Rush and Willow Bark Pocket Saturday 26th September 12pm-4pm A workshop with Nadine Anderson, back by popular demand! Weave locally harvested Rush & Willow bark to create a pocket or slip case for a mobile phone. Using basic basketry techniques to make a unique textured basket around a simple mould. Local Master Basketmaker Nadine Anderson […]
Crochet Workshop - Make an Autumn Bookmark Saturday 10th October 2026 10.30am - 1pm Get cosy and crochet an autumnal bookmark! This is a workshop aimed at keen beginners or people who have started to crochet but would like to improve. You will make an autumn-themed bookmark to take home with you. We will use […]
Autumnal Hand Embroidery Workshop Saturday 10th October 2026 2pm - 4.30pm Celebrate autumn with some beautiful hand embroidery! This is a workshop aimed at keen beginners or people who can already embroider but would like to improve. You will make an autumn-themed decoration to take home with you. We will use different decorative stitches, and […]
King Stephen A talk by Professor Carl Watkins Tuesday 20th October 7pm Known as 'the anarchy', the reign of Stephen (1135-1141) saw England plunged into a civil war that illuminated the fatal flaw in the powerful Norman monarchy, that without clear rules ordering succession, conflict between members of William the Conqueror's family were inevitable. But […]
Empress Matilda A talk by Professor Elisabeth van Houts Tuesday 3rd November 7pm Empress Matilda (1102-67) and Ely during the civil war (1135-54). In this lecture, Professor van Houts will discuss Matilda’s unique position as the first uncrowned queen regnant of England, her struggle against her cousin King Stephen (1135-1154), and her ultimate support for […]
Folky Paper Garland Making Workshop Saturday 14th November 2026 Two time slots are available for this 2 hour workshop, either: 11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm Running the workshop will be Freya Elise who is a paper cut artist from Norwich who makes art inspired by nature and folktales. Participants will be guided to […]
