Summer Family Craft Day

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Date: 1st August 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
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Join us for A Midsummer Night’s Dream inspired family crafts session. We’ll be making donkey ears, wands for spells, magical outfits, and mysterious potions. See you there with a sprinkling of fairy dust!
Recommended for ages 5-11 years (approx)

Ticket price is per family so please advise how many children will be attending at the time of booking.

These workshops will be held in our beautiful main barn so there is plenty of space to move around and get creative!

A responsible adult will need to remain at the barn with the child / children attending. 

Parking for this event is at the barn, BS36 1SE

Fused Glass Workshop

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Date: 31st May 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
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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, Beach Huts 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)

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

Parent & Child Fused Glass Workshop

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Date: 31st May 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
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Come and spend a lovely morning with your child / tween / teen and local glass artist, Rachael Durkan from The Glass Cabin for one of her popular fused glass workshops where you can enjoy spending some creative time together during the half term break.
Each participant will make their own unique and beautiful item: you have the option of making a Bristol Balloon, Beach Huts 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 masterpieces, 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 10+ (under 18's must be accompanied by an adult).
All participants who will be making a glass piece must have a ticket. This workshop is designed for parents and children to take part together.

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

Wine Tasting Evening

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Date: 14th May 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
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Ian Redfearn is back again this year to guide us through a range of summery white, rosé and red wines from Chile and Argentina 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!

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.

For those who will be drinking there are plenty of public transport options:
Buses to Winterbourne (run by First) are :
Y3 Bristol M32, Hambrook, Winterbourne High Street, Iron Acton and Yate
Y4 Bristol, Stapleton, Winterbourne George & Dragon, Frampton, Coalpit Heath and Yate
Y6 Cribbs Causeway, Patchway, Parkway, Beacon Lane and High Street, Frampton and Yate
Nearest bus stops are Beacon Lane, Winterbourne George and Dragon, or Parkside Ave. From Beacon Lane it is a 5 - 10 minute walk to the barn along Church Lane. From the High Street it is a 10-15 min walk to the barn along Church Lane.
There are plenty of taxi firms serving the area.

Fused Glass Workshop

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Date: 29th April 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
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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, Beach Huts 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)

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

Easter Crafts and Trail

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Date: 12th April 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn
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Get creative with us at the Barn this Easter. We'll be making Easter puppets, crafting egg-scellent egg pockets for our springtime furry friends, creating our very own bunny ears, and then we'll send you off on an Easter trail around the Barn! Fun for all the family!

Ticket price is per family and includes an Easter treat per child - please advise how many children will be attending and of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

These workshops will be held in our beautiful main barn so there is plenty of space to move around and get creative!

Aimed at 7-11 year olds (approx).
A responsible adult will need to remain at the barn with the child / children attending. The Easter trail is for everyone to get involved and children will need to be accompanied by their adult whilst exploring the site hunting for eggs!

Parking for this event is at the barn, BS36 1SE

Fused Glass Workshop

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Date: 12th February 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: West Barn Meeting Room
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Join Sarah Aumayer from Mydsomer Studio 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 candle arch, curve shape or flat hanging.

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

You will have up to 2 hours to create your masterpiece, some people will finish more quickly. In this workshop you’ll create your own design on a pre-cut flat piece of glass. Sarah will have lots of ideas to inspire you, including some of her own work.

The glass is 23x7cm or 15x15cm. She’ll show you some basic cutting techniques to create your shapes, and give you tips on how best to get the finished look. Uncomplicated designs tend to work best, the beauty of the glass enhances even the simplest of patterns.

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

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