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Watercolour Painting: Garden Views
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Join local artist Sandra Peck for a really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while. You will have a chance to sit up close and watch detailed demonstration and then have…
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- 22 Aug 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Watercolour Painting: 'Little Things'
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while. You will have a chance to sit up close and watch detailed demonstration and then…
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- 12 Sept 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Dry Stone Walling
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Workshop
Egleton
A 2 day course run by local expert John Shone - you will have a brief introduction to this ancient craft and the language associated with it. You will then build your own stretch of wall.
We provide all the tools and materials.
You will need to…Dates
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- 14 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019Open 09:45 - 16:00
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
In these days of global warming and 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 the cold weather really kicks in. Nick…
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- 17 Sept 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Composting
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Workshop
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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- 19 Sept 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Rose Pruning
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Roses are notorious for being tricky to trim so if you're petrified of pruning, join Barnsdale's Head Gardener Jon Brocklebank for a morning of simple step-by-step demonstrations and learn exactly how and when to tackle each different type.
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- 26 Sept 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Wildlife Lino Printing With Richard Jarvis
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Participatory Event
Egleton
A day of lino cutting and printing under the expert guidance of wildlife artist and printmaker Richard Jarvis.
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- 5 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Garden Design Workshop
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
While many of us are more than competent to design and decorate our homes the ideas can often dry up as soon as we move outside. Just where is the best place for a patio or path, the shed, greenhouse or a possible arbour and of course the whole…
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- 5 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 16:30
Willow Animal Workshop
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Grab your secateurs and join country craftsman Martin Keeley to learn all about willow and create something beautiful to take home. In the morning you'll learn the basics of weaving and make a simple fish, then after lunch in the Tea Room you can…
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- 9 Oct 2019Open 09:30 - 04:00
Pruning Shrubs
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
If the thought of pruning your shrubs brings you out in a cold sweat, then this is the course for you! Join Barnsdale's Head Gardener Jon Brocklebank as he tackles plants in the various pruning groups in two hours of easy-to-follow practical…
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- 9 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Vegetables All the Year Round
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Aimed at both experienced and novice growers, Nick Hamilton's course will show you the many ways you can extend your growing season; learn all about different vegetable varieties, propagation by seed, growing in beds, storage, and the importance of…
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- 16 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Watercolour Painting: 'Beautiful Backgrounds'
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while. You will have a chance to sit up close and watch detailed demonstration and then…
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- 17 Oct 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Planting Design Workshop
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
If your garden is not achieving everything you envisaged and you're unsure what to do, then why not join internationally renowned garden designer David Stevens for this very special workshop. David will take you through all the basics, as well as…
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- 19 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 16:30
Dry Stone Walling
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Workshop
Egleton
A 2 day course run by local expert John Shone - you will have a brief introduction to this ancient craft and the language associated with it. You will then build your own stretch of wall.
We provide all the tools and materials.
You will need to…Dates
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- 19 Oct 2019to20 Oct 2019Open 09:45 - 16:00
The Fruitful Garden
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Learning
Exton, Oakham
If it's a blasted heath or a sunny cliff top, an urban pocket handkerchief or just a tiny patio, whatever the size and site of your garden there's a fruit that will love growing there. Join Sally Cunningham for a tour of the possibilities of fruit…
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- 24 Oct 2019Open 10:30 - 16:30
Basics of Organic Vegetable Growing
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Workshop
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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- 30 Oct 2019Open 10:00 - 04:00
Plant Propagation
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Learning
Exton, Oakham
Lots of plants can be had for free by swapping cuttings with friends and family, or propagating your own. If you're new to all this, or just want to learn more, then join Nick Hamilton to find out all about the different methods of stem, root and…
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- 31 Oct 2019Various Opening Times
Pruning Fruit Trees
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Demonstration
Exton, Oakham
If you've got fruit trees in need of a haircut but no idea how to begin, then we have just the course for you! Nick Hamilton's easy-to-follow tutorial accompanied by practical demonstrations will give you the basic knowledge and confidence you need…
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- 5 Nov 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Watercolour Painting: 'Lighting and Layering'
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while. You will have a chance to sit up close and watch detailed demonstration and then…
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- 7 Nov 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Beginners Hedgelaying
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Workshop
Egleton
On this 2 day course, run by local expert John Shone, you will have a brief introduction to & learn about the old language associated with this art at the same time as laying your piece of hedgerow in the local Midland style. You will be using…
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- 23 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019Open 09:45 - 16:00
