Anglo Saxon themed 2 hr workshops for the Forest of Bowland AONB exploring history and heritage

Archeological jewellery finds can tell us a lot about ancient peoples and how they lived. Students worked with jewellery maker Samantha Taylor and created a pair of beautiful Anglo-Saxon inspired spiral earrings using copper wire and a beaded necklace using glass, shell and spiral dangles.

Many of Lancashire's towns and villages place names are Anglo-Saxon and their standing stones can be found in some of our churchyards. It's believed they were used for open-air worship and sermons.
Right: spiral pattern symbols used to decorate Anglo-Saxon standing stones near Clitheroe.

Some feedback from the workshops:

"Really good fun! Excellent tutor – very relaxing and easy to follow."

"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, good teacher – thoroughly enjoyed……"

"Very relaxing and I've found a new talent."

"Very interesting – hands on opportunity to make jewellery was very enjoyable."

"Information and history alongside the workshop linking to the Forest of Bowland, Area Of National Beauty" (When asked what they particularly liked about the workshop.)

"Short demo and then having a go at the "bit" just shown." (As above)

"Good tuition and history of anglo saxon jewellery."

"Loved the opportunity to do something different, the group size was just right."

"I loved everything!!"