Festive wild crafts

The Brecks Landscape Partnership is National Lottery Heritage Funded, telling the story of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks, reconnecting communities to their heritage and landscape, providing skills training to heritage and conservation organisations, harnessing the natural environment to improve wellbeing, and seeking creative inspiration from the local landscape.

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Explore natural materials and basic weaving techniques to make seasonal decorative crafts

The Guildhall

Get ready to deck the halls at this creative festive BFER workshop.In this workshop, you will explore natural materials and basic weaving techniques to make seasonal decorative crafts.Begin with a short walk to Thetford riverside, where you will collect local natural materials, which you will then use to create all natural decorations. Have a go at hoop creation, star making, and natural wreath making.All crafts will be made using willow, alder, dogwood and other natural materials.Festive wild craftsWhen: Wednesday 7th December, 10am-1pmWhere: The Guildhall, Thetford (IP24 2DS)Age: 16 years+ Cost: £5 *Booking required: Due to limited capacity, please book if you wish to attend.Equipment: All materials and tools will be providedTravel: There are several large free car parks in Thetford town centre, within a short 5 minute walking distance from the Guildhall. Car parks locations include Cage Lane, and Tanner Street. The Guildhall is also located 10 minutes walk from Thetford bus station, and 15 minutes walk from Thetford train station.This workshop will be delivered in partnership with Jon Tyler. Jon Tyler is an experienced forager and bush-craft practitioner with a natural passion and enthusiasm for wildlife, wild food and outdoor living. For more information, visit: wildforwoods.co.uk*This is a not for profit event. The workshop cost is heavily subsidised due to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who support the Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape partnership scheme to facilitate inclusive engagement opportunities. If the booking fee is a barrier for your participation, please get in touch so that we can support your engagement: bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk

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