Courses and Workshops 2012
Please download our printable Brochure for February to April 2012, or please scroll down to see our new 2012 workshops
Please print off a Booking Form if you'd like to book onto one of our workshops
New Special Offer - 10% off all remaining places on February Courses - please phone for more details
Our Courses cover a range of topics from Gardening to Cookery to Crafts
All courses last for 1 day from 10.00am (unless otherwise stated) and continue all day with a special home-made lunch and a glass of wine, finishing about 4.30-5.30pm (depending on course). The maximum number of people on the workshops are small (4 to 6) to ensure everyone has time to create something special to take home. The cost ranges from £45 to £65 per person and includes materials (except where stated) plus lunch, tea, coffee and wine. Our aim is to have fun and learn new skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
If you would like to attend one of the courses please ring Sherry on 01526 378717 or 07979 750750. Or you can send me an email at info@manorhousestables.co.uk
To reserve a place on one of our courses, please download and fill in the Booking Form and send it back to me with your deposit of £25. The remainder is payable on the day by cash or cheque. If you no longer use cheques we are happy to give you our bank details so you can pay directly into our account.
February 2012
Hand-made Chocolates for Valentine's. Sunday 5th February. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
This course is now fully booked but we will be introducing additional dates for chocolate making workshops in February, March and April. Please ring 01526 378717 to discuss your requirements.
Learn to make your own hand-made chocolates for a great Valentine's gift or other special occasion. Using quality chocolate and professional moulds, you will make beautiful individual hand-crafted chocolates in the morning which you will gift box before you leave. In the afternoon, you will have a go at hand-dipping chocolates and decorating them in your own individual way. Rewarding, inspiring and completely irresistible! 10am - 5.00pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Hand-made Cards for Valentine's Day. Wednesday 8th February. 10am - 4pm. £60. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Enjoy a St. Valentine's themed card- making workshop and transport yourself back to a time of elegance and gentility, when the exchange
of love-tokens and keepsakes were delightfully romantic gestures. Using a selection of thoughtfully sourced nostalgic findings, including linen and lace and hearts and flowers, you will create a selection of pretty stationery, suitable for all occasions.
Create your very own unique set of greetings cards and gift tags using everyday items with an ingenious twist.Buttons, textiles and quirky printed ephemera will all be used to make tasteful and co-ordinating stationary, with a sense of flair and individuality. All materials will be provided including card blanks, tags, glues, paints and a tantalising selection of embellishments. Enjoy a relaxing and productive day, releasing and realising your inner Stationary Designer! Taught by Serena and Julie from Tempopromotes. www.tempopromotes.co.uk
Stained Glass Hearts. Saturday 11th February. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 5. Lunch & materials included.
Practice the traditional skills of stained glass making on this one-day workshop. These workshops offer a perfect introduction to the art of copper foiling that was developed by the Tiffany workshops for the magnificent and intricate lampshades. Choose from a vibrant selection of c
olourful glass and create your own special heart shaped decoration to add to your collection. The first skill to learn is cutting glass to a pattern and you will have time to familiarise yourself with the various cuts and the best tools for breaking them out using clear smoothly rolled glass. From there you will choose which design to use and the glass to make it come alive and will cut and prepare your piece for copper foiling. The copper foil tape is applied to all the glass edges and burnished to ensure that it is firmly in place, followed by soldering along all the seams to achieve a good, rounded bead. Cleaning and polishing complete the process.
These days are fun and relaxed and you go away with pieces to be proud of! Suitable for beginners and improvers but no experience is necessary and all the tools and materials you need will be provided. The group size will be small to ensure plenty of individual attention. Tutor - Gillian Wing from Strawberry Glass. www.strawberryglass.co.uk 10am – 5.00pm. Max 5. £65.
Weaving Willow Hearts. Sunday 12th February. 10am - 4pm. £65. Maximum 6. Lunch & materials included.
Learn to make beautiful willow heart wrea
ths for Valentine's day or for any other occasion. such as Wedding celebrations. Using colourful willow varieties and hedgerow coppice these wreaths will last several years and can be re-decorated to suit an occasion. You will also learn to make stars, circular wreaths and kissing bows. Bring along your own greenery, flowers and berries for decoration if you wish, although there will be plenty available for you to use on the day. Taught by Alison Walling from Lincoln Willow. www.lincolnwillow.co.uk
NEW DATE. Bread making Day. Monday 13th February. 10am - 4pm. £60. Maximum 4. Lunch & materials included.
