Rush Christmas Decorations with Nadine Anderson

David Parr House

Join master basketmaker Nadine Anderson and weave your own festive willow decorations using traditional basketry techniques. Working with Cambridgeshire-grown willow and locally harvested rush, you'll create a collection of beautiful handmade decorations inspired by the natura...

Cost
75

Start date
Sat 28 Nov, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

An Introduction to Glass Painting with Flora Jamieson

David Parr House

Join stained-glass artist Flora Jamieson for an introduction to the traditional art of glass painting. Take inspiration from the stained glass at David Parr House and our collection of decorative designs by F. R. Leach & Sons, the Cambridge decorative arts firm where David...

Cost
150

Start date
Sat 14 Nov, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

The Art of Broom Making with Jon Baily

David Parr House

Spend a Saturday learning the craft of traditional broom making in a small, hands-on workshop, with a glimpse inside the richly decorated interiors of David Parr House at lunchtime.Led by Jon Baily, an experienced maker and teacher of greenwood crafts, this beginner-friendly s...

Cost
90

Start date
Sat 24 Oct, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

The Art of The Rag Rug with Lu Mason

David Parr House

Discover the craft of traditional rag rug making in this workshop with artist and experienced rug maker Lu Mason. Perfect for beginners and textile enthusiasts, this session introduces two classic rag rug methods – hookie and proddie/clippie.

Cost
100

Start date
Sat 17 Oct, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

Nature Printing from David Parr’s Garden with Caroline Wendling

David Parr House

Spent a Saturday creating your own nature prints in a small hands-on workshop, with a slow and immersive walk around the garden observing and picking some of its flora and a glimpse inside David Parr House for inspiration on pattern design.Led by artist Caroline Wendling, this...

Cost
95

Start date
Sat 26 Sep, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

The Art of Gintsugi with Kira Smith

David Parr House

In this beginner's gintsugi workshop, you'll have the opportunity to experience the captivating art of mending broken ceramics with silver. Discover this ancient Japanese technique, which beautifully repairs pottery while enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Gintsugi is the silver ...

Cost
100

Start date
Sat 12 Sep, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

Traditional Signwriting and Gold Leaf Gilding with Carlie Allan

David Parr House

Join us for a day of learning signwriting and gold leaf gilding with Carlie from Buck & Bear Design. Perfect for beginners, this workshop introduces the foundational techniques and the opportunity to create your own hand-painted and gilded wooden sign to take home.

Cost
-

Start date
Sat 5 Sep, 2026 - 10:30am

Posted
7 days ago

Exhibition: Pictures for Schools

David Parr House

Pictures for Schools explores the legacy of the pioneering post-war initiative of the same name, founded by artist and educationalist Nan Youngman.Running from 2 July–8 August 2026 in our Studio Gallery at David Parr House, the exhibition brings together paintings, drawings an...

Cost
-

Start date
Thu 2 Jul, 2026 - 10:00am

Posted
7 days ago

Free Sunday Concert in CB1 - Sunday 2nd August

CB1 Community

Sunday 2nd August, Steve Strawhead on the Clayton Hotel Lawn, 12.30-2.00pm

Cost
-

Start date
Sun 2 Aug, 2026 - 12:39pm

Posted
9 days ago

Cambridge Summer in the Square, Thursday 30th July

CB1 Community

Free live music every Thursday in July from 5 PM to 7:30 PM at Station Square - 30th JulyCB1 Community and Cambridge BID are excited to bring Summer in the Square back to the station area for its second year,Every Thursday throughout July from 5pm-7.30pm Station Square will tr...

Cost
-

Start date
Thu 30 Jul, 2026 - 5:00pm

Posted
9 days ago