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After being a course leader and lecturer in Horticulture at Nottingham Trent University for nearly 20 years I am now working on a new venture in Limousin, France. In our plant nursery and garden school we aim to carry on sharing our passion for horticulture and natural crafts.
Specialist subjects include plant science, propagation, plant identification, specialist traditional and modern pruning and maintenance techniques. We also teach greenwood crafts, weaving, stained glass art and other crafts using natural materials.

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Learn basic willow weaving techniques and create a stunning ‘acorn’ lantern for your garden, summer house or home by adding some fairy lights.

This half day course runs from 1.00-4.00 with a short break for refreshments (included)

IMG_0092You will create your own lantern to take home with you (all materials for the willow lantern are included in the cost) Add your own battery powered or solar lights to create a unique and subtle outdoor light.

This is a good beginners piece for anyone who wants to learn willow weaving or willow sculpture. More advanced courses will be running throughout the year.

You will need to wear comfortable ‘work’ clothes and bring a pair of light gardening gloves. Willow is a flexible material but moderate strength and dexterity in your hands and wrists are beneficial. We can help you if necessary.

25th September 1.00- 4.00 pm 35€ per person

BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WORKSHOP – PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW TO REQUEST EXTRA DATES 

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IMG_0160This half day course will teach you some basic willow weaving techniques through the creation of a hanging fatball bird feeder. These make great gifts and are an attractive garden feature.

A perfect option for beginners wanting to develop new skills. We are running this course on Wednesday 9th  1.00pm – 3.30pm. You will need to wear comfortable work clothing. Light refreshments and all materials are included in the cost of 28 euros per person.

To book a place on the course you can use the online system below. If you have trouble using this system or prefer to pay by cheque, you can use the contact form to check availability and request a booking form.

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IMG_2796So many of our garden visitors have been stunned by our chicken wire Alliums that we have decided to pot on some workshops so that you can come and make them.

This half day workshop teaches you some basic chicken wire sculpture skills and you will make 3 Allium flowers on spikes to decorate your garden. They flower all year round!!

The workshop will run from 1.30-4.30 on Monday 26th August.

35€ per person. Light refreshments are included as well as all materials  to make 3 flower heads on spikes.

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THIS DATE IS NOW FULL, THERE ARE PLACES LEFT ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 

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Learn the basics of basket weaving and create a decorative basket from a combination of willow and other hedgerow plants.

This course will run from 1-4pm on Wednesday 30th October and includes light refreshments as well as all materials needed to create a unique basket. Cost 35€

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. WE WILL BE HOLDING EXTRA DATES EARLY NEXT SPRING (INITIALLY 24TH MARCH). IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PREBOOK THEN GET IN TOUCH USING THE CONTACT FORM BELOW:

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IMG_0676Come along and learn the art of making animal sculptures out of willow. Make a majestic Stag Head to mount indoors or outside.

You will learn the basics of using willow as a medium for sculpture and create an impressive stag head sculpture over the course of the day.

Tuesday 8th October 10.00-4.30; a light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included: 65€ 

Willow is a flexible material that is easy to use for freestyle IMG_1677sculpture and you will be able to add your own personal touches to your stags head. You do need a little strength and dexterity to work with willow on a larger sculpture such as the stags head. We will support anyone who needs a little help to finish theirs off on the day.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS, WE HAVE ONE MORE FOR 2019 ON 22ND OCTOBER. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR ADVANCE NOTICE OF 2020 DATES

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Agastache is a genus of plants in the nettle or Lamiaceae family – known for its anti-oxidant properties –  related to the Salvias and Mints. Most species originate from North America and are completely hardy and flower for months on end, they are well suited to the hot dry summer conditions here and tolerate the cold winters nights of the Massif Central. They are nectar rich and in the wild they are pollinated by humming birds and butterflies, the bees love them too. They are stunning plants for the cottage garden border, containers and herb garden, but did you know that many of them are edible and almost all of them can be used to make refreshing tisanes?

The flowers are edible and can be used to brighten up salads as a garnish or frozen in ice cubes for a floral addition to summer drinks and the flowers, stems and leaves can be used either on their own or in a blended herbal tea or ’tisane’ . In Asia the genus is used extensiely in herbal medicine and can be used to treat nausea, lack of appetite, colds and fevers, indigestion and is said to have many more medicinal and well being properties.

