Practical Skills
"trying new and old techniques"

Willow Garden Sculpture
with Sarah Meikle

Learn the basic techniques of working with willow then use the skills to create your choice of items: an arbour for climbing plants, an animal or bird or a hanging basket for trailing plants. You will get plenty of ideas and encouragement to make something which will really enhance your garden and is practical as well as decorative.

Living Willow
with Sarah Meikle

This course covers the ground preparation and the simple weaves needed to create willow arbours, tunnels, arches, fences and mazes.

Willow Christmas Decorations
with Sarah Meikle

Enjoy a relaxing day crafting some eye catching festive decorations for the home. Ideas could include wreaths, garlands, baskets, angels, fairies, stars and much more.

Stone Walling
with Jonno Farey

Learn the skill of repairing and building traditional stonewalls, using a variety of different styles, techniques and mortars.

Lime Rendering
with Jonno Farey

A practical hands-on course. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary as participants will be introduced to the basic theory and practice of working with lime. Learn about the reasons for using lime, mixing lime mortars, renders and plasters and their practical application.

Paper Decorations
with Libby Lister

Create long lasting floral and cake decorations using crepe paper for christmas, weddings or any season.

Rag Rugging
with Libby Lister

Turn unwanted clothes and material into decorative and useful rugs.

Herbs in the Home
with Libby Lister

A practical hands-on course taking herbs from the garden to create ointments and potions for health, beauty and the home.

Hurdle Making
with Mickey Price – Great British Hurdles

Using time honoured traditional methods, learn to make a willow hurdle for your garden with green renewable source. By the end of the day you will have made at least one hurdle to take home.

Hedgelaying
with Nick Cox

Master the traditional craft of hedgelaying. By laying correctly we can lengthen the life of trees, encourage new growth and thicken the hedge so encouraging a greater range of wildlife.

Soap Making
with Sarah Meikle

The day will cover a variety of soaps, from a practical hand cleanser to luxurious almond soap and a deliciously scented Spice Soap (for the men). The products from the day will brighten up anyone’s bathroom and could provide some truly personalised gifts for loved ones.

Hedgerow Walking Sticks
with Pete Snelson

Learn to identify, season and craft your own walking stick or two! You will straighten, carve and finish a basic stick and learn about different handles and finishes. A chance to work with & appreciate the beauty of wood.

We are committed to expanding all our courses but if you are interested in attending courses on any other rural craft or skills course please contact us and we can add your name to our waiting lists.

Please view our schedule for dates, times and prices of these courses.

Practical Skills"trying new and old techniques"

Practical Skills
"trying new and old techniques"