See Father Christmas at Barton Grange
The wait is over! Find out all about our magical Santa’s Grotto and Santa Experiences here.
Events at Barton Grange
September 2019
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Learn How to Create a Landscape Collage
Come along and learn how to create your own landscape collage. You will be working with Graham Lowe a working artist who has over 20 years’ experience in teaching art in adult education.
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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.
October 2019
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Pocket Wren’s Paper Cutting Workshop
Fancy learning a new creative skill? Come along to this workshop and learn the basics of paper cutting. Enjoy the feeling of knowing you have created something beautiful; it is the perfect morning out with friends or family or just for a bit of time for yourself!
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Dogs For Good Activity & Advice Day
The Dogs for Good charity will be with us on Saturday 6th April with a range of activities, free talks, film and lots of information about assistance dogs and the work of the charity. You will also be able to meet some of the dogs in training.
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Family Fun, Fostering and Adoption Advice Day
Find out how to become a Foster Carer, what training is initially involved and discover how rewarding it really is.
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Glass Mosaic Mandalas
Create your own 20cm circle mandala which can be used to create a stunning atmosphere in any room! You will also learn a range of cutting techniques on how to turn stained glass, beads and glass shapes into sacred geometry.
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Calligraphy & Cards
Have you ever admired beautifully handcrafted greetings cards and wished you could make them too? If so then this is the calligraphy class for you.
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Autumn Leaves & Berries in Watercolour
Have you ever wanted to discover the joy of watercolour painting or drawing? If you do, we have the perfect opportunity at our friendly watercolour classes with tutor Jean Palmer.
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'Write that Book!' Workshop with Rhona Whiteford
Author Rhona Whiteford hopes to help you get started on writing your own book
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Christmas Fairy Workshop
If you enjoy pretty things then this workshop is for you. You will receive your very own fairy kit waiting for her silk body to be filled with lavender flowers and her limbs to be attached with fine ribbon. You will be crafting her wand, wings and crown, then dressing her in a tulle gown and embellishing her to make her your very own.
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Watercolour Classes at Barton Grange
Our popular tutors, Alan Hudson and Rod Walmsley, return in 2019 with a new series of watercolour classes.
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Mosaic Garden Plaque
Create a welcome addition to your garden wall or entrance way with shiny elegant mosaic garden plaque..
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Spooky Halloween Mask Making Workshops
Come and get creative at our fun Halloween mask-making workshop for children.
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Spooky Hat Making Workshop
Come and get creative at our fun Halloween Witch & Wizard Hat decorating workshop where we’ll help you to make your own personalised spooky hat.
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Lancashire Health Research Showcase
The Lay Research Group at Preston Royal Hospital are hosting this fascinating open event all about healthcare research!
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Simon McMinnis, the Pumpkin Sculptor
Expert pumpkin sculptor, Simon McMinnis, creates more Halloween masterpieces from his home-grown pumpkins.
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Christmas Wreath Making
Get ready for Christmas by making your very own traditional wreath made from willow harvested from the local area.
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Learn How to Work with Coloured Pencils
Come along and learn a range of techniques with coloured pencils.
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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.
November 2019
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Christmas Wreath Making
Get ready for Christmas by making your very own traditional wreath made from willow harvested from the local area.
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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.
