River-combing Craft Workshop

River-combing Craft Workshop

Event details

Join us at West Stow Country Park to explore the scenic riverside of the River Lark, forage for materials and create your own crafting-creations including mini-boats, rafts and badges.

Make the most of the natural materials available alongside the river to collect, make, and take away your own crafting-creations.

Take a short walk to explore and gather natural materials, then have a go at making a variety of wild crafts including; mini-boats, rafts, badges and willow.

At this event, you will join wild-crafter Jon Tyler to explore the scenic riverside of the River Lark, at West Stow Country Park. You will be guided to explore the plants found along the riverside, learn about their natural properties, and discover a variety of wild craft techniques to turn natural items into amazing creations.

Suitable for ages 5+
(Ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Meet at the visitor centre
  • This workshop is outdoors, please wear appropriate clothing
  • Please note there is a variety of terrain within the Country Park
  • Parking fee: £3 for the day
  • This workshop excludes admission to the Anglo-Saxon Village
  • Please do not bring dogs

The cost of this event 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.

Times: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Tickets: Adult £5, U16's free of charge
Booking: Essential - visit the Eventbrite website to book
Venue: West Stow Country Park

This event is promoted by Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership.

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