Animal Sculptures Be inspired by nature, in nature! During this workshop, under expert tuition, you will be inspired by the natural world to make British garden wildlife sculptures. In the session, you will create your own sculpture after being shown expert clay techniques using kiln fired clay. During the workshop, you will also glaze your sculpture …
Birch Bark Containers Bark containers are one of, if not the oldest way to contain foodstuffs, liquids & other goods. In this workshop, we will be using methods and materials that span back thousands of years into pre-history to create a beautiful, strong & sustainable container from Birch Bark. This style of container is possibly …
Get closer to the natural world through words Ever been interested in nature writing? In this two-hour workshop, we’ll get closer to the natural world through words. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or a more experienced writer, and whether you prefer to write about real life or fiction. You’ll be in …
Wooden Spoon Carving Learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoon by hand, using just an axe & knife in this all-day workshop in the beautiful, natural backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden. Jack Fazey has been working with wood for over 10 years, carving spoons for about 8 years, and …
Discover sources of inspiration… New to writing? Fancy a taste of the wordsmith life? This workshop will give you an introduction to writing, with exercises to build confidence and help budding writers explore their inner voice. You’ll be in a safe and supportive environment, with no pressure to share your work or read out …
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Be inspired by nature, in nature! During this workshop, under expert tuition, you will be inspired by your natural surroundings to make botanical tiles. In the session, you will create your own botanical tiles after being shown expert clay techniques using kiln fired clay. During the workshop, you will also glaze your tiles using specialist glazes to …
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Workshop in the beautiful backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden Learn the ancient and sustainable craft of basket making These ‘Foraging Basket’ making workshops are accessible to beginners or improvers. Enjoy this day workshop in the beautiful backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden, whilst learning the ancient and sustainable craft of basket making. Make a large foraging/flower …
Workshop within the beautiful walled garden At this exciting new workshop, led by experienced willow weaver Jo Needham from The Creative Garden Room, you will create your very own 5-6 ft Willow Obelisk plant support to take home and use within your own garden. Learn the skills of working with willow in this three-and-a-half-hour …
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Nurture with Nature The next in our Nurture with Nature children’s workshops; each focusing on a different aspect of nature… taking everyone back to their roots. Foster a lifelong interest in birds and nature. “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.” Local charity Birds of Poole Harbour have partnered …
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Learn the ancient and sustainable craft of basket making! These ‘Foraging Basket’ making workshops are accessible to beginners or improvers. Enjoy this day workshop in the beautiful backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden, whilst learning the ancient and sustainable craft of basket making. Make a large foraging/flower basket similar to the one in the photo, to use for …
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