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LEATHER FLOWER MAKING WORKSHOP

LEATHER FLOWER MAKING WORKSHOP

With Val Michael

WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2025
10am-2pm
Maximum 6 participants
Cost: £80 pp

Using natural calf leather, learn how to cut out, decorate and mould leather flowers and leaves to create a Corsage/Brooch or simply leave as a stem. No previous experience is needed, and flower and leaf patterns will be available to copy. Tools will be supplied.

Venue: Orange and Lemon Marquee in the Pony Paddock next to the Food Court

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Val Michael is a highly respected member of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsman

https://macgregorandmichael.com

WILLOW WEAVING DECORATIVE FLOWER WORKSHOP

WILLOW WEAVING DECORATIVE FLOWER WORKSHOP

THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2025
10am-2pm
Maximum 8 participants
Cost: £45

Weave willow flowers and dragonflies to decorate your home or garden with Susan Early.

Using English willow you will learn to weave a giant flower a bulrush and dragonfly.
Suitable for beginners 

Venue:  Orange and Lemon Marquee in the Pony Paddock next to the Food Court

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Susan Early is a highly respected member of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsman.

FLOWER POSY WORKSHOP

FLOWER POSY WORKSHOP

FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025

10am-2pm
Maximum 8 participants
Cost: £60

Emma wishes to instil people with a deep understanding of design principles & sustainable floristry techniques as well as inspiring students to push their perception of what floral design can look like.

Emma works often with themes of circularity & seasonality and is inspired by stories rooted in the landscape & symbolism in the natural world.

From hobbyist to professionals, this workshop is aimed at British flower enthusiasts of all levels that wish to gain clarity on honouring & elevating the beauty of local seasonal blooms.


Emma Thistlethwaite of Thistle by Nature is a renowned and highly creative local floral artist. 

Website: thistlebynature.com

Venue: Orange and Lemon Marquee in the Pony Paddock next to the Food Court

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CHILDREN'S PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP

CHILDREN'S PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP

“Flowers and Weeds’

with Caroline McCatty

SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025
10am-12pm
Maximum 10 children
Cost: £5 

Caroline will devise a highly creative workshop with more detail to follow soon. Using flowers and weeds, twigs, string and natural materials children will be shown how to make a mythical floral character based on the marionettes of William Simmonds.

Venue: Orange and Lemon Marquee in the Pony Paddock next to the Food Court

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CHILDREN'S BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP

CHILDREN'S BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP

with Ben

SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
11:15am - 12pm
£5 per child with Maximum 20 places
(collection of the baked loaves around 2pm)

In the tradition of the generous hospitality at Rodmarton Manor, learn to make, decorate, and bake a loaf of Rodmarton bread with Ben!  
Children will love the kneading, clouds of flour, and the laughter to be had with Ben.  

The bread will be allowed to rise, taken off to be baked and returned for collection around 2pm.

Venue: Orange and Lemon Marquee in the Pony Paddock next to the Food Court

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