There is now 1 place left on this workshop.
On this one-day w
orkshop you will learn everything you need to know about how to
bake a lovely loaf of bread. You will be taught the basics of bread making including mixing, kneading and proving and will be shown all the processes right through to the end when you can proudly admire your beautifully baked loaf! Along the way you will also learn how to use your creativity to produce both tasty and attractive loaves and rolls including white rolls, wholewheat loaves, Chelsea buns and well as your own pizzas for lunch! The day will finish with an afternoon session of creating shapes and plaits – all to take home to share with friends and family. Making bread can be a bit messy (but fun!) so please bring your apron! Maximum 6, £60. Materials, lunch and refreshments included.
Learn to Draw - "A year in the Life of a Tree - from Twig to Tree" Part 1 - Winter. Wednesday 15th February. 10am - 4pm. £50. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Join a small group as we look at the changing shapes and colours of the trees in our local woodland. Starting with good quality paper and materials, Brenda will take you through all the stages from the first slight lines to the finished work. For complete beginners a prepared paper gives an easy start – more experienced artists can take up the challenge of the blank page. On the way she will give plenty of hints and tips, with demonstrations and assistance – and translate some of the art jargon too. Starting with a small twig, we will go on to draw a tree in its bare winter state, 
with just a hint of the spring buds showing. Once you are comfortable with the first steps, Brenda will take you on to add colour
All materials supplied, together with a selection of paints and brushes for you to try. There will also be a choice of mounts and frames available. .
The next session in May will follow on from this drawing and go on to dress the tree with blossom and spring leaves. Later in the year we will look at the splendour of full summer, and the spectacular colours of autumn. Discounts for those booking on all four parts of this seasonal course.
Knit a Scarf in a Day! Complete beginners course in Knitting. Saturday 18th February. 10am - 5pm. £45. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
This class is for beginners who want to learn the basics of knitting - how to read a simple pattern, and how to cast on, knit and cast off. Join this class and leartn everything you need to know to make this lovely scarf. Using a chunky wook you will cast on, then knit your way to the end when you can either wear it as it is or finish it off with a fringe. You will also learn how to spot and correct yor own mistakes along the way, but if you need any help once the day is finished, you can always ask for follow-up help. Wool and needles included in the price. Maximum 4, £45. Lunch & materials included.
Knit a Hot Water Bottle Cover. Intermediate course for Knitters. Sunday 19th February. 10am - 4pm. £55. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
A one-day course for those who would like to increase their knitting skills - learn a range of new knitting techni
ques and knit this luxurious hot-water bottle cover using a lovely soft chunky wool. Not only does it look great but it feels gorgeous too! Ever wondered what itmeant to yo, sl1wyif, P2tog, psso, s11wyib, K2tog, CB4 and CF4?! Well, you will find out on this workshop! Although you won't finish your project on the day, you will have learnt all the skills required to complete your hot water bottle cover at home and you will be given both the wool and the knitting needles to take home with you. We will be using 100% wool made in Lincolnshire in a choice of colours ranging from cream, smoke blue or damask rose which you can choose before the course. You will also learn how to spot and correct your own mistakes along the way, but if you need any help once the day s finished, you can ask for follow-up help. Maximum 4, £55. Materials, lunch and refreshments included.
Bread making Day. Wednesday 22nd February. 9am - 4pm. £60. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
This workshop is now fully booked but we will be adding new bread making dates soon. Please ring Sherry on 01526 378717 to discuss your requirements.
