Join us for this amazing opportunity to reclaim your ancestral skills with the guided support of some hugely talented local crafters, makers & artists right here on our farm. Come for a day or stay for three nights - lots of options to immerse yourself

Over the weekend we will host a selection of hands on full and half day skills and crafts workshops with expert crafts people. You will learn basic principles and skills, get hands on with the tools and materials and maybe even create your first of many crafted items to take home with you. Read more about these workshops below. With limited spaces, click the 'Book My Place' button now to pre-book tickets and secure your place. Workshops restricted to over 16s only.

Not just ready to get hands on? Don't worry, a 12pm on Saturday we will have special guest Vicky from Isla Rose Farm house on site to give a talk and demonstrations on homesteading and to lead a foraging walk. Then call in on the Sunday between 11am and 3pm and you will get the chance to watch demonstrations and learn from a number of crafters, makers and artists. Chat with them and check out their work as you explore a heritage craft trail around the farm. General Admission tickets for the Saturday and Sunday demonstration day can be purchased in advance, just click the 'Book My Place' button above. (Note, Saturday event with Isla Rose Farm House and Sunday General Admission is included with all workshops tickets and with all accommodation bookings, under17s go free but require a ticket and to be accompanied by at least one adult)

Why not make a weekend of it and book to stay in Willow and Lore's furnished bell tents or pitch up with your own camping kit and enjoy the craic with us in the evenings around the campfire. Follow this link for accommodation options and booking: www.willowandlore.co.uk

For more information or to enquire about coming along as a crafter to display, demonstrate or teach, click here: Enquire here

We hope to see you there

Workshops:

Learn to Spin with Lorna Shannon

1 day workshop with Crann & Caora Weaver and County Antrim Open Studios (CAOS) co-founder Lorna Shannon. One of the oldest crafts known
to man, hand spinning was once the starting point for all woven fabrics. Using locally grown sheep's wool, you will learn to card, draft and use
a spinning wheel to create your own yarn to take away with you. Saturday the 24th June from 10am until 4pm.

Stone Walling with Nathan Morrow

1 day workshop with Rock Stone Masonry's Nathan Morrow. With this heritage skills expert you will get an introduction to the art of building without mortar. You will learn about the basic principals involved, and the types of tools required for dry stone walling. This will lead to the practical part of the course where Nathan will demonstrate dry walling, before encouraging you to take on a small section of wall yourself. This workshop involves lifting and manual labour; however, you will not be expected to exceed what you are comfortable with. Saturday the 24th June from 10am until 4pm.

Basket Weaving with Clive Lyttle

Morning or afternoon 1/2 day taster workshops with Welig Heritage Crafts Clive Lyttle. With this expert basketmaker and traditional countryside skills practitioner you will learn the basics of basket making and get to produce your own tension tray to hold your fruit, bread or hang on your wall. Sunday 25th June, session 1: 10am until 1pm and session 2: 2pm until 5pm

Heritage Quilting with Jacki Bradley

Morning or afternoon 1/2 day patchwork and quilting workshops with Heritage Quilts NI's Jacki Bradley. Jacki has been quilting for over 20 years and is keen to share her knowledge of this traditional sewing skill with others. All the necessary tools and material will be provided for you to make and take away a potholder made using Irish Linen. Basic knowledge of operating a sewing machine is required. Saturday 24th June, session 1: 10am until 12pm and session 2: 2pm until 4pm

Natural Dyeing with Malú Colorín

Morning 1/2 day workshop, join natural dyer and designer Malú Colorín of Talú for a morning of natural dyeing, where you'll learn the basics of how to turn plants and kitchen scraps into beautiful colours and textures for textiles. We'll delve into the main principles to consider when choosing your dyestuffs and learn tried and tested methods for actually getting the colour to *stay*. We'll experiment with two easy and fun techniques to achieve solid colours, as well as textured looks. At the end of this workshop, you'll leave with your very own custom-dyed piece! Sunday 25th June, 10am until 1pm.

More workshops may be added so follow our page www.tenthglenhf.co.uk or social media: Facebook, Instagram to keep up to date.