COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2017

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1 COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2017

2 RHS Garden Harlow Carr Courses and Workshops Welcome to our 2017 programme of Courses and Workshops, full of inspiration and the very best in horticulture. Contents Courses and workshops at a glance 4 Horticulture 8 RHS Garden Harlow Carr offers a wide range of workshops from pruning and propagation to art and photography, to inspire you and to enhance your knowledge of plants and gardens. Most courses include a practical element and are offered at a range of different levels of experience. RHS Garden Harlow Carr offers the opportunity to learn alongside RHS horticulturists and experts in the fantastically resourced Bramall Learning Centre. This amazing building, one of the greenest in the country, has three classrooms and a library. Close by are the educational resources of the teaching garden, glasshouse and The Lodge. Our 2017 programme aims to provide horticultural sessions to suit everyone, whether starting from scratch, needing help with a new garden, looking for plants that will earn their keep or wanting to learn to mow using a scythe. We hope we have something for everyone. This year we have increased the length of our popular series of guided walks given by our talented team of horticulturists who will share with you seasonal highlights and give you tips and advice for your own garden. We have added to our range of garden craft and creative workshops offering you the opportunity to learn English round basket making, spoon carving, natural beauty products and make hand-tied bouquets with British grown flowers to name but a few. We hope you find a course to match your needs and look forward to welcoming you to the garden in The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK s foremost gardening charity, helping and inspiring millions of people to garden. We do this at our gardens and shows and through our scientific research, publications, libraries and our education and community programmes. We are entirely funded by our members, visitors and supporters. Garden design 20 Garden craft 22 Creative 29 Photography 36 Further information 38 How to book Back cover How to find us Back cover 2 3

3 Courses and Workshops at a glance Courses and Workshops at a glance Date Time Type Course Title New Course Page No. January Wednesday 11 January Garden Craft Make your own natural beauty products 22 Friday 13 January 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Growing orchids as houseplants 8 Friday 20 January Horticulture What now? January and February 8 Six Fridays: Garden Design An Introduction to garden design 27 January 20 3, 10, 17 February 3, 10 March February Wednesday 8 February Garden Craft Medicinal herbs 22 Friday 10 February 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Plants for spring pruning 9 March Friday 3 March Horticulture Designing a kitchen garden 9 Friday 10 March 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: The Harlow Carr Winter Walk 10 Saturday 11 March Creative Linocut: From ideas to ink 29 Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 March Creative Botanical drawing using coloured pencils: Harlow Carr in spring 30 Tuesday 14 March Horticulture How to grow cut flowers 10 Friday 17 March 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Getting the most from your dogwood 10 Friday 17 March Horticulture What Now? March and April 11 Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 March Garden Craft Spoon carving 23 April Monday 3 April Horticulture Starting from scratch: A beginner s guide to growing vegetables 11 Tuesday 4 April Horticulture How to grow herbs 12 Friday 7 April 10am to 5pm Creative Linocut: From ideas to ink 29 Date Time Type Course Title New Course Page No. April continued Tuesday 25 April 10am to 3pm Creative Flower crowns, buttonholes and wrist corsages 30 Friday 28 April Garden Craft Willow twigwams for climbing plants 23 May Friday 5 May 10am to 5pm Photography An introduction to plant and flower photography 36 Saturday 6 May Creative Felted embroidered flowers 30 Tuesday 9 May 10am to 2.30pm Creative How to make a hand-tied bouquet with flowers from the garden 31 Wednesday 10 May Garden Craft Herbalicious: Women's herbs for health and happiness 23 Friday 12 May Garden Craft Willow hares 24 Monday 15 May 10am to 12noon Horticulture Garden walk: Growing in straw bales and other media 12 Friday 19 May Horticulture What now? May and June 12 Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 May Creative Linocut: Fascination with ferns 31 Friday 26 May Horticulture Micro greens 13 June Saturday 3 June Garden Craft Introduction to dry stone walling 24 Friday 9 June Photography The magical world of insect photography 36 Monday 12 June 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture A practical guide to taking cuttings 13 Friday 16 June 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Gardening for low maintenance 13 Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 June Creative Botanical drawing using coloured pencil: Harlow Carr in summer 32 Tuesday 20 June 10am to 3pm Horticulture How to grow roses and sweet peas 13 Friday 30 June 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Talking turf 14 July Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 July Creative Linocut: In the meadow 32 Tuesday 4 July Horticulture Growing scented flowers 14 Wednesday 5 July 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: An introduction to wildflower meadows 14 Courses and Workshops at a glance

