Our Events

Join tutor Jean to use watercolour/pen or watercolour pencils to create bold and pretty arrangements of Autumn-themed subjects. Full tuition given. Please bring your art equipment (we have some to borrow too).

Join tutor Jean to learn how to draw and sketch simple subjects using pencils or pen. Please bring any art equipment you have such as pencils, an eraser, ruler and sharpener (some materials also available).

A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma. Ready-cut fabric and patterns are provided and you will get full instruction from a qualified teacher. Volunteers, simply please just bring your sewing machine, hook or needles…some new 100% cotton fabric or wool if you have it…and your enthusiasm!

Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.

Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.

A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.

Get into the Halloween spirit this October at our free pumpkin carving event! Award-winning pumpkin sculptor Simon McMinnis is back to showcase his spooktacular skills in our outdoor plant area.

Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a hedgehog in coloured pencils, guided by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin.

Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.