Make a Basket in a Day. Saturday 25th February. 10am - 4pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
This workshop is fully booked. For other willow workshops please our other courses - Living Willow Structures on the 24th March, Plant Supports on the 21st April, Basket-making on the 12th May and Make a Basket in a Day workshop on the 8th July
In just one day you will learn to make a lovely frame basket with a handle using 
beautiful willow, which can be filled with goodies to give to a special friend or family member. The weaving technique was traditionally used by agricultural workers 
or travellers who made the small round baskets from hedgerow materials. Alison is a great admirer of willow and she grows some of her own or sources it locally. The willow she brings to this workshop includes a variety of different species each of a different shade, from light brown to russet to dark chocolate, and they can all be incorporated into your basket. Once the frame is made, weaving the coloured rods is fun, easy to do and very rewarding. The end result – a beautiful basket with a variety of uses which will last for many years! We have a small gift shop on site, selling items such as locally-made jams and honey, Lincolnshire plum bread, chocolates, and many other items which would be lovely if you wish to turn your basket into a special gift. Taught by Alison from Lincoln Willow. www.lincolnwillow.co.uk. 10am - 4.00pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
The Organic Kitchen Garden. Part 1: Planning to Plant your Kitchen Garden. Sunday 26th February. 10am - 5pm. £40. Lunch & materials included
Part 1, to be run in February and repeated again in March, will look at the initial steps required to create your own kitchen garden. The morning session will concentrate on the vegetable garden site, the basic tools and equipment required and soil fertility – all part of the important preparation process you need to go through before you start sowing your seeds. The afternoon will be devoted to planning, including garden layout and choosing which vegetables you wish to grow. There will also be plenty of information about how to plan your planting scheme to ensure you have a supply of vegetables throughout the year. We will also spend time in the garden of the Manor House to give you some ideas of design, layout and planting schemes. You will also have the opportuity to sow some seeds in a seed tray to take home and watch them grow. ‘Kits’ containing seeds, compost pots, labels and growing instructions will also be for sale on the day. £40. Maximum 6. Lunch & materials included in price.
This workshop will be repeated again on the 25th March, see below for details. Discounted rates available if booking 2 or more parts of this course. Part 2 (Planting your Kitchen Garden) follows on the 22nd April or 27th May, Part 3 (The Harvest) on the 24th June or 22nd July and Part 4 (From Plot to Plate) on the 19th August or 23rd September).
Lotions & Lavender. Wednesday 29th February. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Make your own beauty products using natural materials and plant essential oils to use yourself or to give to friends and family. You do not need any specialist equipment and all materials are provided on the day. We start the day with lavender & mint tea followed by a talk about the wonderful properties of lavender. Before lunch we will learn to make lip balm, a simple glycerine soap and some bath melts and following a scrumptious lavender-themed lunch we will create a face cream and a facial oil tailored to your skin type using essential oils of your choice. Recipes will be given out on the day and reference material and other lavender products will be on sale in our shop.
March 2012
March is all about Mother's Day and the beginning of spring, and Easter is just around the corner. We've got some lovely courses to celebrate all these special occasions.
Crochet Flowers & Hearts. Saturday 3rd March. 10am - 4pm. £45. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
In just one day you will not only learn how to do basic crochet stitches, but you will also have produced some lovely crochet flowers and hearts which can be used as brooches, handbag accessories, and many other uses - they make ideal presents for both young and old! 10am - 5.00pm. £45. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
Felt Flowers & Beautiful Beads. Sunday 4th March. 10am - 4.30pm. £60. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Feltmaking is a traditional craft based on very simple, age-old techniques which
can be used to produce a wide range of unique items. Sue from Hawkmoon Crafts was originally inspi
red by the sea and now makes felt pictures framed with driftwood collected along the Humber. She also makes jewellery, beautiful pictures and other items.
In this workshop she will introduce you to the various techniques and fibres used in the feltmaking process, look at a range of handmade felt items and lea
rn the basic principles of this traditional craft. Using merino wool, which comes in beautiful, vibrant colours, you will , create a fabulous flower in the morningwhich will not wilt or fade! Then in the afternoon session you will design and make a set of unique hand-rolled spiral beads with which to make a stunning and original piece of jewellery. At the end of the day you will take home some new skills, plenty of inspiration and some fantastic and wearable pieces of art!! . www.hawkmooncrafts.co.uk
NEW DATE. Bread making Day. Monday 5th March. 9am - 5pm. £60. Maximum 4. Lunch & materials included.
This workshop is now fully booked but we will be adding new bread making dates soon. Please ring Sherry on 01526 378717 to discuss your requirements.
