Visit England invited us to go through the “we’re go to go” certification review for venues reopening after Corona Virus closure. We’re proud to announce we are now “good to go!” What does this mean? We have undergone a risk assessment and put in place new operational procedures and guidelines to give our customers confidence […]
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Vineyard Experiences July to 30th Sept
We’re excited to invite you back to the vineyard starting on 31st July for our ever-popular Vineyard Experiences. Set amongst the rolling countryside of south Nottinghamshire, the vines of Hanwell Wine Estate are being hand tended to grow the champagne variety grapes for English Sparkling Wine. Vineyard Experiences comprise of a welcome drink, talk, vineyard […]
Continue readingVineyard Experience Voucher
Some good news. All our Vineyard Experience vouchers that were due to expire between 11th Mar – 30th Sep 2020 have been extended to 30th June 2021.
Continue readingBe Christmas ready, there’s still time
It’s those last few days before we settle down to a smaller than normal Christmas. I hope you are Christmas ready? If you’re not, then we’re open Wednesday 23rd December in the afternoon 1-4pm with a choice of 10 local wines andpre-printed Vineyard and Winery Experience vouchers ready to go. Or for a super fast online option our experience vouchers and monetary […]
Continue readingEvents Calendar – December 2019
See what’s coming up in 2020: The Rural Antics Barn calendar has so many amazing activities this coming Winter and Spring including two new dates for our super popular Bentwood Chair Workshop in February: Rural Antics 2020 Workshops: Handmade Bookbinding Notebook, Sun 5th Jan 9:45am-1pm £54 Glass Jewellery Workshop, Sun 12th Jan 9:30am-12:30pm £55 Paper […]
Continue readingTake a look at Willow Weaving……
Willow and what it can be used for… Growing within the UK The Salix species contains over 350 genera, of those the most common to be seen are Salix Alba, Cinera, Cuprea (goat), Crack, Bay and Osier. Of the above list only osier willow is best for basket weaving. The varieties Purpurea and Triandra being […]
Continue readingLets talk Christmas…..
Whether you are looking to make a Christmas present for someone this year or fancy treating yourself to a little creative ‘me time’ then check out our Christmas line up. Make something Christmassy for your home, spend some time with family and friends. Making memories at Christmas is what it is all about and making something […]
Continue readingWhat you get when you book a workshop with us:
Our prices reflect our standards. Our tutors….We select our tutors based on their skill, talent and passion to share their knowledge. Only the best will do. Each tutor is interviewed and demonstrates their work to us. They must have the confidence and skill to teach their craft. Teaching a craft is very different from making […]
Continue readingEvents Calendar – September 2019
The Rural Antics Barn calendar is also overflowing with great activities this coming Autumn and Winter including a fabulous new Open Fire Cooking Workshop. We’ve also added with lots of amazing new workshops in the run up to Christmas. and a few new dates for 2020 (many more to come soon…) Funky Foraging, Fri 6th […]
Continue readingBeautifully Handcrafted Glass
There is something exquisitely beautiful about handcrafted creations. Machine made can not compare to the skill and precision that goes into making something by hand. Our eyes miss no details, and with each piece laid in to place a memory of that moment is etched into our brains. Not only creating an object that you […]
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