Gardening courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

There are many applications for glass art but given its ability to change with the light and produce beautiful colours and shadows, nowhere is more relevant than outside and the garden is an ideal location. It is no surprise that glass sculptures are a prominent part of Kew Gardens and prestigious garden shows such as Chelsea Flower Show. What you will make: Beyond learning the basics of how to cut and shape glass, you will produce a stunning double headed 3 dimensional flower that could be used to hold a...

Join us at our creative studio for one of our popular courses at CWN in Todmorden. On one of our outdoor mosaic courses you can upcycle, learn animal mosaic techniques, mosaic especially for the outdoors, learn traditional and contemporary techniques, a dragonfly, a bee, a cockerel! There are so many choices. Bring some of your own tiles, use our taecher's collection of beautiful mosaic tiles......... With a lovely patient teacher and these courses are great for beginners to learn and suitable for intermediates too. All tools, materials and beverages are...

Growing some of your own produce is one of the most empowering experiences going, especially now as Covid-19 has turned our focus to the truly essential elements of life; food and health. I'm running courses again with smaller groups outside in my large training gardens. I have extra cleaning measures in place and all attendees will be contacted to confirm they have no coronavirus symptoms pre event. This course is ideal for those new to grow your own as well as those with experience looking to learn how to nurture...

Come and learn the basics of woodwork to give you a new life skill. It's fun and not as difficult as you might think. Aimed at ladies who have no experience but chaps are welcome too. You can make a wooden planter for your garden, a raised bed, a garden gate, a window box for your home or a spice rack for your kitchen, to take home with you. You will learn how to use basic hand tools including saws, staplers, drills and battery driven screwdrivers. Tuition will include how...

About the pebble mosaic course: Covid secure working practices are in place and will continue to be so until further notice. Maximum number of 4 people per course at Olicana's workshop in central Ilkley. Minimum numbers apply. Learn how to create a stunning pebble mosaic that will provide a talking point for your garden from David James of Olicana Mosaics. You will be taken through all the steps involved in creating a square or circular or shell shaped pebble mosaic measuring 45cm/18inch square or in diameter. This will weigh about...

Upcycling with Pallets two day course. The course will cover the tools and techniques used in taking apart a pallet and turning it into something new, using upcycling skills and reclaimed timber. This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to turn pallets into something useful. Courses are run every month throughout the year (except August) just ask for the updated list. Day one: During the day we will cover:- • Pallet sourcing. • Taking apart a pallet. • Designing your project. • Marking out. • Using hand...

Make your own garden light feature. A big star! Perfect for weddings, garden parties, BBQs. The star is 99cm tall. The kit is easy to make up and you will be able to display your star inside or in the garden. Made from British willow and Scottish string! The willow sticks are grown in Somerset and the string is made by Nutscene in Forfar, Scotland. The star can easily be attached to fences, gazebos and railings, propped against a wall or hung from a tree even!

With these exciting and easy-to-use kits, making an adorable mosaic stepping stone couldn’t be easier or more fun! Mosaic stepping stones can be placed in flower beds, across the lawn or built into a patio or other landscape treatment. They also make superb gifts! The finished depth of the stepping stones is 25mm and, with the frost resistant mosaic and other high spec materials included, they are extremely durable.