Events
Keep up to date with all the latest events at Barton Grange.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 28th March 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Advice & Information Event
Event Dates: Saturday 29th March 2025 | 10:30am – 3pm | FREE EVENT
This event will give you the opportunity to speak to a wide range of local services who can provide you with FREE information and advice!
Nuno Felting Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Wednesday 2nd April 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £68pp
Experiment with colours and textures and make a lightweight Nuno Felted scarf, wall hanging or a panel for further projects like making lampshades.
During this unique workshop, you will learn about the Nuno Felting technique, how to lay out the wool on top of the silk chiffon base and how to incorporate embellishments like silks, wool nepps, curls, uniquely dyed silk gauzes and many others into your piece.
Highland Cow Coloured Pencil Workshop with Shannon Mullin
Event Date: Friday 4th April 2025 | 10am – 3pm | £45pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a realistic highland cow in coloured pencils, guided by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin.
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th April 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.
Mindful Pilates with Lillian Yih
Event Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025 | 10:45am – 12pm | £15.50pp
The classes are mindful, varied and fun, focusing on technique and quality of movement for: strength, mobility, posture, co-ordination and balance. At the end of the class we will focus on relaxation.
Paint your own Ceramic Bunnies
Event Dates: Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 10am – 10:45am | £3.50 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic bunnies Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 3 ceramic bunnies that you get to decorate. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Wellington Boot
Event Dates: Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 11:15am – 11:45am | £5 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Wellington Boot Plant Pot Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic plant pot and you will get to plant your own flower seeds. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Egg Birdhouse
Event Dates: Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 12:30pm – 1pm | £4 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Egg Birdhouse Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic birdhouse. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Fairy House Plant Pot
Event Dates: Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 1:30pm – 2pm | £6 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Fairy House Plant Pot Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic plant pot and you will receive your very own terrarium plant. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Bunnies
Event Dates: Thursday 10th April 2025 | 10am – 10:45am | £3.50 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic bunnies Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 3 ceramic bunnies that you get to decorate. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Wellington Boot
Event Dates: Thursday 10th April 2025 | 11:15am – 11:45am | £5 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Wellington Boot Plant Pot Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic plant pot and you will get to plant your own flower seeds. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Cress Head
Event Dates: Thursday 10th April 2025 | 12:30pm – 1pm | £3.50 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Cress Head Plant Pot Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic plant pot and you will get to plant your own cress seeds. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Toadstool Birdhouse
Event Dates: Thursday 10th April 2025 | 1:30pm – 2pm | £4 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Toadstool Birdhouse Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic birdhouse. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 11th April 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 | 3pm-5pm | £35pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 13th April 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.
Introduction to Botanical Floral Art Preserved in Time Set in Silver and Resin with Lizzy
Event Date: Monday 14th April 2025 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm | £42pp
Join artist tutor Lizzy show you how to preserve a unique Botanical Flora Art in time forever. Suitable for beginners and all levels. Choose between a pendant, bracelet, earrings, ring, keyring. Everything is included except Silver chains, earrings will be available to buy from £5.
Pen and Watercolour Flower Wreaths with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025 | 10:45am – 12:45pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean Palmer to create stunning pen and watercolour flowers circles and wreaths. Use watercolour in traditional or more sketchy style with the option to try watercolour pencils. Bring any brushes, paper, paints, pens and pencils you have. paper available at 25p per sheet and other equipment is available to be borrowed.
Pen and Watercolour Houses with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £15pp
Book your place to draw quaint houses in pen and add splashes of watercolour for a picture ready to frame. Group and 1-2-1 tuition.
Bring your paints and art equipment. Paper is 25p and materials are available to borrow.
Paint your own Ceramic Egg Plant Pot
Event Dates: Thursday 17th April 2025 | 10am -10:30am | 11:15am – 11:45am | 12:30pm – 1pm | £6 per child
Get creative and paint your own Ceramic Egg Plant Pot Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic plant pot and you will receive your very own terrarium plant. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 16th April 2025 | 10am-4pm | DONATIONS WELCOME
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Arm Knitting Workshop with Allybobsknits
Event Date: Friday 18th April 2025 | 10:30am – 1pm | £99pp
Jump on the Arm Knitting trend and make your very own pure merino wool blanket and instantly add a statement piece to your room! No experience needed, you will be using your arms as needles. This workshop includes 2kg of pure merino wool to make a blanket of 30″ x 50″ (RRP £140).
Hare in Coloured Pencil Workshop with Shannon Mullin
Event Date: Saturday 19th April 2025 | 10am – 3pm | £45pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a realistic hare in coloured pencils, guided by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin.
Mindful Pilates with Lillian Yih
Event Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 | 10:45am – 12pm | £15.50pp
The classes are mindful, varied and fun, focusing on technique and quality of movement for: strength, mobility, posture, co-ordination and balance. At the end of the class we will focus on relaxation.
Nuno Felting Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £68pp
Experiment with colours and textures and make a lightweight Nuno Felted scarf, wall hanging or a panel for further projects like making lampshades.
