21st September - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
21st September - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
Saturday 21st September 2024
10am - 3:30pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
Following two popular classes in Summer 2023 and Spring 2024, Rob is coming back to The Walled Garden School.
Learn the basics behind the world of sign writing, block lettering, perspective and sign-design with a true master of his craft, Rob Walker. Rob is an expert sign-writer and enthusiast, with life-long experience in this field. You’ll leave this class with a board featuring your sign - with your handpainted chosen letter or word.
Rob will guide, teach and chat with you, as you create your own board complete with hand painted lettering. You will finish the day with a beautiful board to take home, featuring your chosen letter or word.
All materials, paints and brushes are included, as is a wonderful, simple lunch.
What you will learn:
Drawing lettering by hand using block casual methods.
Drafting block lettering using perspective.
Optical spacing.
The principles behind lettering construction.
How to add convex and bevelled outcomes to drawn lettering.
How to transfer a design to a board ready for painting.
Handling a mahl (balancing) stick.
Handling traditional sign writing brushes.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class.
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
1:30-2pm: Workshop continues
3pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
Saturday 28th September - Print Your Own Tea Towels with Gail Bryson
Saturday 28th September - Print Your Own Tea Towels with Gail Bryson
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome introduction
10:15am: Workshop starts
11:15: Break for a snack
2pm: Workshop ends
There will be a break for tea, coffee and a snack from our bakery.
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Two tea towels to print and take home
Unlimited tea and coffee
A snack from our Bakery
29th September - Healing Breathwork with Donna Hay
29th September - Healing Breathwork with Donna Hay
About the day:
10-10.15am: Arrival talk and introductions
10.15-10.45am: Functional Breathwork
10.45-11.45am: Conscious Connected Breathwork journey
11.45-12pm: Energy Healing Meditation
12pm: Integration & Sharing
12.30pm: Leave feeling refreshed, calm and energised
5th October - Bookbinding with Anachronalia
5th October - Bookbinding with Anachronalia
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About the day:
10am: Arrival
10:15am : Tea/Coffee
10:20am : Introduction & workshop
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4:30pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
6th October - Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
Sunday 6th October - 9:45am - 12pm
Your ticket includes snacks and hot drinks.
This is a very special session suitable for beginners and seasoned cold water swimmers. Come and experience the magic of the lake on Hawarden Estate, and feel the benefits of cold water therapy. You’ll be guided through the whole experience starting with a walk through the stunning Walled Garden to the lake, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from our Wild Swimming expert, Sheena. She will guide you through the experience, which includes breath work and mindfulness.
Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting too; invigorating and increasing your white blood cell count.
Following the session, there will be blankets, hot water bottles and hot drinks around a fire, and some time to reflect on your cold-water therapy.
Wetsuits are available to hire, but are not a requirement.
Suitability and availability.
Suitable for all adults, seasoned cold-water swimmers and beginners alike.
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions and hot drinks
10:15am: Head down to Hawarden Estate’s private lake
10:30am-12pm: Wild swimming session
12:30pm: A chance for a hot shower
12:30pm: Finish
This workshop is not suitable for children.
12th October - Mushroom Foraging with Dave Winnard
12th October - Mushroom Foraging with Dave Winnard
About the day:
10am: Meet & talk*
10.15am: Head off for foraging
12.15pm: Return to the Walled Garden for a light lunch (included in your ticket)
1pm: Finish
You will learn:
Why mushrooms are important.
How to identify mushrooms and their habitats.
About edible and poisonous mushrooms.
*Please wear sensible shoes and bring a raincoat.
About Dave:
David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.
He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.
13th October - Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery
13th October - Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery
Sunday 13th October 2024
10am - 4pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included
Following a hugely popular masterclass at Summer Camp 2024, Gaz, founder of Community Cutlery, is coming back to The Walled Garden!
About the workshop:
You will leave this workshop with a collection of your favourite knives, all of which have been expertly sharpened (by you) with the knowledge gained to keep them that way for life.
The workshop will begin with a lesson in the all-important sharpening theory, before moving on to a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before you really get to grips with the task of the day: sharpening your own knives under Gaz's expert guidance.
