Print Club costs £6 per session - Some materials will be provided and there will be access to the printing press supervised by seasoned members of Print Club.
This club will develop according to the needs and requirements of the members of the group - so why not come along and become a part of Print Club.
Aiden is now off on his travels so the group is self-led - if you have never done lino printing before you are still welcome to come along and joinin - just let one of the group know your level of knowledge and they will help you.
Hay Regenerative Soils Food Waste Membership: FREE - if you are a part of our food waste- living soil subscription service, you can access this workshop free of charge.
Concession: £5 - This tier is for low-income and disabled households, as well as students.
Waged: £15 - This tier is for those with a stable income.
Earthworm Warrior- £30 - This tier is for those with a stable income who want to support the project further with an extra donation. With this ticket price, you also receive a 25-litre bucket of living soil!
We will focus on creating a range of habitats designed to attract and support beneficial insects, especially pollinators:
Installing pollinator-friendly planting area, using nectar-rich and predominantly native species to ensure continuous bloom periods and reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Constructing and placing a bug house, providing nesting and shelter opportunities for solitary bees, ladybirds, lacewings and other beneficial insects.
Building a log pile and natural refuge zones, using branches, bark and decaying wood to support beetles, spiders and ground-dwelling insects.
Thus, Creating a mosaic of habitat types, arranged to provide a balance of sun, shade, moisture and structure to enhance overall biodiversity.
Importance of “1 Metre Matters™”
We will incorporate the principle of 1 Metre Matters™, highlighting how even small areas-just one square metre-can make a meaningful difference for wildlife. By transforming even tiny patches into diverse, insect-friendly habitats, we will demonstrate that habitat creation doesn’t require large spaces. A single metre can provide vital feeding, nesting and overwintering opportunities, contributing cumulatively to broader ecological networks.
Ticket Tiers (per family):
Hay Regenerative Soils Food Waste Membership: FREE - if you are a part of our food waste- living soil subscription service, you can access this workshop free of charge.
Concession: £5 - This tier is for low-income and disabled households, as well as students.
Waged: £15 - This tier is for those with a stable income.
Earthworm Warrior- £30 - This tier is for those with a stable income who want to support the project further with an extra donation. With this ticket price, you also receive a 25-litre bucket of living soil!
The sessions cost £18 for the full day from 11-4pm and £12 for a morning or afternoon session only.
The morning session starts at 11am so please arrive at about 10.45am
The afternoon session starts at 1:45pm so please arrive at least 10 mins beforehand
Come along and try some board games out with Dylan.
There is a great selection of games - many of which you may not have seen before. Have a go and if you have fun there are even some to buy too.
Session runs from 11am to 2pm in our Clore Education Space.
Tickets: Adults £17.50 / under 25s £8.50.
A limited number of free tickets for under 25s are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For full details and to book please go to www.haymusic.org
Doors open at 7:30pm
Print Club costs £6 per session - Some materials will be provided and there will be access to the printing press supervised by seasoned members of Print Club.
This club will develop according to the needs and requirements of the members of the group - so why not come along and become a part of Print Club.
Aiden is now off on his travels so the group is self-led - if you have never done lino printing before you are still welcome to come along and joinin - just let one of the group know your level of knowledge and they will help you.
As an extra bonus every ticket holder will receive a free fossil from Matthew.
The sessions cost £18 for the full day from 11-4pm and £12 for a morning or afternoon session only.
The morning session starts at 11am so please arrive at about 10.45am
The afternoon session starts at 1:45pm so please arrive at least 10 mins beforehand
Join Dan Ryan for a fungi hunt. Whether you’re a curious beginner or experienced mycologist, all are welcome.
Dress for the weather, wear sturdy boots and, if you have them, bring a basket, small containers, penknife and hand lens.
NB: This isn't a forage for food, but a chance to get a closer look at Hay's rich fungal diversity, and collect specimens to display in the castle.
Meet at Hay Castle Lawn for 12:00 departure
Ever wondered where our knowledge of fungi came from? Dr Nathan Smith, FLS, senior mycologist for the National Museum of Wales, explores the histories of fungi and the people that study them. Expect stories of drinking, betrayal, and a fair bit of mushroom-eating. There may even be a song or two!
After last year’s sell-out talk, we’re delighted to welcome Ali Mac — AKA The FUNgi Guy — back to Fungi Town for another fungi-filled adventure, delivered in his own wonderfully inimitable style. Expect games, puppets, questionable props and plenty of audience participation. In Ali’s world, learning about fungi is anything but a chore.
Join artist and printmaker Yuli Gates for a hands-on introduction to the art of lino printmaking, with a mushroom twist. In this workshop, you’ll learn traditional carving and printing techniques while exploring the fascinating process of creating natural printmaking inks from mushrooms, as detailed in the book and website which Yuli illustrated:
The Mushroom Color Atlas.
https://www.mushroomcoloratlas.com/
Yuli will walk you through the process of designing, transferring, and carving the block , and you'll be able to print one of her designs, or create and print your own. You will learn how to print on paper or fabric. If you wish to bring your own fabric item to print on, it is encouraged: go home with a new t-shirt, tea towel, tote bag, or pillow case (This will not be provided, so if you'd like to bring your own, please do so. The recommendation is a light colour, and a smooth fabric with minimal texture, cotton, silk, polycotton, or smooth polyester fabrics are all great choices).
Along the way, you’ll also discover how to forage or source fungi for pigment, prepare them for ink-making, and use their earthy, organic tones to create truly unique prints.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or looking to expand your creative toolkit, you’ll leave with your own hand-printed artwork, an understanding of mushroom inks, and the confidence to continue printing at home.
Discover why your garden might be hiding more fungal life than you think. RHS expert and author Dr Jassy Drakulic asks whether typical gardening habits are silently suppressing an ecosystem that is already there.
Drawing on recent field evidence, Jassy reveals what is really going on beneath our feet, and why it matters for tackling problems like Honey Fungus.
Come away with practical, low-effort changes for your own garden: what to leave alone, what to avoid, and how to invite fungi in as allies rather than threats. No mycology degree required, just curiosity about the hidden half of your garden.
Open 10am to 5pm,
seven days a week.
Hay Castle
Oxford Road
Hay-on-Wye
HR3 5DG
01497 820079
info@haycastletrust.org