On this one-day workshop you will learn everything you need to know about how to bake a lovely loaf of bread. You will be taught the basics of bread making including mixing, kneading and proving and will be shown all the processes right through to the end when you can proudly admire your beautifully baked loaf! Along the way you will also learn how to use your creativity to produce both tasty and attractive loaves and rolls including white rolls, wholewheat loaves, Chelsea buns and well as your own pizzas for lunch! The day will finish with an afternoon session of creating shapes and plaits – all to take home to share with friends and family. Making bread can be a bit messy (but fun!) so please bring your apron! Maximum 6, £60. Materials, lunch and refreshments included.
Make your own special Mother's Day cards. Wednesday 14th March. 10am - 4pm. £60. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Make your very own unique Mother's Day cards on this one-day workshop. Create your very own unique set of greetings cards and gift tags using everyday items with an ingenious twist. Buttons, textiles and quirky printed ephemera will all be used to make tasteful and co-ordinating stationary, with a sense of flair and individuality. All materials will be provided including card blanks, tags, glues, paints and a tantalising selection of embellishments. Enjoy a relaxing and productive day, releasing and realising your inner Stationary Designer! Taught by Serena and Julie from Tempopromotes. www.tempopromotes.co.uk .JPG "Hand-made cards")
Using a selection of thoughtfully sourced nostalgic findings, including linen and lace and hearts and flowers, you will create a selection of pretty stationery, and be able to use these skills at home to make cards suitable for all occasions.
Hand-made Chocolates for Mother's Day. Saturday 17th March. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
There is 1 place left on this workshop.
Have a go at making your own hand-made chocolates for a great Mother's Day gift or other special occasion. Using quality chocolate and professional moulds, you will make beautiful individual hand-crafted moulded chocolates in the morning which you will gift box before you leave.
In the afternoon, you will have a go at hand-dipping chocolates and decorating them in your own individual way. Rewarding, inspiring and completely irresistible! 10am - 5.00pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Lotions & Lavender. Sunday 18th March. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
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Make your own beauty products using natural materials and plant essential oils to use yourself or to give to friends and family. You do not need any specialist equipment and all materials are provided on the day. We start the day with lavender & mint tea and a chat about before we start making our products. In the morning we will make a simple bath scrub, a lip balm, glycerine soap and some bath melts as well as watching a short dvd about the growing of lavender in Provence. Following a scrumptious lavender- themed lunch we will create a face cream using essential oils of your choice. This will include a rich moisturiser and a facial oil. There will be plenty of information about the ingredients in skin care products as well as the wonderful properties of lavender. Recipes will be given out on the day and reference material and other lavender products will be on sale in our shop. 10am - 5.00pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Candle-making Workshop. Wednesday 21st March. 10am - 5pm. £55. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Learn to make your own candles in this fun and popular workshop. Dawn from Kettler’s Cottage Crafts is
back to show us how to make several types of candle including scented soy wax and beautiful beeswax candles, then use gift wrap to turn your special candles into perfect presents. Dawn is committed to providing products that are as natural and environmentally-friendly as possible and sources ingredients locally. Soy candles are made from a type of soybean oil and are a very good alternative to paraffin candles - the wax comes from a natural renewable source and is not made from petroleum (like paraffin candles) and burning of soy candles does not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere. Beeswax candles are also a great alternative to paraffin candles – they are brighter, last longer, smell like honey, do not produce smoke or soot and, of course they are sourced naturally from bees. www.kettlerscottagecrafts.co.uk
Make your own Living Willow Structures. Saturday 24th March. 10am - 4pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
In this workshop, Alison shows us how to make beautiful living willow structures for your garden. In the morning, you will learn how to make ties and learn about setting out different projects (screens and arches). You will then start to make your own four-cornered piece (an arch, chair or animal) which will be ready to plant out at home. At the end of the day you will not only have your own special willow structure to take home with you but will also have the knowledge and expertise to create new and different living willow structures for your garden. Taught by Alison Walling from Lincoln Willow. www.lincolnwillow.co.uk. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
The Organic Kitchen Garden - Part 1: Planning to Plant your Kitchen Garden. Sunday 25th March. 10am - 5pm. £40. Maximum 6. Lunch & materials included.