What you will learn:
Skills to become a confident home sharpener.
Sharpening theory.
How to use traditional methods of sharpening.
What to bring with you:
3-4 of your own kitchen knives for sharpening (preferably at least 1 large and 1 small knife).
Enthusiasm for sharp knives.
The desire to learn a new skill.
About the day:
10am: Arrival and welcome chat
10:15am: Tea/Coffee
10:20am: Introduction
1pm: Break for lunch
2pm: Continue workshop
4pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
About the workshop, as told by Gaz:
Are you harbouring a desire to be able to sharpen your own knives? Does it feel within your reach but still somehow completely unfathomable?
As a professional knife sharpening service we speak with our customers about this topic a lot, so much so we've lost count of how many times we've heard...
"I'd really like to be able to sharpen my own knives but I'm worried about ruining them."
"I've had a whetstone for years but I've never got around to learning how to use it."
"I'm not really sure about the angles."
These are absolutely valid reasons for being wary of getting started, properly sharpening a knife using traditional methods can be tricky, but by breaking down the process and giving you a little guidance along the way, we're confident you'll leave the workshop with the skills you need become a competent and confident home sharpener.
We’ll start the workshop with a lesson in the all important sharpening theory, then we’ll give a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before moving on to a big chunk of time for you to sharpen your own knives under our guidance.
The bulk of the workshop will be focussed on standard kitchen knives, so we recommend that you bring around 4 of your own to work on, we’ll also save some time at the end of the session to talk you through how to sharpen serrated knives and scissors, so feel free to bring these along as well, in addition to any sharpening equipment you might already own and want to ask questions about, although don’t worry if you don’t own any as everything will be provided on the day (except the knives!).
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails Afternoon Session
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Afternoon Session
About the day:
1:30pm: Arrival and settle in
1:35pm: Exploring mind-blowing tech
1:45pm: Building the computer
2:30pm: Break
2:45pm: Crafting and coding the shadow theatre
3:45pm: Wrap-up and questions
4:00pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the equipment you need for the workshop
Apple juice
Snacks
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails
22nd August - Craft and Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails
About the day:
10am: Arrival and settle in
10:05am: Exploring mind-blowing tech
10:15am: Building the computer
11:00am: Break
11:15am: Crafting and coding the paper lantern
12:15pm: Wrap-up and questions
12:30pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the equipment you need for the workshop
Apple juice
Snacks
21st August - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
21st August - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
About the day:
7pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A free alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival
17th August - Drawing and Stitching Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
17th August - Drawing and Stitching Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
About the day:
10am: Arrival
10.15am: Walk and drawing workshop
12.30pm: Lunch
1:15pm: Stitching workshop
3pm: Finish
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
Lunch from our award-winning Farm Shop
10th July - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
10th July- Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
About the day:
7pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A free alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival
6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Saturday only
6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Saturday only
About the day:
8am: Site opens and breakfast available (this is not included in your ticket)
10am - 12:15: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle. You can see the line up here.
12:15 - 1:30: Break for lunch (this is not included in your ticket)
1:30-4pm: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle
4-5pm - Closing talks and goodbyes, and a chance to become a founding member of On The Horizon
Your ticket includes:
All talks on 5th & 6th July
Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the weekend
A feast dinner on 5th July
Estate access and Lake access
5th - 6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday & Saturday
5th - 6th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday & Saturday
About the event:
Friday:
4pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
5pm: Opening talk with Charlie Gladstone
6pm: Patrick Grant on The Future of Fashion
7pm: Dinner (included in your ticket)
8:30pm - DJ set from Felix Gladstone
Saturday:
8am: Site opens and breakfast available (this is not included in your ticket)
10am - 12:15: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle. You can see the line up here.
