Courses & Lectures

‘The Bothies’ work closely with a number of very talented people, many of them local, who deliver on a wide range of topics allowing you to extend your knowledge or learn a completely new skill.

Courses

The Conservatory has played host to a wide ranging number of courses and workshops over the past few years. Previous ones have included felt making, willow weaving, painting, photography and several different aspects of horticulture. Courses vary from half a day to two days in length.

Yoga day scampston
Sat 17 May 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
A day of ultimate relaxation and indulgence with our fully inclusive, rejuvenating wellness day
wire_allium_workshop
Tue 20 May 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
Create two wire alliums using fine wire and aluminium
cane_acorns
Wed 24 Sep 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
Weave two cane acorns in this new workshop
shell wet felting
Sat 27 Sep 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.
Sun 28 Sep 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
Learn the art of feltmaking where you will be guided through the process of creating your own fabulous wet felted Nuno reversible cowl.
Sat 25 Oct 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.
Sun 26 Oct 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
Learn the art of feltmaking where you will be guided through the process of creating your own fabulous wet felted tote style handbag.
Wed 26 Nov 2025
Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
Learn to weave a large willow toadstool to take home for your home or garden(approx height 60cm)