We have had lots of requests for some sessions covering basic workshop skills, use of hand tools and power tools and how to do some basic DIY tasks. So, we have created a course that is designed to empower you!  Learn to do some of those basic jobs yourself that you might otherwise have to wait for or pay someone to do. The course is aimed at all beginners who want to be able to achieve basic DIY and construction tasks themselves.

Although there is some flexibility in what we will cover we have put together a programme that we feel covers the most useful tools, materials and techniques. The first two sessions covering the basics are on 1st and 8th April 1-4 pm, with an optional third Intermediate session covering slightly more advanced techniques on 15th April 1-4pm:

Session 1 Gain confidence in using the chop saw, hand saw, power drill/screwdriver, measuring and cutting wood, different types of hammer and nails, selecting suitable screws and fixings, you will start to construct a simple wooden planter to put these new skills into practice.

Session 2 Will cover different types of joins for your planter, you will carry on building your planter. Opportunity to use  a jigsaw and/or a table saw to personalise your planter.

Session 3 Drilling into walls/stone, selecting suitable fixings for putting up shelving, pictures and ornaments onto different types of wall.  This session can also be tailored to your current projects and develop some relevant skills*. (*depending on the project and time available – please discuss your ideas with us in advance)

You can book onto the basic course and the intermediate session using the ‘buy now’ buttons below – these use a secure PayPal system but you do not need to have a PayPal account to use this system as card payments are also accepted. If you prefer to pay by cheque you can use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can also use this form for an other questions.

Basic course (sessions 1&2) 50€: THESE SESSIONS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO REQUEST EXTRA DATES 


Intermediate session 20€

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Come along and have a go at ‘Eco-printing’ techniques. You will experiment with leaves, flowers 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.

Thursday 18th April 1-4pm 35€ THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS, WE HAVE ADDITIONAL DATES ON 15TH MAY AND 27TH JUNE please use the enquiry form beloww to request details

To book a place on this course use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. We will send you confirmation and further details when we receive your booking.

If you prefer to send a cheque then please use the contact form below to reserve a place. If we have availability we will send you a booking form and more information. You can use the contact if you have any questions about the course too.

 

Come along and have a go at ‘Eco-printing’ techniques. You will experiment with leaves, flowers 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.

Wednesday 15th May 1-4pm 35€

To book a place on this course use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. We will send you confirmation and further details when we receive your booking.

If you prefer to send a cheque then please use the contactform below to reserve a place. If we have availability we will send you a booking form and more information. You can use the contact if you have any questions about the course too.

Get floral and make some  unique plaster tile as a wall hanging or decoration.

 

You will have the opportunity to make a pair of tiles, they can be themed or matching or totally different. Friday 12th April 2-4pm Cost 25 euros

Your tiles will be dry enough to take away at the end of the session  but you may want to paint them, varnish them or give them a colour wash when fully dried after a couple of days.

To book a place on this course you can use the ‘buy now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal payment but you do not need to have a PayPal account in order to use it, card payments are also accepted. We will send confirmation and more details once we receive your booking. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and we will send you a booking form and more details by email.

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This afternoon workshop is aimed at beginners who are considering acquiring a greenhouse or polytunnel and will cover the basics of selecting and using protective structures for growing  vegetables and ornamental crops.

We will compare glass and polythene and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each and look at pot culture and growing direct in the soil as well as maximising year round use of your tunnel or greenhouse.

This course links with other courses with a horticultural theme that we are offering for beginners including ‘Vegetable growing for beginners’, ‘Soil Science‘ and ‘Basic botany‘

Monday 11^th March 1-3pm 25€

To book onto this course you can book online by using the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account, you may use card payments by this method too.

If you prefer to pay by cheque, please 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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Learn basic weaving skills and make a unique hanging basket out of willow and other natural materials. Your basket can be used as for plants or for storing onions, garlic etc.

The 13th April is now fully booked, we are offering an alternate date on 9th April – you can also request additional dates for group bookings – get in touch using the contact form below. You can book onto 9th April using the booking button below or email for more details using the contact form also below 

Cost per person is 35€ This includes the materials to make our basket including the chain for hanging and light refreshments. (Plants and moss are not included)

We will have a selection of bedding plants available for sale on the nursery or you may use your own plants for potting up.

To book onto this course on 9th April you can use the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but does not require a PayPal account in order to use it, card payments are also accepted. Once we have received your booking we will send further information by email. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and request a booking form. You can use the contact form for any other questions too.

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Have a go at chicken wire sculpture and make a cute hedgehog to display in your home or garden or give to someone as a gift.

This course is aimed at beginners and will teach the basics of sculpting with chicken wire. The course will run from 10.00-3.00 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. 35 Euros per person. A light lunch is included as well as all materials and you will be able to take home your hedgehog.

You will need to wear comfortable work clothes and you may want to bring some gardening gloves. Chicken wire is a malleable material but it does take some physical strength and dexterity to use it as a medium for sculpture. We can support anybody who needs  a little help to finish their sculpture on the day

If you enjoy this beginners course we also offer intermediate courses later this year to make chicken, owl, piglet and duckling sculptures for the garden.

You can book by using the ‘Buy Now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account in order to use it, card payments are also accepted. We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the contact form below to inquire about availability and reserve a place on the course, if we have places available we will email a booking form to you.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO REQUEST AN EXTRA DATE

If you have any questions or comments about the course please use the contact form below

We have been asked to put on extra dates our basic botany course!

Learn about the fascinating world of plants and find out what makes them grow and respond to the environment around them. Learn useful and fascinating facts about their metabolism and reproduction, morphology and anatomy and how this knowledge can be applied to successful cultivation.

We are running 3, 3-hour sessions fortnightly from 1-4pm starting on 28th March, continuing on 11th and 25th April covering the following topics:

• Plant anatomy,
• Growth, development and nutrition
• Flowering and reproduction
• The external environment, plant hormones and effect on circadian rhythms
• Plant Identification & classification

The level of the course will be similar to that of an RHS or NVQ level 2 and is aimed at keen amateur gardeners who want to learn a little bit of plant science that is applicable in the garden and gain more enjoyment from the fascinating world of plants.

The total cost of the course is 80€

To book onto the course you can use the ‘buy now’ button below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. If you prefer to send a cheque please use the contact form below to reserve a place, we will send you further details when we receive your booking or reservation. If you have any questions about the course please use the contact form below.

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Come along and make an owl out of chicken wire! You will learn the basics of building a sculpture using chicken wire and create a stunning owl sculpture for your garden or home.

The course will run from 10.00-3.30 on Tuesday 23rd April and will include a light lunch. (Please be aware that everyone works at different speeds and you may finish a little earlier or later than the scheduled time) cost: 45 euros

Chicken wire is a fairly malleable material  and easy to mold and this course is suitable for beginners but some dexterity and physical strength is needed to work with this material over a day.

If you would like to book a place on this course you can use the buy now button below. This is a secure PayPal payment but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. We will send you further details once we receive your booking. If you prefer to send a cheque then please use the contact form below to check availability and we will send you a booking form and more info.



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