
one large table or in the
garden.
Afternoon and evening courses include tea & scones
We hope you
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We have
limited parking at the Cycle Café but can offer some spaces in our driveway to those
unable to take the 150-350 yd short walk from the village (4 to 8 mins)
Welcome to the new 2013 programme
Recent changes to programme are added in yellow :
added details for Stool Making course - Sat Sun morning of 6th 7th July
8/04 Added details of Sat 15th June 'Bee Aware Day' with TV's Brigid Strawbridge
8/04 Added details of Chutney and Mincemeat for Christmas Day October Sat 5 Cot
14.04...NEW Dry Stone Walling Dates Sat and Sun 18th and 19th May 9.30 -3.30 £40 inc special price
2 day Blacksmith course on 13th 14th July changed to 1 day course on Sun 14th July- Candle Holders
18.04 Dry stone walling days moved to weeknd Sat 15 th Sun 16th June 18.04 Brigit Strawbridge day moved to Sat 27th July
21.04 Added child friendly prices to Silver Jewellery , Blacksmithing, Wood Carving and Pottery days in May
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Fri Sat 24/25th
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Silver Jewellery 2 day course
Begs/Int Int £140 inc lunch etc
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' Hot Sooty & Hooked'
Blacksmith for a Day
Sat 25 May

£115 inc lunch etc (& £55)
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How to book a Course at Greystoke
(see below for giving Workshops as PRESENTS and buying Open Vouchers )
Firstly, please either phone 017684 83984 or email with your initial requirements (using the grey table below if you can
Your name will be pencilled in and full payment will be required before your place can be confirmed.
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For booking a course there are 2 ways to pay . . .
1 By cheque - full amount please payable to Greystoke Cycle Cafe, post to same @ Greystoke , Penrith Cumbria CA11 0UT
(please let us know if you wish to spread payments) ALWAYS write course date / attendee on the back of each cheque
2. By OnlineTransfer - this is a free and fast method of payment- please email us for BACS details
Your booking will be confirmed by email with details of parking/walking maps/times etc
For buying Open Vouchers you can use paypal as below (which also offers a card option for those without a paypal account) |
For certain workshops we hold a waiting list if a date is not in evidence.
We reserve the right to cancel any workshop - in which case a full refund will be given or an option to transfer to another course.When at all possible we will give you plenty of notice.
REFUNDS . . . . If you find you cannot attend your workshop, ideally try to send a friend. Refunds will be given only at our discretion; sometimes. Some future courses are offered in lieu at short notice.
An adminstration fee will be charged accordingly .
Giving Workshops as presents & buying Open Vouchers
We're told people love receiving
Quirky Days as gifts - there's no guilt of self indulgence and there will be a lovely day out
to look forward to (including Aga lunch & cream teas ) new people to meet and nearly always a finished (master)piece
to take home showing off your newfound creativity. We hope you will leave with a happy smile.
To book a course please call or email us using the grey table if poss stating what its for- or phone us 017684 83984
for info etc and we will email your tailor made voucher at no extra charge . . .or
Simply choose your amount , pay and print off your Voucher from the choice below- and if you cant see a voucher you need
just ask & we will send you an voucher/ open voucher with the message/ type you choose.
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Some feedback from Voucher gift holders and givers
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the fantastic day out yesterday for Jo and I at the Willow Angel workshop. We had an absolute ball and your hospitality was amazing. What you have going there is utterly inspiring and long may it continue! We both look forward to coming back again and again to do different things and I will certainly be bringing back others who I know would love it too.
And although it was quite a drive from Leeds, the scenery coming up yesterday morning was stunning and a real bonus. So many thanks again, take care of that knee and have a very happy Christmas and a PROSPEROUS New Year!
I have only had chance to briefly speak to my parents as I away working but my mum seemed over the moon with her day, especially by the mars bar scones, i am intrigued. Thank you ever so much for making my christmas present to them a wonderful experience. Hopefully in the summer we may be doing some cycling in the lakes so i will be sure to come and find you............ it's a pleasure to support places like yours that are doing something different and interesting. Most people I have told about it have been surprised such a day exists and most have been interested so i have directed them to your website
Kindest regards .... R. D
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Art Courses
at Greystoke Cycle Cafe Tea Garden
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Beginners & Intermediates Watercolour/Pen & Wash
with Margaret Jarvis
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Wildlife Illustration
Simon Williams
Reduction for 18-24 yrs


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Botanical Illustration
Simon WIlliams SBA
Reduction for 18-24 yrs
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Paintng Layers within Nature
Fiona Clucas

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Water within the Landscape
Frances Winder

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Pen & Wash
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Painting the Horse
Alex Jakob-Whitworth

Concessions for juniors

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Eastern Brush Painting
Irene Sanderson

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Introducing Mixed Media
Frances WInder
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Painting Layers within Nature
Fiona Clucas
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All 'other' Quirky Workshops
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Willow Weaving and Willow Sculpture Days ...with Phil Bradley
Courses are suitable for all abilites

All willow days incur an extra charge payable directly to Phil for
the willow used. This is variable and usually falls between £4 and £10
Please arrive with this ready to give Phil before the end of the class

When not teaching, creating, demonstating or weavng
baskets, Phil manages and harvests his own organic willow
beds near Cockermouth |
Cumbria's organic Willow Master

