We are delighted to be able to announce that workshops are back for 2022 here at Beetham Nurseries. Join us on The Terrace for a host of events from Crafting to Calligraphy, Needle Felting to Designing a Cottage Garden we’ve got it all going on. Our programme of events are perfect for the whole family, simply book Online or Contact Us.
Observe, learn and have a go yourself with our selection of workshop experiences. You’ll be trained by enthusiastic professionals who are all experts in their creative fields, be it working felt, flowers or willow. It’s time for you to roll up your sleeves and put your inner artistry skills to work.
Tuesday 5th April 2022 - Weave your Own Sweet Pea Obelisk Workshop (Now Sold Out)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Date: 5th April 2022
Come along and learn how to make your own plant supports using the finest quality willow. You will be shown several different weaves to use on the obelisk you make.
The finished Obelisks are great for growing Sweet Peas or even for placing over tall growing herbaceous plants to support them. Steve & Simone from Willowpool Designs will be bringing along a selection of different sized willow to work with.
Suitable for beginners, this work will allow you to learn a fantastic new skill and display your own hard work in the garden for many years to come!
Wednesday 13th April 2022 - Adult and Child Easter Crafting Workshop (Now Sold Out)
*This ticket is valid for 1 x Adult & 1 x Child*
Time: 10am - 12pm
Date: 13th April 2022
Come along and enjoy a morning of crafting your own hanging Easter decorations using air drying clay and pressed flowers, followed by getting creative with fresh foliage and flowers to create your own nature Easter bunny mask.
Using natural, local materials Kirstie from Kirstie Crafts will guide you through each step of the way to creating your Egg-ceptional Easter pieces.
Perfect for Parents / Grandparents / Carers and Children through the Easter Holidays this really is a workshop for all of the family.
Suitable for Parent & Child, this work will include some rolling and clay work therefore, adult supervision and assistance is essential.
Saturday 23rd April 2022 - Adult and Child Spring Crafting Workshop
*This ticket is valid for 1 x Adult & 1 x Child*
Time: 10am - 12pm
Date: 23rd April 2022
Join us for a fun morning of crafts with Kirstie from Kirstie Crafts. Using natural, locally sourced materials Kirstie will guide you through every step of the way to creating your crafts.
In this workshop you will be making pinch pots using air drying clay and pressed flowers. You will then get creative with fresh foliage and flowers to create your own nature superhero mask to take home with you.
Perfect for Parents / Grandparents / Carers and Children through the Easter Holidays this really is a workshop for all of the family.
Suitable for Parent & Child, this work will include some rolling and cutting work therefore, adult supervision and assistance is essential.
Thursday 28th April 2022 - Create Your Own Fresh Spring Wreath Workshop
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Date: 28th April 2022
Create your very own fresh spring wreath, perfect for your front door throughout spring with the super talented Katie from Forage & Foliage.
Katie will guide you step by step throughout the process of creating your own wreath using the highest quality seasonal blooms, so come along and learn a wonderful new skill and create something stunning at the same time.
Thursday 4th May 2022 - Making the Most of Your Garden Workshop
Time: 10am - 4pm
Date: 5th May 2022
Join us in our brand new Marquee on The Terrace (to the right of The Garden Cafe) and learn how to make the most of your garden in this practical workshop. The aim is for you to achieve the very most of your garden site, whatever you may feel its limitations may be! Come along and join Marguerite Hughes in learning how to make the most of your garden throughout the seasons, all year round.
This detailed workshop will include planting & design tips, plant suggestions & plant combinations for challenging spots & how to achieve long term interest in such areas.
There will be lots of practical advice on things such as testing & improving your soil & understanding factors such as aspect and space. The last 30 minutes of the workshop will allow for summary, round up and Q&A so you will be sure to leave with plenty of knowledge and inspiration to tackle your own garden and make the most of it.
Thursday 12th May 2022 - Planning and Designing a Cottage Garden Workshop
Time: 10am - 4pm
Date: 12th May 2022
Come along and learn how to plan & design a cottage garden for long term colour & interest. This detailed workshop will include hardy plant suggestions for borders with a focus on plants to attract wildlife through the seasons, so you’ll leave full of inspiration to get into your own garden!
Taking place in our brand new Marquee on The Terrace (to the right of The Garden Cafe), this workshop will illustrate the benefits of wildlife gardening & include an introduction to companion planting & utilising this as a natural method of combatting pests & diseases. The last 30 minutes of the workshop will allow for summary, round up & Q&A.
Saturday 14th may 2022 - Spring Botanical Calligraphy Workshop
Time: 11am - 1.30pm
Date: 14th May 2022
Spring is here, let's turn our thoughts to Springtime flowers blooming and those glorious sunny days! Learn how to create this lovely relaxed lettering style that is not only great fun to learn but also highly relaxing and creative as well. Learn how to create Greeting cards with some lovely Spring botanical flourishes to use with your lettering, floral themed gifts tags, cards and foliage themed lettering pieces.
Thursday 26th May 2022 - Needle Felt a Spring Hare Workshop
Time: 10am - 4pm
Date: 26th May 2022
Come along for a craft-filled day learning the art of needle felting!
Needle felting is a technique which sculpts fleece into 3D shapes; in this workshop you will learn to needle felt a jolly Spring Hare using Norwegian Fleece.
This cute addition to your home will look fantastic displayed all year round and would even make a fantastic, handmade gift.
