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Get started with ease,grow your own produce

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Get started with ease,grow your own produce

In-person course

Ceredigion - Next course on 4th March 2022

£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. Online course also available - see my other listings. This course is ideal for those new to grow your own as well as...

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...

Birds on a Wire: Create tiny wire sculptures in Hampshire

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Birds on a Wire: Create tiny wire sculptures in Hampshire

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 17th March 2022

£95

Fine and flexible wire is a lovely material to work with, enabling you to create characterful objects, with a drawn-like quality to them. Come along on Thursday 17th March and learn how to create a range of small and decorative pieces of sculpture, which will take pride of place in your home and be admired by many. We will aim to create 3 beautiful outcomes, exploring joining techniques, wrapping, shaping and sculpting wire. Who wouldn't want to make little birds on swings or in cages? This workshop will...

Fine and flexible wire is a lovely material to work with, enabling you to create characterful objects, with a drawn-like quality to them. Come along on Thursday 17th March...

Hedgelaying

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 26th February 2022

£20

During this hands-on introductory workshop, you will learn about the countryside management benefits of hedge-laying, and the tools and skills involved in laying a hedge, before being given the chance to have a go yourself. This workshop is part of the Wyre Community Land Trust's Ruskin Club. The Ruskin Club is inspired by John Ruskin (1819-1900), the Victorian artist and social critic, whose vision for Ruskin Land was for it to be ‘beautiful, peaceful and fruitful’. Ruskin wanted everyone to see and enjoy the unspoiled, inspirational beautify of the world,...

During this hands-on introductory workshop, you will learn about the countryside management benefits of hedge-laying, and the tools and skills involved in laying a hedge, before being given the chance...

Nature Walk

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 21st May 2022

£20

Join us on a guided walk around Ruskin Land, and learn about the heritage of the area, the habitat management we carry out, and the wildlife that is found here. This workshop is part of the Wyre Community Land Trust's Ruskin Club. The Ruskin Club is inspired by John Ruskin (1819-1900), the Victorian artist and social critic, whose vision for Ruskin Land was for it to be ‘beautiful, peaceful and fruitful’. Ruskin wanted everyone to see and enjoy the unspoiled, inspirational beautify of the world, both in nature and in...

Join us on a guided walk around Ruskin Land, and learn about the heritage of the area, the habitat management we carry out, and the wildlife that is found here....

Orchard Management

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 19th November 2022

£20

During this hands-on introductory workshop, you will explore the traditional orchards of the Wyre Forest, and learn how to look after hard and soft fruits through the seasons for the benefit of good tree health and wildlife. This workshop is part of the Wyre Community Land Trust's Ruskin Club. The Ruskin Club is inspired by John Ruskin (1819-1900), the Victorian artist and social critic, whose vision for Ruskin Land was for it to be ‘beautiful, peaceful and fruitful’. Ruskin wanted everyone to see and enjoy the unspoiled, inspirational beautify of...

During this hands-on introductory workshop, you will explore the traditional orchards of the Wyre Forest, and learn how to look after hard and soft fruits through the seasons for the...

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Eco friendly Hare phone holder.

Handcrafted gift

£18

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with aHare design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely biodegradable and will help the environment. Useful for watching films or video calls or just scrolling online. The useful lip helps hold the device in place and will mould into any supportive position. Keep one handy next to the bed or next to your sofa. A lightweight, attractive, useful and eco friendly item that would make a great gift. Size. height...

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with aHare design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely biodegradable...

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Eco friendly Owl doorstop.

Handcrafted gift

£18

An Eco friendly door stop scented with Lavender incorporating vintage/repurposed fabric and filled with natural wheat of at least 1.2kg in weight. With a handy cotton handle to easily move around the home. This door stop has been hand stamped on hessian on one side but of course either side can be used for display. An attractive and useful doorstop that will complement many room schemes. Please check out my other doorstop designs too. Size. Height 27cms X width 20cms x depth 12cms.

An Eco friendly door stop scented with Lavender incorporating vintage/repurposed fabric and filled with natural wheat of at least 1.2kg in weight. With a handy cotton handle to easily move...

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Eco friendly phone holder.

Handcrafted gift

£18

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with a bird design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely biodegrable and will help the environment. Useful for watching films or video calls or just scrolling online. The useful lip helps hold the device in place and will mould into any supportive position. Keep one handy next to the bed or next to your sofa. An lightweight, attractive, useful and eco friendly item that would make a great gift. Size....

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with a bird design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely...

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Archaeology - 5 night holiday

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 13th March 2022

£979

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...

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Bird Identification - 5 night holiday

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 10th April 2022

£979

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...