Discounted rates available if booking 2 or more parts of this course. Part 2 (Planting your Kitchen Garden) follows on the 22nd April or 27th May, Part 3 (The Harvest) on the 24th June or 22nd July and Part 4 (From Plot to Plate) on the 19th August or 23rd September).Part 1, initially run in February and repeated again in March, will look at the initial steps required to create your own kitchen garden. The morning session will concentrate on the vegetable garden site, the basic tools and equipment required and soil fertility – all part of the important preparation process you need to go through before you start sowing your seeds. The afternoon will be devoted to planning, including garden layout and choosing which vegetables you wish to grow. There will also be plenty of information about how to plan your planting scheme to ensure you have a supply of vegetables throughout the year. We will also spend time in the garden of the Manor House to give you some ideas of design, layout and planting schemes. You will also have the opportunity to sow some seeds in a seed tray to take home and watch them grow. ‘Kits’ containing seeds, compost pots, labels and growing instructions will also be for sale on the day. £40. Maximum 6. Lunch & materials included in price.
Easter Jam Making Day. Wednesday 28th March. 10am
- 5pm. £60. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
On this one-day course you will start with the basics of preserving and then create some delights for Easter. You will make goodies such as Chcolate & Banana Jam, Plum, Orange & Walnut Jam and Ginger Jelly! Run by Elaine from Saints and Sinners Preserves. www.saintsandsinnershome.co.uk
Baking your Easter Breads. Saturday 31st March. 9am - 5pm. £65. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
Nearly every country that celebrates Easter has a bread that is baked especially for the day. In Britain we eat hot-crossed buns whilst plaited bread is typical of many Greek, Italian and Eastern European countries. 
In many countries rich, sweet and luxurious cakes and breads are made, all are steeped in history, folklore and symbolism. As eggs are symbols of fertility, rebirth, spring and the Resurrection they are typically an important ingredient and are used both inside and as decoration on the outside of these special breads.
On today’s course you will learn the basics of bread-making – how to mix, knead and prove. In order to practice these methods you will start by making simple white rolls but will soon move on to making buns and breads with an Easter theme. By the end of the day you will have made beautiful hot crossed buns, perfect plaited bread, and exquisite Easter cupcakes. This workshop is for both beginners as well as those who want to increase their skills in bread-making. £65. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
April 2012
In April we have Easter so that means chocolate and baking but there's also the garden with so much to do and to plant this month. A busy but wonderful month.
Hand-made Chocolates for Easter. Sunday 1st April. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
There are still places on this workshop.
Make your own hand-made chocolates for Easter - they're great to eat yourself or to give as a gift or other special occasion. Using quality chocolate and professional moulds, you will make beautiful individual hand-crafted moulded chocolates in the morning which you will gift box before you leave.
In the afternoon, you will have a go at hand-dipping chocolates and decorating them in your own individual way. Rewarding, inspiring and completely irresistible! 10am - 5.00pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Bread making Day. Wednesday 11th April. 9am - 5pm. £60. Max 4. Lunch & materials included.
This workshop is now fully booked but we will be adding new dates, please ring 01526 378717 for more information.
On this one-day workshop you will learn everything you need to know about how to bake a lovely loaf of bread. You will learn the basics of bread making including mixing, kneading and proving and will be shown
all the processes right through to the end when you can proudly admire your bea
utifully baked loaf! Along the way you will also learn how to use your creativity to produce both tasty and attractive loaves and rolls including white rolls, wholewheat loaves, Chelsea buns and well as your own pizzas for lunch! The day will finish with an afternoon session of creating shapes and plaits – all to take home and share with friends and family. Making bread can be a bit messy (but fun!) so please bring your apron! Maximum 6, £60. Materials, lunch and refreshments included.
NEW DATE. Bread making Day. Thursday 12th April. 10am - 4pm. £60. Maximum 4. Lunch & materials included.
There is 1 place left on this workshop.
On this one-day workshop you will learn everything you need to know about how to bake a lovely loaf of bread. You will be taught the basics of bread making including mixing, kneading and proving and will be shown all the processes right through to the end when you can proudly admire your beautifully baked loaf! Along the way you will also learn how to use your creativity to produce both tasty and attractive loaves and rolls including white rolls, wholewheat loaves, Chelsea buns and well as your own pizzas for lunch! The day will finish with an afternoon session of creating shapes and plaits – all to take home to share with friends and family. Making bread can be a bit messy (but fun!) so please bring your apron! Maximum 6, £60. Materials, lunch and refreshments included.
