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1Corn Dolly Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Corn Dolly Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Carol Partridge will be demonstrating the art of wheat weaving and corn dolly making Sandwich Medieval Centre 2 3 4Mead Making Workshop
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mead Making WorkshopTime: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Suitable for over 18s only. An introductory workshop in the making of mead, mans oldest alcoholic drink. You will create from simple ingredients, 7 or 8 pints of mead. You will have the opportunity to taste a few to inform your palette. The ingredients needed are included in the cost. These include a one gallon demi -john with a fermentation lock and honey. Due to the medieval nature of the Centre's building there are no toilet facilities, however there are some public toilets approx 50 metres walking distance away. The building is suitable for some disabled access, however this workshop will take place outside around a fire. There is a pay and display car park at the Quay, very near the Centre. Refunds are made on individual considerarion but generally only if someone can be found to take your place. Workshops are only cancelled in extreme circumstances, in which case all monies are refunded. Sandwich Medieval Centre
5Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 6Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 7Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 8Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 9Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 10Le Weekend
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Le WeekendTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Sandwich medieval centre and Quay green will be taken over by reenactors for this wonderful free event for all ages. These are just some of the amazing things you can experience when visiting
* Medieval centre with live blacksmithing demos
* Living history displays on the green
* Combat and archery demonstrations
* Medieval music and dance
* Medieval Puppet theater
* Medieval traders and demonstrators
* Have a go archery and axe throwing
* Stone carving demos
* Great food and drink
* Medieval table games
* Tavern with local beer, cider and excellent mead The Quay Green Sandwich 11Le Weekend
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Le WeekendTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Sandwich medieval centre and Quay green will be taken over by reenactors for this wonderful free event for all ages. These are just some of the amazing things you can experience when visiting
* Medieval centre with live blacksmithing demos
* Living history displays on the green
* Combat and archery demonstrations
* Medieval music and dance
* Medieval Puppet theater
* Medieval traders and demonstrators
* Have a go archery and axe throwing
* Stone carving demos
* Great food and drink
* Medieval table games
* Tavern with local beer, cider and excellent mead The Quay Green Sandwich
12 13 14Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 15Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 16Calligraphy Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Julia Baxter, our resident Calligrapher will be in the scriptorium demonstrating the art of calligraphy. Sandwich Medieval Centre Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre 17Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre Corn Dolly workshop - beginners
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Corn Dolly workshop - beginnersTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
It's official - the art of corn dolly making is dying out! So, before it's too late, join me for a morning learning about this ancient rural custom, and crafting your own pieces to take away with you. This workshop is suitable for beginners and crafters who like a bit of a challenge. With patient step by step tuition from an experienced maker you can expect to take away at least two pieces to be proud of even if you have never tried this before. Young people 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Places are limited so that everyone can have the help they need. Sandwich Medieval Centre
The Quay
Sandwich 18Egg Tempera Painting Half Day Workshop
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Egg Tempera Painting Half Day WorkshopTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Egg Tempera Painting with Bob Martin -
Introductory workshop investigating the medieval method of painting ground colours and egg yolk. You will discover where the colours came from and how this led to alchemy. You will experience gesso, under painting and colour, leading to a finished piece to take home. Sandwich Medieval Trust
19 20 21 22 23 24Meet the Barber Surgeon
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber SurgeonTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre Historic Tablet-Weaving - full day beginner workshop
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Tablet-Weaving - full day beginner workshopTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
You will learn the technique of this centuries-old, tablet rotation weaving skill to produce a decorative ‘threaded-in’ braid, including how to maintain warp tension and manage weft selvedges. The tablet weaving workshop introduces a low-tech way of creating narrow bands and braids which can be used to form colourful ribbons, laces, bookmarks, bracelets and much more. Bands can be sewn together to make larger pieces.
