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Old Sleningford offers a superb venue for courses and events. Its quiet, rural location with facilities both inside and out makes it ideal for any activity to take place.
If you are interested in any of the courses but the dates are not suitable for you, please let us know as we can arrange alternative dates if there is sufficient interest.
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Collagraph Printmaking with Hester Cox - Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February 2010 - 10am to 4pm
This is an exciting two-day workshop run by Hester Cox, a well-known Yorkshire printmaker. Participants will learn the techniques of collagraph printmaking, a diverse and textural way of making beautiful images without the use of harsh chemicals. The first day will be spent learning to design and create collagraph printmaking plates inspired by the natural world and using a variety of collage materials including natural objects. The second day will be spent exploring ways to print the collagraphs using an etching press. The course is suitable for beginners and more experienced artists and will take place in the inspiring location of Old Sleningford Farm, North Stainley, Ripon.
Lunch and materials will be provided.
Cost £100 (non-refundable deposit £20)
Contact Hester Cox: 01765 688082 hester_cox@hotmail.com
www.hestercox.com
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Bent Willow and Rustic Chair Making - Saturday 13th February and Saturday 13th March 2010 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
This is a hands on workshop in which participants will make and take home a chair they have made from willow and hazel. Each chair is unique - no two pieces of wood are the same, nor peoples ideas of how they want their chair to look. It is possible for one person to make a chair themselves in the day, but it is easier with two people, and once you have the skills and knowledge, you can make as many chairs as you'd like!
£70 for one person to make a chair, £100 for two people to make one chair between them. Includes lunch, refreshments, all equipment and materials.
Request information / make a booking
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Drypoint and Chine Colle Printmaking with Hester Cox - Saturday 6th March 2010 - 10am to 4pm
A day workshop introducing beginners and more experienced artists to drypoint printmaking. This lovely technique uses no chemicals and simple materials which allow the printmaker to create line drawings which can then be coloured or have collage elements added using the ancient technique known as 'chine colle'.
Lunch and materials included
£60 (non-refundable deposit £15)
For further information and to book a place email: hester_cox@hotmail.com or ring 01765 688082
www.hestercox.com
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Sausage Making - Saturday 20th March and Friday 26th March 2010 - 10am to 4pm
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There is nothing like the taste of sausages you have made yourself, especially if you've used your own pork, and this one day course will teach you how to make them with the finest ingredients. Using freshly minced pork from our pigs, we will try different flavours using only natural and fresh ingredients, many of them from our garden.
£40 a person, includes lunch, refreshments and some sausages to take home.
Request information / make a booking
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Curing and Smoking Food - Sunday 28th March 2010 - 10am to 3pm
Ham, bacon, smoked salmon .... yummy! Learn how to make it all on this one day course. We will cover wet and dry curing, hot and cold smoking with plenty of tastings, demonstrations and practical sessions throughout the day.
£50 per person including lunch and refreshments.
Request information / make booking
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Introduction to Outdoor Pig Keeping on a Small Scale - Saturday 17th April 2010 - 10am to 4pm
This course will give you the confidence to decide whether keeping a few pigs is right for you. You will learn how to keep pigs in an outdoor system, which breed to choose, how to look after them and what to do with the end product. It is a highly interactive course and you will have the chance to participate in some practical work with the pigs on the farm.
£55 includes lunch and refreshements. £5 concession for members of the North Yorkshire Smallholders Society
Request information / Make booking
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Monoprinting Workshop - Saturday 8th May 2010 - 10am - 4pm
Monoprintmaking is one of the most painterly and spontaneous ways of making prints, each of which will be a one-off image. Learn various exciting monoprint techniques using collage, painting and drawing. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
Cost: £50 (£10 non-refundable deposit) to include lunch and materials.
For further information and to book a place email: hester_cox@hotmail.com or ring 01765 688082
www.hestercox.com
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Edible Forest Gardening - Saturday 22nd May 2010 - 10am to 4pm
An introduction to growing fruit, herbs, salad, vegetables and nuts in a highly productive but potentially low maintenance planting scheme. By the end of the day, participants will have a basic understanding of the principles of a Forest Garden.
Old Sleningford Farm has a 5 year old Forest Garden which is still being planted, but already has high yields of produce, and will be used to demonstrate what you will learn throughout the day.
£45 includes lunch and refreshments. £5 concession for members of the Permaculture Association
Request information / Make booking
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Gardens Open for Charity - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of June
Old Sleningford Hall opens its gardens for charity on the first weekend in June each year and our Forest Garden will also be open. Come and have a look at the formal gardens, including the walled garden then see the contrast of the Forest Garden. All proceeds to charity.
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Keeping Chickens for Meat - Saturday 3rd July 2010
This one day course will equip you with all the knowledge to keep some free ranging chickens for the table.
£60 per person, includes lunch and an oven ready chicken.
Make booking / Request information
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Introduction to Outdoor Pig Keeping on a Small Scale - Saturday 14th August 2010 10am to 4pm
This course will give you the confidence to decide whether keeping a few pigs is right for you. You will learn how to keep pigs in an outdoor system, which breed to choose, how to look after them and what to do with the end product. It is a highly interactive course and you will have the chance to participate in some practical work with the pigs on the farm.
£55 includes lunch and refreshements. £5 concession for members of the North Yorkshire Smallholders Society
Request information / Make booking
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Edible Forest Gardening - Saturday 4th September 2010 10am to 4pm
An introduction to growing fruit, herbs, salad, vegetables and nuts in a highly productive but potentially low maintenance planting scheme. By the end of the day, participants will have a basic understanding of the principles of a Forest Garden.
Old Sleningford Farm has a 6 year old Forest Garden which is still being planted, but already has high yields of produce, and will be used to demonstrate what you will learn throughout the day.
£45 includes lunch and refreshments. £5 concession for members of the Permaculture Association
Request information / Make booking
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Workdays - First Sunday of Every Month
Come down to the farm on the first Sunday of every month for a bit of fresh air, exercise, fun and food!
We do a variety of jobs - working in the Forest Garden, raised beds, polytunnel or in the field - whatever needs doing at the time. It's a really good way of meeting like minded people and to learn a new skill or gain knowledge. Some work can be physical (digging, mulching etc), others quite gentle (weeding, setting the dinner table for example). You can choose how hard you work and for how long.
Hot lunch is provided by us, made from produce grown on the farm whenever possible.
Suitable for all ages, if you have any special requirements please contact us to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.
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Art Courses at The Stable Gallery, Old Sleningford Farm
Juliet Ramsden has, for a number of years, organised a varied programme of art courses at the Stables Gallery at Old Sleningford Hall. See their website www.oldslen.co.uk for more details.
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