We love Agastache at Le Jardin Creatif and have a collection of different species with 6 available at our nursery. The feature image if Agastache ‘Rose Mint’ with pink flowers and highly fragrant foliage.

We also have Agastache ‘Apricot Sprite’, A. cana, A. rupestres, À. rugosa (the ‘Korean Mint’), A. ‘Astello Indigo’

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You can start your own collection, come along to the nursery on Saturdays 10-4 or this Sunday (23rd June) when we will be open with two other local gardens for the ‘Jardins Ouverts‘ scheme.

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IMG_2393Learn how to use chicken wire as a medium for sculpture and create a lifelike Indian Runner Duck for your garden.

Tuesday 13th August 2019 10-4.30: 55€ per person

All materials, refreshments and a light lunch are included in the price. This workshop is suitable for beginners as full instruction in the techniques will be given. Chicken wire is easy to manipulate but does require a little strength and dexterity to work on a large sculpture like the duck. We will support everyone to finish their sculpture if they need a little help.

IMG_2395THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM TO REQUEST EXTRA DATES

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Stained Glass for Beginners: MORE DATES available due to demand

IMG_1962Learn the basic techniques involved in making leaded glass pieces and create a small decorative panel that you could use as a suncatcher or small window. **

We have two options available:

The stained-glass starter course will take place over 3 afternoon sessions or two full days – a more intense course for those who have a long way to travel:

Monday 30th September, 7th & 14th October 1-4pm. (fully booked)

Mondays October 21st, 28th and 4th November  1-4pm

***(additional sessions may be needed if you select a more complex design for your glass panel) Cost of the basic course (3 sessions) 120€

Session 1 will cover an introduction to the different types of glass, lead came, solder, tools & equipment and some basic glass cutting techniques. You will then look at how to design a pattern for a stained-glass piece. If time allows we will start creating your design and begin making the piece. There will be various examples and designs available for you to use/copy/adapt and to give you inspiration if you want to create your own design. Your panel can be up to the size of A4. Bring along pictures and ideas if you wish. (note that some design ideas may not be suitable for a small glass piece)

**There will be options available from very simple geometric designs and ideas for complete beginners to intermediate designs if you want a bit more of a challenge or have some experience already. The cost of the materials and the tuition will depend on which design you chose.

Session 2 you will begin or continue putting together your design with guidance.

Your panel will start to develop and you should be able to start cutting the lead and pinning your pieces together.

Session 3 You should reach the point where you can solder your piece together and start the process of cementing. Those that have selected a more complex piece or who need extra time can book onto additional sessions if necessary. These additional sessions will incur a tuition fee of 30€ per 3 hour session.

Places are limited on this course as we can only offer 4 places at a time. We will add additional dates when this course is fully booked. Please use the enquiry form below to request further details and booking information.

We will also be offering more advanced & bespoke courses to create a small exterior window for your house, barn, outbuildings or garden.

For further information and booking please use the enquiry form at the bottom of the page or email us on lejardincreatif87@gmail.com Note that the images on the gallery below are my own work and not necessarily examples of what can be achieved on the beginners course

 

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IMG_0676Come along and learn the art of making animal sculptures out of willow. Make a majestic Stag Head to mount indoors or outside.

You will learn the basics of using willow as a medium for sculpture and create an impressive stag head sculpture over the course of the day.

Tuesday 22nd October 10.00-4.30; a light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included: 65€ 

Willow is a flexible material that is easy to use for freestyle IMG_1677sculpture and you will be able to add your own personal touches to your stags head. You do need a little strength and dexterity to work with willow on a larger sculpture such as the stags head. We will support anyone who needs a little help to finish theirs off on the day.

THERE IS JUST ONE PLACE LEFT ON THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM TO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE REMAINING PLACE. BOOKINGS WILL HAVE TO CLOSE ON THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER AT MIDDAY TO ALLOW TIME TO PREPARE THE WILLOW. 

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IMG_2796So many of our garden visitors have been stunned by our chicken wire Alliums that we have decided to pot on some workshops so that you can come and make them.

This half day workshop teaches you some basic chicken wire sculpture skills and you will make 3 Allium flowers on spikes to decorate your garden. They flower all year round!!

The workshop will run from 1.30-4.30 on Wednesday 7th August.

35€ per person. Light refreshments are included as well as all materials  to make 3 flower heads on spikes.

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


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