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Workshops & Classes

Chainmail (Maille) Making Workshop

Guided by two experienced maille-makers, learn to make your own piece of history to take away with you. Craft a bracelet, patch, and five links of riveted maille to gain hands-on experience of various tools and methods.

Sat 13 JunButser Ancient Farm

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Wild Cordage & Coil Basketry Workshop

Learn how to make cordage, a prehistoric form of string, in this ancient crafts workshop. Work with a variety of foraged, wild-growing plants and start work on a coil basket! Running both days this weekend.

Sat 13 JunButser Ancient Farm

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Ancient Metalworking Workshop

Step back in time and experience the wonders of ancient copper metallurgy! From smelting copper from malachite to creating bronze alloys and casting your own metal object, you’ll be hands-on with the processes that shaped human history.

Sat 13 JunButser Ancient Farm

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Corn Dolly Workshop

Learn an endangered craft deeply rooted to rural life, from one of the last remaining tutors in the country. Connected to the rhythms of the earth, corn dollies were also known as harvest tokens. A soothing and relaxing activity, this workshop is beginner friendly.

Sat 13 JunButser Ancient Farm

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Flintknapping Workshops

Learn the ancient techniques used to shape flint, and create your very own hafted tool with flint, wood, twine, and pitch.

Sat 13 JunButser Ancient Farm

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Spoon Carving Workshop

Explore the artistry of spoon carving, and discover the timeless craft of carving, shaping, and refining wooden spoons. Connect with tradition and create a functional and personalised piece of art.

Sun 14 JunButser Ancient Farm

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