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Understanding your camera at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District near Windermere and Kendal

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 26th May 2021

£75

At Cowshed Creative, we run an extensive range of art, craft and heritage workshops in our beautifully converted art studio. Treat yourself to a creative experience on our traditional family farm in the heart of the Lake District. From the fantastic and consistent feedback we have received, you are sure to have a great day! Take charge of your camera! This workshop will help you understand the many functions of your camera and how to use them to take better photos. Ideal for a budding photographer who is bewildered by...

At Cowshed Creative, we run an extensive range of art, craft and heritage workshops in our beautifully converted art studio. Treat yourself to a creative experience on our traditional family...

Gold AWARD

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Gardening for bees and wildlife

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 19th June 2021

£40

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies, it is also about how we can use our knowledge to help all pollinators, and other wildlife while we are at it. Our gardens are increasingly becoming oases and it is possible to make a material difference, even on a small scale - and keep it beautiful. We will cover the following topics: - bees and plants: how they use...

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies,...

Get started with easy, productive, organic, climate change savvy grow your own produce

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Get started with easy, productive, organic, climate change savvy grow your own produce

In-person course

Ceredigion - Next course on 12th June 2021

£95

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...

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...

Bronze AWARD

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Identifying Native British Trees

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 23rd May 2021

£40

At Hawkmoth Wood we are fortunate to have 29 mostly native tree species so plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the many of our common trees. Reference materials - books, wood samples etc are available. We'll walk the wood looking at how to identify trees from the leaves, bark, flowers, and situation. We'll learn about their timber and culinary uses, their place in mythology and medicine, and their susceptibility to increasing risk from imported diseases . We can collect leaves as we go and have a...

At Hawkmoth Wood we are fortunate to have 29 mostly native tree species so plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the many of our common trees....

Zoom Gardening for Bees & Wildlife: Tuesday Evenings

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Zoom Gardening for Bees & Wildlife: Tuesday Evenings

Live online course

- Next course on 25th May 2021

£20

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies, it is also about how we can use our knowledge to help all pollinators, and other wildlife while we are at it. Our gardens are increasingly becoming oases and it is possible to make a material difference, even on a small scale - and keep it beautiful. We will cover the following topics: - bees and plants: how they use...

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies,...

Archaeology - 5 night holiday

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 13th March 2022

£849

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with...

Bird Identification - 5 night holiday

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 10th April 2022

£849

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with...

Wild Food Mentoring

Live online course

- Next course on 19th May 2021

£20

To continue a foraging education during lockdown, the Family Foraging Kitchen team have created online wild food mentoring sessions! Each session is one-on-one with our foraging expert, Vix Hill-Ryder, held via Zoom and arranged to suit your schedule. Sessions can support those starting out, discussing fundamental foraging practices and wild food identification or, alternatively, they can be offered at a higher level, catering to already confident foragers who have more specific and detailed questions. While sessions work well as part of a long-term and ongoing learning schedule, we can also...

To continue a foraging education during lockdown, the Family Foraging Kitchen team have created online wild food mentoring sessions! Each session is one-on-one with our foraging expert, Vix Hill-Ryder, held...

Silver AWARD

A Bumblebee Experience Day

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 6th June 2021

£108

An informal day learning all about the amazing Bumblebees, their biology, decline, conservation, and what you can do to help them in your garden and beyond. Join Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s Nikki Gammans to hear about the fascinating world of bees. There are over 270 bee species in the UK and all are pollinators. Learn about their biology, ecology, decline and how we can help them. This course will cover the identification of our most common bee species that you will find in your garden or any outdoor space. With a...

An informal day learning all about the amazing Bumblebees, their biology, decline, conservation, and what you can do to help them in your garden and beyond. Join Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s...

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Wildlife Photography in the Peak District - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 13th August 2021

£495

This course is for photographers, ramblers and outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in taking amazing wildlife photographs. Based in the heart of the Peak District, it is the perfect opportunity to hone your on-location camera skills, photograph a beautiful part of the world, capture amazing images and share an outdoor adventure with fellow photographers. Visit our website to view the schedule and see photographs from the last course. With expert tuition on hand, you’ll be guided through the essential do’s and don’ts of professional wildlife photography. Following a short opening...

This course is for photographers, ramblers and outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in taking amazing wildlife photographs. Based in the heart of the Peak District, it is the perfect opportunity...