4 Courses and Workshops at a glance Date Time Type Course Title New Course Page No. July continued Friday 7 July 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Streamside planting 15 Monday 10 July 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Curiosities from the kitchen garden 15 Saturday 15 July Garden Craft Mow a meadow: Introduction to scything 25 Wednesday 19 July 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Planning and maintaining a herbaceous border 15 Wednesday 19 July Garden Craft Naturally fabulous' Beauty and wellbeing day 25 Friday 21 July Horticulture What now? July and August 16 Wednesday 26 to Thursday 27 July Garden Craft Willow frame baskets 26 Friday 28 July 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Perfect plants for ponds 16 August Friday 11 August Horticulture Growing vegetables in autumn and winter 16 Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 August Garden Craft Garden sculpture 26 Saturday 19 August Garden Craft Introduction to dry stone walling 24 September 6 Saturdays Garden Design An introduction to garden design 20 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September and 7 October Friday 8 September Horticulture What now? September and October 17 Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 Sept Garden Craft Garden sculpture 26 Monday 11 September 10am to 12noon Horticulture Garden walk: Kitchen garden walk with summer fruit pruning 17 Friday 15 September Horticulture Starting from scratch. A beginner s guide to growing vegetables 11 Friday 15 September 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Garden walk: Planning for late colour 17 Tuesday 19 September 10am to 2.30pm Creative How to make a hand-tied bouquet with flowers from the garden 31 Friday 22 September Creative Wire sculpture: Hedgehogs 32 Date Time Type Course Title New Course Page No. October Saturday 7 October Garden Craft Willow curlew 27 Wednesday 11 October Garden Craft Make your own natural beauty products 22 Friday 13 October 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture A practical introduction to hardwood cuttings 18 Friday 13 October Photography Getting great pictures of birds in the garden 37 Monday 23 October 10am to 5pm Photography Capturing the beauty of trees 37 Monday 30 October Creative Fused glass bowls 33 November Saturday 4 November Creative Floral themed jewellery 34 Friday 10 November 10am to 5pm Creative Linocut: Crafty Christmas print 34 Saturday 11 November Garden Craft Carved wooden fan birds 28 Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 Nov Creative Botanical drawing using coloured pencils: Harlow Carr in winter 35 Friday 17 November Horticulture What now? November and December 18 Friday 17 November 10am to 12.30pm Horticulture Growing bulbs for spring containers 19 Friday 24 November 10am to 12noon Horticulture Christmas houseplants 19 Friday 24 November Garden Craft Willow reindeer 28 Saturday 25 November Garden Craft Willow reindeer 28 December Friday 1 December Garden Craft Willow decorations 28 Saturday 2 December Garden Craft Willow decorations 28 Tuesday 5 December 10am to 2.30pm Creative Festive wreaths 35 Thursday 7 December 10am to 12noon Horticulture Garden walk: Harlow Carr in winter 19 Courses and Workshops at a glance Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 Sept Creative Botanical drawing using coloured pencils: Harlow Carr in autumn 33 Friday 29 September 10am to 12noon Horticulture Garden walk: Amazing alpines

5 Horticulture Horticulture Growing Orchids as house plants Friday 13 January 10am to 12.30pm Tutor: Nige Eaton (RHS team) Did someone buy you an orchid as a Christmas present? Or have you had one and don t know what to do with it? Why not join Nige to learn the secrets of success to growing orchids as house plants. You will discuss how to get the best from your plant, the right growing conditions, feeding and repotting and much more. You will then be ready to return home to care for your plant and enjoy its beauty for years to come. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the plant centre. Maximum 18 places Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 These can be booked individually or as a block of six courses. Offer: Book all six What now? courses for the price of five. All bookings must be made at the same time Event code: Maximum 15 places Horticulture What Now? January and February Friday 20 January Tutor: Olive Green Following popular demand we have extended these courses to a full day. Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing and how to do it or a keen gardener wanting tips on your timings? Join Olive in this series of workshops that will take you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing when. January and February will cover many tasks including ground preparation, seed selection and early sowing under cover to prepare you for the start of the growing season. The workshops will involve some lecture based sessions and some indoor and outdoor practical sessions, so please come prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Garden Walk: Plants for spring pruning Friday 10 February 10am to 12.30pm Knowing when the right time to prune is can often be tricky. Join us as we identify the plants that will be ready for a spring prune to ensure you get a head start in the garden. Focusing on some key seasonal plants including Buddleja, Hydrangea, Willow and Hamamelis, you will be taken on a tour around the garden and shown the pruning techniques used by the horticultural team to ensure healthy plants and stunning displays year on year. Event code: Please wear suitable warm, outdoor clothing and shoes for walking round the garden. Maximum 16 places Designing a kitchen garden Friday 3 March Tutor: Amy Lax Join Amy to learn how to design a beautiful as well as productive kitchen garden combining fruit, vegetables and herbs. The day will combine illustrated talks with practical activities focusing on: growing fruit, vegetables and herbs together, their different needs and deciding what to include in your Kitchen Garden survey and analysis of a potential site, the practical requirements of a kitchen garden, different layouts and design styles. You will take a walk to the Harlow Carr Kitchen Garden to discuss planting and establishing the garden and enjoy a practical session to develop outline ideas into preliminary plans. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code:

6 Horticulture Garden Walk: The Harlow Carr Winter Walk Friday 10 March 10am to 12.30pm Share our passion, enthusiasm and knowledge for winter planting schemes in this guided walk of the old winter garden and RHS Harlow Carr s more contemporary Winter Walk. The session will focus on plants used specifically to create an interesting winter garden, regardless of size. Discover vivid colour, intoxicating scents, interesting forms and textures, months of continuous flowers and even temperature related colour changing effects. Find out about the myths of removing the foliage on hellebores and how to extend the season into spring. Event code: Maximum 16 places How to grow cut flowers Tuesday 14 March Tutor: Rachel Petheram Learn the skills for growing beautiful cut flowers to enhance both the outside and inside of your home. This course will cover all the essentials you need to grow flowers for cutting and will focus on the flowers that are best sown and propagated in the spring. You will learn how to select your site and plan what to grow where and when. Find out which varieties are best, and learn tips on planting, growing, cutting and preserving the life of cut flowers. Rachel will give an illustrated talk covering all these areas and she will run a seed sowing workshop to get you started. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 20 places Garden Walk: Getting the most from your dogwood Friday 17 March 10am to pm Join this walk to find out how to spring prune different Cornus (dogwood) varieties to get the most out of them. There will be demonstrations on a range of pruning techniques from very hard stooling, to pruning on a three year cycle, and a renovation prune. You will be shown different ways to use your prunings, including a demonstration of making decorative plant supports for climbers and propagating from cuttings. Learn also about the plant combinations which help to complement Cornus and maintain interest in a border even after pruning. Event code: What Now? March and April Friday 17 March Tutor: Olive Green In the second course of this series let Olive help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what you could be doing in spring. March and April will cover many tasks including cutting back and dividing perennials, feeding and mulching, staking, seed sowing under cover and outdoors, taking cuttings, lawn care, planting shallots and potatoes and shrub pruning. The workshops will involve some lecture based sessions and some indoor and outdoor practical sessions, so please come prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 These can be booked individually or as a block of six courses. Offer: Book all six What now? courses for the price of five. All bookings must be made at the same time Event code: Tea and coffee are included but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 15 places Starting from scratch: A beginner s guide to growing vegetables Monday 3 April or Friday 15 September Tutor: Amy Lax A full day workshop covering the essential basics to get you started growing vegetables, including assessing your site and soil; vegetable families and rotation; planning what to grow and how; timing and spacing and where to go from here! Using the wealth of experience gained in RHS Harlow Carr s Kitchen Garden, Amy will aim to answer the questions which concern the beginner most. Amy will deliver her course through an illustrated talk and a walk around the productive garden; she will also demonstrate seed sowing giving you some key tips with a practical session for you to have a go. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code: (3 April) or (15 September) Maximum 16 places Horticulture