12:15 - 1:30: Break for lunch (this is not included in your ticket)
1:30-4pm: Talks and Workshops in The Temple of Peace and the Tea House of Hawarden Castle
4-5pm - Closing talks and goodbyes, and a chance to become a founding member of On The Horizon
Your ticket includes:
All workshops and talks on 5th and 6th July
Unlimited tea and coffee
A delicious feast dinner on the Friday night
Estate and lake access
5th July - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday only
5th - On The Horizon - Ticket for Friday only
About the day:
4pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
5pm: Opening talk with Charlie Gladstone
6pm: Patrick Grant on The Future of Fashion
7pm: Dinner (included in your ticket)
8:30pm - DJ set from Felix Gladstone
Your ticket includes:
All talks on 5th July
Unlimited tea and coffee
A feast dinner
26th June - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
26th June - Life Drawing Session with Life Drawing Chester
About the day:
7pm: Arrival, introductions and settle in with a drink
7:15pm: Workshop begins
8pm: Break
9pm: Workshop finishes
Your ticket includes:
All the tools you need for the workshop
Unlimited tea and coffee
A free alcoholic or soft drink upon arrival
15th June - Wild Swimming with Sheena Corry - Afternoon Session
15th June - Wild Swimming with Sheena Corry - Afternoon Session
About the day:
1pm: Welcome introductions and hot drinks
1:15pm: Head down to Hawarden Estate’s private lake
1:30-3pm: Wild swimming session
3pm: A chance for a hot shower
3:30pm: Finish
This workshop is not suitable for children.
15th June - Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions and hot drinks
10:15am: Head down to Hawarden Estate’s private lake
10:30am-12pm: Wild swimming session
12:30pm: A chance for a hot shower
12:30pm: Finish
This workshop is not suitable for children.
Yoga Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland - June
Yoga Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
About the day:
9:45am: Meet
10am: Meditative walk through the estate
11:15am: Move, breathe and flow yoga session
11:45am: Posture and yoga session
1pm: Lunch from our award-winning Farm Shop
2pm: Finish
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee, and lunch from the award winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
A yoga mat for the day.
1st June - Make and Dye Your Own Scarf - Natural Dyeing Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
1st June - Make and Dye Your Own Scarf - Natural Dyeing Workshop with Jeanette Orrell
About the day:
1pm:Arrival
1.15pm: Introduction to techniques
1.30pm: Learning the process and dyeing
4pm: Finish
There will also be time throughout for tea, coffee and snacks from our bakery.
Gentle Leadership for Teams with Charlie Gladstone
Gentle Leadership for Teams with Charlie Gladstone
About the Masterclass
Attendees will be guided through 8 easy-to-follow modules covering subjects such as emotional intelligence at work, effective communication, conflict resolution, hiring and retaining the best people, encouraging change, nurturing ideas and team leadership for introverts. The day will be full of practical takeaways and will help attendees to grow in confidence in their leadership ability.
Charlie Gladstone is the founder of The Good Life Society, Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages, Hawarden Estate Experience and more as well as the author of Do Team: How to Get the Best from Everyone (2021). He has made team leading films for corporations and an online masterclass for Domestika as well as lecturing widely on the subject of Gentle Leadership and Emotional Intelligence at work.
About the day:
9:30am: Welcome introductions
10am - 1pm: Classes 1-5
1pm-2pm: Break for lunch
2pm - 4pm: Classes 5-8
4:30pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
Yoga Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland - May
Yoga Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
About the day:
9:45am: Meet
10am: Meditative walk through the estate
11:15am: Move, breathe and flow yoga session
11:45am: Posture and yoga session
1pm: Lunch from our award-winning Farm Shop
2pm: Finish
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee, and lunch from the award winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
A yoga mat for the day.
Bird Watching and Identifying Morning with Dave Winnard
Bird Watching and Identifying Morning with Dave Winnard
About the day:
8am: Arrive and introductions
8:05am: Set off for the walk around the Estate
10am: Return to the Walled Garden for a hot drink and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
8am: Finish
Please bring layers, and some warm and waterproof shoes.
This session is suitable for children.
Spring Foraging Walk with Dave Winnard
Spring Foraging Walk with Dave Winnard
About the day:
10am: Arrive and introductions, while enjoying a hot drink and a snack from our award-winning Farm Shop
10:15am: Set off for the walk around the Estate
12pm: Return to the Walled Garden for a hot drink
12:30pm: Finish
Please bring layers, and some warm and waterproof shoes.
This session is suitable for children.
