This 3 hour course is suitable for beginners and covers basic plant identification skills with an emphasis on the identification of common ornamental plants using botanical names. On this course you will cover some basic botany that helps with plant identification and an understanding of the system of taxonomy and naming of plants. We can also help you to identify unknown plants in your garden and surroundings.

This taster session is also a good start for coming along to more advanced botany and plant identification sessions during the year. Look out for forthcoming posts with details.

The course will run on Saturday 21st July from 2-5pm and costs 20 Euros per person. The first part will focus on theory of plant identification and look at the plant anatomy that can help us to identify plants. The second part will be practical plant identification covering a range of plants, shrubs and trees.

To book onto this course use the buy now button below. We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. The payment is via a secure Paypall transaction but you do not need a Paypall account to use it. If you prefer to pay by cheque then please use the enquiries form below to check availability and request a booking form.

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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 Wednesday 18th July from 10.00-4.00 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 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. If you have any questions or comments please use the enquiry form below. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the enquiry form to reserve a place on the course and we will send you a booking form.

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This basic course 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.

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

Later in the year we will offering a second course exploring plant propagation techniques for the autumn and in the winter you can learn the art of grafting.

This half day introductory course is running on Thursday 28th June from 1.00-4.00pm and cots 20€ per person.

To book a place on the course use the button below, this is a secure PayPall transaction but you do not need a PayPall accout to use it. If you prefer to send a cheque please use the enquiry form below to check availability and request a booking form.

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Learn the basics of dying fabric using natural plant based dyes and ‘printing’ using leaves, flowers and rust printing.

We will look at the principles of dying silk fabrics and you will create a unique hand printed silk scarf to take home.

Wednesday 30th May 30€ including materials.

Please use the ‘Buy Now’ button below to book a place on the course. If you have any enquiries you can use the contact form below at the bottom of the page:

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

This course is aimed at beginners and will teach the basics of sculpturing with chicken wire. The course will run from 11.00-3.00 on Saturday 19th May. 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 warm comfortable work clothes and bring some gardening gloves.

If you enjoy this beginners course we will be offering intermediate courses later this spring to make chicken, cockerel or duck sculptures for the garden.

We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you prefer to send us a cheque please use the enquiry form to reserve a place on the course.

To book onto Saturday 19th May use the buy now button below:

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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 Thursday 24th May from 10.00-4.00 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 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. If you have any questions or comments please use the enquiry form below. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the enquiry form to reserve a place on the course.

For enquiries:

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Learn the basics of dying fabric using natural plant based dyes and ‘printing’ using leaves, flowers and rust printing.

We will look at the principles of dying silk fabrics and you will create a unique hand printed silk scarf to take home.

Thursday 31st May 1-4pm 30€ including materials.

Please use the ‘Buy Now’ button below to book a place on the course. If you have any enquiries you can use the contact form below at the bottom of the page: