The Home of Wild Crafting
East Grinstead
Sussex
RH19 3PH
07957 621672
07956 815458
info@forestgarden.info
Saturday, 03 March 2012 Orchard Day
This course will teach you everything you need to know about fruit trees, from planting and pruning to maintenance and pest control.
Thursday, 22 March 2012 Way of Meditation
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the concept and practice of daily meditation. Unwind in a stress-free environment and learn different techniques that nurture and nourish the soul long after the day has ended.
Friday, 20 April 2012 Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
This one day course will teach you the principles of soil preparation, seeding and germination, planting systems, cultivation and composting.
Saturday, 21 April 2012 Basket Willow Weaving
This one day course will teach you the techniques of making a Frame willow basket, Man’s earliest type of basket. This type of basket can easily be made at home with material collected from the garden or hedgerow.
Saturday, 28 April 2012 Introduction to Bee Keeping
A one day course as an introduction to Bee keeping. You will learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping.
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 Beltane : Sacred Sound Celebration
A celebration of the Pagan fire festival of fertility marking the beginning of Summer. A time to honour the moon goddess Artemis, the goddess of forests who helps us focus on new direction in our lives.
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 Unearth : Art in the Woods - Spring
This one day course introduces you to drawing and painting in the woodland with natural materials and presents different approaches to perceiving and sensing what you see.
Saturday, 12 May 2012 Introduction to Beekeeping
A one day course as an introduction to Bee keeping. You will learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping.
Friday, 18 May 2012 Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
This one day course will teach you the principles of soil preparation, seeding and germination, planting systems, cultivation and composting.
Saturday, 19 May 2012 Basket Willow Weaving
This one day course will teach you the techniques of making a Frame willow basket, Man’s earliest type of basket. This type of basket can easily be made at home with material collected from the garden or hedgerow.
Thursday, 24 May 2012 Crystal Healing : Wands, wood & wisdom
Wands, wood and wisdom : this one-day advanced workshop will teach you how to delve deeper into the mysteries and magic of crystal energy and its relevance for current times
Saturday, 16 June 2012 Introduction to Beekeeping
A one day course as an introduction to Bee keeping. You will learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping.
Thursday, 21 June 2012 Summer Solstice Retreat
This is a one day retreat for those wishing to chill out, learn meditation techniques, receive some healing and rediscover a positive life path. The focus is on joy, abundance and celebration of the summer solstice and personal achievements.
Friday, 22 June 2012 Green Wood Working: 3 day, Make a Stool
Making a Stool - this 3 day course will focus on producing a beautifully crafted and unique piece of furniture.
Friday, 29 June 2012 Hurdle Making
This course, led by an experienced hurdlemaker will show you how to select the correct material for the various stages of the hurdle, split each hazel rod into two halves and weave your own small hurdle.
Saturday, 30 June 2012 Clay Oven Building
Learn the techniques to build your own clay oven in your garden.
Monday, 02 July 2012 Green Wood Working : 6 day, Make a Chair
This 6 day course takes you through the entire process of creating a chair from a tree.
Wednesday, 11 July 2012 Bowl Carving
Learn how to carve a beautiful bowl from a piece of green wood during this two day course.
Friday, 13 July 2012 Hurdle Making
This course, led by an experienced hurdlemaker will show you how to select the correct material for the various stages of the hurdle, split each hazel rod into two halves and weave your own small hurdle.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012 Unearth : Art in the Woods - Summer
This one day course introduces you to drawing and painting in the woodland with natural materials and presents different approaches to perceiving and sensing what you see.