Mother Mabel Textiles Studio

25/07/2026

Fancy having a hand in creating a piece of Stanwick Lakes' Roman history? Missed your chance to add a tile to our Roman mosaics at our last Heritage Build Weekend? Don’t worry - we’re doing it all over again!

To mark this year’s Festival of Archaeology our next Heritage Build Weekend falls on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August. Join Lisa from Earthly Arts Studio anytime between 10am and 3pm on either day to add your contribution to the project’s Roman-inspired mosaic, which will form a lasting part of our current heritage project, From Iron to Empire. All ages are welcome, and there’s no need to book - just drop in and add your own piece to the bigger picture.

And there’s plenty more to explore across the weekend…

🏺 See our replica Roman kiln build continue to take shape.
🐉 Get creative with children’s crafts from Windhover Crafts and make your own raffia dragonfly - charges apply.
🛡️ Meet reenactors from The Longthorpe Legion and Paula from Hermit’s Rest, a historic bone crafter.
🛶 Watch our Bronze Age boat project progress as volunteers work on a wooden jetty inspired by ancient techniques.

It’s all part of From Iron to Empire - exploring the fascinating heritage of the Nene Valley through experimental archaeology, traditional crafts and living history.

FREE to attend, usual parking charges apply.
Find out more:
https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-build-weekend/

Can’t wait until then? Stanwick Lakes will also be represented at this weekend, so keep an eye out for us and some of the highlights from the project there, too!

Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

17/07/2026

Do you know a young person aged between 8 and 18 years old - who is passionate about history, archaeology, and uncovering the past? 🧐⛏️

If you do - and if you've enjoyed seeing some of our recent posts from the Irchester Field School on site this year - then this will be for you:

🔬 Come and join professional archaeologists from Northamptonshire Archaeological Resource Centre and Archaeological Services, University of Leicester (ULAS) for a unique series of archaeology workshops for young people this summer ☀️

With 120 minutes of hands on time - excavating a genuine site guided by our professional archeological team - this is the perfect experience for young history buffs and aspiring archaeologists! 🪨❤️

These taster days provide a unique opportunity to experience real-life archaeological work, develop new skills, and explore potential career and volunteering options 🙌

Get set to dive deep into Northamptonshire’s rich archaeological heritage - when you book your tickets to this one-of-a-kind event! 🎟️

https://chesterhouseestate.org/whats-on/young-person-archaeology-experience-day/

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

I have a bolt of these lovely rainbow cotton jersey left and thought I might make up some dungarees. A few tweaks and they will be heading down to the vintage retreat to sell. I’ll update you when available

15/07/2026

Places are still available on our critically endangered traditional craft of tinsmithing workshop, held in our purpose-built oak-framed craft barn at Stanwick Lakes.

On this course, you’ll learn the basic skills of tinsmithing and create a range of items, from candle holders to a tin cup, with guidance from one of the last tinsmiths in the country!

📅 Sunday 26th July
⏰ 9am - 4:30pm

For more information and to book visit: https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/tinsmithing-workshops-2026/

14/07/2026

New fresh start and new adventures

15/04/2026

Have you thought about customising your own clothes or doing some alterations on them? Have a project you lack the motivation to finish or need a little bit of guidance?

If yes to any of the above why not book on to out June Sit & Sew workshop in June

Come and sew with like minded people and get advice and help from us to finish that project or start a project. Meet new people and learn new skills and tricks on the way.

12/04/2026

We still have places available for our first workshop in May

Places are secured with full payment on first come first served basis

You can book through our online shop with link in the bio or send me a DM and I’ll get back to you

10/04/2026

New workshop listed

Come and join us for a sit and sew on June 13th

What to expect at a Sit and Sew

A “Sew and Sit” (or “Sit and Sew”) workshop is a social sewing session. This workshop is where participants bring their own projects to work on in a supportive, communal environment. Unlike a structured “learn-to-sew” class, these sessions are designed for relaxed, self-paced creation with varying levels of guidance.

Here is what generally happens at a Sit and Sew workshop:

• Work on Your Own Projects: Participants bring “UFOs” (Un-Finished Objects) to complete, such as quilting projects, dressmaking, or alterations.
• Support and Guidance: While it is mostly social, these sessions often include an expert or tutor on hand to provide help with fitting, technical difficulties, or to offer advice on challenging projects.
• Socializing and Networking: It serves as a community gathering for sewists to meet like-minded people, chat, de-stress, and share inspiration.
• Access to Equipment: There will be an over locker on hand if you need one for your project but it ideal to bring your own sewing machine if you need one.

Places are limited and available to book through the website- link in bio