7 Horticulture How to grow herbs Tuesday 4 April Tutor: Rachel Petheram Following on from the cutting garden course, Rachel will show you the multi-functional nature of herbs in the garden. You will look at herbs that are good for cutting, for the kitchen and for attracting wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to sow some herbs to take away. So with an illustrated talk and practical sowing and tips you should have the knowledge and materials to start your own herb garden. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 20 places Garden Walk: Growing in straw bales and other media Monday 15 May 10am to 12noon Tutor: RHS Team Using a different medium for growing, the productive team will show you how to grow fruit and vegetables in straw bales. Ideal for tomatoes, squashes and a wide variety of edible crops, they will take you all the way from conditioning to harvesting. There will also be a demonstration of other planting and sowing techniques including direct sowing and planting out that can be carried out in other growing media. Event code: Tea and coffee are included. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Maximum 8 places What Now? May and June Friday 19 May Tutor: Olive Green Returning for the summer join Olive as she provides you with a range of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal jobs so that you know what you could be doing in summer. May and June s tasks will include weed control, feeding, summer shrub pruning, planting up pots and containers, deadheading, controlling pests and diseases, planting out half hardy vegetables and annuals with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 These can be booked individually or as a block of six courses. Offer: Book all six What now? courses for the price of five. All bookings must be made at the same time Event code: Maximum 15 places Micro greens Friday 26 May Tutor: Amy Lax Do you want to be part of the latest culinary movement? Join Amy to discover the secrets of growing micro greens, the small seedlings with big flavour. Learn how to grow a wide range of herb and vegetable micro greens such as rocket, fennel, beetroot, pak choi and peas. Amy will explain how to use these tasty edibles in the kitchen and lead a practical session so students can take home their sowings. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code: A practical guide to taking cuttings Monday 12 June 10am to 12.30pm Join us on a walk to the main borders where you will take softwood cuttings from herbaceous perennials. You will have a go at propagating Salvia, Fuchsia, Nepeta and Penstemon in the greenhouse and learn tips to increase your success at propagating and aftercare. All this will provide you with your own piece of Harlow Carr to take away and enjoy for years to come. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Gardening for low maintenance Friday 16 June 10am to 12.30pm Tutor: Nige Eaton (RHSE team) Do you love your garden but find you have less time to spend or the jobs seem to take longer? Why not join us as you take a tour of the garden to look at areas that have developed for high impact with low maintenance. Discover handy tips and tricks which will allow you to continue to enjoy your garden for years to come. Event code: Tea and coffee are included. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Maximum 20 places How to grow roses and sweet peas Tuesday 20 June 10am to 3pm Tutor: Rachel Petheram An in-depth course focusing on growing roses and sweet peas to use for cutting. Join Rachel as she discusses how to grow both types of flowers and the skills you will need to grow flowers to enhance the inside of your home. You will learn how to select the best site and what to grow, where and when. Learn which varieties are best and how to preserve your blooms for maximum impact. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 20 places Horticulture 12 13

8 Horticulture Garden Walk: Talking turf Friday 30 June 10am to 12.30pm Join our Turf and Estate specialists on a tour of some of the lawns here in the garden. They will talk you through our yearly maintenance plan, show you our mowers and take the mystery out of lawn care, giving you advice on mowing, weeding and feeding, aeration and tining and ways to keep your lawns looking healthy. Event code: Tea and coffee are included. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Growing scented flowers Tuesday 4 July Tutor: Rachel Petheram A new course from Rachel this year will focus on growing scented flowers and foliage for you to enjoy. Flowers and foliage have long been associated with health, wellbeing and pleasure. With Rachel s help she will discuss the therapeutic properties of the plants and explain which are the best flowers and foliage for a scented arrangement. Rachel will also demonstrate how to put together a highly scented bouquet and then give you the opportunity to sow biennial flower seeds that you can take home for scented flowers of your own to enjoy. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 20 places Garden Walk: An introduction to wildflower meadows Wednesday 5 July 10am to 12.30pm Wander with us through the wildflower meadows at Harlow Carr and learn about the history of meadows and their traditional uses. Discover the different types of meadows and the meadow mixes available and end the morning knowing how to create and maintain a meadow of your own. Event code: Tea and coffee are included. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Garden Walk: Streamside planting Friday 7 July 10am to 12.30pm Have you been impressed by the spectacular displays of Candelabra Primula Harlow Carr and Meconopsis (Blue Himalayan poppy) planting as you a walk along the streamside? Then why not join a walk and talk about the challenges planting along a stream side bring and the rewards you can reap as a result? Share the secrets for planting in this tricky area and learn about the compost mixes required to get these plants to perform to provide you with stunning displays. Event code: Tea and coffee are included Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Curiosities from the kitchen garden Monday 10 July 10am to 12.30pm Meet some of the lesser known plants, unusual vegetables, flowers and some things you might not have thought of eating in the Productive Garden. Join a walk and practical demonstration in the kitchen garden to explore some of these plants and their uses. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Tea and coffee are included. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Garden Walk: Planning and maintaining a herbaceous border Wednesday 19 July 10am to 12.30pm Accompany the Floral Team, on a guided tour of the herbaceous borders in the gardens giving you the opportunity to find out how they were planned and developed, and how we maximise interest all year round. You will learn about key plants and the planting combinations that are used to provide colour and interest to the main borders. The talk will also cover soil preparation and the maintenance regimes so that you can learn how to establish and maintain your own stunning and healthy border for years to come. You will be able to choose your own to take home from a selection of herbaceous plants. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Maximum 16 places Horticulture

