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  • Creative Textiles Workshop: Coil Pots

    Shaftesbury

    Upcycle lustrous sari silks and other fabrics to create a colourful coiled pot. This 3 hour workshop will be held at The Art Shed, my purpose built garden studio in the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. All materials are provided and participants will create a textile pot to take home, and lots of inspiration to […]

    £30
  • Discovering bats

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll get to use heterodyne bat detectors and learn lots of fascinating facts along the way from Mariko. We have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh […]

    £10
  • Creative workshop: collage in nature

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Dorset artist Deb Chisman is back for another art based creative workshop 'Collage in nature', set in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Join us on Thursday 6th June from 10.30am-4pm for this fun and relaxed workshop. We will start the morning with a wildlife walk around the farm and then […]

    £60
  • Creative workshop: Stencil printed daisy tote bag

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Join us for a morning of floral creativity with Melanie Ward in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Learn how to print onto fabric, using pre-mixed fabric paints and bespoke daisy and meadow flower stencils. Perfect for beginners, the session will guide you through the essential methods for achieving great stencilling […]

    £55
  • Mindset Alchemy for Chronic Illness – The Strange Apothecary Edition

    Online

    Unlock the Healing Power of Your Mind Living with chronic illness can leave you feeling powerless - but what if your mind held the key to unlocking your healing potential? Join Mindset Alchemy for Chronic Illness and discover how to transform your mindset to accelerate your body’s natural healing. This powerful, one-hour live workshop is […]

    £27
  • Defashion Dorset

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    Hawkers Farm is hosting Defashion Dorset on Fri 16th & Sat 17th May 2025 now in its third year. Founded by Jennifer Morisetti as an opportunity to celebrate local fibre growers and makers and a local clothing culture. Enjoy talks, demonstrations and inspiring local exhibitors. Workshops will run over the 2 days and include upcycling, […]

    £1 – £7
  • Creatures of the Night Guided Walk

    Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives

    As darkness falls across the heath join the rangers and our experts for an enchanting evening meander to discover the mysterious animals that begin to stir at dusk, including bats, glow worms, owls and nightjars. Meeting outside the Visitor Centre from 8.45pm. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.

    £5.50 – £7.50
  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We've extended the event on to an additional day, Sunday July 6th. This year, Feelgood Sunday promises to lift your mind, body and spirit with a day packed full of yoga, tai chi, sound bath healing, […]

    £10 – £25
  • Fern Identification

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Ferns are a group of vascular plants that reproduce by spores. They do not have seeds, nor do they flower, making them a fascinating group of plants to learn about. Robin Walls is the county recorder for vascular plants in Dorset and has a wealth of knowledge about flora. He is heavily involved in the […]

    £40
  • Upcycling and Visible Mending Workshop. Sustainable Fashion Week

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    As part of Sustainable Fashion Week, this workshop is designed to inspire and empower you to rethink fashion. Whether you are a seasoned maker or curious beginner this workshop is for you.  More info www.hawkersfarm.org

    Free
  • Green Carpets and Hidden Worlds: Discovering Mosses and Liverworts

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Mosses and liverworts are non-vascular plants which reproduce by releasing spores. Every tree at Kingcombe has a rich bryophyte cover, a reflection of Kingcombe’s moist climate and sensitive management. In this one-day introductory workshop you'll learn about mosses and liverworts and how to identify them. Most of the day will be spent in the field, […]

    £40.00
  • Autumn colours watercolour workshop

    Digby Memorial Church Hall, Sherborne

    Join local artist Emma Keys for a relaxed, seasonal watercolour workshop celebrating the rich tones of autumn. Learn how to capture the warmth of turning leaves, pumpkins, and woodland textures using simple, beginner-friendly techniques. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary — just bring yourself and a love of colour! You’ll leave with […]

    £28.00