We will be working in cotton perle in order to gain understanding of the weaving techniques through a ‘user-friendly’ fibre. This is an adult beginner’s workshop and includes materials including the tablets used during the workshop which you will be able to take home. Subsequent workshops can be offered dependent on interest, to deal with how to read a tablet-weave pattern draft, setting up your own warp from scratch, weaving with other fibres such as wool, silk or linen, and designing your own patterns. Additional workshops offered by the Silkewoman on request include Fingerloop braiding, Period Embroidery Techniques, Goldwork Embroidery, and Netting as well as period specific plain hand-sewing techniques Sandwich Medieval Centre 25Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half DayTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An opportunity to make a soft leather covered book known as a Suffolk Book from the 14th century, commonly used by medieval merchants. All materials and equipment supplied and you will have a completed book to take home and use as a sketchbook or perhaps a notebook. Suitable for Beginners and those over 15 years old. The workshop takes place in the upper level of the Centre, accessed via a set of wooden stairs which are fairly steep. You can expect medieval experiences of sounds and smells as the building is a visitor centre where other crafts and skills take place on the ground floor. Due to the character of the building there are no toilet facilities, however, there are public toilets a few strides away. There is a pay and display car park close to the building. You may like to take advantage of the many eateries in the town including cafes and pubs. There is a good pizzeria almost opposite the building. Sandwich Medieval Centre
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June 4, 2023
Mead Making Workshop
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mead Making WorkshopTime: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Suitable for over 18s only. An introductory workshop in the making of mead, mans oldest alcoholic drink. You will create from simple ingredients, 7 or 8 pints of mead. You will have the opportunity to taste a few to inform your palette. The ingredients needed are included in the cost. These include a one gallon demi -john with a fermentation lock and honey. Due to the medieval nature of the Centre's building there are no toilet facilities, however there are some public toilets approx 50 metres walking distance away. The building is suitable for some disabled access, however this workshop will take place outside around a fire. There is a pay and display car park at the Quay, very near the Centre. Refunds are made on individual considerarion but generally only if someone can be found to take your place. Workshops are only cancelled in extreme circumstances, in which case all monies are refunded. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 5, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 6, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 7, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 8, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 9, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 10, 2023
Le Weekend
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Le WeekendTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Sandwich medieval centre and Quay green will be taken over by reenactors for this wonderful free event for all ages. These are just some of the amazing things you can experience when visiting
* Medieval centre with live blacksmithing demos
* Living history displays on the green
* Combat and archery demonstrations
* Medieval music and dance
* Medieval Puppet theater
* Medieval traders and demonstrators
* Have a go archery and axe throwing
* Stone carving demos
* Great food and drink
* Medieval table games
* Tavern with local beer, cider and excellent mead The Quay Green Sandwich
June 11, 2023
Le Weekend
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Le WeekendTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Sandwich medieval centre and Quay green will be taken over by reenactors for this wonderful free event for all ages. These are just some of the amazing things you can experience when visiting
* Medieval centre with live blacksmithing demos
* Living history displays on the green
* Combat and archery demonstrations
* Medieval music and dance
* Medieval Puppet theater
* Medieval traders and demonstrators
* Have a go archery and axe throwing
* Stone carving demos
* Great food and drink
* Medieval table games
* Tavern with local beer, cider and excellent mead The Quay Green Sandwich
June 14, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 15, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 16, 2023
Calligraphy Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Julia Baxter, our resident Calligrapher will be in the scriptorium demonstrating the art of calligraphy. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 17, 2023
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open Studios
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cat's Eye Carving - South East Open StudiosTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have the brilliant Carrie from Cat's Eye Carving based at the centre for 2 weeks while she takes part in South East Open Studios. Come to the centre and see some of the most amazing stone carvings. Carrie will also be demonstrating and you can even have a go. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Corn Dolly workshop - beginners
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Corn Dolly workshop - beginnersTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
It's official - the art of corn dolly making is dying out! So, before it's too late, join me for a morning learning about this ancient rural custom, and crafting your own pieces to take away with you. This workshop is suitable for beginners and crafters who like a bit of a challenge. With patient step by step tuition from an experienced maker you can expect to take away at least two pieces to be proud of even if you have never tried this before. Young people 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Places are limited so that everyone can have the help they need. Sandwich Medieval Centre
The Quay
Sandwich
June 18, 2023
Egg Tempera Painting Half Day Workshop
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Egg Tempera Painting Half Day WorkshopTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Egg Tempera Painting with Bob Martin -
Introductory workshop investigating the medieval method of painting ground colours and egg yolk. You will discover where the colours came from and how this led to alchemy. You will experience gesso, under painting and colour, leading to a finished piece to take home. Sandwich Medieval Trust
June 24, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber SurgeonTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Historic Tablet-Weaving - full day beginner workshop
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Tablet-Weaving - full day beginner workshopTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
You will learn the technique of this centuries-old, tablet rotation weaving skill to produce a decorative ‘threaded-in’ braid, including how to maintain warp tension and manage weft selvedges. The tablet weaving workshop introduces a low-tech way of creating narrow bands and braids which can be used to form colourful ribbons, laces, bookmarks, bracelets and much more. Bands can be sewn together to make larger pieces.