9 Horticulture What Now? July and August Friday 21 July Tutor: Olive Green Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or a keen gardener wanting tips on your timings? Let Olive help you through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal jobs so that you know what you could be doing when. July and August will cover tasks including taking cuttings, herb garden maintenance, identifying plants for autumn division, watering, summer pruning of shrubs, trees and fruit, harvesting seed and hedge trimming. The session will include a practical activity and a walk outside in the garden so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 These can be booked individually or as a block of six courses. Offer: Book all six What now? courses for the price of five. All bookings must be made at the same time Event code: Maximum 15 places Garden walk: Perfect plants for ponds Friday 28 July 10am to 12.30pm Join our aquatic expert to discover the variety of aquatic and marginal plants used in and around Harlow Carr s stunning water features. You will be taken on a guided walk of our ponds, streamside and lake, then you will have the opportunity to have a closer look at some of these beautiful and interesting plants in the greenhouse and share important information about plant care and tips on how to maintain a well-balanced water environment. (Please note this session will not cover the construction of water features, pond pumps or the keeping of fish.) Venue: Gardens Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden as this course is entirely based outside. Maximum 10 places Growing vegetables in autumn and winter Friday 11 August Tutor: Amy Lax Make the most of your vegetable plot by learning how to grow vegetables for harvesting throughout winter and spring. In an illustrated talk, you will be introduced to a wide range of hardy crops for growing in open ground, under cloches or in greenhouses. Find out when to sow, how to protect your crops and tried and tested ways of storing surplus vegetables. You will have the opportunity to carry out a practical activity and take away the results of your labour. There will also be the opportunity to experience what is growing in the kitchen garden, so come dressed appropriately for a walk outside. Fee: RHS Members 46, Non-RHS Members 54 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Maximum 16 places What Now? September and October Friday 8 September Tutor: Olive Green As autumn approaches Olive s focus will be on seasonal jobs for September and October. She will cover tasks including dividing perennials, planting trees and shrubs, protecting tender plants over winter, developing new lawns and storing tubers over winter. You will have the chance to do practical activities. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 These can be booked individually or as a block of six courses. Offer: Book all six What now? courses for the price of five. All bookings must be made at the same time Event code: Maximum 15 places Garden walk: Kitchen garden walk with summer fruit pruning Monday 11 September 10am to 12 noon Come and take a tour of RHS Harlow Carr s kitchen garden led by one of the kitchen garden team members. You will be guided through the skill of fruit pruning with a demonstration of apple and pear pruning on trained fruit trees. There will also be time to discuss how to prune and train red, black and white currants and gooseberries so that you can learn the secrets to successful fruit growing, cropping and maintaining plant health. Venue: Gardens Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden as this course is entirely based outside. Maximum 8 places Garden walk: Planning for late colour Friday 15 September 10am to 12.30pm See the garden in its autumn glory, marvel at the maples and admire the hints and hues in the arboretum. Join RHS Harlow Carr s horticulturalists on a walk to look at the late autumn colour in the garden. We will explain ways of extending the season and planting combinations that will work well into the late autumn to provide interest and excitement in the garden. Take these tips away and add an extra dash of colour to make your neighbours envious. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden Horticulture 16 17

10 Horticulture Garden Walk: Amazing alpines Friday 29 September 10am to 12noon Join RHS Harlow Carr s alpine specialists on a tour of the beautiful alpine house. Learn about the plunge beds, suitable plants to select for growing indoors or out and care of these delicate delights. The alpine team will provide you with the knowledge to begin or manage your own alpine collections no matter how big or small a space you have to grow these stunning and intriguing plants. Event code: A practical introduction to hardwood cuttings Friday 13 October 10am to 12.30pm Join RHS Harlow Carr s nursery team for an introduction to taking hardwood cuttings. You will be taken on a walk around the garden to collect suitable material (including dogwood, blackcurrant and willow) and then you will spend time in the greenhouse potting them up, learning which plants are suitable for this method of propagation and tips to increase your success rate with some new plants next spring. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Tea and coffee are included. What Now? November and December Friday 17 November Tutor: Olive Green In the final What Now? of the year join Olive to discover there is still plenty to do in the garden at this time of year. Jobs for November and December include ground preparation, planting bare root trees and roses, winter fruit pruning, winter vegetables, bulb planting in pots and borders and taking root cuttings and hardwood cuttings. A walk around the garden and a short practical activity will be included along with the chance to reflect on your successes this year and look forward to planning for the next year. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 These can be booked individually or as a block of six courses. Offer: Book all six What now? courses for the price of five. All bookings must be made at the same time Event code: Tea and coffee are included but please bring your own lunch. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the garden. Maximum 15 places Growing bulbs for spring containers Friday 17 November 10am to 12.30pm Shake off the winter blues with some planting for spring cheer and take home something to look forward to. You will be shown how to plant layers of bulbs to create breath taking displays that will be worth the wait until spring. A demonstration will be given of planting bulbs to the correct depths and spaces so that you fill every inch with colour before you have a go at planting up your own container to take away. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Tea and coffee are included. Christmas houseplants Friday 24 November 10am to 12 noon Tutor: Nige Eaton /RHSE Team Not just poinsettia, this course will show the other varied and beautiful house plants that can adorn your inside space, brighten a weary corner during the long winter months or just be a perfect gift for Christmas. Join the team as they guide you through plant selection to ensure you have the right plant in the right place, not too big and not too small and once purchased how to make it look its best with maintenance tips for year round vigour. If time allows this may include a walk to the plant centre to look at the seasonal display of house plants available at this time of year. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking round the plant centre. Maximum 16 places Garden Walk: Harlow Carr in winter Thursday 7 December 10am to 12 noon Tutor: RHS Team A spectacular time of year, join us on a walk to discover the special plants that provide winter beauty in the winter walk, woodland and ornamental borders. Take away ideas about how you can make your garden interesting in this tricky season and be inspired by Harlow Carr s impressive natural Christmas decorations. The walk will end with a mince pie and warm drink and your own 1 litre potted Holly to take home. Fee: RHS Members 26, Non-RHS Members 34 Event code: Maximum 16 places Horticulture 18 19

