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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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- 19 Feb 2019Open 09:30 - 16:00
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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- 27 Feb 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Willow Weaving - Plant Supports
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Workshop
Egleton
Learn how to create your own individual willow obelisk - a functional masterpiece for your garden!
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- 2 Mar 2019Open 14:00 - 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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- 2 Mar 2019to3 Mar 2019Open 09:45 - 16:00
Basics of Organic Vegetable Growing
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Learning
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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- 4 Mar 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Introduction to Wood Carving
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Come and learn the basics of wood-carving in a special workshop led by award-winning craftsman Glyn Mould; you'll learn all about safety and tool care while students will have a choice of projects from carving flowers to garden birds, and lunch in...
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- 7 Mar 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Plant Propagation
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Workshop
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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- 20 Mar 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Watercolour Painting Day: 'Daffodil Doodles'
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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're a beginner or have been painting for a while, you can sit up close and watch a detailed demonstration before then having a go at your...
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- 21 Mar 2019Open 10:30 - 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 arbour? And of course the whole question of...
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- 23 Mar 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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- 23 Mar 2019to24 Mar 2019Open 09:45 - 16:00
Introduction to Fly Fishing
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Learning
Rutland Water, Oakham
Introduction to fly fishing. Includes full tuition, permits, tackle, refreshments. Learn to basics of fly fishing then spend time fishing from the banks of Rutland Water
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- 30 Mar 2019Open 10:00 - 14:00
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 join internationally renowned garden designer David Stevens for this very special workshop. David will take you through all the basics; looking at specific...
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- 6 Apr 2019Open 10:00 - 16:30
Stick Dressing - Make Your Own Walking Stick
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Workshop
Egleton
Learn all about the fascinating craft of stick dressing from local countryman John Shone. Based in the workshop at our training centre on the reserve, you will be led through the process of using a variety of natural materials to make your own...
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- 6 Apr 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Pruning Shrubs
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Learning
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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- 10 Apr 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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- 11 Apr 2019Open 10:00 - 12:30
Watercolour Painting Day: 'Tea in the Garden'
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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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- 18 Apr 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Wildlife Lino Printing With Richard Jarvis
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Participatory Event
Egleton
Join wildlife artist and printmaker Richard Jarvis for a day of lino cutting and printing. Suitable for all abilities you will be shown how to create and transfer a design , cut a lino block and print your design using various methods.
£60 per...Dates
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- 20 Apr 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Willow Garden Supports
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Workshop
Exton, Oakham
Grab your secateurs and join country craftsman John Shone to learn all about willow and create something beautiful to take home. Throughout the day John will take you through the techniques required to make different plant supports with everyone...
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- 24 Apr 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Watercolour Painting Day: 'Cow Parsley'
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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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- 16 May 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Spring Vegetable Week
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Learning
Exton, Oakham
f you love growing your own food then Barnsdale is the place to be this week. Over the weekend we'll be opening up all the productive areas that are normally off-limits to visitors and our expert growers will be available to advise you on your own...
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- 20 May 2019to26 May 2019Various Opening Times
