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An introduction to painting flowers in watercolour, suitable for beginners. Learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolours: laying a wash, brushes, paints and paper. Create a beautiful [...]

Joan Stanley is a widow living out a quiet retirement in the suburbs when, shockingly, the British Secret Service places her under arrest. The charge: providing classified scientific information [...]

John Fowler, former projectionist at Lyme Regis Cinema, gives an illustrated talk about his life in film £3 (includes tea or coffee)

Bring along own pattern, fabric and sewing machine and spend the afternoon creating a garment and learning expert sewing techniques. You will need: sewing machine (don’t forget your lead/plug), [...]

Would you like to add colourful backgrounds to your calligraphy? Learn how to using sponge effects, pastels and watercolours. Part of the lesson will be spent practising calligraphy. Suitable for [...]

The Exeter Ship Canal Earl Connolly gives a fascinating account of the politics and life of the canal, explaining why it became one of the most successful and how it was critical to the local [...]

& Museum Activities Morning Free ‘Plastic-Free’ picnic for all children taking part All ages welcome. Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. [...]

Come and draw butterflies, bugs and creepy monsters. These creatures are great fun to draw and colour. Age 6 upwards, materials provided. £1 in advance from Axminster Heritage Centre For more [...]

All the fun of Ascot without the journey at Kilmington Village Hall Racetrack Entrance to Course £2 By programme from Dalwood Shop, Axminster Heritage or on the door Bar and Refreshments Ascot [...]

“Leonardo Da Vinci’s Life – The Man” An illustrated talk by Jan Young £3 – includes tea/coffee – Cakes available