Historic bee keeping and candle making in the Forest of Dean
The Main PLace, Old Station Way, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
Hear why bee keeping became popular in monasteries and try your hand at hand making a candle
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
- 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:
- info@main-place.org.uk
- Booking website:
- BOOK HERE
- 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.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour
