Learn new creative skills

Spend the weekend taking a deep dive into making your own herbal medicine. You will make at least 3 herbal preparations and take away ideas for many more. Held at Rowan’s rural eco home and garden, the course will cover all aspects from identifying, growing, harvesting and drying herbs to making teas, tinctures, infused oils, syrups, inhalations and more. 

Rowan McOnegal Hedgerow Medicine
4 & 5 March (2 day course)
£240

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Learn how to identify wild edibles over the course of a 2.5 hour walk which sets off from Drovers Rest, an organic farm and holiday retreat near beautiful Hay-on-Wye. Along the way, you’ll pause to enjoy seasonal homemade refreshment, such as hogweed & garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. The event closes with a tasty wild food lunch, made with all the goodies you’ve found on the day.

Drovers Rest

Various dates in April & May
Adults £60, Under 16s £30 

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Beginners and improvers are equally welcome at Eastnor Pottery’s one-day course. With only 8 places available on each date, all participants will enjoy plenty of individual attention and guidance. The day starts with demonstrations before you have a go on your own personal potter’s wheel.

Eastnor Pottery
Various dates in April & May
£150 including firing, glazing and the cost of posting your masterpieces. 

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Spend the day learning the traditional skill of willow weaving - you’ll take home your very own beautiful and functional creation. With breaks for tasty refreshments and a hearty vegetarian lunch. All tools and materials provided. Hosted at the Haywain Barn at Hellens Manor in Much Marcle.

Wonders of Willow at Hellens Manor
7 March, 25 April, 16 May & beyond
£95

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Explore and experiment with a range of materials and mediums, using the glorious surroundings of the Queenswood Arboretum for inspiration. The perfect way to start creating your own sketchbook.

Queenswood Arboretum & Country Park

31 March
£25
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