Sandon Hall x Vintage Escapades Spring Fair

Welcome to our upcoming Spring Fair collaboration with Vintage Escapades! Explore the Hall & Gardens taking in the beauty and history. Stay a while and enjoy a coffee in our Conservatory Cafe. There will be entertainment for all ages, further information to follow. Choose from an array of locally handcrafted products with Vintage Escapades talented stallholders, it's the perfect place to pick up a gift or a little treat for yourself whilst supporting local businesses. Free entry for children under 12!

Disabled parking and access available, please notify a member of staff on arrival. Guide dogs only, sorry for any inconvenience.

Linocut Workshop at Sandon Hall Spring Fair - £35 - 10am until 12:30pm

A nature-led introduction to printmaking with artist Emma Harrington. Join printmaker and art educator Emma Harrington for a relaxed, nature-inspired linocut workshop set within the beautiful grounds of Sandon Hall. Surrounded by spring flora, fresh growth, and the gentle presence of local wildlife, you’ll explore how
the natural world can spark simple, striking designs. This immersive session is perfect for complete beginners as well as those with some printmaking experience who want to try something new in a calm, creative
environment. All materials are provided — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.

What You’ll Create & Take Home
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have designed, carved, and hand-printed your own motif onto a sustainably sourced organic cotton tote bag. Your finished bag can be heatfixed at home with an iron and will be handwashable — ready for spring walks, market trips, or everyday use. You’ll also leave with the skills, confidence, and ideas to continue exploring linocut at home or in your own studio.

What We’ll Explore Together:

Introduction to Linocut
Learn the fundamentals of this expressive printmaking technique including tools and materials.

Designing Your Motif
Develop a simple, nature-inspired design using springtime references from the grounds of Sandon Hall: unfurling leaves, petals, seed heads, feathers, or small creatures that catch your eye.

Carving Techniques
Transfer your design onto lino and learn safe, effective carving methods.

Inking & Printing
Ink and print your carved block using vibrant fabric paints. Watch your spring motif
come to life as you print onto your organic cotton tote.

Workshop Details

 Duration: 2.5 hours
 Group size: Up to 10 participants
 All materials provided
 Suitable for: Beginners and returning printmakers

About Emma Harrington
Emma Harrington is a Cheshire-based printmaker and art educator with a passion for colour, pattern and the natural world. She leads Sunday Print Club and Sketch Club at Cheshire Clay Studios, offering relaxed, sociable workshops that encourage creative exploration and connection. Whether you’re building your skills or simply seeking a peaceful space to make art with others, Emma’s sessions offer a warm, welcoming environment to create and unwind.

Traditional Woodland Skills Experience - £35 1:30-3:30pm

This hands-on workshop invites participants to step away from the everyday and engage in a practical, rewarding experience rooted in traditional woodland skills.

What the Day Includes…
Green Woodworking: Crafting a Bodger’s Mallet
Participants will create their own wooden mallet from green wood, learning how to safely use a range of traditional hand tools. This process builds confidence, patience, and an appreciation for working with natural materials.

Fire Craft & Bushcraft Skills…
Participants will explore the fundamentals of fire, including different fire lays and how to safely build and manage a fire. They will also learn how to create fire using natural materials such as birch, developing problem-solving skills and resilience along the way.

What Participants Will Gain
• A handcrafted item to take home
• Practical outdoor and bushcraft skills
• Increased confidence using tools
• A sense of achievement and wellbeing from hands-on, outdoor learning
• Stronger connections through shared experience

About Nurtured Through Nature
Nurtured Through Nature creates meaningful outdoor experiences that reconnect people with the natural world.

Through hands-on activities and traditional skills, we support individuals to build confidence, develop resilience, and experience the wellbeing benefits of time spent in nature. Our sessions are designed to be engaging, grounding, and memorable, offering a chance to slow down, learn something new, and reconnect with both the environment and each other.

Workshop Details

 Duration: 2 hours
 Group size: Up to 10 participants
 All materials provided
 Suitable for: Beginners