Canal Crafts
Practising and sharing traditional canal crafts is something we're passionate about at Bollington Wharf. As well as making traditional ropework fenders, we run workshops to teach canal crafts here at the boatyard. Gift vouchers are available.
Roses and Castles with Phil Speight
22/23 February 2020 & 19/20 September 2020
An introduction to traditional canal style roses and castles painting with Phil Speight
Cost: £135, including all materials and lunch.
Places are limited
Contact us on 01625 575811 or book.
A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place.
Gift vouchers available.
Signwriting with Phil Speight
4/5 April 2020
A chance to learn the craft of signwriting at this hands-on two day workshop with craftsman Phil Speight.
Cost: £135, including all materials and lunch.
Places are limited.
Contact us on 01625 575811 or book.
A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place.
Gift vouchers available.
How to Paint a Boat with Phil Speight
8/9 August 2020
At this two day course master craftsman and boat painter Phil Speight will demonstrate the techniques you need to paint your boat from bare metal to beautiful shiny coach painting.
Cost: £135, including all materials and lunch.
Places are limited.
Contact us on 01625 575811 or book.
A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place.
Gift vouchers available.
Fendermaking with Brian McGuigan
14/15 November 2020
A weekend workshop with fender maker Brian McGuigan. You will learn how to make your own side fenders and button.
Cost: £135, including all materials and lunch.
Places are limited.
Contact us on 01625 575811 or book.
A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place.
Further Roses with Phil Speight
28/29 November 2020
This workshop is for those with some previous experience of painting roses. You'll learn about the different styles of roses which were developed by different painters around the country, for example Knobsticks roses from the Potteries
Cost: £135, including all materials and lunch. We ask that people bring their own brushes, however
Places are limited.
Contact us on 01625 575811 or book.
A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place.