2632 Recreational courses

Our Cosmeti-Craft Workshops are a great way of learning a new skill and having some fun making your own cosmetics. Children from age 5 upwards can have fun learning about colours and smells while older children experience a more detailed tutorial on the uses and effects of cosmetic ingredients.

Does your child want to be Merida, Robin Hood, Katniss or Hawkeye? Now's their chance! At Kids' Archery Durham children can learn the basics of archery safety and technique, work towards in-house, national and international awards and most importantly have lots of fun!

You will receive materials and instructions to make one pair of nipple tassels.

Unlock the world of living fermented foods with our ultimate self-paced How to Make Sauerkraut & Kimchi Course. Dive into the fascinating realm of fermentation science as we guide you through the art of crafting these iconic and delicious ferments right from the comfort of your own kitchen. Our comprehensive course provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on safely creating sauerkraut and kimchi, ensuring you master the age-old techniques. But that's just the beginning – we'll also equip you with essential tips for nurturing your ferments, understanding their profound health benefits (along with tips to cut through marketing BS), and seamlessly integrating them into your daily diet. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned food enthusiast, join us on this culinary journey to embrace the timeless tradition of fermentation and discover the potential wellness wonders it brings.

Painting & 'glazing' means to add colour & patterns to your pottery. Kicking off with a practical demonstration, we will take you on a step-by-step journey of the fundamental ceramic techniques of glazing (surprisingly there are a few). Each step requires practice but you'll be hands-on in no time learning each step of the journey as we go. We have pre-made pots to choose from, inlcuding cups, bowls and planters.  With your newly learned skills, you'll have what it takes to paint pottery and you can collect your finished works a few weeks later. We'll discuss when you can collect at the end of the workshop. All you need to do now is start thinking about your favourite colours and designs!

There is a 20-minute Introduction to Wine Tasting at the start of this tasting.

Some really excellent and value-for-money Rosé and Red examples from France (yes France can be cheap!) tasted against some of the best examples from around the New World.

This fascinating wine tasting evening will focus on the classic wine region of the Rhone Valley in France and the stunning Syrah grape (aka Shiraz in Oz). The evening will cover an overview of all the different appellations and an explanation of the different styles of wine produced. We will share our findings about current winemaking practices, marketing and tourism, and bring you right up to date with this dynamic and exciting wine region.

Learn why France still makes some of the best wines in the world. Discover the best value from Bordeaux, and taste some wines from the left bank. Compare these Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines to the right bank and the top appellations of Saint Emilion and Pomerol, where Merlot makes up the majority of the blend.

Grape varieties are landmarks on the map of wine. The wine drinker finds it useful to know the varitey used because this is a major clue to the taste and character of the wine in the bottle. A wine made from Pinot Noir will have certain taste characteristics, wherever in the World it is made