Explore New Skills with Workshops at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Whether you're eager to share an experience with your family or friends or acquire some new skills, our selection of workshops and experience days provide opportunities to learn new and traditional crafts, connect with nature and improve your wellbeing.
Conducted in and around the Museum's historic buildings, our workshops are led by our experienced team, promising a blend of education and hands-on engagement.
Discover our workshops and experience days below or contact us to arrange your workshop.
Workshops at a glance
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Easy Photo Editing Workshop
During this 4 hour workshop you’ll learn simple techniques for editing your photographs in Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and Affinity Photo with professional photographer Cat Humphries.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Camera Skills Workshop
Over the course of this 4 hour workshop you will discover how to get out of auto mode and capture better images with your camera. With friendly tuition, easy to learn techniques and guided practice photographing our site.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Willow Weaving and Sculpting Workshop
In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Flint Knapping Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in flint.
Flower & Garden Photography Workshop
During this two-hour practical workshop you’ll learn simple techniques to create impactful images of gardens and flowers. Get up close to the plants in the Museum gardens on this guided photography experience with professional photographer Cat Humphries.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Camera Skills Workshop
Over the course of this 4 hour workshop you will discover how to get out of auto mode and capture better images with your camera. With friendly tuition, easy to learn techniques and guided practice photographing our site.
Willow Weaving and Sculpting Workshop
In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.
Flower & Garden Photography Workshop
During this two-hour practical workshop you’ll learn simple techniques to create impactful images of gardens and flowers. Get up close to the plants in the Museum gardens on this guided photography experience with professional photographer Cat Humphries.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.
Flint Knapping Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in flint.
Willow Weaving and Sculpting Workshop
In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.
Camera Skills Workshop
Over the course of this 4 hour workshop you will discover how to get out of auto mode and capture better images with your camera. With friendly tuition, easy to learn techniques and guided practice photographing our site.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Willow Weaving and Sculpting Workshop
In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.
Woodcraft Workshop
Join our craft person in residence, David Willis for this 3 hour session where you will learn about the woodlands at the Museum, the safe and effective use of sharp tools, and how to craft a wooden utensil.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Come and learn how our ancestors made tools and weapons in bronze. We will safely instruct you how to create your own axe head in solid bronze. You will have the choice of three styles, including the axe-head used by 'Otzi'.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Sew Sustainable Workshop
The Sew Sustainable Workshop is for environmentally conscious people who want to learn how to repair their own and their family’s clothes without the need for a sewing machine so they get a longer life out of them, and therefore reduce waste that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Coil Basket Workshop
Uncover the ancient skill of coiled basketry, inspired by archaeological finds like the coiled basket from Whitehorse Cist on Dartmoor. Participants will choose and prepare materials, guided through the process with period-accurate tools to create their own coiled basket to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Willow Weaving and Sculpting Workshop
In this experience day you will learn the ancient craft of willow weaving and sculpting and will craft your own creation. The session is led by experienced tutor and willow weaver, Gina Martin. The course is very hands-on and is a great opportunity to learn a new skill.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Macrame Workshop
Take part in our Macrame workshop. Macrame is a form of textile art using knotting. It's a versatile craft that can be used to create various decorative items such as plant hangers, wall hangings, and jewellery. This workshop will teach the basics of macrame and guide you in making a plant hanger.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Blacksmith Experience Day
Our Blacksmith Experience Day takes place in our Victorian forge and is led by an experienced blacksmith. You will learn the skills and basic techniques of the traditional blacksmith and make your own simple hand-forged object to take home.
Sewing MachinEase Workshop
Have you been inspired by the BBC programme The Great British Sewing Bee and itching to start making garments? Then book a place on our sewing machine workshop.
Mindfulness Workshop
Our introductory half-day course in Mindfulness offers you an opportunity to learn how to relate more effectively to life’s challenges.
A Taste of the Past: Fathers Day Special
A ‘Fathers Day‘ historical cooking experience for Dads and Grandads in the 19th century Haddenham Croft Cottage.
Woodcraft Workshop
Join our craft person in residence, David Willis for this 3 hour session where you will learn about the woodlands at the Museum, the safe and effective use of sharp tools, and how to craft a wooden utensil.
Sew Sustainable Workshop
The Sew Sustainable Workshop is for environmentally conscious people who want to learn how to repair their own and their family’s clothes without the need for a sewing machine so they get a longer life out of them, and therefore reduce waste that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Finding Us
You can find us just a short drive from Junction 17, M25
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Peter HP8 4AB