Courses 2012

Beauty, Nature, Creativity and Wellbeing

2012 brings you another wonderful programme of courses at The Garden Station. Come and be delighted by the fabulous experiences on offer, from beekeeping or bookbinding to toymaking or tai chi. Learn and improve your skills and knowledge; create items from hares to slippers to take home with you. Just browse the list below and find out more about what you fancy by clicking on ‘more info’.

Book a special course for a party

We can arrange a special course or talk for your group or party. How about felt-making with your family, watercolour with your WI or a lecture for lead-smelt historians? For more details, please contact us.

Course times

Our courses run from 11.00 to 4.45. The timing is to coincide with the bus times from and to Hexham, and is part of our commitment to environmental responsibility. Come by bus or other eco-friendly transport and get a discount – see below.

Prices and Discounts

The course fee for 2012 has been kept down at last year’s level of £50. This includes organic & Fairtrade tea/coffee on arrival, full home-made lunch & tea/coffee & home-made cake in the afternoon. The following discounts are available:

1. SAVE THE PLANET:
   Arrive by bike, on foot or by bus: save 10%; share a lift in a car: save 5%
   N.B. If you have a disability which prevents you from taking advantage of these discounts, please apply the 10% discount anyway
2. BOOK A READ OR PICK A PIC:
   All purchases (books, art, etc.) made on the day of your course will attract 10% off
3. ACCOMMODATION OFFER:
   Verona and Mike Woodhouse have kindly offered £20 off a short break at their 4-STAR self-catering Station Flat in Allendale if you are booked on one of our courses.
   For details ring 01434 683362 or click here.

Book Your Courses Now

Book soon to avoid disappointment! To check availability, please select the course(s) you’d like to do and then complete your enquiry at the foot of the page.
We will reply by email. Or you can ring us on 01434 684391.

Garden Station Courses 2012

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.

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Bread Making with Mike Winstanley Saturday 24th March It's easy and enjoyable to make healthy, real and tasty bread - both wheat and rye sourdough. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Watercolour Painting: Bringing the Garden to Life with Lionel Playford Wednesday 18th April A chance to tackle the glory of spring flowers and trees in the garden in sketching and painting. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Birdwatching for Beginners with Keith Buchanan Saturday 21st April Ever wanted to know what that familiar bird or song is? Meet our local feathered friends.< More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Silk Paper Making with Caroline Mann Tuesday 24th April Make silk paper and turn your handmade sheets of paper into a simple booklet. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Garden Design with Adrian Clarke Saturday 28th April How to approach the design of your garden with environmental considerations. < More Info >

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Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Sculptural Felt Making with Caroline Mann Saturday 12th May Bags, Vases, Buttons and Beads: learn the creative technique of sculptural felt making.. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Crafty bookbinding, fun and fancy book making with Chloe Daykin Tuesday 15th May An opportunity to spend a day making beautiful books. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Tai Chi in Nature - The 5 Elements Dance with Chris Blain Wednesday 13th June Slow, flowing, relaxed movement, deepening our connection with ourselves and the earth. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Watercolour for Beginners with Rosie Villiers–Stuart Wednesday 20th June Watercolour for beginners, or near beginners: a day to tap into Rosie’s experience, get familiar with materials, practise techniques and get started on a painting. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES A Taste of Beekeeping with Dorian Pritchard Saturday 14th July Some theory, a taste of honey and a glimpse into the secret world of honeybees. < More Info >

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Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Batik for Beginners with Pete Winstanley Thursday 13th September Enjoy creating pictures or patterns on fabric using cold dyes and wax resist. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Make your own Toys and Games with Tim Foxall Saturday 15th September Spend a day with award-winning toymaker and teacher, Tim Foxall. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Bread Making with Mike Winstanley Wednesday 26th September It's easy and enjoyable to make healthy, real and tasty bread - both wheat and rye sourdough. < More Info >

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Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Weaving: Weave a Scarf on a Table Loom with Jan Beadle Tuesday 2nd October Learn the basics of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom to create your own individual handwoven scarf. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Mushrooms with Gordon Beakes Saturday 6th October An introduction to identifying mushrooms, including a fungus forage in Langley Woods. This is always a very popular course. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Beautiful Basketry with Ruth Thompson Wednesday 10th October Swedish style simple basketry with wooden bases. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Willow Sculpture: Hares with Phil Bradley Friday 12th October Make a beautiful willow hare ........new course for 2012! < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Calligraphy: the Art of Beautiful Writing with Chris Bowen Tuesday 16th October For Chris, a professional calligrapher, writing is a joyful activity. Share his enthusiasm! < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Natural Dyes from Plants with Eve Studd Wednesday 24th October Discover how to use natural colours from your garden and the countryside! < More Info >

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Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Sewing: Mini Velvet Bag with Vicky Boase Saturday 10th November Make your very own beautiful velvet bag, with appliqué, embroidery and lining. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Willow Sculpture: Deer with Phil Bradley Wednesday 14th November Make a wonderful willow deer in a day! < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Felt Making – Super Slippers with Cat Moore Saturday 17th November Don't get cold feet! Chase away those winter blues in a pair of vibrant felt slippers. < More Info >

Reserve: 1 PLACE 2 PLACES 3 PLACES 4 PLACES 5 PLACES Green Willow Christmas with Phil Bradley Wednesday 5th December Make your own Christmas decorations in a way that won't cost the earth. < More Info >

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