We are very happy that Phil runs several courses here at Greystoke- his days are always popular, inspirational and relaxing.
People find it hard to believe that, by the end the day,
they will tbe taking away their very own willow creation.
All courses take place in our cosy barn during colder months, though we make a beeline for the garden as soon as it’s warm enough in the spring (so dress suitably in middling weather) .the exception being the LIVING willow, which by nature
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Living willow
'Arbours and Lattice Screens'
Tuesday 12 March 2013
will take place at a lovely location
with Greystoke village

This living willow day will show you how to create either a
willow arbour/ child's den andr a lattice screen in your own garden.
Once you have learned the technique and built
something with Phil you will feel confident
to go home and build almost anything .
living willow make fast growing permanent
structures that can screen off unsightly areas
quite quickly
... they are leafy green structures in the summmer
and can be really interesting architecturally
in the winter garden.
You may wish to order recently cut willow from
Phil to take home and make in your own garden

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Thu 17th Oct 2013
Phil has been responsible for creating several life size sheep around the north of England
and for the last 2 years r been running very popular Sheep weaving days here .
The group size will be smaller,
it may be a bit of a longer day -
perhaps until 4.30 or 5pm and the
material costs a little higher-
However, by the afternoon
you will have created something
quite unique - that will without a doubt
be a fraction of what
Phil charges for the same.
Hopefully you will be incredibly proud of this
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These photos show how Phils
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Spend another relaxing day with Phil sculpting your own farmyard birds…in vogue hens and cockerels
busying themselves in your borders or exploring
in your orchard …
those who are enthusiastic manage to make
both in a day …also perfect indoors against a white wall
and especially for fireplaces. !!

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Tue 26th Nov 2013
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Willow Wigwams
Friday 10th May 2013
with optional Helter Skelter or Standard Bindings
Although all the willow courses are suitable for Beginners - the wigwam is by far the easiest course on offer and so will render the
best results for any nervous beginners -Phil is a brilliant tutor and
will keep you all on track
Wigwams add structure ,make great statements in the veg patch and can be used for climbing flowers and peas/beans etc in all areas of the garden.
They can also be put into large 1/2 oak barrels to support sweet peas or and other climbing veg or flowers - even clematis.

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Willow Deer
Monday 8th July 2013
Spend your day creating your very own life size small willow deer – some 2 ½ - 3ft high - to graze in the corner of your orchard
(if you’re lucky enough to have one!),
hide in your herbaceous border, luxuriate on your lawn -
or if you want it to last forever it could
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Willow Hares
Thu 6th June 2013 - full
Friday 18th October 2013
Make a life size hare to nestle in your garden border -
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Willow Angels
Wed 11th or Thur 12th 2013
These Angel days are traditionally our last workshops before the Christmas break and are full of the festive spirit .
They provide an opportunity to produce your own 2/3ft high Angel to grace a special corner of your room at Christmas.
Made to Phil’s own design they are unique and look great with candles burning at their base and their wings lit up with stars/lights/tinsel which shimmers in the rising heat.
They are so beautiful you may be tempted to keep them on dispay. Just remove the Christmas connections and they’ll be happy in a special corner and watching over you and looking elegant. Ours is in the loo ! (the room). Hopefully she’s happy.

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Make a Stained Glass Panel ....with Jackie Hunt - Two day course designing and making wonderful Stained Glass WIndow Panels
Jackie Hunt is an extremely accomplished tutor of Stained Glass with a wealth of experience behind her - she has created some beautiful commissions across the country and we are delighted that she comes to Greystoke despite having moved to Dorset in 2012.
Glass is an ancient art of using colour and light to create atmosphere and to depict images and stories. Traditionally, stained glass windows tend to be associated with cathedrals, churches and country houses, but these days it is also used in homes for decoration and there are many ways to manipulate glass to provide colour, texture and pattern. The course involves working with coloured, clear and textured glass; learning how to handle and cut it safely and to 'lead up' a small (approx 200mm or 8" square) panel. All glass, tools and equipment will be provided for use on the course. No experience is needed. This is an informal workshop with a small number of participants and there will be demonstrations and practical help throughout.
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This course is suitable for all abilites
Materials charge payable directly to the tutor of £15
will cover the cost of a panel 8" x 8"
If students choose to make larer panels there
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Fri 20th Sat 21st July 2013
Tue 19th Wed 20th November 2013

The panel you make could be for a place in your house and could be built into a
window or frame as a hanging panel. Please bring any ideas you may have
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(with my own paws - proud! )

