Learn how to create flower garden sculptures out of chicken wire.  These beautiful harebell (or maybe Dierama flowers) are made over a full day workshop that includes the materials to make three flowers on a spike and also includes a light lunch and refreshments.

Tuesday 30th June 10.00-4.30 – cost; 55€ per person.

Chicken wire is fairly malleable and easy to bend using pliers but does require a little strength and dexterity, plus a little patience to make a large or complex sculpture. This workshop is suitable for beginners – we will assist anyone who requires a little help to complete their flowers.
You can book onto this workshop using the online payment system below. Once we receive notification of your booking we will contact you with further information. If you have any trouble using this system or prefer to pay by cheque then you can use the contact form below to get in touch to check availability and request a booking form. You can use this contact form for any other questions.



 

Learn how to make flower sculptures for your garden out of chicken wire. These anemone or daisy flowers look great among your border plants and can be left plain or sprayed for additional colour in the garden all year round!

Thursday 4th June 1.00-4.30pm 40€ per person THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS AT A LATER DATE

This afternoon workshop is suitable for beginners and is a good starting point for anyone wanting to learn how to use this readily available material for making decorative pieces. We supply all of the materials to make a pair of flowers on a single spike plus light refreshments.  Chicken wire is fairly malleable and easy to bend using pliers but does require a little strength and dexterity.

To book onto this workshop you can use the online booking system below. If you have any difficulty using this system or prefer to pay by cheque then use the contact form also below to get in touch to check availability and request a booking form.

Learn how to use chicken wire to make garden sculptures and make this stunning Fuchsia flower for your garden.

This full day workshop will run from 10.00-4.30/5.00 on Friday 8th May. We supply all the materials to make a flower (approx 30cm x 40cm) with a pair of leaves. Also included is a light lunch and refreshments. Cost per person: 55€ – (scroll to the bottom of the page for booking info)

The flower can be attached to a wire for hanging or you can add a stake to mount it amongst plants in your border. (additional cost for the stake)

The Fuchsia flower can be sprayed in a number of Fuchsia colour combinations or left plain (colour spray at additional cost) .

Chicken wire is fairly malleable and easy to bend using pliers but does require a little strength and dexterity, plus a little patience to make a large or complex sculpture. This workshop is suitable for beginners – we will assist anyone who requires a little help to complete their flower.

You can book onto this workshop using the online payment system below. Once we receive notification of your booking we will contact you with further information. If you have any trouble using this system or prefer to pay by cheque then you can use the contact form below to get in touch to check availability and request a booking form. You can use this contact form for any other questions.

Come along and make a pair of snowdrop flowers and leaf using chicken wire sculpture and a wire and steel framework. These ethereal flower sculptures are a unique garden feature and look great all year round.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CANCELLED – WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING FOR LATER IN THE YEAR, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. The workshop will run from 10.00am – 4.30pm on Thursday 11th June and will include a light lunch and all materials.

Cost per person 75€

To book a place on this course you can use the online payment system below.

If you prefer to pay by cheque or have any difficulty using this system then you can use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.

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Come along and have a go at ‘Eco-printing’ techniques. This technique uses botanicals and other natural materials to create beautiful and unique designs on natural fabric and paper. You will experiment with leaves, flowers, berries, bark and rust combined with plant based dyes to print onto cotton and paper samplers. You can bring your own T-shirt or household linen to work on too. You will go home with some unique prints and an understanding of the materials and processes involved so that you can go away and experiment at home.

!!Tuesday 2nd June 2020 1-4pm 35€ THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH USING THE CONTACT FORM BELOW TO REQUEST EXTRA DATES!! 

To book onto this workshop you can use the online system below. Once we receive notification of your booking we will send you additional details. If you have any difficulty using this system or prefer to send a cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.  You can also use this contact form for any other questions.

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This half-day workshop in plant propagation will look at the basics of propagating from seed and from softwood cuttings. You will learn a little botany that will help you to be more successful in rooting cuttings and understanding the different types of seeds, seed sowing tips and overcoming different types of dormancy in seeds.

You will have the opportunity to take cuttings from a range of plants to take home.

There will be follow on courses in October and February where you can learn the art of hardwood and semi-ripe cuttings (in October) and grafting (February) .

This half day introductory course is running on Tuesday 5th May 2020 1.30-4pm 25€ per person

To book onto this workshop you can use the online system below. Once we receive notification of your booking we will send you additional details. If you have any difficulty using this system or prefer to send a cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.  You can also use this contact form for any other questions.