We will be working in cotton perle in order to gain understanding of the weaving techniques through a ‘user-friendly’ fibre. This is an adult beginner’s workshop and includes materials including the tablets used during the workshop which you will be able to take home. Subsequent workshops can be offered dependent on interest, to deal with how to read a tablet-weave pattern draft, setting up your own warp from scratch, weaving with other fibres such as wool, silk or linen, and designing your own patterns. Additional workshops offered by the Silkewoman on request include Fingerloop braiding, Period Embroidery Techniques, Goldwork Embroidery, and Netting as well as period specific plain hand-sewing techniques Sandwich Medieval Centre
June 25, 2023
Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half DayTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An opportunity to make a soft leather covered book known as a Suffolk Book from the 14th century, commonly used by medieval merchants. All materials and equipment supplied and you will have a completed book to take home and use as a sketchbook or perhaps a notebook. Suitable for Beginners and those over 15 years old. The workshop takes place in the upper level of the Centre, accessed via a set of wooden stairs which are fairly steep. You can expect medieval experiences of sounds and smells as the building is a visitor centre where other crafts and skills take place on the ground floor. Due to the character of the building there are no toilet facilities, however, there are public toilets a few strides away. There is a pay and display car park close to the building. You may like to take advantage of the many eateries in the town including cafes and pubs. There is a good pizzeria almost opposite the building. Sandwich Medieval Centre
July 7, 2023
Corn Dolly Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Corn Dolly Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Carol Partridge will be demonstrating the art of wheat weaving and corn dolly making Sandwich Medieval Centre
July 8, 2023
Calligraphy Workshop - Half Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Calligraphy Workshop - Half DayTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learning to write the Gothic style script from medieval manuscripts using a quill (optional) and ink, working towards a written quotation. Tools and materials included. Historical insight into the work of the medieval scribes. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Taking place inside the Sandwich Medieval Centre gives a chance to experience some hands-on history, as the sights, sounds and smells of other crafts being demonstrated evoke the past in the open visitor centre. This workshop takes place in the upper floor and accessed via some steep steps. Hot beverages are offered and you are welcome to come in costume but not essential ! Sandwich Medieval Centre
July 9, 2023
Corn Dolly workshop - improvers
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Corn Dolly workshop - improversTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
It's official - the art of corn dolly making is dying out! So, before it's too late, join me for a morning learning about this ancient rural custom, and crafting your own pieces to take away with you. This workshop is suitable for beginners and crafters who like a bit of a challenge. With patient step by step tuition from an experienced maker you can expect to take away at least two pieces to be proud of even if you have never tried this before. Young people 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Places are limited so that everyone can have the help they need. Sandwich Medieval Centre
The Quay
Sandwich
July 22, 2023
(copy) Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
(copy) Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half DayTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An opportunity to make a soft leather covered book known as a Suffolk Book from the 14th century, commonly used by medieval merchants. All materials and equipment supplied and you will have a completed book to take home and use as a sketchbook or perhaps a notebook. Suitable for Beginners and those over 15 years old. The workshop takes place in the upper level of the Centre, accessed via a set of wooden stairs which are fairly steep. You can expect medieval experiences of sounds and smells as the building is a visitor centre where other crafts and skills take place on the ground floor. Due to the character of the building there are no toilet facilities, however, there are public toilets a few strides away. There is a pay and display car park close to the building. You may like to take advantage of the many eateries in the town including cafes and pubs. There is a good pizzeria almost opposite the building. Sandwich Medieval Centre
July 23, 2023
Illumination Workshop - Full Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Illumination Workshop - Full DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
An opportunity to work through the process of illumination, beginning with an initial tracing, laying gold size, applying gold leaf and finally colour painting and outlining, as done by medieval illuminators. We will work on a pre-designed capital letter. Tools and materials included. Suitable for beginners Sandwich Medieval Centre
July 29, 2023
Calligraphy Workshop - Full Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Workshop - Full DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learning to write the Gothic style script from medieval manuscripts using a quill (optional) and ink, working towards a written quotation. Tools and materials included. Historical insight into the work of the medieval scribes. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Taking place inside the Sandwich Medieval Centre gives a chance to experience some hands-on history, as the sights, sounds and smells of other crafts being demonstrated evoke the past in the open visitor centre. This workshop takes place in the upper floor and accessed via some steep steps. Hot beverages are offered and you are welcome to come in costume but not essential ! Sandwich Medieval Centre
July 30, 2023