11 Garden Design Garden Design An introduction to garden design Six Fridays: 27 January, 03 February, 10 February, 17 February, 3 March, 10 March or Six Saturdays: 2 September, 9 September, 16 September, 23 September, 30 September, 7 October Tutor: Cheri LaMay This course will inspire you to have a go at designing your own garden, and is also a taster for anyone considering a longer course in garden design. Working closely with registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers Cheri LaMay, BA Hons Landscape Architecture, HND Horticulture, you will learn practical skills through active participation, discussion and demonstration. Workshops will help you to engage with your creativity (even if in the past you have felt that you were not creative) so that you will see your garden through fresh eyes. Cheri s teaching style is enthusiastic and she welcomes contributions from the group, with the understanding that specific material will be covered during each session. This is a unique opportunity to learn with the support of a freelance garden designer who has a wealth of experience and who is also a qualified teacher of adult education (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), using Harlow Carr Gardens as a fantastic learning resource. You can learn more about Cheri and see her portfolio of gardens by visiting Day 1: The site responsive garden and garden styles A successful garden design will start with an open mind, will take into account key characteristics of the landscape, and will be empathetic to the more elusive Spirit of Place. In other words, it will be site responsive. All of this information is encompassed in the site analysis. We will discuss all aspects to be considered, and look carefully at examples of different gardens and styles and notice how they are responsive to their surroundings. We will begin to understand the basic principles of garden design. You may do a site analysis for your own garden as homework. Day 2: Surveying the garden We will learn to accurately measure a garden and draw it to scale (surveying). The basic methods will be demonstrated before you have the opportunity to work with a group to survey a small site. You may then survey your own garden as homework. If you have a large or complex garden you may consider having it surveyed by a professional prior to the course. We will draw up a Wish List of what we need and want to have in our gardens to prepare us for the next few sessions, when we will begin to pull our information together. Day 3: Designing with purpose We will look at the gardens at Harlow Carr to learn how different styles can be achieved with conscious use of form, hard materials, water, seating and other features. We will see how a mood board, site analysis and zoning plan can be brought together to design a garden layout with a unique aesthetic, and you may make a mood board and zoning plan for your garden as homework. Day 4: Developing your design Today we will ease into our creativity with some fun exercises using coloured card and thick markers. This is a time to let go of detail, forget logical thinking and to make a mess! It is anticipated that by the end of the day you will have a number of possible layouts for your garden, out of which you may select one to develop further. Day 5: Planting styles, plant associations and planting plans We will start the day by exploring colour theory; study examples of classic and modern planting styles; and venture into the gardens at Harlow Carr to discover how colour, texture, form and plant associations have been used. You will relate these principles to the unique conditions of your own garden. Finally, we will look at example planting plans to see how they can be drawn up to include all of the necessary information. Day 6: Completing a stage of design It is anticipated that this time will be used to finish off any ongoing part of your garden design project. You may wish to make a list of plants which are suitable for your garden; select which plants will achieve your desired style and plot them on a planting plan; finish your mood board; or you may want help resolving your overall design. Cheri will be available to offer one to one support throughout the day. If you have any questions for Cheri before enrolling you may contact her at cheri@earthworksnorth.co.uk. Fee: RHS Members 366, Non-RHS Members 414 s Event code: (January / February) or (September / October) Price includes tea and coffee but please bring your own lunch. All course materials are provided and students are equipped with a starter drawing pack which is theirs to keep. We host the following courses at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in association with Craven College, Skipton from September If you are interested in either course please contact the college directly on or visit Garden Design Foundation Year 1 Duration: 31 Weeks Time: to Venue: RHS Garden Harlow Carr Principles of Horticulture Level 2 Certificate (RHS) Duration 33 Weeks Time: to Venue: RHS Garden Harlow Carr Garden Design 20 21

12 Garden Craft Garden Craft Make your own natural beauty products Wednesday 11 January or Wednesday 11 October Tutor: Bel Charlesworth Discover how to make your own beautiful face and body preparations: from facial cleansers, steam baths and scrubs to lip balms, hair treatments and body and bath oils. With herbalist Bel Charlesworth, explore different herbal ingredients, base and essential oils, make macerated oils and learn how to use and blend them together. You will also look at herbal teas and foods to promote inner calm and beauty and learn a simple massage routine to help you relax and rejuvenate. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 s / General Event code: (11 January) or (11 October) Maximum places 12 Medicinal herbs Wednesday 8 February Tutor: Bel Charlesworth Find out how to make your own herbal remedies for everyday ailments using plants from the garden and hedgerow. Join herbalist Bel Charlesworth as she shares her top ten herbs for your home medicine chest and shows you how to create your own herbal infusions, tinctures and salves. During the day you will also go out on a herb walk around the gardens during which Bel will share her knowledge on folklore, identification, harvesting and storing herbs with you. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 s / General Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking around the garden. Maximum places 12 Spoon carving Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March Tutor: Steve Tomlin Learn to safely and efficiently carve your own unique kitchen utensils from freshly cut timber using an axe and knives. Two days gives you plenty of time to gain confidence and to work on more complicated designs so you ll return home with the skills and knowledge to continue this popular hobby on your own. Steve Tomlin is an internationally recognised expert in spoon carving and has been teaching the craft since Fee: RHS Members 130, Non-RHS Members 138 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 6 places Willow twigwams for climbing plants Friday 28 April Tutor: Phil Bradley Make your very own support for your favourite climbing plants, whether it be for sweet peas, climbing French beans or clematis! Willow craftsman, Phil Bradley, will show you a variety of willow weaving techniques and take you through the stages involved in producing a robust, conical plant support that will add additional interest to your garden. You will be able to take your creation home with you at the end of the day. The willow you will be using is all grown and harvested by Phil in Cumbria. Fee: RHS Members 66, Non-RHS Members 74 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Herbalicious: Women s herbs for health and happiness Wednesday 10 May Tutor: Bel Charlesworth Focusing on medicinal herbs specifically for women s health: discover a treasure chest of wonderful herbs and natural health tips to nourish and support you every day. Bel Charlesworth, herbalist will guide you through the processes of making herbal infusions and macerated oils for your own health and beauty needs and generally celebrate how fabulous it is to be female! Bel will also take you on a herb walk around the garden. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 s / General Event code: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for walking around the garden. Garden Craft 22 23