During this unique workshop, you will learn about the Nuno Felting technique, how to lay out the wool on top of the silk chiffon base and how to incorporate embellishments like silks, wool nepps, curls, uniquely dyed silk gauzes and many others into your piece.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Friday 25th April 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £35pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Saturday 26th April 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 27th April 2025 | 11am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Accrington Bonsai Society
Event Dates: Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th May 2025 | 10am – 4:30pm | FREE EVENT
The club will be running a public vote for the best tree in show for the ‘Pauline Smith Memorial’ trophy. Come along and have a chat to the club members and a demonstration will be held at 1pm.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Saturday 10th May 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Sunday 11th May 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £35pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Create a Unique Memory Keepsakes in Silver and Resin with Lizzy
Event Date: Monday 12th May 2025 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm | £45pp
Join artist tutor Lizzy show you how to preserve a unique memory keepsake forever with a bit of shimmer. A keepsake meaning memory, letter, favourite memory, ashes, picture on paper to keep for ever. Suitable for beginners and all levels. Choose between a pendant, bracelet, earrings, keyring. ring. Everything is included except your memory bring this with you and Silver chains, earrings will be available to buy from £5.
Introduction to Botanical Casting with Creative Ewe
Event Date: Friday 16th May 2025 | 10:30am – 3:30pm | £65pp
Learn the practical craft of botanical casting to capture the beauty of nature through our one day introduction workshop.
Raising Awareness of GAIN Event
Event Date: Saturday 17th May 2025 | 10:30am – 2:30pm | FREE EVENT
GAIN (Guillain-Barré and Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies) ), is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting people affected by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), CIDP, MMN, and other related inflammatory neuropathies. Whether you’re looking for advice, information, or just someone who truly understands what you’re going through, we’re here to help. We can offer peer support, personal grants, online get togethers, and much more, so take time and explore what GAIN can do for you.
Colourful Creations with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 | 10:45am – 12:45pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean Palmer to create stunning pen and watercolour flowers circles and wreaths. Use watercolour in traditional or more sketchy style with the option to try watercolour pencils. Bring any brushes, paper, paints, pens and pencils you have. paper available at 25p per sheet and other equipment is available to be borrowed.
Misty Scenes in Watercolour with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean Palmer to create stunning pen and watercolour flowers circles and wreaths. Use watercolour in traditional or more sketchy style with the option to try watercolour pencils. Bring any brushes, paper, paints, pens and pencils you have. paper available at 25p per sheet and other equipment is available to be borrowed.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 21st May 2025 | 10am-4pm | DONATIONS WELCOME
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Bumble Bee Coloured Pencil Workshop with Shannon Mullin
Event Date: Friday 23rd May 2025 | 10am – 3pm | £45pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a realistic bumble bee in coloured pencils,
guided by local pet portrait and wildlife artist Shannon Mullin.
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 24th- Sunday 25th May 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.
Nuno Felting Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £68pp
Experiment with colours and textures and make a lightweight Nuno Felted scarf, wall hanging or a panel for further projects like making lampshades.
During this unique workshop, you will learn about the Nuno Felting technique, how to lay out the wool on top of the silk chiffon base and how to incorporate embellishments like silks, wool nepps, curls, uniquely dyed silk gauzes and many others into your piece.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Thursday 29th May 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £35pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 30th May 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Make Your Own Floor Lamp with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Saturday 31st May 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | £55pp
This is a new workshop and a follow-up to making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. Attendees will need to have experienced making a lampshade(s) prior to this event. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Saturday 7th June 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 8th June 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.
Nuno Felting Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £68pp
Experiment with colours and textures and make a lightweight Nuno Felted scarf, wall hanging or a panel for further projects like making lampshades.
During this unique workshop, you will learn about the Nuno Felting technique, how to lay out the wool on top of the silk chiffon base and how to incorporate embellishments like silks, wool nepps, curls, uniquely dyed silk gauzes and many others into your piece.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Thursday 12th June 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £35pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Introduction to Floral and Nature Lino Printing Set in Silver and Resin with Lizzy
Event Date: Sunday 15th June 2025 | 12:30pm – 4:30pm | £55pp
Join artist tutor Lizzy show you how to carve lino into Floral and Nature prints on paper to keep forever with Resin. Suitable for beginners and all levels. Everything is included except Silver chains, earrings will be available to buy from £5. Choose between a pendant, bracelet, earrings, ring, keyring.
Watercolour Landscapes with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025 | 10:45am – 12:45pm | £15pp
Join Tutor Jean Palmer to learn the basics of water landscapes, at an improver level. Paint a scene such as sky and simple hills, to practice washes and brushwork. Tutor Jean will demonstrate techniques and there’ll be 1-2-1 tuition. Bring your art equipment and there will be some materials to borrow.
Sketch An Animal with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | £15pp
Learn how to draw and add detail to an animal portrait. You can use watercolour pencils, pastel pencils or pen and watercolour. Tutor Jean will guide you with a demonstration and 1-2-1 help. Bring your art equipment (materials available too).
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 18th June 2025 | 10am-4pm | DONATIONS WELCOME
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Saturday 21st June 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 | 11am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Nuno Felting Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £68pp
Experiment with colours and textures and make a lightweight Nuno Felted scarf, wall hanging or a panel for further projects like making lampshades.
During this unique workshop, you will learn about the Nuno Felting technique, how to lay out the wool on top of the silk chiffon base and how to incorporate embellishments like silks, wool nepps, curls, uniquely dyed silk gauzes and many others into your piece.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 27th June 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 28th- Sunday 29th June 2025 | 10:30am – 12:45pm | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.
School Gardening Workshops
We host school gardening workshops at Barton Grange to encourage children to take an interest in the wonderful world of plants and gardening.
Did you know?
Our dedicated events space is available to hire!
We host a wide range of events including creative workshops, wellness experiences, information days and children’s activities. We’re always on the lookout for more unique events to host in our Green Room!
If you are interested in hiring our venue, please contact our Events Organiser Georgina Jackson. We can help you plan your event including ticketing and promotion.
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