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Summer craft workshops at Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey hosts summer craft workshops at its Education Centre for adults and children aged 9+, with projects like pom-pom bear key rings and needle-felted fox brooches. £10 per person and places are limited.

Summer craft workshops at Buckfast Abbey

Fancy a bit of summer crafting? Come and join us at Buckfast Abbey for relaxed, hands-on workshops that are ideal for beginners and improvers alike. Choose a morning or afternoon session to suit, and take home something you’ve made yourself.

The sessions take place in the Education Centre at Buckfast Abbey (near The Grange Restaurant). Needle felting is a gentle, mindful craft using wool fibres, while pom poms are a cheerful, beginner-friendly make — perfect for a fun few hours.

Who it’s for:

  • Suitable for adults and children aged 9+
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Workshop dates and times:

  • Pom Pom Bear Key RingFriday 15 August 2025
    • 10.30am–12pm or 1pm–2.30pm
  • Needle Felted Fox BroochFriday 22 August 2025
    • 10am–12pm or 1pm–3pm

Venue and price:

  • Venue: Education Centre, Buckfast Abbey (near The Grange Restaurant)
  • Price: £10 per person

Numbers are limited, so booking is essential — we’d love to see you there.

Booking and enquiries: Please email education@buckfast.org.uk.

Summer craft workshops at Buckfast Abbey