13 Garden Craft Willow hares Friday 12 May Tutor: Phil Bradley The large willow hares are much loved and admired here in the garden. If you are an admirer of them come along and create a miniature hare standing on all fours to adorn your own home or garden. Phil will lead you step-by-step through the willow sculpting process so that at the end of the day you will be able to take away your own hare made of bark on willow to proudly display. The willow you will be using is all grown and harvested by Phil in Cumbria. Fee: RHS Members 66, Non-RHS Members 74 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. *Due to high demand for this course if you are told the course is full we may be able to offer an additional date, so please ask upon booking. Introduction to dry stone walling Saturday 3 June or Saturday 19 August Tutor: Instructors from the Otley and Yorkshire Dales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) During this one day introductory course you will: Learn about the basic principle involved in the construction of a traditional dry stone wall Complete a small section of wall that has already been built up to waist height using small and medium sized stones This training course offers structured tuition in an informal atmosphere and is open to any reasonably fit and well adult. All the instructors are members of the DSWA and hold the DSWA Instructors Certificate. All tools and equipment, including safety glasses, will be provided for course members. Courses take place even during wet weather; however, please check in advance with the organisers if severe weather is forecast Fee: RHS Members 56, Non-RHS Members 64 Venue: Garden Event code: (3 June) or (19 August) The workshop will be held outside in the garden at RHS Harlow Carr. Tea and coffee and all workshop materials will be included but please bring your own lunch. Students will be required to bring their own protective and suitable clothing for working outdoors (including steel toe cap boots or strong boots and gloves). A list of equipment will be provided on registration. Maximum 10 places Mow a meadow: Introduction to scything Saturday 15 July Tutor: Steve Tomlin Tired of using a noisy strimmer and constantly running out of cord? Why not try our Learn to Scythe course with leading UK scythe teacher, Steve Tomlin and enjoy a quieter and more relaxing way to mow or manage your garden. The course is a practical day where you will learn: setting up the scythe and blade adjustment, ergonomic mowing style for efficient cutting, sharpening, peening and care and maintenance. The scythe is a safe and lightweight tool suitable for all ages.the course contains classroom based elements and the opportunity to try your scythe skills outdoors to cut the Harlow Carr meadows. More information can be found at Fee: RHS Members 86, Non-RHS Members 94 Event code: Steve will provide all equipment required for the day. (You will need to supply your height at the time of booking for Steve to bring the right size scythe.) You will be able to purchase directly from Steve your own scythe on the day. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing for working in the garden and suitable footwear for the weather and ground conditions. Maximum 8 places *Due to high demand for this course if you are told the course is full we may be able to offer an additional date, so please ask upon booking. Naturally fabulous beauty and wellbeing day Wednesday 19 July Tutor: Bel Charlesworth A jam packed day of herbal potions, natural beauty recipes and nutritional tips to keep you looking and feeling fabulous, full of vitality and tension free. Led by herbalist and yoga teacher Bel Charlesworth, this is a relaxed, informative fun day and for optimum fabulousness also includes an introductory yoga and relaxation session suitable for everyone and a herb walk around the gardens. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 58 / General Event code: Tea and coffee are included, but please bring your own lunch, please wear clothing suitable for yoga and relaxation session and for a walk around the garden. Maximum places 12. Garden Craft 24 25

14 Garden Craft Willow frame baskets Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 July Tutor: Phil Bradley New for this year, a two day frame basket weaving course with Willow master craftsman Phil Bradley. Phil s passion for basket making is infectious and this course will be a real treat. Frame baskets are some of the earliest and some of the most beautiful baskets ever made. On this course you will explore this tradition and learn some of the unique techniques associated with them including the production and shaping of the frames and ribs and look at the choice and preparation of the materials for these baskets. You should be able to complete either a round frame basket or handled trug basket. The willow you will be using is all grown and harvested by Phil in Cumbria and all materials and tools are provided by the tutor. Fee: RHS Members 132, Non-RHS Members 148 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Garden sculpture Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 August or Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 September Tutor: Andrew Worthington Join Andrew Worthington, Sculptor in residence at Mount Pleasant Gardens Cheshire, on a stone carving workshop designed for beginners. You will be using a soft limestone which although relatively easy to carve is firm and gives good results. The block you will be using will be approximately a thirty centimetre (eleven inch) cube. It is not necessary to have any definite ideas as these can develop and change throughout the weekend with guidance from Andrew but some initial source material in the form of a sketch, photograph or small model might be helpful for inspiration. Fee: RHS Members 138, Non-RHS Members 146 / Teaching garden Event code: (12 13 August) or (9 10 September) Tea and coffee and all workshop materials and tools are included, but please bring your own lunch. At the end of the weekend the sculpture is yours to take home. The workshop will be held under cover outside in the garden at RHS Harlow Carr so suitable outdoor clothing and strong footwear, (ideally steel toe cap boots) are essential for both days. Maximum 10 places Willow curlew Saturday 7 October Tutor: Phil Bradley Join basketmaker and willow sculptor Phil Bradley for a course where willow work meets ornithology! The curlew is one of Phil s favourite birds, evocative of the seaside, mountains and moors. On this course we will try and catch the essence of this remarkable bird in willow. Phil will guide you through the selection of materials and techniques needed to produce your own miniature Curlew to take home. The willow you will be using is all grown and harvested by Phil in Cumbria. Fee: RHS Members 66, Non-RHS Members 74 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. *Due to high demand for this course if you are told the course is full we may be able to offer an additional date, so please ask upon booking. Garden Craft 26 27

