Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops: Big Weave Star
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
16th Nov
09:30 - 12:30
16th Nov
13:30 - 16:30
29th Nov
09:30 - 12:30
29th Nov
13:30 - 16:30
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Ticket
per person £48
Each person attending requires a ticket
Bookings close on 14th November and 27th November, respectively
Christmas Willow Big Weave Star Workshop
This Christmas come and join Stuart Fidler and Emma Booth – the Coddiwomplers – for a fun, relaxed willow weaving workshop.
Stuart and Emma are two experienced basketmakers who enjoy teaching and they are looking forward to guiding you into making a wonderful, large 1 metre woven willow star that can be displayed inside or on your door outside.
What Will I do?
- Learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving
- Make a large (1 metre) woven star for your home
Who is this workshop suitable for?
- People aged 16 and over
- Beginners; no experience necessary
- Some manual dexterity and strength is required for weaving the willow
Important information
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How it Works
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Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
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Make your way to the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café
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Enjoy making your Christmas star and go home feeling proud at what you have achieved
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Browse around the Christmas shop and the Craft Fair or have a coffee at Roots Café
What to Bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
What is provided
- All materials
- Tea, coffee and biscuits
Refund & cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a workshop
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the workshop date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a course is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of your workshop unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop
All our workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
What3Words for the Meadow Room: hands.dunk.drums
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For all the Christmas lovers out there, our Christmas Shop opens today!
Come along and step into the magic of a wonderland of Christmas inspiration.
You’ll find decorations in every colour palette and a wonderful range of gifts for everyone.
It really will get you in the Christmas spirit.
We look forward to sharing the Christmas magic with you soon!
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Another wonderful day of pumpkin picking!! We are open this Sunday (19th) then again next weekend, and every day from the 25th through to the 31st October.
The weather looks glorious, autumn is in full colour - come and enjoy the pumpkin festival!
We had a fabulous time last night at Pumpkins by Torchlight and we’re doing it all again next Saturday. Headsets for next Saturday have almost sold out.
Apart from a huge range of pumpkins, gourds and squashes, you’ll have fun in the picnic area with:
Roots&Co - sausage & bacon baps until 11am, then loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks
@whatthe_peck - freshly-prepared Suffolk-reared buttermilk chicken
@samu_kitchen - tasty vegan dishes
@geegeebakes - cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee - coffees, hot chocolates, snacks and treats
@badboiburritos - toasted burritos using fresh, local ingredients
@itsotisbreading - scrumptious sourdough toasties
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🎃Thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🧒🏻Big bale pyramids, football goals, pedal tractors, sand pits and space to run and play
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book, open 9-5
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
All the details from our website
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting a joint event with @suffolkmag and our own email subscribers.
120 lucky winners got to hear from George Agnew and have a tree-torial by the creative team behind the shop, with refreshments from Roots Cafe. Then they had an exclusive shopping trip in the Country Christmas Shop before we open officially to the public on Monday.
The atmosphere was buzzing and Christmas has definitely arrived here at Rougham Estate.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday for the official opening!
We will be doing this again next year, so if you would like to be in with a chance of winning, subscribe to our newsletter on our website!
Rougham Pumpkins are in full swing and this weekend is the first of our Pumpkins by Torchlight and Silent Disco evenings!
On Saturday 18th, the patch will be open from 9am-9pm and on Sunday from 9am-5pm.
Come and find your perfect pumpkin - this year the pumpkins are more hidden than in previous years, so you will need to do a bit of searching in the further ends of the field. Put on your wellies and bring a torch for the evening.
Apart from a huge field of pumpkins, gourds and squashes, the festival is in full swing in the picnic area:
Roots&Co - sausage & bacon baps until 11am, then loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks
@whatthe_peck - freshly-prepared Suffolk-reared buttermilk chicken
@samu_kitchen - tasty vegan dishes
@geegeebakes - cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee - coffees, hot chocolates, snacks and treats
@badboiburritos - toasted burritos with fresh, local ingredients
@itsotisbreading - scrumptious sourdough toasties
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🎃Thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🧒🏻Big bale pyramids, football goals, pedal tractors, sand pits and space to run and play
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
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Open this weekend and then every day 25-31 October, 9-5
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The Roaming Sauna is back this weekend!
On the 18th & 19th October you can book it out as a group or individually for an hour at a time.
The converted horsebox has been transformed into a traditional, cosy wood-fired sauna crafted for calm and comfort. Step inside, leave daily stress behind, slow down, recharge and discover why sauna culture has been loved around the world for centuries.
Move from chatting on the bench to a heart‑racing cold shower or plunge, then bask in the warm, glowing afterfeel.
It’s an opportunity to embrace simplicity and reconnect with the timeless ritual of heat and cool amid beautiful natural surroundings of Rougham Estate.
Book here…
https://theroamingsauna.as.me/schedule/d472d783
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A few words from George Agnew, about the recent awards win.
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Looking for the perfect gift as we approach Christmas?
Why not treat someone special to a Rougham Estate Gift Voucher. Whether it’s a leisurely meal at Roots Café, unique finds at the Garden Room Shop, or festive treasures at the Christmas Shop, our vouchers offer flexibility and choice. Valid for 12 months and redeemable across multiple visits, they make gifting effortless.
Available in denominations from £25, and delivered directly to your inbox or theirs. Personalise your message and even select a future delivery date.
Explore and purchase here: https://roughamestate.giftpro.co.uk/vouchers/rougham-estate-gift-voucher/
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This Sunday there are two main events at Rougham Estate: the wonderfully autumnal Rougham Pumpkins and the inspiring Art Exhibition in the Meadow Room at Blackthorpe Barn.
Just 2 minutes’ drive between them, they are both free to enter with plenty of free parking.
At Blackthorpe Barn you’ll also find Roots Café and the Garden Room Shop (soon to become the amazing Christmas Shop on 20 October)
At Rougham Pumpkins, apart from thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes, there are big bale pyramids, football goals, pedal tractors and photo ops.
🌯Food and drink this Sunday provided by:
Roots&Co - sausage & bacon baps until 11am, then loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks including beer and prosecco
@whatthe_peck - freshly-prepared Suffolk-reared buttermilk chicken
@samu_kitchen - tasty vegan dishes
@geegeebakes - cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee - coffees, hot chocolates, snacks and treats
@badboiburritos - burritos and Mexican-Japanese fusion food
@tikka_tonic - New Delhi style street food
Facepainting by @faceitfaceart
Open weekends in October and every day 25-31 October, 9-5
In the Meadow Room you’ll be impressed with artworks created by 3 talented artists:
Paintings and cards by @cyndispeer
Metalwork from chairs to pokers by @j.w.h.mccaughan
Ceramics and textiles by @carol.pask also @landtoclothtextiles
All pieces for sale
Open until 15 October 10-4
A perfect trip out on a Sunday!
Find us just off Junction 45 of the A14; the pumpkins to the north, Blackthorpe Barn to the south.
All the details from our website.
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #artexhibition #suffolkarts #burystedmunds #suffolkpumpkins #daysoutsuffolk
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