Crochet a Granny Square Cushion Cover. A course for complete beginners. Saturday 14th April. 10am - 5pm. £45. Max 4. Lunch & materials i
ncluded.
Create a beautiful cushion cover by crocheting granny squares and sewing them together. This workshop is for complete beginners as well as intermediates. In one day you will learn to follow a basic pattern as well as learning the stitches you will need to complete this beautiful crochet cushion cover - you will be able to complete several square as a beginner or even all 9 if you already have
some experience in crocheting, and you will also be shown how to hand-sew them together. If you're feeling adventurous, you can keep making as many squares as you like, and end up with a throw rug! You will be provided with a crochet hook and the wool required to make a cushion cover, but if you'd like to order more for your throw rug, that is no problem but it will be at additional cost. We will be using the Eco Wool Chunky range for this project. £45. Lunch & materials included.
NEW DATE. Make a Basket in a Day. Sunday 15th April. 10am - 4pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
There are still places on this workshop. For other willow workshops please our other courses - Living Willow Structures on the 24th March, Plant Supports on the 21st April, Basket-making on the 12th May and Make a Basket in a Day workshop on the 8th July.
In just one day you will learn to make a lovely frame basket with a handle using beautiful willow, which can be filled with goodies to give to a special friend or family member. The weaving technique was traditionally used by agricultural workers or travellers who made the small round baskets from hedgerow materials. Alison is a great admirer of willow and she grows some of her own or sources it locally. The willow she brings to this workshop includes a variety of different species each of a different shade, from light brown to russet to dark chocolate, and they can all be incorporated into your basket. Once the frame is made, weaving the coloured rods is fun, easy to do and very rewarding. The end result – a beautiful basket with a variety of uses which will last for many years! We have a small gift shop on site, selling items such as locally-made jams and honey, Lincolnshire plum bread, chocolates, and many other items which would be lovely if you wish to turn your basket into a special gift. Taught by Alison from Lincoln Willow. www.lincolnwillow.co.uk. 10am - 4.00pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Create a Picture in Felt. Wednesday 18th April. 10am - 5pm. £60. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
Feltmaking is a traditional craft based on very simple, age-old techniques which can be used to produce a wide range of unique items. Sue from Hawkmoon Crafts was originally inspired by the sea and now makes felt pictures framed with driftwood collected along the Humber. She also makes jewellery, felt flowers and other items.
In this workshop Sue will introduce you to the various techniques and fibres used in the feltmaking process, look at a range of handmade felt items and learn the basic principles of this traditional craft. You will use t
hese basic feltmaking techniques and 
merino wool, which comes in beautiful, vibrant colours, to create an unusual picture or wall hanging you will be proud of! The photos really don't do these beautiful pictures that Sue has made justice - they really are stunning and you can make one yourself! A relaxed class suitable for all. With artist/feltmaker Sue Hawmoon. www.hawkmooncrafts.co.uk
Obelisks and other Willow Plant Supports for your Garden. Saturday 21st April. 10am - 4pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included. 
The Organic Kitchen Garden - Part 2: Planting your Kitchen Garden. Sunday 22nd April. 10am - 5pm. £40. Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
This workshop follows on from Part 1 (February/March) but it is not essential to have attended one of these first. Discounted rates available if booking 2 or more parts of this course. This workshop will be repeated again on the 27th May. Part 3 (The Harvest) follows on the 24th June or 22nd July and Part 4 (From Plot to Plate) on the 19th August or 23rd September.
Part 2 of the Kitchen Garden Course, to be run in April and repeated again in May, will cover the tasks to be undertaken during the planting/sowing season. There will be another chance to look at aspects of garden planning and preparation and to discuss which types of vegetables you wish to grow as well as types of planting schemes. You will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty as there will be practical demonstrations of the various forms of sowing/planting out. You will also learn how to care for your crops using organic methods to ensure you get maximum yield from your healthy high-quality vegetables. You will also have the opportunity to sow some seeds in a seed tray to take home and watch them grow. ‘Kits’ containing seeds, compost pots, labels and growing instructions will also be for sale on the day. £40. Maximum 6. Lunch & materials included in price.