15 Garden Craft Carved wooden fan birds Saturday 11 November Tutor: Steve Tomlin Carve a beautiful, delicate bird from a single piece of wood without glue or pins. Join greenwood carver Steve Tomlin and learn the secrets of making these amazing decorations using simple hand tools. Fan birds are a traditional craft of Eastern Europe, given as gifts at Christmas time and for other celebrations. Fee: RHS Members 75, Non-RHS Members 83 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 6 places. *Due to high demand for this course if you are told the course is full we may be able to offer an additional date, so please ask upon booking. Willow reindeer Friday 24 November or Saturday 25 November Tutor: Phil Bradley This ever popular seasonal willow sculpture, Phil s reindeer are ideal for displaying during Christmas and the festive season. Let Phil guide you as you sculpt and weave your own Dasher or Dancer to adorn your garden, home or even the roof tops! Be the envy of the neighbourhood, Red nose optional. The willow you will be using is all grown and harvested by Phil in Cumbria. Fee: RHS Members 66, Non-RHS Members 74 Event code: (Friday) or (Saturday) Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Creative Linocut: From ideas to ink Saturday 11 March or Friday 7 April 10am to 5pm Tutor: Helen Roddie This workshop takes you on the printmaking journey as a beginner. Through a series of practical activities using plant forms, you will learn all the basic skills. During the day Helen will guide you carefully through the printmaking process as you draw, design, cut and print. Time to practise with tools and materials will help give you the skill and confidence to produce a simple, monochrome print. Fee: RHS Members 61, Non-RHS Members 69 Event code: (March) or (April) Maximum 8 places Creative Willow decorations Friday 1 December or Saturday 2 December Tutor: Phil Bradley Sticking with the festive theme, this one day workshop will give you a chance to make your own natural decorations using a variety of techniques and materials. Phil will take you through the process, step by step, so that beginners and those with some experience can produce beautiful decorations, which will include the choice of stars, garlands or swags to adorn the home. Fee: RHS Members 66, Non-RHS Members 74 Event code: (Friday) or (Saturday) Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch

16 Creative Botanical drawing using coloured pencil: Harlow Carr in spring Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March Tutor: Sue Vize The month of April provides an explosion of colour and a wealth of inspiration for any artist. Relax and enjoy this two day workshop drawing plants that have been gathered from the gardens of Harlow Carr. Experienced and enthusiastic tutor Sue Vize SBA will help you achieve more out of a coloured pencil than you thought possible, demonstrating the techniques required to accurately draw and achieve depth of colour by building layers of coloured pencil. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace to produce a botanical study of your chosen spring flower or plant. All levels of ability are welcome, whether you are a beginner or someone with previous experience in botanical illustration just wanting to brush up on existing skills. The only requirements are a desire to work in detail and a love of plants. Demonstrations and one-to-one guidance throughout. An equipment list will be provided on booking. Fee: RHS Members 140, Non-RHS Members 158 Skill level: All levels Event code: Offer: Book all four courses for the special price of: RHS members 480, Non-RHS members 552 All courses must be booked at the same time Flower crowns, button holes and wrist corsages Tuesday 25 April 10am to 3pm Tutor: Rachel Petheram A new course from Rachel this year to focus on a fun session making wearable floral arrangements, whether for a formal wedding, or a fun festival these will brighten and enhance any outfit. Rachel will help you select, arrange and adorn yourself with freshly cut flowers from her own cutting garden and show you the skills and secrets to make these lovely crowns, buttonholes and corsages to impress friends and family. Fee: RHS Members 80, Non-RHS Members 88 Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 8 places Felted, embroidered flowers Saturday 6 May Tutor: Jenny Weston A new course for the spring. Come and embroider a beautiful Violet or Harebell flower. Join tutor Jenny Weston as she demonstrates a variety of techniques to build a stunning flower motif for your home. You will be given a template and wool felt to embroider using a range of coloured embroidery threads and seed beads for embellishment. Once completed this can be framed or be used as a decorative feature for a bag or cushion. Fee: RHS Members 48, Non-RHS Members 56 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 20 places How to make a hand-tied bouquets with flowers from the garden Tuesday 9 May or Tuesday 19 September 10am to 2.30pm Tutor: Rachel Petheram Making a hand-tied bouquet of flowers is a versatile skill to have, either for flower arranging at home or to make gifts for your friends. Rachel will show you some ideas using seasonal garden flowers and guide you through the techniques of making your own hand-tied bouquet to take home. She will also give you some tips on growing cut flowers at home and secrets of the industry. An experienced tutor, lecturer, grower and florist, Rachel can turn the most nervous beginner into a creative floral genius. No experience necessary. Fee: RHS Members 80, Non-RHS Members 88 Event code: (9 May) or (19 September) Maximum 8 places Linocut: Fascination with ferns Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May Tutor: Helen Roddie Following the success from last year s course, Helen has added an additional day to this course to allow people the time to get to grips with printing techniques. The Victorians had a great fascination with ferns. Follow in their footsteps and join Helen for the weekend to discover how print can exploit their unique qualities for decoration and design. Inspired by the fabulous archive material in the Harlow Carr library and ferns in the garden, Helen will guide you carefully through the printmaking process to create a simple linocut print. You will draw, design, cut and print, having time on Saturday to develop your skill and confidence with tools and materials. Part of the weekend workshop will focus on drawing and design, and part on using ferns to explore the technique of nature printing. Fee: RHS Members 122, Non-RHS Members 138 / Intermediate. Event code: Maximum 8 places Creative 30 31

