Online bookings are now closed. There are a limited number of tickets available on the door (very limited for 3pm, more availability for 6pm). Cash and card payments accepted. The office is now closed for the weekend so emails will not be picked up until Monday. If you have any queries regarding these events or booking for accessible parking spaces at The Barn then please speak to one of the parking stewards on the gate and they will do their best to accommodate you. Relive the Christmas story as members of St Michael’s church tell it in words and music with the opportunity to join in singing your favourite Christmas carols. This has rapidly become a Winterbourne tradition – don’t miss it! To get you in the holiday spirit there’ll be a mulled wine and mince pie on arrival included with your ticket (non-alcoholic, gluten free and children’s alternatives available). It will be pretty chilly in the Barn so wrap up warm in your finest festive knits! The 3pm performances will have welcome music provided by Winterbourne Handbell Ringers. Please note this is a Park and Stride event. Parking will be at Winterbourne Academy, BS36 1JL which is then a short walk to The Barn. The most lit up route will be via Beacon Lane. Please take care along the country roads to The Barn and be sure to bring a torch and dress appropriately! Please do not park along church lane as this obstructs the road for other users and emergency vehicles. The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site. 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. You have the option of making a 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 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. We are delighted to welcome back Dan Bendel for this full day workshop where you will learn how to whittle a sculptural figure or head with a knife from a single piece of wood. All materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own piece if wood if you have a specific one you would like to work with. We recommend participants to wear sturdy boots and rough clothes. Tea & coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. Free parking is available at the barn. The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site. Come and learn how to graft apple trees on this course under the tuition of Tim Andrews, owner of Orchard Revival. About your tutor: Grafting is the process of propagating new trees. You take the scion wood which is a shoot from the apple tree that you wish to propagate, and then fuse it to a rootstock. The rootstock is the stem of another tree which has been selected for control of size of the new tree. This way you can clone fruit varieties, guaranteeing that you end up with the same apple as on the original tree. You will learn why we graft, how to graft and put these skills into practice by forming at least three grafts that you can take away at the end of the day. Tim will provide a range of root stocks, both apple and pear, for grafting. If you have a favourite that you wish to propagate, then bring your own wood to graft. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the workshop. What to bring: The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site. Join local glass artist, Rachael Durkan from The Glass Cabin at 9:30am or 11:30am for one of her popular fused glass workshops, but this one is specifically for our younger crafters! Create a mosaic style fused glass sun catcher using a variety of pre-cut glass and accessories in array of beautiful colours. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those who’ve caught the fused glass bug! Ages 8years + The participant will have an hour and a half to create their masterpiece. Rachael will have lots of ideas to inspire them and is on hand with advice throughout the workshop. PLEASE NOTE – Rachael will take the 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. 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 at the Barn, BS36 1SE. Tea, coffee & squash will be provided during the introduction and is included in the 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. Join local glass artist, Rachael Durkan from The Glass Cabin for one of her popular fused glass workshops where you can make your own unique and beautiful item for yourself or as a gift. You have the option of making a 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 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. 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There will be 3 editions of Carols in the Barn, please select your time at the point of booking.
Saturday 9th December, 3pm (doors open from 2.15pm)
Sunday 10th December, 3pm (doors open from 2.15pm)
Sunday 10th December, 6pm (doors open from 5.15pm)
Parking at The Barn will be strictly reserved for pre-booked accessibility parking requirements. 
Dan will show you the basics of whittling with a sharp whittling knife. He will show you the techniques to help you make a whittled figure or Head and enough skills to continue whittling at home.
Format for the day:
First an introduction to the basics and safety. Then everyone will have a go at the main whittling cuts on scrap pieces of wood. Which include Parring cut, notch cut and the Hinge cut. Dan will demonstrate these techniques.
Once everyone’s had a try we will look at the different woods and approaches to visualising a 3D whittling/carving, using Paper, Plasticine and other woodcarving at inspiration.
Then you will make and whittle your carving or sculpture. Dan will be there to guide you through the process every step of the way with lots of demos along the way.
Dan will have some pre-made templates as well, including animals and figures.
Tim is a commercial cider maker and orchard specialist. He has over 20 years teaching experience and has featured on Gardeners World and Countryfile for his work on orchards.
Please bring your own lunch and make sure you wear suitable clothing to keep you warm and comfortable (and that may get a little messy) whilst working in the main barn.
Knives, secateurs and scion wood will be supplied as part of the workshop, but you are very welcome to bring your own equipment and scions should you wish.
There are plenty of templates to choose from or you can design your own panel. Make a 10cm square or egg shaped sun catcher.
The lovely thing about making a glass panel as a child is that your creation will last forever, glass does not deteriorate or lose its beautiful colour and shine!
Please note: under 18s must remained accompanied on The Barn site at all times.