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Health and safety issues -
please read . . . Lead and lead solder will be used these are toxic substances both to handle and to breathe in the solder fumes.
Pregnant women are advised not
to handle lead or breathe in fumes.
A health and safety briefing will be a part of the course and the use of safety equipment which is provided
, e.g. safety goggles while glass cutting, will be required – this is not onerous, just sensible!
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A Day discovering Meditation - this exceptional value One Off opportunity is unlikely to be repeated
with Dave Stones - Saturday 4th May £28 inc simple lunch (other such workshops using Transcendental mediation cost around £200 +)
Please note- this course will show you how to meditate. Althoughit is run with Buddhist leanings you don't need to be a Buddhist to attend - we will be sitting on chairs, please wear comfortable clothes. This course is an ideal opportunity to find out whether meditating is something for you and whether it could help and have relevance in every day life.
In this modern world we all lead very
busy, stressful lives and never seem to have the time to truly relax.
Our mind is always full to the brim with all the things that we need to
do, racing from one situation or object to the next. No matter what we
do we never seem to find any calm or peace.
It doesn't
seem to matter where we go, what we do, how much money we have or
haven't got, we never seem to find the happiness and contentment we
want. Buddha teaches that this is because we are looking in the wrong place!
Happiness
is a state of mind. Therefore we need to look at our own mind in order
to find the peace and happiness we are all searching for.
So
it is with our problems and suffering. They too are states of mind.
These states of mind are caused by delusions, negative states of mind
such as anger, attachment, jealousy etc. If we can identify and remove
these negative states of mind by replacing them with positive states all
our problems will naturally cease.
How does meditation help?
Meditation is a mind that focuses on a virtuous, positive object and is the main cause to experience inner peace and happiness. Through
meditation we can learn to identify the suffering and difficulties
within our own mind and remove them by changing our inner experience and
understanding.
In a meditation there must always be an
object upon which to focus. Only then can there be any real change in
our mind. In our classes you can learn to meditate on such beneficial
objects as love, compassion and patience.
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Dave Stones is a highly respected
sports massge therapist in Penrith
(expect a long booking wait for your first appointment)
He also runs very popular meditation sessions
both locally and in the
new Buddhist Centre in Carlisle
Anyone can attend this course
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BIKE MAINTENANCE courses
with Steve Woods of Adventure Cycling MIAS
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Strip & Build Bike Day
£74 inc 2 course lunch
and all refreshments
DATES
Sat 23rd Feb 2013 full
Sat 20th April 2013 full
new dates
Sun 21st April spaces
Sun 21 July spaces
Wd 21st Aug spaces
Class Max 6
Your bikes should be thoroughly cleaned
before you arrive,
Each be provided with a bike work stand and set of tools and then will be shown how to remove all the components
piece by piece.
Covering Gears, Brakes, Chains,
Cable Replacement, Headsets,
Bottom Brackets,Wheels and Hubs. .
Finally , with the bike set up correctly we will have a short test ride. If your bike requires new parts this will be an additional cost . If you know of any particular problems or you would like to upgrade a certain component please feel free to bring the parts required along with you. Lovely 2 course lunch and refreshmetns included

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The Strip & Build Course is designed for
those who are familiar with the parts of a bike and atleast know how to chnage an inner tube. t
You will learn how easy it is to fix small problems or up-grade a component, saving you both time and money in the long run.
It might not rule out a trip to the bike shop but will certainly help reduce bills .
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'Beginners Bike
Maintenance & Set Up'
£24 inc tea and scones
served half way through
DATES
Sat 20th April 4.45 -7.15pm
Sun 21st July 4.45 - 7.15pm
Wed 21 Aug 5.30 - 8pm
Class Max 10
Juniors welcome with adults but sadly no discount available
Wed 25th April Beginners
Maint 6-8.30pm
Sat 16th June Beginners Maintenance 5-7.30pm
Sat 28th July
Beginners Maint pm 5-7.30pm

This short evening course includes some hands on work.It covers things you need to know about your bike & how to mend them in order to be self sufficient when you're out on a day
bike ride on your own.
Starting with the basics Steve rapidly moves through most common problems with tyres, punctures as necessary , wheels, brakes, gears etc ..the list is quite comprehensive
Includes drink & cakes.

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Dry Stone Walling Workshop with Cumbrian
Steve Allen - professional Dry Stone Waller (& World Champion)

Steve points out to the group the parts he is most
impressed with- the choice of stone is everything!
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Dry Stone Walling Days with Steve Allen
NEW Saturday 15 June & Sunday 16th June
9.30 - 3.30 pm each day
This day will take place at the Cycle Cafe where we will be rebuilding a wall for a new parking area and accordingly the day is offered at a special price of £40 inc lovely lunch

Learn
this age old technique of creating a solid stone wall without the use of
any cement/ mortar- Steve will guide you through the setting out & various
stages of wall construction -he is the existing & many times World Champion
Dry Stone Waller& we are lucky to get him to commit to these workshops -
he spends a lot of time in America working with Andy Goldsworthy - so will
have a lot of knowledge to share.
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FITNESS to PARTICIPATE
Dry Stone Walling is very physically demanding, at times ground is unsafe,
uneven rocky and precarious
Stones are heavy , unwieldy and
need lifting to around 3 or 4 ft
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Lakeland Bee Boles
We have recently organised a
SKEP MAKING COURSE
for traditional Beekeeping
please see Bee Keeping page on
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Only those who are fit to participate should sign themselves
up to this course- there will be a safety briefing at the beginning and you will be asked to sign a disclaimer before the day.
(Those with previous or existing back problems or who are
pregnant of course should not consider this day
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Enjoy a memorable day discovering and practising the fascinating art of dowsing, a skill which has been used widely for thousands of years to locate hidden water courses and other unknown underground features.
Eleanor will show you first how to build your own rods and put together other dowsing tools that may be used. You will then be guided through the various aspects of dowsing and exploring the gardens at the Cycle Cafe (which once used to be part of the Greystoke Castle Estate and is situated on a roman road) you will start using the things you have learned.
You'll be amazed by your unknown intuitive skills. A lot of time will be spent outside, so please come prepared. If you are able -please bring 2 wire coat hangers. Eleanor is a well known member of the British Society of Dowsers and has spent many years using dowsing.
She will be travelling across from North Yorks. to join us for the day and will donate her fee to a charity that she and the BSoD actively support, involved in helping Mozambique villagers locate pure sources of drinking water.
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Relief Carving in Hardwoods with Alister Neville
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You name it and Alister can carve it within the existing wood
of a tree - quite brilliant
Sun 12th May (same day as Gluten Free cookery)
Some spaces available for 16 - 21 yrs old at £45
Tues 20th August - new date

