Do you love nature, being outdoors and getting your hands dirty? If so, this could be for you! Spend a morning learning a new skill in this hands-on 3 hour introduction workshop. You will learn the basic principles of how to build a traditional dry stone wall and/or retaining wall, using local stone, and how it will benefit wildlife and support a range of creatures and insects.

Dry stone walling is a positive and calming outdoors experience, and this workshop offers a great opportunity to learn a new skill, in the fresh air, surrounded by nature and wildlife. The course covers basic construction techniques for a Devon dry stone wall. You can work at your own pace, with plenty of opportunity for discussion, then stand back and admire your craftsmanship and enjoy a slice of cake and a hot drink for your hard work!

The workshop price includes full entry into Quince Honey Farm on the day of the workshop, so why not take the opportunity to join our tours and activities and find out about the wonderful world of honeybees too.

Workshop dates in 2025:

Wed 21st May, 10am – 1pm

Sat 21st June, 10am – 1pm

Mon 15th Sep, 10am – 1pm

Cost: £55 per person, including a hot/cold drink, slice of cake and entry into the full attraction at Quince Honey Farm.

It seemed only fitting that Wild Folk should be celebrated at the Summer Solstice, a pivotal moment when folklore magic is at its most potent…

Wild Folk comprises seven richly illustrated fables of transformation and power. You will meet selkies and silver trout and the black fox, as big as a wolf and so fast and cunning she drives the lord of the manor to oblivion; the woman of flowers who is happier living as an owl; the boy who learns to feel the songs and stories of trees through his skin; Wayland, the smith who can hammer metal to such airy thinness he makes his own wings; and the great white raven, a bird so rare it awakens an ancient king.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to meet Jackie and Tamsin in person as both will be setting up a studio space within White Rock Cottage. Fellow artists and silversmiths Rachel Bailey, Eva John and Jo Taylor have also been invited to exhibit so prepare to meet the black fox in all her guises!

Work by all the artists alongside signed copies of Wild Folk will be available to purchase throughout the exhibition which closes at 4pm on Sunday 22nd June. A brief summer moment when the door is open to let through the light…

Wild Folk is published by Unbound, an imprint of Boundless

Booking Essential. Celebrate the longest day of the year with a family friendly evening meeting Exmoor ponies and finding out about Exmoor's wildlife at dusk including owls and moths. Ice cream/lolly included in the price. Adults £7 per person, Child £5 per person.