Masterclasses

We’re working with the Soil Association to host a series of master classes as part of its Taste the Good Life Series to enable people to try new farming, rural or creative skills.

The master classes taking place at Langley Chase are below. You can also see them on the Soil Assocation website. More are due to be added soon.

Each master class runs from 10am to 3.30pm and includes a free organic lunch and refreshments.

To book, call the farm office on 01249 750 095 or email post@langleychase.co.uk . Each day is £50 for non Soil Association members, free to new members, or £25 for existing members. Soil Association membership numbers must be provided when booking.

5 April and 10 May - How to keep sheep with Mrs Jane Kallaway
Sheep husbandry for the clueless
Feeling sheepish? Spend the day at the farm during lambing season and discover how to feed, handle, fence, treat…..and eat a sheep! Jane will take you through the reasons for keeping sheep, how to start, which breed to choose, the cost and opportunities involved. Find out how to sidestep potential pitfalls by getting the lowdown on lambing, veterinary problem points, preparation for tupping and after care flock management. Tuck into a delicious lamb lunch followed by a tour of the farm taking in Jane’s composting, wild herbs and beautiful pastures along the way.

17 May - Spinning a yarn with Sarah Harris, spinning tutor
Fancy learning to turn fleece to fabric?
Do you know your great wheel from your treadle drive flyer wheel? Find out how you can make your own low-tech, inexpensive spinning equipment and accessories. Have a go at spinning a yarn at your own pace, and take part is a number of spinning 'challenges' that you can tackle as and when you're up for it. Learn about the historical importance of spinning, the low impact that the craft has on the environment, and on the pure enjoyment to be had from acquiring a creative skill.

5 July – Knitting Master class - tutors Lynne Clark and Lilli Wicks
With Lilli Rose Wicks (Graduate Fashion Week’s Visionary Knitwear award winner) and Lynne Clark. Knitting with needles and knitting with machine, crochet with hooks. Learn the different ways to be creative with wool and knitting. Either with needles and patterns or with a machine, customising clothing.