Alister Neville has been carving exciting designs and sculpting in
Hardwoods for many years and recently carved this fab cyclist
for the Cycle Cafe entrance
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On his Greystoke days he arrives in a large van weighed down
with 3 workbenches which are lovingly extracted and moved under
canopies outside the Cyclists barn (if it look like rain) - 4 people to each
bench and plenty of space still, and so solid you wouldnt know others
were chiselling away.
Next out comes the wide selection of woods he brings for people to
choose from - sycamore ash oak birch - many people opt for house name
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Tues 9th April 9.30 -12.30 or 1.30-4.30pm £35 adult £20 under 18
Mon 6th May 2013
Sun 30th June 2013 alongside a Rag Rug Day
Tue 23rd July 2013 " a Spinning Wheel & Drop Spindle Day
Thu 10th Oct 2013 - turning a bowl - ltd spaces £90
We are really happy to welcome the Yorkshire Bodger
Chris Helliwell , to Greystoke along with his 8 portable lathes.
Join him to learn the process of working with green wood- the importance of choosing
the right sections and making the right cuts.
Working on a pole lathe is very relaxing and perfect to de-stress
it also requires a reasonable level of fitness.
Where a Pole Lathe Day runs alongside a second workshop there
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Chris will teach you to prepare the wood from a freshly cut log section,
which part to use and how to reduce it in readiness for the lathe
using a draw knife and the saw horse
Once you get on the pole lathe you ll realise why it helps to have cycling legs -
it's quite physical but also extremely satisfying - you ll burn a few calories
but you might not notice as you'll be concentrating too -
totally different from an electric lathe it is alll leg power
The bodgers’ lathes had to be portable to carry out to the woods and
this is why courses such as these can run - Chris , can bring his many lathes with him
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Bush Craft Days with David Alty - Greenwood Spoon Carving & Wild Food Days
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Greenwood Spoon Carving
Thu 22nd Aug
same day as Cheesemaking
From a variety of timbers you will learn how to choose, prepare and split timber and the various methods and styles of carving you could incorporate into your piece. This will entail using a variety of specialist tools which are all provided.
Juniors
The use of sharp knives etc in this class
means it is only suitable for sensible
over 14's when accompanied by a
responsible paying adult.
Below is a wonderful article from
HOME FARMER magazine
an invaluable monthly publication for those
interested in starting their own smallholding
Your Bush Craft Tutor
Long before we were inspired by the likes of Ray Mears
to learn about Bushcraft , David Alty was in the woods!
He currrently works in woodland management and green woodworking and runs courses and demonstrations to introduce people to spoon and bowl carving, wild food preparation, cooking and bushcraft.
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Spoon Carving
These are natural forms, in tune with nature and
reminiscent of how we formed our
first eating implements.
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Wild Food Days
'Nettles, Firebread &
Bunny Burgers'
£70/45 for 12 to 21 yr olds
Mon 6th May 2013

Your day with David will start with foraging
for nutriitous greenery for lunch - cooking will be
using a dutch oven and skillets
over an open fire
You will prepare and make a selection of bannock, damper and risen bread as accompanioment
to your lunch
You will then clean, skin and butcher
(using the Jacket and Trousers method)
locally sourced wabbits ,
prepare the bunny burgers and
cook them on the open fire .
Alternatively as a true hunter gatherer,
you could take home your bounty
to your starving underfed family
(iIn a box- not your mouth)
Wild Food Day
'of Pigeons, Fish &
Wild Smoking '
£70/45
Fri 23rd Aug 2013
Another day with David
with more open fires, dutch ovens, skillets and frames made from green
hazel..
Learn how to gut
fish including the 'through the mouth' Preparing fillets for
cooking and smoking using the ponass native american method. All done in time
to complement your lunch.
Learn the "rip and
flip method of preparing pigeon breasts for cooking followed by exploring different cooking options- perhaps a pigeon pie in the dutch oven, pigeon kebabs
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1 1/2 day
weekend Stool Making Workshop - open to adults or adults with children
Material Costs
You can choose which type of wood you
use to make your own stool
Dave will brng a range of
hardwoods to choose from for
£15 extra
or you can use natural hazel legs
and softwood for £9
These are payable to Dave directly on the day
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This day is with our local green wood worker, Dave Corrie
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Stool Making Course
with Dave Corrie
Saturday 6th July 9.30 -3.30pmm
Sunday 7th July 9.30 - 12.30
Adult price £115
Child price £55
This includes all drinks and a 2 course lunch on Saturday amd drinks Sunday morning

