Learn 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 Monday 12th August from 10.00-4.30/5.00 including a short break for a light lunch and refreshments. Materials and refreshments are all included. 55€ per person.

You will need to wear work clothes appropriate to the weather and you may wish to bring a pair of sturdy gardening gloves. Chicken wire is a malleable material and easy to use but will require moderate strength in your hands and fingers. You may feel a little tired working with wire for a whole day, we have allowed time for rest breaks and we support anyone who needs a little help.

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

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This basic course in plant propagation will look at the basics of propagating from seed and from semi-ripe and hardwood 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 saving 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 February and May 2020 where you can learn the art of grafting (February) and softwood cuttings in May.

This half day introductory course is running on Thursday 31st October 1-4pm: 25€ per person. All materials and light refreshments are provided and You will be able to take home your cuttings.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, WE HAVE AN EXTRA DATE ON 5TH NOVEMBER IF YOU WISH TO JOIN: PLANT PROPAGATION FOR BEGINNERS 5TH NOVEMBER

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Learn 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.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO REQUEST EXTRA DATES 

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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 Thursday 22nd August 2019. 40 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 payment options below.  We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you have trouble using this system or 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.

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WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THIS DATE – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN AUTUMN DATE FOR THE HEDGEHOG WORKSHOP

Come along and make a cute piglet sculpture for your home or garden out of chicken wire. Tuesday 27th August 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

This course is suitable for beginners and chicken wire is a malleable material that is easy to use but does take a little strength and dexterity for sculpture.

To book a place on the course you can use the payment options 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, or have difficulty using the online system 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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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. Thursday 8th August 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 payment options 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 or have difficulty using the online system 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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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.

Tuesday 6th August 1-4pm 35€

THIS DATE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, WE ARE HOLDING AN EXTRA SESSION ON FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST :Link to extra date 9th August