Mediterranean Cuisine
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Events at Barton Grange
May 2019
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Ceramic Flowerpot Decorating
Come and get creative at our fun filled workshop where we’ll help you decorate your very own Ceramic Flowerpot! There are different shaped pots to choose from including hedgehogs, wellington boots and much more!
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North West Air Ambulance Family Fun Day *CANCELLED*
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will no longer be taking place.
June 2019
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Make your own Lampshade Workshop with Willow & Hare Country Crafts
There are so many beautiful lampshades and now you can learn how to make your very own! These 2 workshops will take place in the Green Room at 10:30am and 2pm.
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Summer Mosaic Sun Catchers
Create a scene in your window with a stunning sun catcher. You can choose a from a summer landscape, flowers or wildlife theme. You will gain skills in basic glass cutting and adhering of sheet glass, beads and glass shapes.
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Watercolour Art Exhibition
The students of our popular Artram Watercolour workshops are returning to showcase their work. Some of our students started as complete beginners and have progressed since joining us for their first watercolour experience!
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Design a Bee-Friendly Border
Would you like to design, and take home, your very own scale plan for a bee-friendly border? Then let Maureen give you some professional guidance, hints and tips! No prior design or drawing skills are necessary – just enthusiasm!
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Watercolour Classes at Barton Grange
These classes are open to all levels of ability, whether you’re inexperienced at painting, or a developing artist; these classes are run by our popular tutors Alan Hudson and Rod Walmsley.
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How to Paint with Pastels - Painting Workshop with Les Darlow
This painting workshop is ideal if you have ever wanted to learn how to paint with pastels, or if you would like to improve the skills you already have.
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Make A Concertina Book Workshop
In this brief introduction you will learn how to measure and make the pages and covers, and then put it all together with a fastener – you can then take it home ready to use or give to someone as a gift.
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Lancashire Hawks and Owls
Come and meet the people and the birds from Lancashire Hawks and Owls, a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild.
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Portrait Drawing Day
Most people think that to draw portraits is only for those with an inherent talent. In fact learning to draw anything is much more about learning to see things in a different way.
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Layered Paper Cut Woodland Frames
In this morning workshop you will learn how to create a layered woodland themed paper cut. Choose from a range of templates to cut your own design.
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The Story of an English Rose with David Austin’s Andy Rollings
We are hosting an exclusive event about the fascinating story behind the “English Rose”, the term created by the world famous English rose breeder, David Austin. £5 off any David Austin Rose – voucher awarded with event ticket and valid for 28th June only!
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Make Your Own No-Sew Swedish Blinds
Would you love to make your own window dressing but your sewing skills are holding you back? If so then this workshop is for you! These two workshops will take place in the Green Room at 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1pm – 3:00pm.
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Make Your Own No-Sew Roman Blinds
Would you love to make your own window dressing but your sewing skills are holding you back? If so then this workshop is for you!
July 2019
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Glass Mandala Workshop
Create a stunning atmosphere in any room with a glass mandala!
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Fused Glass Tile or Coaster Pair
If you want to get started making your own unique fused glass art, this is the class for you.
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Beginners Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Take a break from your key pad and join us for a spot of hand lettering at one of our friendly and relaxed workshops.
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FREE NHS Health Checks with Kepple Lane Pharmacy
Kepple Lane Pharmacy will be providing walk-in sessions for the Free NHS Health Checks, in the Green Room.
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Orchid Advice and Information Day with the North of England Orchid Society
‘The North of England Orchid Society’ have been showing and growing orchids since 1897 and they will be on hand to give expert orchid advice.
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Pets As Therapy Family Fun Day
Come along to the Green Room to meet the team and registered therapy dogs from the charity Pets As Therapy.
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Creative Watercolour Flowers Workshop
Have you ever wanted to discover the joy of watercolour flower painting or drawing? If you do, we have the perfect opportunity at our friendly watercolour classes with tutor Jean Palmer.
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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Bus
Macmillan Cancer Support’s Mobile Information and Support Service will be visiting us! They will be parked up at the front of our car park with cancer information specialists on board to answer any questions
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Watercolour Classes at Barton Grange
These classes are open to all levels of ability, whether you’re inexperienced at painting, or a developing artist; these classes are run by our popular tutors Alan Hudson and Rod Walmsley.
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Pen and Wash Houses
Join us in the Green Room where you will learn to sketch houses with a pen and add a touch of watercolour to tint your drawing. No previous experience is required as there will be a demo and lots of help from tutor, Jean Palmer
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How to Paint with Pastels - Painting Workshop with Les Darlow
This painting workshop is ideal if you have ever wanted to learn how to paint with pastels, or if you would like to improve the skills you already have.
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Landscape Drawing with Graham Lowe
Most people think that to draw is only for those with an inherent talent. In fact learning to draw anything is much more about learning to see things in a different way.
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Brush Pen Calligraphy
This expressive and fun lettering technique is influenced by the shape of the brush and something you can use in many applications: making your own greeting cards, wedding stationery, wall art, posters etc.
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Miniature Garden
Come and get creative at our fun gardening workshop where we’ll help you create your own Miniature Garden, which you can take home and watch grow!
August 2019
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Summer Biscuit Decorating
Join us at one of our fun children’s workshops where you’ll get to decorate a biscuit and create your very own edible masterpiece!
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Decorate a Mini Bird Feeder
Come and get creative at our fun workshop where we’ll help you decorate your very own Mini Bird Feeder ready to be filled and put in your garden where you can watch the birds fly in for a light lunch!
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Give a Gnome a Home
We’ll help you decorate your gnome. Once you’ve created your little friend, you can take it home and keep it in your garden or indoors.
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Sun Catcher Wind Chimes
Come and get creative at our fun workshop where we’ll help you decorate your very own Sun catcher Wind Chime!
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Grass Caterpillar
Come along to one of our fun workshops where we’ll help you to make your own grass caterpillar. Once you’ve created your little friend, you can take it home and watch it grow!
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Watercolour Classes at Barton Grange
These classes are open to all levels of ability, whether you’re inexperienced at painting, or a developing artist; these classes are run by our popular tutors Alan Hudson and Rod Walmsley.
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Mask Making
Come and get creative at our fun mask making workshop where we’ll help you to make your own personalised mask.
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Summer Biscuit Decorating
Join us at one of our fun children’s workshops where you’ll get to decorate a biscuit and create your very own edible masterpiece!