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Day One you will choose your pieces of wood
learn how to split them and spend the day using various techniiques preparing the surfaces and even possibly carving
There will be a choice of the way you wish to finish
your stool legs - you can choose either natural legs or
legs shaped and shaved on the shavehorse.
The overnight period is necessary to allow the legs and top to dry out to dry out a little before assemling the stool
on the Sunday morning and
finshing off the top - perhaps with more carving !
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Stone Letter Carving with Pip Hall
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The Honesty Stone

ALL the PHOTO ALBUMS

from each day - scanning - scroll
down throughout the years
Material Charges
You are welcome to brng your own stone
although Pip may tell you if it is unsuitable
for your purpose. .
She will bring a variety of stone pieces for a
small charge will be made on the day..
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Pip Hall is a nationally renowned professional
Stone Carver of many years experience
Her work can be ween widely throughout the north of
England as letter carving, poetry walks and beautiful
additions to many of our city centres- at the time
of writing towards Christmas 2012 she is currently
working hard on new carving projects in Sheffield
During late Spring & Summer 2012 she worked many
long cold hours carving the Stanza Stones on the North
Yorks Moors - commssioned by national poet for
Simon Armitage for Ilkley Literature Festival.
Not only a wonderful craftsman ,
she is also a great tutor and has a wonderful eye for layout- she
will help you set out your words and pictures so they look really professional - and teach you how to carve them. She comes
with stone carving equipment and easels for a whole class.
3 Day Stonecarvng Course
Fri 7th to Sun 9th June 2013
Beginners Class 2012 above |
The June Stonecarving course will be
suitable for Beginners and those with previous experience
There will be a slightly staggered start on Day One to accomodate both ability groups.

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Pip's three day beginners course is suitable for all abilties,
perfect for anyone with enthusiasm and a little patience
An introductory slide show is followed
by
demonstrations of lettering styles, drawing techniques
and methods
of carving with chisels, followed by
individual tuition.
People love these 3 days with Pip - many come back
time and time again to be lost in the stonemasons space ...
see above left for many pictures of previous
courses held at Greystoke over the last few years
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After 2012's intermediate class, Andrew even managed a
celebratory headstand on his piece!.
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Sterling Silver Jewellery Course for Beginners or Intermediates - Melinda Scarbrough
2 day Silver Jewellery Course
with Sterling Silver,
Pearls and Semi Precious Stones.
Next course - Bank Holiday Weekend
Sun 26th & Mon 27th May
A few spaces may be available to 16 - 21 yrs @ £95
Sat 26th Sunday 27th Oct
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this two day workshop you will have a variety
equipment to hand to make as much as you can under Melinda's guidance - of course everyone works at different paces and so the number of things you make may vary and the cost for materials used will be payable to Melinda at the end of the 2 day course

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Beginners pieces from October's workshop |
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Your design will be individual to you and in the process will
learn techniques including cutting, forming, doming, soldering, texturing and polishing. Lindy brings an array of tools and equipment - gas bottles, polishers etc and each person has a saw frames and special jewellers bench vice which are all pre requisites for any proper silver jewellery course. Once people become familiar with the tools that are available they become more confident and designs start flowing once they realise the possibilities.
People will be able to work at their own pace and make the most of
workshop time .
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Beginners piece
'I've always imagined a silver hare looking up to a silver moon'
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Beginners pieces
August Workshop

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No previous experience is necessary for either course .
All equipment and tools will be provided , though perhaps it may be a good idea to bring
a sketchbook for ideas and notes. Also , if appropriate, don’t forget a good pair of glasses to enable close detailed work.
Material Charges
Will be payable to the tutor directly on the day and will be from around £20 and charges may be more
for the two course depending on how much is made.
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Melinda trained for 4 years acquiring a BA Hons in Jewellery at Middlesex University and a 2 year Diamond Mounting course at London Met. She previously exhibited at The Goldsmiths’ fair and was‘Winning Student Designer of the Year’ at British Jewellery Association Awards and a 1st Goldsmiths Craft Council design award.
Melinda Scarborough is a talented award winning designer maker jeweller with over 30 years experience who specialises in precious metals and gems.
Her beautiful contemporary designs use all the traditional jewellery making techniques and her website is testament to the quality and calibre of her work; she is a bespoke jewellery designer.

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Stencilling Nature into Enamel with Tilly Wilkinson
Combines images from nature with enamel
and copper
to produce these stunning and
unique items ranging from jewellery
and small dishes to
wall pieces.

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Please tell us if you are interested in this course
Most of these examples are beginners student pieces
from last summer 2012
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Tilly is a trained fine artist and taught
Design & Technology
and Fine Art for 23 years on Merseyside.
In 2005 she joined the Guild of Enamellers and was appointed the Region 3 Representative for the North West of England in 2008.
She gained her Craftsman status (CGE) with the Guild in 2009.
Currently Tilly is also Chair of the Guild of Enamellersand is retiring to become Past Chair in Easter 2012

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This delightful enamel piece
makes a brooch
of apparently 40 mm by 35 mm
Sensible clothing and footwear essential,
students may wish to bring their own stencils
also please bring an
Apron and notebook
A small charge will be made payable
to the tutor for the copper and enamel used
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Using powder enamels and sifting techniques,
stencils and riso screens you will learn
how to fire and finish your own hand made enamel
pieces
on this one day course
Tilly's work was selected for exhibition at the Glass museum in Ravenstein in the Netherlands in 2009 and 2011. She has been demonstrating enamelling techniques at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, The Wirral.
She was visiting tutor in enamelling at
Merchant Taylors boys school Crosby 2009-10

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Blacksmith for a Day with Adrian Wood - One and two day courses
Classes take place under cover outside
What to bring please wear old clothing
sensible shoes, preferably leather
(plastic trainers can melt )
strong gloves and do bring a heavy duty apron
if you wish... canvas/leather-
however this is hot work and in doing so you are
adding to your layers.
The cost of materials is included
on most of the courses- except for the
wine bottles holders that are made per piece

Adrian Wood is a university graduate
with a degree in fine art sculpture from
The University of London.

