Join local glass artist, Rachael Durkan from The Glass Cabin at 10am or 1pm for one of her popular fused glass workshops where you can make your own unique and beautiful item for yourself or as a gift.
Choose between “miniatures” or “panel”. Both options are available at both the morning and afternoon workshops, but we must know your selection in advance.

Miniatures – the chance to select up to 3 “miniatures” to create your very own collection of fused glass. Some of the shapes available include birds, hearts,  fish, rainbows and mini balloons.

Panel – you have the option of making a larger Bristol balloon, flower panel or freestyle hanging. 

Suitable for complete beginners as well as those who’ve caught the fused glass bug!

You will have 2 hours to create your masterpiece, using a variety of pre-cut glass and glass accessories in an array of beautiful colours. There will be plenty of templates to choose from or you can create your own design. Rachael will have lots of ideas to inspire you and is on hand with design advice throughout the workshop.

PLEASE NOTE – Rachael will take your finished piece away to be fused in her kiln. It will be available for collection from the barn or Rachael directly a couple of weeks after the workshop.

This workshop is suitable for age 16+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)

For safety reasons, please do not wear open toe shoes such as sandals or flip flops. Also a little reminder for people who wear glasses…. due to close up work, you may wish to bring along your spectacles!

Parking for this event is free and at the Barn, BS36 1SE. 

Tea & coffee will be provided during the introduction and is included in your ticket price. Due to the nature of working with glass refreshments will not be permitted during the actual workshop.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

If you wish to avoid the online booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person.

We welcome Tim from Orchard Revival and David from Bushel+Peck to guide us through the aromas and flavours of a range of cider and perry in this informative but fun workshop.

With many years experience in managing their own orchards and producing their own products (and teaching!) our expert hosts will be able to tell you all about the ciders you are tasting and will welcome any questions;  it is guaranteed to be a merry evening!

Tim and  David will have a small amount of their cider and perry to sell on the evening should you wish to purchase any. Cash and card payments are accepted and a percentage of these sales is kindly being donated back to The Barn.

Strictly over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.

Parking for this event is at the Barn, BS36 1SE. There is plenty of bicycle parking available for those arriving on two wheels as well as space for drop off / pick up if you prefer to arrange this.

For those who will be drinking there are plenty of taxi firms serving the area and limited buses to Winterbourne.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

If you wish to avoid the booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person at The Barn.

Join Brenda from The Pottery Shed in this afternoon taster workshop where you’ll create your own masterpiece in a relaxed atmosphere with professional help and guidance.

During the afternoon, you’ll try hand building techniques (no wheel work) where you’ll come away with a 15cm in diameter and about 8cm
in height. You’ll then add a glaze to the outside of the pot and ‘Sgraffito’ into the glaze, adding a pattern of your choice.
Your pots will then be kept to be fired and you will be contacted a few weeks later to advise when they are ready to collect from the main barn.

Brenda is very generously donating all proceeds from this workshop to Winterbourne Medieval Barn for which we are very grateful.

To find out more about Brenda, please see The Pottery Shed website.

Please note parking for this event will be at the Barn, BS36 1SE

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

If you wish to avoid the booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person at The Barn.

Join Deon from The Pottery Shed in this afternoon taster workshop where you’ll create your own masterpiece in a relaxed atmosphere with professional help and guidance.

During the afternoon you’ll have 3 balls of clay to work with to make your own pot on the wheel.  The pots will be worked once dry and Deon will then glaze them.
Your pots will then be kept to be fired and you will be contacted a few weeks later to advise when they are ready to collect from the main barn.

Deon is very generously donating all proceeds from this workshop to Winterbourne Medieval Barn for which we are very grateful.

To find out more about Deon, please see The Pottery Shed website.

Please note parking for this event will be at the Barn, BS36 1SE

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

If you wish to avoid the booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person at The Barn.

Join Sarah, the florist from our onsite florist, The Petal Emporium for a lovely creative workshop making a seasonal  floral arrangement to fit inside it’s very own pumpkin!

Get creative in making your own floral pumpkin to decorate your home with touches of Autumn and Halloween. The Petal Emporium will take you step by step through the process of arranging your florals into stunning designs. Using foam free mechanics and the finest fresh seasonal blooms and greens you will create a beautiful floral arrangement within a pumpkin.

A perfect evening of learning, you’ll adopt skills you can take onwards into further flower arranging. 

This workshop is perfectly suited to complete flower arranging beginners as well as floral enthusiasts looking for a chance to get creative.
All materials are provided along with tea & coffee and a glass of prosecco on arrival.

This 2 hour workshop will be held in the stunning surroundings of the main barn so that there is plenty of space to get creative, access materials and receive any assistance needed from Sarah…as well as adding some Halloween atmosphere to your evening! Just remember to wrap up warm.

Suitable for ages 16+

Free parking on site. Parking for this event will be at the Barn, BS36 1SE.
Tea & coffee included in your ticket and served throughout the workshop.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

If you wish to avoid the booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person at The Barn.

Ian Redfearn returns to guide us through the aromas and flavours of a range of festive wines from Italy, to include some robust whites and reds as well as a sparkler(!) in this informative but fun workshop.

With 25 years experience in the wine trade, Ian makes the ideal host for the evening. He will give some background information on each wine’s individual appearance, aroma and flavour, and he will welcome questions and comments. Guaranteed to be a merry evening!

Ian will have a small amount of the wines sampled to sell by the bottle on the evening should you wish to purchase any. Cash and card payments are accepted and a percentage of these sales is kindly being donated back to The Barn.

Strictly over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.

Parking for this event is at the Barn, BS36 1SE. There is plenty of bicycle parking available for those arriving on two wheels as well as space for drop off / pick up if you prefer to arrange this.

For those who will be drinking there are plenty of taxi firms serving the area and limited buses to Winterbourne.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

If you wish to avoid the booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person at The Barn.