Try out nature crafts inspired by some of our ancient ancestors! Learn how to shape your own unique candle holder from a chalk pebble using carving tools.
Chalk Pebble & Acorn cup lights workshop
Join us for a creative craft workshop at West Stow Country Park this autumn. You will have a go at nature crafts inspired by some of our ancient ancestors, and learn how to shape your own unique candle holder from a chalk pebble using carving tools. You will then discover how to utilise nutshells and nettles to create delightful miniature beeswax ‘nut -light’ candles.
This workshop is hosted by the Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme and will be delivered by Wild for Woods.
West Stow Country Park is a beautiful Brecks landscape with heathland, woodland, and riverside. This workshop will take place in the outdoor covered workshop area, a perfect peaceful setting to enjoy the natural environment.
When: Saturday 21st October 2023
Where: West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6HG
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop)
Cost: £5 subsidised fee (The cost of the workshop has been heavily subsidised for participants with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to help make it as inclusive as possible).
Parking: Parking is available in the West Stow Country Park car park (please note that parking charges will apply)
Booking Required: To book, visit the BFER Eventbrite or click the ‘Book Now’ button at the top of the page.
Please only book if you intend on attending, as unexplained cancellations negatively impact our ability to provide future funded opportunities. If after booking you are no longer able to attend, please notify BFER asap so that we can notify the walk guide, and reallocate your ticket
(E) bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk (T) 01473 265600
What to wear: This workshop will take place outdoors in a covered craft area. Please wrap up warm with layers, and wear clothing suitable for the weather (e.g. wet weather gear). The event may include a short walk through the Country Park, and so please wear closed toe footwear. The Country Park has a mix of terrain, and may be uneven or muddy underfoot.
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