Events and courses

Saturday 24th July 2010 – Monday 13th September 2010

Best-selling children's book author and illustrator Babette Cole is one of the exhibiting artists featured in Otterton Mill Gallery's summer exhibition "Telling Tales".  The exhibition showcases seven West Country artists who work with illustration or tell stories through their art.  The collection is designed to capture the imagination of ...

Saturday 31st July 2010

A team of archaeological experts is hoping to find treasure during a special event at Otterton Mill this Saturday, as the East Devon tourist attraction hosts a visit by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). Members of the public are invited to bring along any archaeological finds (from old coins, ...

Tuesday 3rd August 2010

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Thursday 5th August 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Thursday 5th August 2010

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Maurice needs no introduction at the Mill. A perennial crowd favourite, his thoughtful brand of Irish folk and blues, coupled with his genius stagecraft and performance charisma holds his audience spellbound. Playing again with the fabulous uilleann pipe and whistle player Catherine Ashcroft. Their show last summer brought the house ...

Friday 6th August 2010

Join us for a belated celebration of St James Day, the patron saint of oysters, by sampling this fine seafood delicacy (sourced locally from the Exe Estuary). Our chefs will serve fresh oysters with delicious dressings in our courtyard, or prepared in a lunchtime special in our restaurant. To book a ...

Thursday 12th August 2010

Seattle country-soul sensation Rachel makes a welcome 2nd visit to the Mill. Hailed as the new Gillian Welch, Rachel is a roots musician in the purest sense. Her songs capture the deep link between country, folk & bluegrass, telling personal and mythical stories from the American West. Championed by Bob ...

Saturday 14th August 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Thursday 19th August 2010

Budleigh-based Ian is quite simply one of the best blues harmonica players in the world. He's recorded/ toured with many, including Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Eddie Martin, Michael Roach, and Savoy Brown, also playing with the legendary Yardbirds in the 60's (yes, with Clapton!!). His band features a trio of virtuoso ...

Friday 27th August 2010

We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...

Saturday 4th September 2010

[SOLD OUT]

Local heroes Steve Knightley and Phil Beer return to the Mill for an intimate gig. Widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England, they were double winners at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Best Duo and Best Original Song). In a wonderful season finale, acclaimed singer/songwriter ...

Tuesday 7th September 2010

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery.  You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Saturday 11th September 2010

World-famous children's book author and illlustrator Babette Cole will be at the Mill today to sign books and read from her new best-selling series Fetlocks Hall.  Babette is one of the exhibitors in the Mill gallery's current exhibition "Telling Tales", which showcases work by artists who work with illustration or ...

Tuesday 14th September 2010

[SOLD OUT]

Learn the enchanting process of felt making (including Nuno) with artist and lecturer Gill Burbidge.  You'll make a small scarf or bag, using the finest merino fibres in sumptuous colours and embellished with mulberry silk and cotton threads.  No previous experience is necessary. The workshop will be held in the Mill's upstairs restaurant.  ...

Saturday 18th September 2010

[SOLD OUT]

Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...

Monday 4th October 2010

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography.  During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing.  You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 11th October 2010

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 18th October 2010

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 25th October 2010

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 1st November 2010

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...

Monday 8th November 2010

Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...