Calligraphy Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Julia Baxter, our resident Calligrapher will be in the scriptorium demonstrating the art of calligraphy. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Corn Dolly Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Corn Dolly Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Carol Partridge will be demonstrating the art of wheat weaving and corn dolly making Sandwich Medieval Centre
August 5, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber SurgeonTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Historic Netting (linen/fine thread) - full day beginner wor
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Netting (linen/fine thread) - full day beginner worTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn how to make your choice of: a hand-knotted hairnet, particularly suitable for Medieval or Victorian period, costumed interpreters and re-enactors who wish to increase their level of historic accuracy beyond the level of the crocheted alternative favoured by many. Originals would have been made from silk thread. We will be using cotton perle, a user-friendly thread which gives a similar experience to netting in silk and an excellent springboard should you wish to use silk in the future.
a larger net bag in linen/hemp yarn, or smaller Regency-style reticule in cotton perle suitable for further decorative techniques such as embroidery. Particularly for those interested in the Georgian period or simply a general textile enthusiast.
The workshop includes materials, and inexpensive netting tools available on the day can also be purchased to take away Sandwich Medieval Centre
Mead Making Workshop
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mead Making WorkshopTime: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Suitable for over 18s only. An introductory workshop in the making of mead, mans oldest alcoholic drink. You will create from simple ingredients, 7 or 8 pints of mead. You will have the opportunity to taste a few to inform your palette. The ingredients needed are included in the cost. These include a one gallon demi -john with a fermentation lock and honey. Due to the medieval nature of the Centre's building there are no toilet facilities, however there are some public toilets approx 50 metres walking distance away. The building is suitable for some disabled access, however this workshop will take place outside around a fire. There is a pay and display car park at the Quay, very near the Centre. Refunds are made on individual considerarion but generally only if someone can be found to take your place. Workshops are only cancelled in extreme circumstances, in which case all monies are refunded. Sandwich Medieval Centre
August 6, 2023
Calligraphy Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Julia Baxter, our resident Calligrapher will be in the scriptorium demonstrating the art of calligraphy. Sandwich Medieval Centre
August 12, 2023
Corn Dolly workshop - beginners
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Corn Dolly workshop - beginnersTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
It's official - the art of corn dolly making is dying out! So, before it's too late, join me for a morning learning about this ancient rural custom, and crafting your own pieces to take away with you. This workshop is suitable for beginners and crafters who like a bit of a challenge. With patient step by step tuition from an experienced maker you can expect to take away at least two pieces to be proud of even if you have never tried this before. Young people 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Places are limited so that everyone can have the help they need. Sandwich Medieval Centre
The Quay
Sandwich
August 13, 2023
Calligraphy Workshop - Full Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Workshop - Full DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learning to write the Gothic style script from medieval manuscripts using a quill (optional) and ink, working towards a written quotation. Tools and materials included. Historical insight into the work of the medieval scribes. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Taking place inside the Sandwich Medieval Centre gives a chance to experience some hands-on history, as the sights, sounds and smells of other crafts being demonstrated evoke the past in the open visitor centre. This workshop takes place in the upper floor and accessed via some steep steps. Hot beverages are offered and you are welcome to come in costume but not essential ! Sandwich Medieval Centre
August 19, 2023
Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Medieval Book Binding Workshop - Half DayTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An opportunity to make a soft leather covered book known as a Suffolk Book from the 14th century, commonly used by medieval merchants. All materials and equipment supplied and you will have a completed book to take home and use as a sketchbook or perhaps a notebook. Suitable for Beginners and those over 15 years old. The workshop takes place in the upper level of the Centre, accessed via a set of wooden stairs which are fairly steep. You can expect medieval experiences of sounds and smells as the building is a visitor centre where other crafts and skills take place on the ground floor. Due to the character of the building there are no toilet facilities, however, there are public toilets a few strides away. There is a pay and display car park close to the building. You may like to take advantage of the many eateries in the town including cafes and pubs. There is a good pizzeria almost opposite the building. Sandwich Medieval Centre
September 2, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber SurgeonTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Fingerloop Braiding - full day beginner & intermediate
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fingerloop Braiding - full day beginner & intermediateTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn the basics of this fascinating textile weaving technique found throughout history all over the world including medieval and renaissance Europe and reaching a high point in Medieval England between 1200 and 1600. Uses for the braids included purse strings, laces for clothing, and for decoration. Nowadays braids can also be used as friendship bracelets.
