The New Coracle Shed contains a Free exhibition telling the fascinating story of the coracle men of Ironbridge, their lives and humour, often in their own words. Meet Winnie the Ironbridge Witch, see the curious coracle collection in the glass shed and see archive film footage and old photos of Ironbridge. Fun exhibits for children […]
Ironbridge Coracle Trust volunteers sharing learning on making model coracles. By invitation only, a pilot workshop to trial making model coracles. We will be rolling out the opportunity to make model coracles at the New Shed in the Autumn. Watch this space. If you are interested in future model making workshops, please get in touch.
Free Family Craft Workshops For the first four Mondays in August we will be holding colour and cut out craft workshops at our lovely New Coracle Shed at the Green Wood Centre. With characters inspired by the Ironbridge Coracle Stories including: the Coracle men; Billy the Fox; Winnie the Ironbridge Witch and Colin in a […]
The Ironbridge Regatta has been run on and off since 1881. It now happens every August Bank Holiday Monday. Although the 2020 Coracle Regatta had to be cancelled due to the pandemic we are planning to hold the regatta this year on 30th August 2021. There will be a range of madcap races - entries […]
A fundraising event for the Ironbridge Coracle Trust. We are aiming to get as many experienced coraclers as possible to paddle the 7+ miles from Cressage to Ironbridge along the beautiful River Severn and raise money through sponsorship to support the work of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust. The mass 'Coracle Drift' will form part of the […]
Children, join us at the New Coracle Shed this October Half Term with exciting storytelling and puppet making activities. .....if they behave you can bring your parents too!!!! Make your own witch puppet ready to fly this Halloween We run two sessions every day, 10-12 and 12.30-14.30 at the New Coracle Shed , Greenwood Centre, […]
MONTHLY 12.00pm - 2.00pm A fascinating journey into watercolour painting with Sue Howells, member of the Royal Watercolour Society. About Susan: "Having painted in the urban scene in the West Midlands for many years, I decided to move to Shropshire to exploit my passion for landscapes and woodlands offered in and around Ironbridge. I would […]
A fascinating journey into watercolour painting with Sue Howells, member of the Royal Watercolour Society.About Susan: "Having painted in the urban scene in the West Midlands for many years, I decided to move to Shropshire to exploit my passion for landscapes and woodlands offered in and around Ironbridge. I would like to share my experience […]
Watercolour impressionist painting with the very talented Sue Howells. This week we will be focussing on landscapes. No experience necessary. Please bring your own paints, paper and brushes. Refreshments are available at the lovely Green Wood Café next door.