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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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IMG_1267Learn the basics of sculpture using chicken wire to create a lifelike chicken sculpture for your garden. A good basic beginners course which can lead onto building on these skills to create more complex sculptures later in the year.

This full day course will run on Thursday 9th May from 10.00-4.30 including a short break for a light lunch and refreshments. Materials and refreshments are all included. 55€ per person.IMG_1709

You will need to wear work clothes and bring a pair of sturdy gloves. Chicken wire is a malleable material and easy to use but will require moderate strength in your hands and fingers.

To book onto the course please use the ‘buy now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but card payments are also accepted.  If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the contact form to check availability and request a booking form. Use the contact form for all other questions about this course.

ALL PLACES ON THIS DATE ARE NOW RESERVED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS SO THAT WE CAN PUT N AN EXTRA DATE TO SUIT YOU 

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Learn how to use basic weaving techniques to make garden obelisks for your climbing plants. You will make two small (approx 80cm tall) or one large obelisk for a garden border to take home.

Friday 5th April 1-4pm 40€

willow supportsTo book onto this workshop you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below, this is a secure PayPal  system but you do not need a PayPal account to use it as it also accepts card payments. If you prefer to pay be cheque use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.

BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS COURSE SO THAT WE CAN PREPARE THE WILLOW – WE HAVE AN EXTRA DATE ON 11TH MAY IF YOU WISH TO MAKE AN OBELISK

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Learn the basics of using chicken wire as a medium for sculpture and make a life-size pheasant sculpture for your garden or meadow.

Monday 1st July 10.00-4.30 55€

Chicken wire is flexible and easy to shape but does need some strength and dexterity to use for several hours. This course is suitable for beginners and those who have some experience at using chicken wire for sculpture. We will support anyone who needs a little help to complete their sculpture.

To book onto this course you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This uses a secure PayPal system but you do not need to have a PayPal account to use it as card payments are also accepted. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.

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Learn the basics of using chicken wire as a medium for outdoor sculptures and create a cute duckling sculpture for your garden.

Thursday 20th June 10.00 – 3.30 40€

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the cost.

Chicken wire is pliable and easy to shape but does take some strength and dexterity to work with over several hours. The duckling sculpture is suitable for beginners as well a those who have made sculptures etc. with chicken wire before. We have scheduled rest breaks into the day and will support anyone who needs a little help.

To book onto this course you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account to be able to use it as card payments are also accepted. If you prefer to pay by cheque then use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form.

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Come along and make a cute piglet sculpture for your home or garden out of chicken wire. Tuesday 25th June 10.00-4.00
(Contact us for group bookings/alternate dates)

The course will run from 10-4 and includes a light lunch and refreshments and all materials required to make your piggy. Cost: 45€ per person

To book a place on the course you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This uses PayPal as a secure payment system but you do not need to have a PayPal account to use it, card payments are also accepted. If you prefer to send us a cheque then use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can use this form for all other questions too.

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img_1152Learn to use willow as a medium for sculpture and create a life size heron sculpture for your garden or by your pond. All materials, light lunch and refreshments are included.

Tuesday 4th June 10.00-4.30 60€

Willow is a flexible material and is fun to work with but does take a little strength and dexterity for making a larger sculpture. The heron sculpture is suitable for beginners as well as those who have previously worked with willow.

img_0998THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. WE HAVE ANOTHER DATE COMING UP ON 23RD JULY Willow Heron sculpture Tuesday 23rd July

YOU CAN ALSO REQUEST EXTRA DATES IN AUGUST USING THE CONTACT FORM BELOW

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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. **

The stained-glass starter course will take place over 3 afternoon sessions: Monday 3rd, 10th & 17th June 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.

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_2023Come and learn how to use willow as a medium for sculpture and make this wall mounted sculpture of a Highland Cows head.

All materials will be provided as well as a light lunch and refreshments.

Tuesday 11th June 10.00-4.30: 65€

Willow is a flexible material that is fun to work with but does take a little strength and dexterity for making a large sculpture. This Highland cow is suitable for beginners as well as those who have some experience working with Willow. Size of sculpture approx 40cm high x 80cm wide inc horns.

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Learn how to grow and make natural fabric and wool dyes from common garden and wayside plants using flowers, fruits, leaves, roots and bark. You will look at how to cultivate a range of plants and the techniques for processing them to create natural dyes and experiment with different colours on cotton fabric and wool.

Wednesday 29th May 1-4pm 35€

BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED for this workshop. Please get in touch for extra dates

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Have a go at making floral and seedy paper out of recycled paper and natural materials.

Great for making handmade cards, gift tags, bookmarks and seed cards.

Making seed and petal paper
Making paper

Wednesday 22nd May 10am-12 25€

To book onto this course you can use the ‘buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal system but you do not need to have a PayPal account in order to use it as card payments are also accepted. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can also use this form to ask any questions.

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