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Courses 2009

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Below you will find a whole range of wonderful courses and events, designed to give you an opportunity to love the place you are in, to learn, and to create.

Now is a hugely positive time for people who believe money is our tool not our master. You’ll find that the teacher of our 2009 courses is truly Mother Earth, and that we echo the nifty thrifty 50s in our response to ‘recession’!

People love our courses

Lots of you have been coming here since 2000 to be inspired and informed by great course leaders and to enjoy a creative day out which includes a full home-made lunch, teas, coffees and home-made cake. All this and more can be enjoyed in the tranquil and beautiful oasis of The Garden Station.

Course times: All day courses run from 10.45 to 4.30 unless otherwise stated. This new timing is to coincide with the bus times from and to Hexham, and is part of our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Book your courses now

Please select the courses of interest and then complete your enquiry at the foot of the page.

On confirmation of available courses you can book by printing and posting our Courses Booking Form and sending it, with a cheque payable to 'The Garden Station' and a stamped addressed envelope (for necessary information and receipt) to:
The Garden Station, Langley on Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5LA

Or you can ring us on 01434 684391 and pay by debit card.

Prices and discounts

All full day courses, including organic & fair-trade tea/coffee on arrival, full home-made lunch & tea/coffee & home-made cake in the afternoon: *£48 full price
Family course prices, including refreshments:
Child £18 Adult £22 (discounts available: see below)

Three brilliant discounts are available:

  1. SAVE THE PLANET
Arrive by bike, on foot or by bus save 10%: *£43.20
Share a lift in a car save 5%: *£45.60

  2. BOOK A READ OR PICK A PIC
ALL non-food purchases (books, art, plants, etc.) you make on the day of your course will attract 10% off.

  3. A THIRD OFF A FOURTH
Once you have booked three day courses you can have a voucher for a 33% discount off a fourth ** – only *£32
*full day course prices
** all four must be attended by the same person; terms and conditions apply

Enquiries for group visits, parties and bespoke courses are always welcome. Please contact us.
 

Garden Station Courses 2009

Please select the courses of interest and then complete your enquiry at the foot of the page.
We will contact you to confirm your booking and to complete your payment.

Keeping Hens with Katie Jackson & Richard Wright
Tuesday 3rd March
Keeping a few hens for their eggs can be hugely enjoyable & surprisingly easy. How to prepare for & look after yours. < More Info >

Vegetable Growing with Sue Hick
Thursday 19th March
Discover the joy of growing your own organic vegetables: from seed to harvest – so satisfying! < More Info >

Renga Poetry with Linda France
Thursday 26th March 10 - 5
Spend a day at The Garden Station writing a poem with others three lines at a time. All abilities welcome. < More Info >
With Queen’s Hall Arts: ring 01434 652 477 to book.

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Daily Bread with Mike Winstanley
Thursday 9th April
Enjoy the simple pleasure of making healthy, organic, real and tasty bread, using a sourdough. < More Info >

Acrylics and Oils with Peter Flanagan
Thursday 16th April
Join Peter to sketch in our garden and return to the Station to make the most of your acrylics or oils. < More Info >

Hooky & Proggy Flowers with Liz Treadway and Caroline Mann
Tuesday 21st April
Learn the craft of hooky & proggy and create your own flower garden using different materials and fabrics. < More Info >

Watercolour: How to take risks but still stay mostly in control, with Rosie Villiers–Stuart
Wednesday 22nd April
Wet-in-wet techniques and projects to encourage joyful experimentation without losing coherence and clarity. < More Info >

Photography with Iain Duncan
Tuesday 28th April
No need for a fancy camera: concentrate on pattern, design, colour and texture and take great photos! < More Info >

Drawing Nature & Architecture at The Garden Station with Lionel Playford
Wednesday 29th April
We have a great outdoor space: draw your inspiration! < More Info >

Gardening for Wildlife with Sue Hick
Thursday 30th April
Your garden can be home to wonderful and beneficial species. Learn to nurture them with an organic expert. < More Info >

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More Breads with Mike Winstanley
Monday 10th May
‘Getting the dough drunk', bread with non-wheat grains, and other enjoyable bread techniques. < More Info >