Jam making Day. Wednesday 25th April. 10am - 5pm. £60. 
Max 6. Lunch & materials included.
On this one-day course you will start with the basics of jam making and be taken right through to learning how to use your creativitiy in mixing flavours and textues which will result in unusual but delicious combinations!
Lotions & Lavender I. Saturday 28th April. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 
6. Lunch & materials included.
Make your own beauty products using natural materials and plant essential oils to use yourself or to give to friends and family. You do not need any specialist equipment and all materials are provided on the day. We start the day with lavender & mint tea followed by a talk about the wonderful properties of lavender. Before lunch we will learn to make lip balm, a simple glycerine soap and some bath melts and following a scrumptious lavender-themed lunch we will create a face cream and a facial oil tailored to your skin type using essential oils of your choice. Recipes will be given out on the day and reference material and other lavender products will be on sale in our shop. £65. Max. 6. Lunch & materials included.
This one-day workshop is both for those who have attended the Lotions & Lavender I or for beginners. We will be trying out new and more advanced recipes. Please watch this space for more details to follow soon. £65. Max. 6. Lunch & materials included.Lotions & Lavender II. Sunday 29th April. 10am - 5pm. £65. Max 6. Lunch & materials included
May 2012
May is a lovely month - the garden is really beginning to show signs of life, the days are long (and hopefully warm!) and energy is all around. This is a great month for the garden and we have several courses running which will help you get out there and enjoy the great outdoors.
We are still planning May's workshops but please find below those we have already arranged. More to follow soon.
Basket-making Day. Saturday 12th May. 10am - 4pm. £65. Max 5. Lunch & materials included
On this one-day w
orkshop you will make a small round basket (as shown in the back of the photo) using the stake and strand technique, which is the starting point for most round and oval english baskets. With a variety of willows to hand, you will learn how to weave the base, upset the side stakes and slew the siding then finish the basket with a simple border. You will also learn about the different basketmaking tools and how they are employed.
This is a more advanced workshop compared to the other basket making courses we offer and it is preferable if participants have had some previous craft experience working with willow or other natural materials. It's quite hard work and a lot to learn in one day, but very worthwhile and rewarding! Taught by Alison Walling from Lincoln Willow. www.lincolnwillow.co.uk. 10am - 4pm. Max 6. Lunch & materials included
The Organic Kitchen Garden - Part 2 - The Harvest. Sunday 27th May. 10am - 5pm. £40. Max 6. Lunch & materials included
Part 2 of the Kitchen Garden Course, initially run in April and now repeated again in May, will cover the tasks to be undertaken during the planting/sowing season. There will be another chance to look at aspects of garden planning and preparation and to discuss which types of vegetables you wish to grow as well as types of planting schemes. You will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty as there will be practical demonstrations of the various forms of sowing/planting out. You will also learn how to care for your crops using organic methods to ensure you get maximum yield from your healthy high-qu This workshop follows on from Part 1 (February/March) but it is not essential to have attended one of these first. Discounted rates available if booking 2 or more parts of this course. This workshop will be repeated again on the 27th May. Part 3 (The Harvest) follows on the 24th June or 22nd July and Part 4 (From Plot to Plate) on the 19th August or 23rd September..JPG "The Kitchen Garden")
ality vegetables. You will also have the opportunity to sow some seeds in a seed tray to take home and watch them grow. ‘Kits’ containing seeds, compost pots, labels and growing instructions will also be for sale on the day. £40. Maximum 6. Lunch & materials included in price.
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers for Courses & Workshops are now available - please contact us on 01526 378717 or 07979 750760 if you'd like to purchase one. You can specify any amount and for any workshop, provided that they are used within 6 months of purchase. The Voucher will be sent to either yourself or the intended recipient with a lovely card depicting the outside view of the Stables. A lovely present ideal for your friends and family.
Past Courses & Workshops
Our workshops finally started in October. CLICK HERE to see how Rachel's Cutting Garden Course went
CLICK HERE to see what happened at the Barge Art Workshop
Look at what we achieved at the Wreath-making Course!
Please see http://www.catkinflowers.co.uk for more details of what Rachel does at Doddington Hall!
