About the event

Ever wanted to learn more about the uses of seaweed? How the tides work? How and where to collect seaweed? How to press beautiful specimens of seaweeds and how to identify them? 

On Saturday 7th November, you can book onto either a morning or afternoon seaweed workshop to learn all the above and more. There will be approx. 45 min briefing, and then a chance to delve in a press your own fresh specimens collected from the North-East coast. 

All equipment will be provided including trays, buckets, fresh seaweed and cardboard presses to take home your pressed herbarium specimens. No previous knowledge required, just a level curiosity and/or interest to book yourself a place and turn up. 

Thanks to funding from Stronger Shores, places are free, however limited to 12 attendees for the morning and 12 attendees in the afternoon. The workshop is delivered in collaboration with Claire from Nature Creations* 

*Nature Creations, is run by Claire based in Saltburn by the Sea, who enjoys sharing the beauty of nature. Claire has been pressing seaweeds for a few years now and will be bringing her pressed herbarium specimens along to the workshop to show examples of what can be achieved. 

Please note this workshop is fully indoors, as we will bring the seaweeds to you! 

Age Range: suitable for adults and children ages 12+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) 

Facilities: Parking is available free of charge on site. There are toilets and a café in the building. 

What to bring: We will provide all equipment and materials however feel free to bring a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes. 

Accessibility: The workshop will be taking place indoors on the first floor of the visitors centre in the Attenborough room. The stairlift at Rainton Meadows is currently non-functioning, therefore the session will not be wheelchair accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please get in touch with the session leader Jonathan, by emailing jphillips@durhamwt.co.uk to discuss any specific access requirements prior to the session so that we may best assist you.