The Straw Yard

29/08/2026

DAY 3 ✅
The third SOLD OUT Stone Carving Workshop was another success!
It’s so wonderful to see all of the incredibly imaginative designs and the quiet focus (apart from the tinkering of the carving!) that comes from these one day sessions.
Thank goodness for the Stone Carving Leader that is Josephine Crossland plus her skilled side-kick Luke Batchelor
Another group of very happy customers!
Tomorrow is the final day of this series of fantastic Stone Carving Workshops!
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

29/08/2026

WEST END WORKSHOP 🎭🎼
Here’s a Oli performing The Smell of Rebellion from Matilda the Musical.
Join The Straw Yard’s very own West End Performer, Oli Brooks for a fabulous day of musical theatre!
Seriously, you will laugh all day!
Oli has been working in professional theatre for 20 years and will teach you the songs, scenes and steps from two globally renowned musicals…
Matilda the Musical

and…drum roll…

Hairspray!
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This is a brilliant opportunity for you to learn what it takes to be a performer in the West End and on Broadway.
You will get to sing some of the fantastic songs from these two iconic shows, as well as learning some of the choreography and working on the scripts under Oli’s professional direction.
He will share some of his tips & tricks in how to hone your unique performance skills…and he might even share some behind the scenes (or BTS as the kids say) knowledge and funny backstage stories as well!
Oli played multiple roles, including Miss Trunchbull in The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda the Musical in the heart of the West End for two glorious years. He then went on to play Edna Turnblad in the Broadway version of Hairspray, performing in America and for Royal Caribbean Productions.
This workshop is for people aged 18 years and above.
You do not need to be a professional performer to take part, but it would be great if you have a real interest and passion for musical theatre!
This is for all abilities, whether you simply just LOVE musicals or you are wanting to work professionally in the musical theatre industry, this workshop is for you!
BOOK NOW:
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

29/08/2026

27/08/2026

DRAWING WORKSHOP
The Workshop Series
An introduction to…
INTUITIVE DRAWING with
Tuesday 8th September
This evening workshop is for all abilities and is aimed at those who have wanted to learn how to draw but never had the chance!
The price includes a welcome drink, two hour workshop and snacks halfway through!
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
This creative workshop will show you the joy of drawing with your intuition.
Abstract, following no rules of classical drawing, inspired by the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi - you will create beautiful art works that find beauty in imperfection, impermanence and simplicity.
Walk away with a beautiful piece of work where you don’t need any drawing skills, just a sense of creativity!
BOOK NOW:
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

27/08/2026

TONIGHT (27th Aug)
About the event

DOORS & BAR OPEN: 6:30PM
EVENT STARTS: 7:00PM
EVENT FINISHES: 9:00PM
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Join us for an informal series of talks at The Straw Yard in a cabaret-style setting.
Speakeasy is programmed by Berwick creatives Samantha Cary and Chris Adriaanse, who are inviting artists with practices that resonate with them to share insights about their career, art and creative practice, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

26/08/2026

DAY 2 ✅
Another great day!
More fantastic pieces of stone art created by today’s new stone carvers! We’re on a roll now! Great guidance from highly skilled Josephine Crossland and her carving assistant Luke Batchelor
We’re excited to welcome another group on Saturday for the third installation of stone carving!
There is currently (posted 26th Aug) availability on Sunday 30th Aug.
Book now:
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

26/08/2026

WORKSHOPS @ THE STRAW YARD
Here is a list of all of our upcoming workshops here at The Straw Yard!
30th August - STONE CARVING WORKSHOP
8th September - INTUITIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP
21st September (Afternoon) - WILLOW SWALLOW WORKSHOP
22nd September (Morning) - WILLOW TRELLIS RINGS WORKSHOP
22nd September (Afternoon) - WILLOW FLOWERS WORKSHOP
23rd September - WILLOW BASKET WORKSHOP
25th September - WILLOW BASKET WORKSHOP
27th September - MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
13th October - CERAMICS WORKSHOP
For more info & to book:
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

26/08/2026

PLACES AVAILABLE! 🔨
Believe the hype!
This stone carving workshop is not to be missed.
We still have a couple of places available for this Sunday’s (30th Aug) one day stone carving workshop, with Josephine Crossland
During the day we will look at historic stone carvings seen in Berwick and everyone will design and carve a small relief carving in limestone using traditional hammers and chisels.
All tools and materials will be provided and you will be able to take home your carving at the end of the day! All abilities welcome so please don’t worry if you have never done anything like this before.
There will be plenty of tea and coffee but please bring along your own lunch.
BOOK NOW:
www.thestrawyard.co.uk
(This post was created and posted on Wednesday, 26th August, so availability may have changed depending on when you are viewing this. Please check the website, which is listed above)

25/08/2026

DAY 1 ✅
Congratulations to all of our new stone carvers from the first day! You have all created some incredible pieces of art whilst under the watchful eyes of head workshop leader (and stone carver extraordinaire), Josephine Crossland and workshop assistant Luke Batchelor
We’re excited to welcome another group tomorrow for day 2 of stone carving!
3 out of the 4 days are sold out but there is currently (posted 25th Aug) availability on Sunday 30th Aug.
Book now:
www.thestrawyard.co.uk