Adrian successfully completed his training at a blacksmiths forge in York, after which he worked for Brian Russell, widely regarded as
one of the finest blacksmiths in the UK. Brian's approach and processes
to creating bespoke and uniquely designed metalwork has an enormous
effect on the sculptures and designs created byAdrian Wood Artist
Blacksmiths.
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Take Artistic Blacksmith Adrian Wood
arriving with his father Bill from Cleveland
equipped with 4 portable blacksmithing furnaces, 8 anvils and many tools and
you have the ingredients for a
perfect blacksmithing day

Hooks and staples, fire pokers, a chestnut roaster,a toasting fork, dragon hooks, leaf hooks, scrolled hooks, candle sticks, bird feeders are some of the items that can be made during the one day course.
These days are suitable for all abilties
16 - 18 year olds can attend these days
if accompanied by a paying adult -
1 - 2 places per course @ £55
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After a safety talk and
with furnaces ready Adrian goes through the basic principles, the
colours of hot metals, its malleability, temperatures and the important
of getting just the right temperature for the right task.

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One Day Courses
£115 inc lunch /materials + ltd £55 16- 21yr spaces
The most popular Blacksmith days - learn the basics, then move on to Candle holders, Dragons Hooks, Pokers, Bird feeding stations, or Chestnut roasters
Adrian brings the correct metals for the below course types - though it may be that he can accommodate a different subject on a certain date. It will depend of degree of difficulty or
material requirements - please enquire.

Sun 14 April Candle Holders
Sat 25th May Hooks and Pokers
Sun 23 June Bird Feeders
Sun 11th Aug Majority request TBD
Sat 19th Oct Majority request TBD
Please note- 16 - 21 year olds can attend these days if accompanied by a paying adult -one to two places per course @ £55 or £65 unattended 18-21

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Making Wire Garden Sculptures with Susan Nichols
WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY
For those coming please bring 3 things
A pair of needle nosed pliers
Strong gloves - but not so thick as to be clumsy - the green type textured gardening gloves from B & Q are ideal
Something to protect your lap - a strong/ thick apron is good- or a piece of leather if you happen to have one?
The cafe has some strong aprons you may borrow. .
Dates for 2013
Fri 16th August Geese £85
Sat 17th August Hens £75
We hope to have some dates for autumn
during the summer

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Susan Nichols works from Holmfield Nurseries near Driffield, East Yorkshire and has been running courses making Wire Sculptures
for the last seven years
Three times a year she braves the long journey over to the Lake District to teach those west of the Pennines
how to make her fabulous sculptures
Made out of pre cut sectioned galvanised chicken wire. they are solid, sturdy, and designed to last for years and years in your garden.
If the weather is fine we usually work in the garden .
Material charges payable to the tutor on the day
are dependent upon wire prices at the time
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WIRE DUCKS DAY

Indian Runner Duck
Make either the above or below

Aylesbury Duck
in 2012 charges were £12 per duck/hen
Geese @ £15 per bird
Herons @ £17 per bird
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Pottery Wall Plaques with Roma Short - Green Man Plaque and The Pilgrims Journey
Roma will be taking two different days this year - her very popular Green Man Wall Plaques & new for 2013 - The Pilgrims Journey .

Material Charges
There is an additional materials charge payable
directly to the tutor of £10 per green man to cover clay costs, oxide and subsequent firing .
If you are visiting the Lakes and unable to
collect the piece a few weeks later then it can be posted at an additional charge of £10
In ancient times the 'Green Man' was the god of the forest and growing
things. Nowadays we consider him to be a good luck symbol, a link to nature and all things 'green'.

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The Pilgrim's Journey Plaque day
Tue 28th May
£68 aduts £40 for accomp 14 - 21 yr olds
such spaces are ltd

The Pilgrims Journey Wall plaque looks lovely both indoors or out - with Roma's guidance you will
make your own similarly styled plaque in a day.
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The Green Man was considered
a god of the forest,
of nature and rebirth
Sat 11th May Green Man
Wed 9 Oct Green Man
£68 aduts £40 for accomp 14 - 21 yr olds
such spaces are ltd

