Courses and activities
Click on the images below to see the wide range of course and activities that we offer within the beautiful surroundings of Blackwood Riverside Farm.
Prices are available on enquiry.
Don't see what you're looking for? Please get in touch. We are always open to discussing alternative package options for our courses and activities.
diy
Brickwork or stonework course
drama
Courses and private lessons for adults & children
nature & outdoors
Badger watching, guided walks or support the environment
art & crafts
Take some time to learn a new creative skill or, for experienced artists, come for inspiration
for children
Parties or workshops in drama or arts & crafts
residential
For some courses, we may be able to offer residential stays
diy
Brickwork or stonework
Course length: Full day covering one of the above
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Overview of course content:
Terminology
Foundations
Mixes
Cutting
Laying one square metre
Pointing
Types of brick/ block
Tool usage
nature & outdoors
badger watching
Course length: Afternoon and evening (small group numbers only)
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An enigmatic creature of folk law and myths, A creature of the rambling dusk.
Fortunately the national badger cull has been dissolved and brock can continue to live peacefully. We have a number of setts in our immediate vicinity.
What we will do:
A discussion on the zoology of badgers
Discussion of tracks, trails and signs
Field walk to three main setts and their outliers
During the walk references will be made to above.
A wild badger viewing session will then take place. Sightings are not guaranteed, even from our own badger hut. However if not seen guests can freely return for their own viewing
Environmental support
Weekends.
There is no charge for this. Accommodation will be basic and we would ask for a contribution towards food, which will be prepared by the group.
These are volunteer weekends where guests help us to continue our work in preserving our natural wildlife.
guided walks
2-4 hours
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We can arrange various local guided walks depending on what is required. They will normally be between 2-4 hours in length. All walks will use the services of our local guide.
river walks
Summer evenings water level/weather dependent adults only.
There are not many things more idyllic and spiritually calming, than walking down a tranquil tree lined stream as the dusk approaches on a calm, balmy summer evening.
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This walk is undertaken on our local small river with our very experienced guide.
for children
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drama
Ceridwen Theatre Company, who are resident on site offer various public courses throughout the year so watch out for announcements on our website.
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If you would like to organise a private course for a small group please email Ceridwen with your enquiry at: contact@ceridwentheatrecompany.com
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Find out more about Ceridwen on this page or over on their website www.ceridwentheatrecompany.com
art & crafts
Photography - outdoor
Half day (mid day to early evening)
Give yourself the time to wander outdoors and create the images you want. Use the wonderful pictorial landscape that is our location. Learn how to take photographs with what you have, whether it be an expensive camera or a mobile phone. See GALLERY for what you can produce.
outdoor landscape painting - diy
Indoor painting (with excellent views) also available.
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This is self-guided painting and not a taught course/activity. Bring your own equipment. We provide moveable outside cover to enable you to paint wherever you wish no matter what the weather. Refreshments and transport to OUTDOOR site locations provided. This can be done singly or as part of a group
residential
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