Historic bee keeping and candle making in the Forest of Dean

Rosemary and Robert Snowdon will talk about the history of beeswax use in the past, The production of it in medieval times, the process of moulds to make candles.
There will a demonstration of beeswax candle rolling, also encaustic art and its history.
It is hoped that it will be possible for people to try their hands at these crafts and there will be a question and answer session at the end while enjoying light refeshments.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:

11.00 to 12.00

Location & directions

The Main Place,, Old Station Way, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH

Directions:

Please be aware that the postcode takes you to the Pay and Display car park in the town centre. The car Park to the Main Place has limited free parking

Contact on day:

Janet Marrott

Telephone number:

+441594836469

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Phone requests for bookings need to be made between 9.00 and 13.00 Monday to Friday or by email.

Booking contact name:

Janet Marrott

Booking telephone number:

+441594836469

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

02 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

In addition to the small car park at the Main Place, there is a pay and display car park within 100 metres.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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