Roma Short is a ceramic artist
and teacher with many
years experience.
Crank clay will be used for modelling
and the green men will be
fired to
1260 degrees centigrade
to make them frost-proof and
suitable for use
outdoors.
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Your finished plaque wlll be fired to
stoneware temperature to
vitrify the clay and make it frost proof.
You can
choose between a matt green glaze or more natural oxide finish. The drying,
firing and glazing processes will take a month, after which you can collect your
green man or have him posted to you.
See charges above left for this
Ceramic Artist~
Pottery
workshops in schools and
handmade stoneware for the home and garden
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Wildlife Pottery Days with Clare Farley
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Ducklings, Hedgehogs
& Pottery Tags
Create your own handbuilt ceramic sculpture, perhaps your favourite animal from
a photograph or your imagination,
Dragons, a farm animal, or a favourite pet.
Or have a go at a person or small group, the possibilities are endless. Your
sculpture can then be fired and returned or collected - or take it away and find a potter
local to you for firing

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Clare runs Pinfold Pottery
just west of Penrith
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Material Charges
Clare digs some of her clay from
nearby Berrier & uses local wood ash in her glazes -which (like Roma's above)
give this lovely rustic finish .
There will be a material charge for the cost of the clay and subsequent firing and will depend upon how much is produced- probabaly around £5-10 -
OR you can just pay for the clay and take away your piece to find a potter local to you for firing
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Dates for 2013
Thursday 11th April 9.30- 12 am
Sat 19th October 9.30-12am
£25 adults/ £12 child -ltd child places per session
Thissession is suitable for all abiltiies - our favourite are the duckling figures
however it will also be possible to make all sorts of other animal or even your own ceramic labels for your veg patch if you wish
All these items would make lovely presents
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Coracle Building in a Day . . . .with Mark Aplin
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Coracles on the River Teifi, West Wales 1972. The two people pictured are John (forefront) and Will Davies of
Cenarth — the last two legitimate Coracle fishermen in Cenarth. They are
both using the single arm method of propulsion — a way of gliding
downstream in a controlled way. They carried their boats (and their
fish) home on their backs.
Covering a wide range of skills
as we proceed through the build:
laminating timber to form the gunwale;
weaving and then steaming, bending and fixing timber strips; installing the seat and supports; attaching the material covering.
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Coracle Building in a Day (9am - 6pm ish)
with Mark Aplin of Overwater Boats
Thu 11th April 2013 ~ Wed 3rd July 2013 ~ Sat 10th Aug 2013
12-21 yr olds can attend along with a full paying adult for £45 inc lunch

The Coracle is an ancient form of boat found throughout the British Isles and elsewhere in the world.
They are surprisingly light and capable craft, easy to carry and transport in the back of an average size car, and great to paddle - they are simple and fun to build
As a rule, most Coracle Building Courses (real wood- not willow) are expensive 2 day courses . . some would argue the building & first paddling experience the best bit .& do we need more to store in our garage ? This day is designed for those who would most relish the opportunity to build a coracle in just one day- using a vast span of DIY and team building skills . We will build 2 or 3 coracles, each using teams of 3-4 in a fast paced day finishing with a short drive to Ullswater for a paddle and photo opportunity ( and celebratory drink! ). Each coracle will be for sale at the end for an extra £100 to cover material costs . |
Coracle Building Days make Fabulous Family Days
below is a resumee of a recent Coracle day kindly sent by Patch Middleton, (middle right below )
Their grandmother's Christmas present to each was a coracle day together this Easter - a truly inspirational gift resulting in
a brilliant and productive family day together having fun, learning and leaving at the end with 2 boats to take home.
Patch writes ..
Grey
clouds covered the sky and a chill wind pulled at my ( in hindsight)
stupidly thin jumper as I walked up the drive of the Greystoke Cycle
Cafe. In the usual Cumbrian way, the weather was turning out
to be decidedly disappointing. But, having been excited for this
workshop for a while, I was determined to have a fun day. I was
instantly greeted with a warm welcome by both the tutor, Mark, and the
owner of the cafe, Annie.
There was much smiling and shaking of hands,
and I knew that the weather did not matter anymore: today was going to
be a good day.
We
got started on building our coracles almost straight away. Everyone was
willing to do their part, working as a team gluing, sawing and
measuring the pieces assorted lengths of wood that would somehow, we
were told, become an actual floating boat. I know they say ‘Rome wasn’t
built in a day’, but we only had a day, and this seemed next to
impossible. However, with the patient help and instruction of Mark
guiding us along every step of the way, it didn’t take long for our
creation to take shape and we all knew that our coracle was going to be
the best coracle anyone had ever seen. My brothers and I began
discussing names for them, race techniques and who would get a go first.
Soon,
lunch time came. And boy, was it a well deserved one. Laid out on the
table before us was an array of delicious breads and soups that I could
scarce take in. Silence befell the room as everyone tucked in. No one
wanted to talk, they were too busy eating. My brother had been skeptical
of whether you could actually have a good solely vegetarian meal before
hand, but I have never seen anyone eat so much in my life.
It
was not long before we were back outside again, crafting our beautiful
boats. As the day went on, the clouds cleared and the sun shone. It
seemed even the heavens were on our side. Several weary cyclists stopped
in for sustenance while on their C2C journey. And by several, I mean
what looked like a million. We talked with them and asked about their
day, and they stared on amazed at what we were creating. I had done the
C2C before, and, being a bit of a cycling enthusiast, was interested to
chat with anyone who rode in on two wheels. But work had to be done, and
soon they had all gone on their way.
Finally,
our coracles were finished. Hands were shaken and photographs were
taken. We all felt an immense sense of achievement. About to set off
back home again, to our surprise Mark called us back. The day was not
over yet. Our next adventure was taking our coracles out onto the water.
I held my breath was excitement and got into the car. Would they sink
or would they float? I had no idea. But to be honest, I didn’t care. Thank you Quirky Workshops. This won’t be the last you see of me!
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Team Building Days
Stag or Hen Days
This day is ideal as any team event
How to Book

