Workshops
These workshops are designed to be very involved hence the
need for smaller groups. The participants get to have a go at something
and sometimes take home an item they have made. These workshops are also
offered as part of the 'Full Day Experience' for schools (see the School
Visits section).
We offer either 'authentic' activities - where reproduction
tools and equipment are used to make replica objects; or 'paper based' activities
- where paper and modern craft tools are used to create something. All
materials and equipment are supplied and we host the workshops in full
period costume.
Included in the price of the workshop is a hand-out pack
to take home containing all relevant facts and figures relating to the workshop.
We also have a display board to compliment each workshop
containing pictures of finds and literary quotations about the subject covered.
These are the workshops offered:
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'Authentic' Activities
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'Paper Based' Activities
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| Clothing |
All Ages
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Brooch-Making |
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| Poetry and Riddles |
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Spear- and Shield-Making |
5-6,
7-11
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| Games |
7-11,
Adult
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Literature |
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| The Seasons |
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Art |
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| Health and Healing |
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| Battle Drill |
5-6,
7-11
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| Pottery |
All
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| Making Oatcakes |
5-6,
7-11
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| Hat / Pouch-Making |
7-11,
Adult
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| Spinning |
Adult
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| Tasting |
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| Law |
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| Warriors |
All
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| Cording |
7-11, Adult
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| Shelter |
All
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Talks
For larger groups a structured talk or 'lecture' can be provided,
with display boards for the audience to look at, replica objects to
handle and an information sheet to take home. Both talks are lead
by Rosie in full period costume with Glenn as backup.
Talks last 45 minutes and cost £25.00 + Mileage and Travel
costs.
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Dark-Age Textile Production
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looking at Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing in the period from 410 AD to 1066 AD |
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Anglo-Saxon Ðegn
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looking at the Weapons, Armour and lifestyle of an Anglo-Saxon noble man |
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Clothing
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Health and Healing
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Cooking
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Hat / Pouch-Making
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Drop-Spinning
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Tablet-weaving
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Archery
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Dyeing
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Parties
Currently in development
As an optional
extra or during the summer months when the weather is
fine - we offer our period tent
and contents as a backdrop to all our activities for an additional
single charge of £20.00. (Tent takes an extra 1 hour to set up.)
Any of the workshops, talks and demonstrations can
take place indoors or outside.
Minimum group size of 15 required (discounts
for larger groups), but any age-group can be accommodated.
Risk Assessments provided on request. Please
notify us of any allergies, whether to food or fibres and any special needs.
We both hold Standard Disclosure notices from the Criminal Records Bureau. Rosie
holds a Basic Food Hygiene certificate and Glenn is a registered First Aider.
Our customers include:
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