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Workshops, Lectures & Activities
The Workshop Marquee will be buzzing with hands-on art and craft activities for both adults and children. Many of these have been brought together under one roof. The tent will feature six different workshops including:
A fascinating workshop giving you the opportunity to create your own handmade paper incorporating some of the flora from the Gardens of Hatfield House. The examples here have been made with daffodils and dahlia. Recycled materials and fibres such as rope can also be used.
Pyrography 'hands on' workshop and demonstration. Be inspired by the marvelous pyrography picture of Queen Elizabeth I whose childhood home was the Old Palace at Hatfield House. Make your own plaque, coaster or key fob with the guidance and instruction of a very skilled pyrography artist which can be taken home at the end of the day. Simple Basketry A hands-on opportunity to try simple basketry techniques including plaiting.
The art of paperfolding - an ancient Japanese skill with a contemporary twist. Run by expert origami designer Mark Bolitho and his team from Crease Lightning, this workshop is guaranteed to be fun! From simple forms to complex designs, adults especially will relish the challenge
An addictive craft that is growing in popularity and is a modern equivalent of traditional decoupage. A great opportunity to try a new and rewarding craft. Come and have a go with all materials provided. Around the Showground Art in Herts An opportunity for you to meet members from some of the art & craft groups from around the county. A wide range of skills can be seen from marquetry, mosaic making and machine knitting to silk painting, spinning and sugarcraft. This is a very popular tent and if you have ever thought of joining a local art or craft club and finding out what goes on in your local area, now is your chance! Stonecarving Experience To join the celebrations marking the 400th Anniversary of Hatfield House and the 'Moore at Hatfield' exhibition, Living Crafts is featuring its own sculpture park and the chance to have a go at stonecarving under the expert guidance of tutor Simon Keeley. A chance to bring out your creative side!
Celebrated yarnmaster Dave Tong will be captivating his audience with stories to keep both young and old amused. There will be timed sessions throughout the afternoon in the storytelling marquee.
Lucienne de Mauny will hold fun open sessions teaching construction techniques and the skills used in modelling clay. 'Hands on' session are also available for primary or secondary school groups (& their teachers) who would like to establish or develop clay work in their schools. Themes for the work can be discussed beforehand and a resource pack for teachers will be available. These courses will run on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th from 10.45am - 1.00pm or 2.15pm - 4.30pm. (Max. group size: 16).
Costume drawing workshop for children aged over 7 years. An opportunity to design and draw an outfit under the guidance of an experienced costume designer. A range of ideas suitable for both boys and girls. Ceramic Working Studio A ceramic studio where the ceramicist can demonstrate and discuss all the various stages of ceramic construction, from start to finish.
Try throwing an earthenware pot on a potters wheel. Tuition and expert guidance given. Protective apron provided! Felt Making Demonstrations and 'have a go' sessions of the ancient craft of feltmaking - the transformation of sheeps wool with soap, water and other materials, into contemporary clothing, toys, jewellery, art and functional items. Spinning and Weaving Try your hand at these ancient crafts with up to six different types of wheels and looms. The Print Centre The BBH Print Society with members from the surrounding counties of Beds, Bucks and Herts will be enticing visitors with demonstrations of collograph, screen, etching linocut, multi-coloured rub and Japanese woodblock printing. There will be an opportunity to join in the experience with the collograph platemaking and printing workshop. Jewellery Making Drop into a workshop with the Travelling Jeweller and make your own silver ring! Oil Painting Workshop Join a tester session in the oil painting workshop and create your own masterpiece to take home. All materials are provided. Talks on Nelson and the crafts involved during the construction of HMS Victory Timed talks about Nelson and the techniques used to construct the Navy's flagship of the day, HMS Victory. You will be amazed by some of the facts and figures. Also see some beautiful craftwork made from the original oak, copper and other materials salvaged during the restoration of HMS Victory. The Art Centre A chance to buy your art materials and equipment under one roof. The Marquee will also feature the following:
Timed demonstrations and lectures by artist Tony Cowlishaw who specialises in tranquil and atmospheric English watercolour paintings of rural landscapes, coastal and marine scenes. Simplified talks for groups of schoolchildren will be available by request. Aided by video close ups as he works and talks.
'Have-a-go' at wildlife painting. Join professional artist Linda Wain who will giving instruction on how to paint wildlife with live animals as subjects. Materials provided.
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Free 
Cost involved 
Timed sessions 
Pre-booking necessary at the activity
Workshop Marquee
Papermaking 
Pyrography Workshop 
Origami Workshop 
Decopatch 
Storytelling 
Clay Days 
Costume Drawing Workshop 
Potters Wheel 
Watercolour Lectures 
Wildlife Painting