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Watercolour Painting Day: 'A Wildflower Meadow'
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Exton, Oakham
Join Sandra Peck for a really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day, to capture a soft, misty, wet-into-wet meadow backdrop filled with poppies, cornflowers and daisies. You can sit up close and watch her detailed demonstration and then have a go...
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- 27 July 2017Open 10:30 - 16:00
Summer Sundays: Grow and Discover- Every Garden is a Classroom
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Learning
Exton, Oakham
Families of all ages can join garden designer Chris Allen to learn some amazing facts about what goes on in your garden.
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- 30 July 2017Open 12:00 - 16:00
Uppingham Orchestra Course
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Learning
25 High Street West, Uppingham
Uppingham Orchestra Course offers the opportunity for experienced adult musicians to play in a full symphony orchestra. In addition to the twice daily, full orchestra rehearsals with our conductor, Wyn Davies, you will receive expert tuition in...
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- 5 Aug 2017to12 Aug 2017Open 09:00 - 21:30
Photography Workshop: 'Garden Landscapes'
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Exton, Oakham
Learn how to really capture the essence of your favourite special places with award-winning botanical and garden photographer Hemant Jariwala. This inspiring course offers a full exploration of garden design and how to express this as a photographic...
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- 5 Aug 2017Open 09:30 - 16:30
Writing a Short Story: From Beginning to End
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Learning
25 High Street West, Uppingham
The writing process can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this course, through the writing of a short story or narrative poem, you'll learn a system for chunking down any project into bite-size, do-able pieces.
You'll choose your idea and start...Dates
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- 7 Aug 2017to11 Aug 2017Open 10:00 - 16:00
Upholstery Course
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Learning
25 High Street West, Uppingham
Ever thought that antique chair in the attic is in need of some attention? Or have you spotted a lovely old chair on eBay you think could be transformed? If so, this is the course for you. You should bring a piece of furniture to upholster and we...
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- 7 Aug 2017to11 Aug 2017Open 09:30 - 16:00
Ceramics Beginners Course
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Learning
25 High Street West, Uppingham
Have you watched the Great Pottery Throw Down and thought 'I'd like to try that'? If so, this is the course for you. Suitable for those who have tried pottery once or twice before or for anyone who has no experience at all, but just wants to give it...
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- 7 Aug 2017to11 Aug 2017Open 10:00 - 16:00
Summer Sundays: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Learning
Exton, Oakham
Come for a fun family day full of activities to help you find out more about the insect pals and pests in your back yard. Early risers can join moth expert Vic Arnold from 9am-10am for a cuppa and a breakfast butty, to see what's been caught in our...
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- 13 Aug 2017Open 09:00 - 16:00
Gardening in Shade
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Exton, Oakham
Discover a range of plants that are perfect for the shady areas in your garden and clever ways to improve growing conditions and broaden your scope for planting. Nick Hamilton's course combines indoor tuition with an outdoor exploration of...
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- 14 Aug 2017Open 10:00 - 12:30
Pen and Wash Art Day: 'Pen and Wash Bridges and Water'
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Exton, Oakham
Join our experienced and welcoming art tutor Lucy Ellis and learn how to capture old stone bridges, rivers and water using simple but very effective pen and wash. It's a lovely medium to work in and this workshop will help you to build up your...
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- 15 Aug 2017Open 10:30 - 16:00
Watercolour Painting Day: 'Sunflowers'
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Join local artist Sandra Peck for a really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day, watching her detailed demonstrations and then having a go at your own pace, with help as you need it. Learn how to capture these magnificent flowers, with tips for...
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- 24 Aug 2017Open 10:30 - 16:00
Introduction to Garden iPhoneography
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Join our award-winning botanical, garden and landscape lensman Hemant Jariwala and learn to take great garden photos with your smartphone. You'll begin by getting to grips with smartphone technology, from its limitations to its numerous advantages....
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- 27 Aug 2017Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 27 Aug 2017Open 13:30 - 16:00
Lawncare
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
Beds and borders of all kinds look their best against an area of lush green grass, so join Jon Brocklebank to learn how to create the perfect lawn by seeding or laying turf, and keep it in tip-top condition by scarifying, aerating and top-dressing.
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- 13 Sept 2017Open 10:00 - 12:30
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
In these days of changing weather patterns, the term 'putting your garden to bed for winter' no longer really applies, but there are still plenty of jobs that need to be carried out before and when the cold weather really kicks in. Luckily, Nick...
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- 19 Sept 2017Open 10:00 - 12:30
Composting
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
Being able to compost all that free material that we generate at home and in the garden is an exciting thought. This course will show you how! Nick Hamilton takes a look at what can and cannot be composted, the requirements of a compost heap,...
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- 20 Sept 2017Open 10:00 - 12:30
Watercolour Painting Day: 'Mini Garden Scenes'
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
Join local artist Sandra Peck for another enjoyable, relaxed and informative day, with a delicious afternoon cream tea included in the price. Try out some really useful watercolour techniques, from setting the scene by just dropping paint onto wet...
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- 21 Sept 2017Open 10:30 - 16:00
Rose Pruning
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Roses can be tricky to trim so if you're petrified of pruning or just want to get more from your roses, we've got just the course for you! In this easy-to-follow, practical session, Head Gardener Jon Brocklebank will show you exactly how and when...
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- 28 Sept 2017Open 10:00 - 12:30
Introduction to Organic Vegetable Growing
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
Led by Nick Hamilton, this course is aimed at both gardening novices and those who want to find out more about growing and 'pest-proofing' their vegetables the natural way. You'll learn all about organic principles, soil types, organic fertilisers,...
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- 2 Oct 2017Open 10:00 - 16:00
Pastel Art Day: 'Soft Pastel Skies'
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
Join our experienced and welcoming art tutor Lucy Ellis for a day learning to capture beautifully dramatic and realistic looking skies using the lovely medium of soft pastels. Ideal for beginners and those wanting to brush up on their techniques,...
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- 3 Oct 2017Open 10:30 - 16:00
Willow Trug Workshop
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
Grab your secateurs and join country craftsman John Shone to learn the art of basket weaving and create a beautiful garden trug- perfect for carrying in your cut flowers.
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- 11 Oct 2017Open 10:00 - 16:00
