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Come and create your very own hanging Christmas decoration for your own tree at home. There is a choice of three characters; Santa, a reindeer or a snowman. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress. Time slots are either 10.30am to 11.15am or 11.30am to 12.15pm or 1.30pm to 2.15pm.

Book your place by visiting or calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk

Join us in a festive environment to create your own embroidered hanging ornaments. You will sew and mount your design during this session and it is preferred, but not necessary, to have some previous sewing experience. The sessions runs 10.30am to 1.30pm

All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress. Refreshments of hot drinks and mice pies are also provided.

Book your place by visiting or calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk

Join us in a festive environment to create your own embroidered hanging ornaments. You will sew and mount your design during this session and it is preferred, but not necessary, to have some previous sewing experience. The sessions runs 10.30am to 1.30pm

All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress. Refreshments of hot drinks and mice pies are also provided.

Book your place by visiting or calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk

Create your own bespoke wreath for Christmas! Held at Stafford Castle in the Visitor Centre.

All materials supplied to decorate your very own moss ring with fresh greenery, ribbon, dried fruit, baubles or whatever you fancy.

Inspiration photos are provided and staff are on hand for advice.

This is an ideal pre-Christmas social for adults only, with seasonal music. Your booking price includes a glass of prosecco, orange juice or a hot drink, along with a mince pie.

Pre-booking is required. Please book online through this web page.

Join us in a relaxed environment for an introduction into embroidery. You will learn how to work with embroidery threads, thread a needle, tie a knot and attach a button, as well as learning some basic stitches. This is also an opportunity for previous workshop attendees to add to their stitch samplers with some new decorative stitches.

All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress.

A workshop with professional artist Mark Lippett.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, have lost your confidence or are just out of practice, this workshop will teach you the essential skills of drawing. Learn a variety of techniques and pick up some useful tips. Also suitable for more experienced artists who would like to develop further.

For more information and to book a space contact marklippett@hotmail.co.uk or call 07904655149

Children can choose to make a pretty hanging bird from felt or for younger children they can make their own greetings card to send to a loved one.

9th and 12th August 2023, Sessions at 10.30, 11.30 and 13.30 each day.

£3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Limited numbers mean pre-booking is essential. Book by either ringing or visiting the Ancient High House. Cost per child is £3 – if you cancel within 3 days there will be no refund but you can collect all the materials that will have been purchased for you.

The Viking hoard will invade Stafford Castle on the 12th and 13th of August 2023. Come along, watch the battles, learn about the Viking way and head in to the visitor centre to do a children’s workshop where you will design and make your own foam shield to take home! Use your knowledge of runes and Viking design to create a personal piece of art.

No pre-booking required, feel free to drop in 11.00 to 15.15.

Create your own tree of life using fine copper wire and our beautiful glass beads. Choose colours to reflect your own individuality and sculpt a tree that is unique to you.

Time slots available are: 10.00 to 12.30 or 13.00 to 15.30

Pre-booking is necessary. Please ring the Ancient High House on 01785 61913 during our opening ours to book.