You will learn loop-manipulation to create both round and flat five-loop braids plus how to split and re-join a braid with the option of adding beads for a 21stC touch. You will try the braiding techniques in both wool and cotton perle, learning how the different threads behave, as well as different starting techniques. In the afternoon of this this workshop, you will move on to multi-coloured braiding and learn different braid structures. This is an adult beginner’s workshop or for anyone who has braided before and wishes to expand their knowledge and includes materials. Additional workshops offered by the Silkewoman on request include Tablet-Weaving, Period Embroidery Techniques, Goldwork Embroidery, and Netting as well as period specific plain hand-sewing techniques Sandwich Medieval Centre
September 16, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon & Medieval Silkwomen
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber Surgeon & Medieval SilkwomenTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sue Lamberton will be demonstrate the art of Medieval silkework
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
September 23, 2023
Corn Dolly workshop - beginners
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Corn Dolly workshop - beginnersTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
It's official - the art of corn dolly making is dying out! So, before it's too late, join me for a morning learning about this ancient rural custom, and crafting your own pieces to take away with you. This workshop is suitable for beginners and crafters who like a bit of a challenge. With patient step by step tuition from an experienced maker you can expect to take away at least two pieces to be proud of even if you have never tried this before. Young people 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Places are limited so that everyone can have the help they need. Sandwich Medieval Centre
The Quay
Sandwich
September 24, 2023
Calligraphy Demonstration Day
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Calligraphy Demonstration DayTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Julia Baxter, our resident Calligrapher will be in the scriptorium demonstrating the art of calligraphy. Sandwich Medieval Centre
September 30, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber SurgeonTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Meet the Barber Surgeon
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber SurgeonTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
Historic Tablet-Weaving - full day beginner & intermediate
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Tablet-Weaving - full day beginner & intermediateTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
You will learn the technique of this centuries-old, tablet rotation weaving skill to produce a decorative ‘threaded-in’ braid, including how to maintain warp tension and manage weft selvedges. The tablet weaving workshop introduces a low-tech way of creating narrow bands and braids which can be used to form colourful ribbons, laces, bookmarks, bracelets and much more. Bands can be sewn together to make larger pieces.
We will be working in cotton perle in order to gain understanding of the weaving techniques through a ‘user-friendly’ fibre. This is an adult beginner’s to intermediate workshop and includes materials including the tablets used during the workshop which you will be able to take home. You are welcome to bring your own looms, ongoing projects by arrangement should this be helpful Subsequent workshops can be offered dependent on interest, to deal with how to read a tablet-weave pattern draft, setting up your own warp from scratch, weaving with other fibres such as wool, silk or linen, and designing your own patterns. Additional workshops offered by the Silkewoman on request include Fingerloop braiding, Period Embroidery Techniques, Goldwork Embroidery, and Netting as well as period specific plain hand-sewing techniques Sandwich Medieval Centre
October 21, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon & Medieval Silkwomen
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber Surgeon & Medieval SilkwomenTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sue Lamberton will be demonstrate the art of Medieval silkework
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre
October 27, 2023
Meet the Barber Surgeon & Medieval Silkwomen
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meet the Barber Surgeon & Medieval SilkwomenTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sue Lamberton will be demonstrate the art of Medieval silkework
Dave Lamberton, the Medieval Barber Surgeon will be on hand to cure and ailments you might have. Sandwich Medieval Centre

Sandwich Medieval Centre

The Quay

Sandwich

CT13 9EN