Adult events and workshops

Why leave the fun to the children - by popular demand, MERL now also offers workshops for adults.

You will need to book your place in advance. Please note that for workshops from April to June, booking will be open from 2 March.

A charge is made for some of these workshops. Payment is required in advance and is not refundable unless we are able to fill your place. Please see our Terms and conditions for full details.

 

Craft workshops

Introduction to blacksmithing

• 24 & 25 April
• 2.15-4.15pm 
• £45 for both sessions (please do not book unless you are able to attend both sessions)
• Booking required

Try your hand at basic blacksmithing after a fascinating demonstration from blacksmith David Gregory

 

Felted bags

• 8 & 9 May
• 2.15-4.15pm
• £45 for both sessions (please do not book unless you are able to attend both sessions)
• Booking required

Don't miss this extremely popular two-part course! Ellen Brown, expert felter, will show you how to make a bag according to your own design.

 

 

The Victorian village band workshop, with John Kirkpatrick

18 May, 6.15-7.15pm

• Free
• Booking required

Whatever your level of ability bring an instrument, join singer, melodeon and anglo-concertina maestro, John Kirkpatrick (as seen recently on BBC 2's 'Victorian Farm') in the fun and become part of the Victorian village band. John's experience as a workshop leader and teacher of singing, instrumental and dancing skills is legendary. He'll concoct an arrangement to suit everyone from enthusiastic beginner to seasoned professional. Great fun for all!

This workshop is part of MERL's Spring 2010 Folk music series. It will be followed by 'The VIctorian Farmer's Year in Song' when John Kirkpatrick will be joined by Hilary James and Simon Mayor. Click on the link for more information and to buy tickets.

 

Willow working with Sophia Gabbitas

• 26 & 27 June
• 2.15-4.15pm
• £45 for both sessions (please do not book unless you are able to attend both sessions)
• Booking required

Willow artist Sophia Gabbitas returns to help you make your own willow sculpture inspired by our landscape exhibition.