Keeping Hens with Katie Jackson & Richard Wright
Saturday 16th May
Keeping a few hens for their eggs can be hugely enjoyable & surprisingly easy. How to prepare for & look after yours. < More Info >

Daily Bread with Mike Winstanley
Tusday 19th May
Enjoy the simple pleasure of making healthy, organic, real and tasty bread, using a sourdough. < More Info >

The Plants Beneath the Trees with Jane Torday
Wednesday 10th June, 2p.m. – 4.30p.m.
Jane, founder of The Garden Station, offers a tour of our Woodland Garden and a talk about its planting and design.
To book, ring RHS on 0845 6121253 and quote ref 5898.

Watercolour: Getting Started, with Rosie Villiers–Stuart
Tuesday 23rd June
Beginner in watercolour or a bit rusty? Rosie will help you develop confidence to complete a picture. < More Info >

Daily Bread with Mike Winstanley
Wednesday 24th June
Enjoy the simple pleasure of making healthy, organic, real and tasty bread, using a sourdough. < More Info >

More Breads with Mike Winstanley
Wednesday 8th July
‘Getting the dough drunk', bread with non-wheat grains, and other enjoyable bread techniques. < More Info >

Drawing & Discovering, with Rosie Villiers-Stuart
Wednesday 15th July
In drawing we connect closely with what we see: focus on expressive drawing and investigate our environment. < More Info >

More Breads with Mike Winstanley
Tuesday 25th August
‘Getting the dough drunk', bread with non-wheat grains, and other enjoyable bread techniques. < More Info >

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Permaculture Design with Wilf Richards
Tuesday 8th September
Wilf of North East Permaculture Network shows how nature can be your teacher in your garden design. < More Info >

Everyday floristry with Anne Boulton
Wednesday 9th September
Develop your confidence in making floral decorations. < More Info >

Renga Poetry with Linda France
Thursday 10th September
Spend a day at The Garden Station writing a poem with others three lines at a time. All abilities welcome. < More Info >
With Queen’s Hall Arts: ring 01434 652 477 to book.

Sun Prints with Caroline Mann and Cheryl Jackson
Tuesday 15th September
Use daylight plus natural and found objects to create wonderful images in the original ‘blueprint’ – on fabric. < More Info >

Watercolour Painting: Pushing the boundaries with special effects with Rosie Villiers–Stuart
Wednesday 16th September
Spatter, scratch, blot! A day to experiment with new techniques and devices to enrich your watercolours. < More Info >

Green your Eats with Mike Winstanley
Thursday 17th September
If we all ate a ‘Western’ diet we’d need several earths to feed us. Find out how to save the earth with a healthy diet. < More Info >

Allotments & Community Gardens with Simon Cross
Thursday 19th September
How to get the best from your allotment & its community. < More Info >

History of Planet Earth in a Day with Marc Perry
Tuesday 22nd September
Fear not! Take a journey through time and put things in perspective. A mind-boggling and interactive day. < More Info >

Willow hens and cockerels with Phil Bradley
Thursday 24th September
Make a bit of a farmyard of poultry - all out of willow. < More Info >

An Introduction to Batik with Pete Winstanley
Saturday 26th September
The ancient craft of wax-resist dying is alive & well! < More Info >

Making Arty Journals with Katie Jackson
Wednesday 30th September
Make your own journal, notebook or diary from recycled materials. Simple and brilliant. < More Info >

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Beginning Calligraphy with Chris Bowen
Thursday 1st October
Chris, a superb calligrapher himself, will introduce you to the italic hand. Discover writing as a visual art. < More Info >

The Spirit of Garden Design with Marc Perry
Saturday 3rd October
Ecology in your garden depends on recognising the essence of the place. Know & nurture your ‘genius’.
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A Brief History of Vegetables with Marie Addyman
Tuesday 6th October
Heritage vegetables are all the rage - fascinating history told with spirit, and at the end you can buy or swap seeds. < More Info >