Yoga Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Yoga Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
About the day:
9:45am: Meet
10am: Meditative walk through the estate
11:15am: Move, breathe and flow yoga session
11:45am: Posture and yoga session
1pm: Lunch from our award-winning Farm Shop
2pm: Finish
Your ticket includes:
Unlimited tea and coffee, and lunch from the award winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
A yoga mat for the day.
Butchery and Outdoor Cooking Masterclass with Jamie Corry
Butchery and Outdoor Cooking Masterclass with Jamie Corry
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
12pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
12:15pm: Workshop continues
2pm: Feast lunch
3pm: Workshop continues
6pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
Guided Spring Nature Walk with Dave Winnard
Guided Spring Nature Walk with Dave Winnard
About the day:
10am: Arrive and introductions, while enjoying a hot drink and a snack from our award-winning Farm Shop
10:15am: Set off for the walk around the Estate
12pm: Return to the Walled Garden for a hot drink
12pm: Finish
Please bring layers, and some warm and waterproof shoes.
This session is suitable for children.
Pizza Making Cooking Class for Children with Adam Williams
Pizza Making Cooking Class for Children with Adam Williams
About the day:
10:30am: Welcome introductions and workshop begins
10:30am-12pm: Make, shape + cook your pizza
12pm: Eat your pizza
12:30pm: Finish
The day includes lunch for ticket holders, and unlimited tea and coffee for their parents.
Fish On The Fire - Cooking Class with Adam Williams
Fish On The Fire - Cooking Class with Adam Williams
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
12pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
12:15pm: Workshop continues
1pm: Feast lunch
2pm: Workshop continues
3pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
Breathwork wellness session with Donna Hay
Breathwork wellness session with Donna Hay
About the day:
10am: Arrival and introduction
10.30am: Session starts
12pm: Take a minute after our meditation
12.30pm: Finish
17th March - Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions and hot drinks
10:15am: Head down to Hawarden Estate’s private lake
10:30am-12pm: Wild swimming session
12:30pm: A chance for a hot shower
12:30pm: Finish
This workshop is not suitable for children.
16th March - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
16th March - Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
About the day:
10am: Welcome introductions
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Break for snacks, tea and coffee
1:30-2pm: Workshop continues
3pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks, and unlimited tea and coffee.
This workshop is not suitable for children.
9th March - Bouquet Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
Bouquet Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers
About the day:
10am: Arrive in The Walled Garden School, meet Mark and learn about the flowers.
10:45am - 12:30pm: Make your bouquet and learn about how to take these skills forward
Please bring layers. The Walled Garden School is sheltered but open at the sides. We have heaters - don’t worry.
This session is suitable for all ages and beginners and flower experts alike.
Hawarden Old Castle and Walled Garden School Open Day
Hawarden Old Castle and Walled Garden School Open Day
About the day:
The Walled Garden will be open from 10am - 3pm.
Drop in workshops will run from 10am - 2pm.
Come and join in and chat to the team.
We will be running a competition to win tickets to some of our workshops, too!
16th February — Children's Doodle and Drawing Workshop with David Setter
16th February — Children's Doodle and Drawing Workshop with David Setter
About the day:
10am: Arrive
10:15am: Workshop begins
12:30: Break for lunch
1pm: Finish
The day includes lunch and snacks.
Valentine’s Day Feast - Cooking Class with Adam Williams
Valentine’s Day Feast - Cooking Class with Adam Williams
About the day:
10:00am: Welcome introduction.
10:15am - 10:45am: Introduction to cooking on fire, and using wood as your fuel.
10:45 - 11.00am: Break – Unlimited tea and coffee available throughout the day
11.00am - 1pm: Cooking and preparing lunch.
1-2pm: Sit down for lunch and Q&As for AdamPlease bring layers, and some warm and waterproof shoes.
This session is not suitable for children.
Healthier Cooking Workshop with Adam Williams and Emma Garland
Healthier Cooking Workshop with Adam Williams and Emma Garland
About the day:
10am: Arrive, meet Adam and Emma
10:15am: Workshop begins
1pm: Workshop finishes, and sit down for lunch
1pm - 2pm: Lunch and time for questions
The day includes unlimited hot drinks, a delicious and access to our 21-Days of Wellness newsletter series.
This session is not suitable for children.