Dragon Hall Sign

Groups

We can provide guided tours for pre-booked groups of 10 or more people in the day or evening

Our tours are led by our team of expert and enthusiastic volunteers and can  be tailored your specific requirements. Refreshments can also be provided.

Daytime group visit £6 per person. With refreshments £8 per person
Evening group visit £10 per person. With refreshments £12 per person.
Minimum charge of  £60 per group for daytime visits and £100 for evening visits.

Telephone 01603 663 922 for more information or to book a group visit or email us using the link at the top of the page or via the Contact page

We can also offer a range of talks about Dragon Hall, its history and the medieval period. These can be found here.

Events

25-Jun-2013Rag Rug Making

Tuesday 25 June, 10.30 am – 4 pm

Rag Rug Making

Rag rug making has been used for centuries to recycle fabrics for use in the home.  Expert rag rugger Jo Scholfield takes you through the techniques and materials of this traditional art to transform and recycle everyday fabrics into extraordinary functional pieces of art.  Previous participants on this course are welcome to come back and join in.

Cost: £28

Book here



27-Jun-2013Crochet

Thursday 27 June, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

Crochet 

Let your imagination, and your fingers, run wild in this creative workshop exploring the function and fantasy of free form crochet.  The traditions of this craft have been re-invented and crochet is now hyperbolic and hyper stylish, so come and get carried away.  Some knowledge of crochet techniques would be helpful, although the basics will be covered in the workshop.  Led by Sue Maton.

Cost: £28

Book here


02-Jul-2013Weaving with a Difference

Tuesday 2 July, 10.30 am – 4 pm


Weaving with a Difference


Using found objects as a starting point, items such as driftwood, willow, metal shapes, old picture frames, card etc can all be used as weaving frames for creating shaped or 3D work.  They can even be left in place as part of the finished work.  Experiment with inspirational weaver June Croll.


Cost: £28


Book here


16-Jul-2013Feltmaking

Tuesday 16 July, 10.30 am – 4 pm


Feltmaking


Come and spend an enjoyable day discovering the fascination of feltmaking with textile artist, Sue Scheller. Use colourful merino wool fibres to create your own individual piece of work with the traditional wet hands-on method. This could then be used as a cushion or bag panel, small triangular bag or a wall hanging.

Cost: £28

Book here


21-Jul-2013Sunday Guided Tour
Join one of our expert volunteer guides for a tour around Dragon Hall. No booking required. Included in admission price.Tour starts at 2pm from Reception.