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Instructor for the course is Mark Aplin of Overwater Boats (front above) ,
boat builder and an experienced paddler of canoes, kayaks and coracles. See www.overwaterboats.co.uk or www.facebook.com/overwaterboats
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What to wear
Old clothes, and a boiler suit or apron which you don't mind getting paint or glue on
It's also worth bringing a change of clothes
and towel in case you decide to stay on at the end
and go to the Lake and get wet .
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Experimental Print Making - Intaglio - .....the Collagraph Plate technique - new course
This organic technique builds up layers on a flat matrix or base (referred to as a ‘plate’). creating a form of ‘intaglio’ printmaking. Derived from the Italian ‘tagliare’ to cut, preceded by ‘in’.
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Paula has exhibited nationally and internationally
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Experimental Printmaking
No date is yet set for this course- please enquire if you would like us to organise one for your group

This two day course will introduce you to 'the Collagraph Plate'
and its new and experimental use in printing techniques.
As the name suggests textures are collaged or glued onto a
flat base or matrix, called a plate, which is generally made
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The diversity of this process will enable you to easily adapt your own creative ideas and images during both plate making and printing. Materials are relatively cheap to buy and found organic forms and delicate plant materials can be collaged onto your plate, along with textured papers and fabrics.
The course runs over two days to allow you to fully exploit the process through plate making and printing.
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Paula Smithson studied Fine Art printmaking at
the University of Central Lancashire and has extensive
teaching experience in Art & Design.
She has taught printmaking workshops at the
Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal and
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This is an exciting and experimental form of printmaking that
is particularly suited to landscape and natural forms.
Artists working in this medium create highly visual and
stimulating images that are then printed in colour or
in black and white.

One of the aspects of this exciting printing technique that is
hard to portray in a photo is the impressive
Textural effects that can be created -
so adding another dimension to the
already vibrant colours of the print
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What to Bring?
Please bring along aprons and your images images/ and
ideas to work from.
Approximate additional cost of materials is £5.00
payable to the tutor
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'CHARCOAL MAKING IN GREYSTOKE FOREST WITH CHARLES STEWART'
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This is a unique opportunity to have' hands on' experience in the whole process of charcoal making with an expert who works two charcoal burners within the Greystoke Castle forest grounds. Charles will have started a charcoal burn in one of the kilns in the days previous to the course so during the day you will be able to experience all aspects of the charcoal burning process ans understand all - a bit like the Blue Peter moment- here's a charcoal burn I made earlier !!
Charles has been working in the woodland for many years and is a great source of knowledge . A lovely earthy and organic experience - though don't come in your best clothes as you may finish the day challenging the best biological washing powders. Charles will provide all hot drinks a la Campfire during the day and you'll return to the cafe for a lovely 2 course lunch and then again for a cream tea at the end of the day . This is a true' Boys back to the Basics in the Forest' day - but girls are also welcome !
Participants will be able to take home a bag of charcoal each at the end of the course. Boots and gloves (for handling wood) are essential as are old clothes/overalls etc. Face masks will be provided. |
Chair Restoration 2 Day Courses . . . Rush Seating or Cane/Seagrass with David Bowen

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David Bowen is a professional seat restoration expert
adept at tackling the most
intricate of chairs and designs .
He even restores the famous Lloyd Loom Chairs
(interestingly built out of wire covered with painted
kraft paper) sadly this wouldn’t be suitable
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There will of course be an element of preparation
of the old chair before you can start creating
the new rush base

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Cane or Sea Grass
Restoration
2 day course 2013
Mon 22nd & Tue 23rd April
£135 inc materials

Seagrass
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Rush Seating Restoration
Fri 12th & Sat 13th July 2013
£135 inc materials

David will need to know the exact sizes
of the chairs so he can bring sufficient materials.
He will also advise on what can be done to existing chairs before the start of the course.
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In making your own chair seat you’ll learn
how to create the continuous strands of rush
and different ways to patch in and add new
strands.
This could be followed by the stuffing
of the chair and the importance of the bridge formation
for a really professional finish
At the start of the day you will learn
al about the historical background of rush
and the various types and countries of
origin and the traditional
English methods of rush seating.
All materials and tools will be provided –
you only need to bring yourself,
a chair and a smile. |
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HOW TO BOOK A QUIRKY WORKSHOP
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For enquiries about particular workshop places please either phone or email to register your interest/ check there is space
Send an email
Your name will be pencilled in, we will ask you to send a cheque and confirmation will then be sent

Please make cheques payable to ‘Greystoke Cycle Café ‘ and post to Greystoke Cycle Café , Greystoke ,Penrith CA11 0UT **
Your booking will be confirmed by email / post and contains details of parking/walking map/venue/times etc
Online transfers are also an option - please ask for our account details.
For certain workshops we hold a waiting list if a date is not in evidence.
We reserve the right to cancel any workshop - in which case a full refund will be given or an option to transfer to another course.
If you find you cannot attend your workshop, ideally try to send a friend.
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