Learn a beautiful sustainably farmed craft! The raffia bag making workshop at Careys Secret Garden is the perfect opportunity to not only learn how to make beautiful raffia bags but to also discover what a flexible (and sustainably farmed) craft material raffia is. The key skills in working with raffia are plaiting and sewing and there …
With Simon Constantine Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold… It’s that time of year when we hear a lot about Frankincense…but what exactly is it? Frankincense is one of those odd materials that we all recognise but actually many of us have no idea what it is or where it comes from! Careys Secret Garden founder …
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Angels and Fairies Be inspired by nature, in nature! During this workshop, under expert tuition, you will be inspired by your natural surroundings to make a festive angel/fairy out of clay. In the session, you will create your angel/fairy after being shown expert clay techniques using kiln fired clay and during the workshop you …
Come and spend the day under expert tuition to create three willow bird feeders The more you feed the birds during nesting season, the less time the parents will need to stay away from the nest foraging for food. With bird feeders supplementing natural food sources, birds have a reliable, plentiful source of food …
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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