Wildlife of Glenfender Meadow by John Ford
Friday 14th April 2017 10:30 AM - Tuesday 31st October 2017 5:00 PM
Photographs captured by John Ford from a Northern Hay Meadow in the Southern Cairngorms. A Special Exhibition on display in the Coach House Loft….
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Throughout & All-year-round
Artist Kate Houghton begins her residency at Brantwood for 2017. Drawing the Ferns of Brantwood Kate originally trained in sculpture and her paintings…
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ESTATE EVENTS
Throughout Spring & Summer
Seeing Nature in a New Light 11th July – 17th July (Garden opening times) – Walking the Wildflower Meadow – Chance to walk…
Outdoor Theatre by Illyria
Outdoor theatre in Brantwood’s lakeside meadow. Tuesday 25th July 2017 “A Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare. Performed by Illyria Tuesday 22nd…
Adult Price: £11.50
Child Price: £8.50
Family Trail
Follow a fun trail around Brantwood’s woodland estate to find hidden garden and woodland creatures. Learn about how they live and their habitats. Available…
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Guided Garden Walks
Explore Brantwood’s fascinating and extensive estate with one of our very knowledgeable guides. Easter to October: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2.15pm. (please check…
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Winter Craft Fair
Saturday 11th November 2017 10:30 AM - Sunday 12th November 2017 4:00 PM
Our Winter Craft Fair is a very special event when Brantwood’s historic rooms are full of crafts people selling and demonstrating the best skills from…
Adult Price: £2.00
Child Price: £Free
On Home Ground: Ruskin in England and Scotland
13th June - 3rd September 2017
Ruskin’s depictions of French cathedrals, Venetian palaces and the Swiss Alps are rightly admired, but he also produced many fine drawings and watercolours on…
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‘Bright and Beautiful’ Exhibition by Tracy Levine
17th June - 3rd September 2017
Cumbrian artist Tracy Levine brings together a new collection of work for Brantwood, produced over the past three years. This exhibition, in part, challenges…
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Glass Fusing for Beginners with Diane Rowlinson
This one day workshop will give you a basic understanding of glass fusing, the issues of compatibility, available kilns, slumping & moulds etc. You…
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Flowers at Brantwood: Watercolour Workshop with Sally Bamber
Due to popular demand for this course in 2016, we will be running it again in 2017 – Friday 7th July & Friday…
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Midsummer Poetry Course with Pippa Little & Geraldine Green
Join us at Brantwood Coniston, former home of John Ruskin, for poetry, good food, views and company. The course will run from 2pm…
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Course Dates for 2017
Brantwood is again holding a range of courses throughout 2017 to suit all tastes and abilities, all from our stunning Lake District location in…
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October Writers’ Retreat with Graham Mort and Geraldine Green
Brantwood, Coniston, Cumbria, former home of John Ruskin is the perfect place whether you have a writing project you’re working on or just need time…
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Life Drawing with Sally Bamber
A one-day practical, hands-on, life drawing workshop with artist Sally Bamber. Your day will start with a welcome, introductions and an outline of…
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Illuminated Lettering Workshop with Patrick Corbett
Examples of Illuminated Lettering and Celtic Design attract attention and admiration but often appear too complex and difficult to produce. However, with careful instruction…
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Graphite and Watercolour Art Workshop with Patrick Corbett
Drawing workshops with local artist Patrick Corbett. All abilities catered for and beginners welcome. 10.30am until 4.30pm each day. 21st April, 9th June, 28th…
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