14th June 2011 - A seminar for teachers and farmers. Try your hand at lots of traditional rural crafts and find out how they can be adapted for use in a classroom or as part of a farm visit.

Tues 14th June, 10.00am–3.00pm
The Farming Life Centre
Blackwell Hall Farm
Blackwell
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9TQ

PROGRAMME

10.00     - 10.15    Welcome and introduction to the day
10.15 – 11.00    Felt Making with Claire Wolstencroft
11.00 - 11.45        Rag Rugs with Chris Mellor
11.45 – 12.00        Spinning without a wheel with Bobbie Harvey        
12.00 – 12.45    Lunch
12.45 – 1.45    Corn Dollies with Raymond Rush
1.45 – 2.30        Dry Stone Walling with Sally Hodgson
2.30 – 3.00        Well Dressing on a small scale with Bobbie Harvey    


We will be outside for part of the day so remember to dress appropriately!

COST

£30 per person to FACE members to include lunch, tea and coffee
£60 per person to non-FACE members
(Cheques made payable to FACE by post in advance)

For further details, please contact FACE on 024 7685 3089
or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Download the information and booking form.