Events
Keep up to date with all the latest events at Barton Grange.
July Events
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th July 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
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.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 24th July 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
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.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 25th July 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
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.
August Events
Summer Bowl Arrangement Workshop with Ash from In The Meadow
Event Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £55pp
Learn the foundational techniques to craft a beautiful summer bowl arrangement to take home. You’ll be using an array of fresh, seasonal blooms to create your arrangement. Whether you’re new to floristry or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on workshop is perfect for all levels.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 10th August 2025 | 11:30am – 1:30pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials are provided and you can choose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric, if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th August 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
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.
Big Bold Summer Flowers with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025 | 10:45am – 12:45pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean to paint or draw bright, bold flowers on a large scale. Use oil or soft pastel, watercolour or watercolour pencils. Please bring your equipment (we have some materials to borrow too). All levels are welcome.
Creative Watercolour with Brusho with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean to use wax, Brusho (crystal watercolour) and watercolour paint to create magical scenes and pretty subjects. Please bring your watercolours and art equipment (some equipment is available to borrow).
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 20th August 2025 | 10am-4pm | DONATIONS WELCOME
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 22nd August 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
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.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
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.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Sunday 24th August 2025 | 11am-1pm | £35pp
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.
Nuno Felting Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £68pp
Experiment with colours and textures and make a lightweight Nuno Felted scarf, wall hanging or a panel for further projects like making lampshades.
During this unique workshop, you will learn about the Nuno Felting technique, how to lay out the wool on top of the silk chiffon base and how to incorporate embellishments like silks, wool nepps, curls, uniquely dyed silk gauzes and many others into your piece.
Cat Graphite Pencil Workshop with Shannon Mullin
Event Date: Saturday 30th August 2025 | 10am – 1pm | £35pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a cat in graphite pencils, guided by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Saturday 9th August 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
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.
September Events
Make Your Own Floor Lamp with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Saturday 6th September 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | £55pp
This is a new workshop and a follow-up to making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. Attendees will need to have experienced making a lampshade(s) prior to this event. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own.
Make Your Own Table Lamp with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Saturday 6th September 2025 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | £45pp
This is a brand new workshop to make your own table lamp. All materials provided and you can choose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own.
Arm Knitting Workshop with Allybobsknits
Event Date: Friday 12th September 2025 | 10:30am – 1pm | £99pp
Jump on the Arm Knitting trend and make your very own pure merino wool blanket and instantly add a statement piece to your room! No experience needed, you will be using your arms as needles. This workshop includes 2kg of pure merino wool to make a blanket of 30″ x 50″ (RRP £140).
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
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.
Autumn Florals, Fruit and Foliage with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 | 10:45am – 12:45pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean to use watercolour/pen or watercolour pencils to create bold or pretty arrangements of Autumn-themed subjects. Full tuition given.
Please bring your art equipment (we have some to borrow too).
Learn to Sketch with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £15pp
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).
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 17th September 2025 | 10am-4pm | DONATIONS WELCOME
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 19th September 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
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 & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st September 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
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.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 25th September 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
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.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Friday 26th September 2025 | 11am-1pm | £35pp
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.
Hedgehog Coloured Pencil Workshop with Shannon Mullin
Event Date: Saturday 27th September 2025 | 10am – 3pm | £45pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a hedgehog in coloured pencils, guided by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Saturday 13th September 2025 | 11am-1pm | £35pp
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.
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School Gardening Workshops
We host school gardening workshops at Barton Grange to encourage children to take an interest in the wonderful world of plants and gardening.
Did you know?
Our dedicated events space is available to hire!
We host a wide range of events including creative workshops, wellness experiences, information days and children’s activities. We’re always on the lookout for more unique events to host in our Green Room!
If you are interested in hiring our venue, please contact our Events Organiser Georgina Jackson. We can help you plan your event including ticketing and promotion.
Email: [email protected]
October Events
Everlasting Autumn Wreath Workshop with Ash from In The Meadow
Event Dates: Saturday 4th October 2025 | 2pm-4pm | £65
Create a stunning, everlasting dried wreath this autumn, guided by expert tuition, with all materials and refreshments included.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 | 11am-1pm | £35pp
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.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Saturday 11th October 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
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.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
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. This autumn themed workshop includes a fully comprehensive boxed starter kit and all the materials you will need.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 15th October 2025 | 10am-4pm | DONATIONS WELCOME
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th September 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
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.
Autumn Studies: Seed Heads, Berries and Leaves with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 | 10:45am – 12:45pm | £15pp
Book now to join Jean Palmer to paint or draw seed heads, berries and leaves in watercolour or watercolour pencil/pen. Create a page of sketches and studies using traditional techniques. Please bring any art equipment you have such as paints and brushes (some materials available).
Colourful Creative Art with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean to create colourful designs in watercolour, oil pastel or watercolour pencils. Tropical flowers and foliage, bright, still-life subjects are possible subjects amongst many other ideas to inspire you. Please bring your art equipment (some equipment available).
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Saturday 25th October 2025 | 11am-1pm | £35pp
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.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
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.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
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. This autumn themed workshop includes a fully comprehensive boxed starter kit and all the materials you will need.
Introduction to Floral and Nature Lino Printing Set in Silver and Resin with Lizzy
Event Date: Monday 27th October 2025 | 12:30pm – 4:30pm | £45pp
Join artist tutor Lizzy to show you how to carve lino into Floral and Nature prints on paper to keep forever with Resin. Suitable for beginners and all levels. Everything is included except Silver chains, earrings will be available to buy from £5. Choose between a pendant, bracelet, earrings, ring or keyring.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 31st October 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
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.
November Events
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 | 11am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can choose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric, if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits and fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Christmas Tealight Lanterns with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | £25pp
Make a Christmas tealight lantern and take home a kit to make a matching pair. All materials are provided, and you can choose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric, it will need to be a non-stretch cotton. You will need 2 pieces approx 15 inches wide by 8 inches tall.
