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Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops : Trees
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
30th Nov
09:30 - 12:30
30th 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 28th November
Christmas Willow Trees 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 3 wonderful trees that can be displayed inside or out.
What Will I do?
- Learn some basic skills and techniques of willow-weaving
- make a selection of 3 willow trees 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
01
Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
02
Make your way to the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café
03
Enjoy making your willow Christmas Trees and go home feeling proud at what you have achieved
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Browse around the Christmas shop or the Arts and Crafts Fair, or have a coffee at Roots Café
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Secateurs, if you have some
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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Please note, tomorrow, 26th March, we will be stocktaking in the Garden Room Shop, meaning a large part of the shop will be closed off to allow us to complete this.
However, Roots Cafe, Pantry Shop, and walks will be open as usual.
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Specials for this week are…
Prawn Ciabatta with lime & coriander dressing, avocado, lettuce and beef tomato. This is a taste sensation but it makes it even tastier knowing it’s part of the two for £20 deal - available Monday to Thursday only.
We also have the Nacho Bowl with chipotle pulled beef, avocado, cheddar, garlic aioli, jalapeños and pickled red onions. A warming and filling dish.
Roots Cafe is open every day from 9am to 4pm.
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It’s just over a weeks time, book now to avoid disappointment. If you’re looking for a gift ideas, we have plenty in The Garden Room Shop too.
Take a trip to Rougham Estate for inspiration ❤️
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Running throughout April and May, these sessions are the perfect way to try your hand at a new craft and add some beautiful, homemade items to your home and garden.
With expert guidance and a relaxed atmosphere, you’ll leave with a beautiful handmade piece to take home - and an experience you won`t forget.
If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s the time before they’re all gone. Visit our website to secure your spot.
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A refreshing mix of gin, lemon, and strawberry syrup, finished with a fresh mint garnish.
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