Photography with Iain Duncan
Wednesday 7th October
No need for a fancy camera: concentrate on pattern, design, colour and texture and take great photos! < More Info >

Meditation in Nature with Chris Blain
Thursday 8th October
Exploring, in the Station and the Garden, ways of connecting more deeply with nature and with ourselves. < More Info >

Mushrooms with Gordon Beakes
Saturday 10th October
An introduction to identifying mushrooms and a fungus forage in the woods. Book early: this is always popular! < More Info >

Heavenly Bodies with Phil Bradley
Tuesday 13th October
Stars and spheres from willow: take a look, Galileo! < More Info >

Watercolour Painting: Tackling Still Life and Flowers with Rosie Villiers–Stuart
Wednesday 14th October
This course will give you confidence create exciting and satisfying paintings out of a response to simple things. < More Info >

Peg Loom Weaving with Caroline Mann
Saturday 17th October
Start collecting scraps and balls of wool now! < More Info >

Acrylics and Oils with Peter Flanagan
Tuesday 20th October
Join Peter to sketch in our garden and return to the Station to make the most of your acrylics or oils. < More Info >

Paper Making with Katie Jackson
Wednesday 21st October
Make gorgeous textured paper out of recycled materials. < More Info >

Apples with Simon Cross
Thursday 22nd October
All about apples: varieties, growing and keeping. < More Info >

Cooking with Felt with Katie Jackson and Mike Winstanley:
two courses in tandem!
Friday 23rd October 6 – 8.30, followed by a meal
Up to five pairs: one half cooking, the other crafting. Then get together to eat the food and admire the crafts! < More Info >

Daily Bread with Mike Winstanley
27th October
Enjoy the simple pleasure of making healthy, organic, real and tasty bread, using a sourdough. < More Info >

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Gluten-free cooking with Mike Winstanley
Tuesday 3rd November
A practical day using natural ingredients & easy techniques. < More Info >

Willow Deer with Phil Bradley
Saturday 7th November
Create a striking and graceful deer sculpture out of willow. < More Info >

Bling your clothes with Katie Jackson
Tuesday 10th November
A restyle, major surgery or just a change of buttons: this is nifty, thrifty eco-chic and you’ll love it. < More Info >

Improvise without all the Jazz, with Ben Monypenny
Thursday 19th November
Learn to improvise on any melody instrument. Suitable for intermediate musicians. < More Info >

Making Fab Felt Scarves with Katie Jackson
Wednesday 25th November
Make your winter scarf from merino wool fibre. Inventive, vibrant and colourful. < More Info >

Hark the Willow Angels with Phil Bradley
Tuesday 1st December
It’s getting towards the angel season again! A very popular day making graceful willow angels. < More Info >

Nice Stuff from Junk with Katie Jackson
Tuesday 8th December
Don’t shop for junk this festive season; use what you have to make delightful gifts. < More Info >

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Family Events and Courses
For children and their grown-ups

Easter Fun with Katie Jackson
Wednesday 8th April 1.30 – 4.30pm.
An eggstraordinary afternoon of Easter creativity, from decorative eggs to pop-up Easter cards. < More Info >

Nature into Art with Art4
Saturday 1st August 10.45am. – 4.30pm.
An inventive drop-in day with our art tour artists: activities based on the garden. Honesty payment. < More Info >

Easy Print-making with Jo Westgate
Tuesday 11th August 1.30 – 4.30pm.
Begin with drawings of natural objects around The Garden Station and move on to easy printing. < More Info >

The Story of the Soil with Marc Perry
Friday 21st August 1.30 – 4.30pm.
Where does soil come from? What lives in it and how do we look after it? Be prepared to get mucky! < More Info >

North Pennines Storytelling Festival
Sunday 18th October 2 – 5pm.
A great family day at the Garden Station.
In association with Queen's Hall Arts, Hexham. Booking 01434 652477 or just pay on the day. < More Info >

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Thank you for your interest in The Garden Station. We hope to see you on one of these wonderful courses, which are provided by talented and generous leaders. ‘Thank-you’ to all of them. Remember that we offer many other things, so do get in touch and do pay us a visit – we are open from March to December.
 

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