17 Creative Botanical drawing using coloured pencil: Harlow Carr in summer Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June Tutor: Sue Vize The second in a series of four courses run by Botanical Artist Sue Vize revisits the garden in June which provides an explosion of colour and a wealth of inspiration for any artist. Relax and enjoy this two day workshop drawing plants that have been gathered from the gardens of Harlow Carr. Experienced and enthusiastic tutor Sue Vize SBA will help you achieve more out of a coloured pencil than you thought possible, demonstrating the techniques required to accurately draw and achieve depth of colour by building layers of coloured pencil. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace to produce a botanical study of your chosen summer flower or plant. All levels of ability are welcome, whether you are a beginner or someone with previous experience in botanical illustration just wanting to brush up on existing skills. The only requirements are a desire to work in detail and a love of plants. Demonstrations and one-to-one guidance throughout. An equipment list will be provided on booking. Fee: RHS Members 140, Non-RHS Members 158 Event code: Tea and coffee are included, but please bring your own lunch. Offer: Book all four courses for the special price of: RHS members 480 Non-RHS members 552 All courses must be booked at the same time Linocut: In the meadow Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July Tutor: Helen Roddie Join the Saturday workshop as a beginner and learn all the basic skills. During the day you will draw, design cut and print, having the time to develop your skill and confidence with tools and materials. Return on Sunday suitably enthused and ready to develop your own linocut design inspired by the beautiful wild meadow spaces growing in The Garden. Helen will look at how to exploit the describing features of plant forms and translate these into effective linocut design. Working at your own level of ability you will create a simple linocut print. Fee: RHS Members 122, Non-RHS Members 138 / Intermediate Event code: Maximum 8 places Wire sculpture: Hedgehogs Friday 22 September Tutor: Carol Sterritt Join Carol to turn an ugly medium into something attractive. Carol has been working with galvanised chicken wire for nearly twenty years so why not come along and give it a go? On this one day workshop she will show you how to create a wire hedgehog to adorn your garden. Carol will demonstrate how to work the wire and add in wire to give definition and shape to your creation. If time permits you may be able to add to your hedgehog family! Fee: RHS Members 70, Non-RHS Members 78 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Please bring a pair of gloves and wear jeans or trousers and full shoes. All materials are provided. Maximum 10 places Botanical drawing using coloured pencil: Harlow Carr in autumn Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September Tutor: Sue Vize The third in a series of four courses run by Botanical Artist Sue Vize returns to the garden in September which provides autumn colour in all its glorious shades and beauty, a real treat for any artist. Relax and enjoy this two day workshop drawing plants that have been gathered from the gardens of Harlow Carr. Experienced and enthusiastic tutor Sue Vize SBA will help you achieve more out of a coloured pencil than you thought possible, demonstrating the techniques required to accurately draw and achieve depth of colour by building layers of coloured pencil. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace to produce a botanical study of your chosen autumn flower or plant. All levels of ability are welcome, whether you are a beginner or someone with previous experience in botanical illustration just wanting to brush up on existing skills. The only requirements are a desire to work in detail and a love of plants. Demonstrations and one-to-one guidance throughout. An equipment list will be provided on booking. Fee: RHS Members 140, Non-RHS Members 158 Event code: Offer: Book all four courses for the special price of: RHS members 480, Non-RHS members 552 All courses must be booked at the same time Fused glass bowls Monday 30 October Tutor: Jo Whitehead Enjoy a day designing and making a fused glass dish to your own design. (13cm square). Experiment with opal and transparent colour glass and design your dish inspired by the gardens of Harlow Carr. This course will provide you with stunning results and lots of fun. No previous experience of glass cutting necessary. In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere you will be working at your own pace. There will be some formal instruction alongside the chance to experiment and take risks. You will be designing your own fused glass dish and making a prototype in clear float glass before creating your dish in Bullseye glass, ready for fusing. Jo will guide you through the process of glass fusing, colour theory and other techniques. Your dish will be fused off-site in Jo s kiln after the workshop. All students should wear long sleeves, jeans or trousers and covered shoes. Latex gloves, goggles and masks will be available if required. You may wish to wear old clothes or bring an apron or overalls to protect your clothing. Fee: RHS Members 61, Non-RHS Members 69 Event code: Tea and coffee are included, but please bring your own lunch Maximum 8 places Creative 32 33

18 Creative Floral themed jewellery Saturday 4 November Tutor: Jenny Weston Brand new for the festive season make a beautiful bracelet and stunning earrings using genuine gemstones and shell pearls all with a botanical theme. Jenny Weston will bring her knowledge and skills to show you how to make this quality jewellery using silver or gold plated wire work which will keep the gems and pearls securely in place. You will have a range of colours and styles to choose from to match an outfit or give as a gift at the end of the day when you take your pieces home. Fee: RHS Members 61, Non-RHS Members 69 Skill level: All Event code: Maximum 20 places Linocut: Crafty Christmas print Friday 10 November 10am to 5pm Tutor: Helen Roddie Be creative this Christmas in a crafty way and enjoy a workshop that combines a passion for plants with some fun, practical printing. Linocuts are an easy and wonderful way to decorate things cards, bags, tags and anything else really. Come and enjoy the day printing something small but special to send to a friend (or keep for yourself!) Helen will guide you through all the basic skills needed and after a little practice you will create a simple linocut design ready for printing. A good selection of craft materials will be provided along with plenty of ideas to inspire you borrow these or bring your own! Fee: RHS Members 61, Non-RHS Members 69 Event Code: Maximum 8 places Botanical drawing using coloured pencil: Harlow Carr in winter Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November Tutor: Sue Vize The final in a series of four courses run by Botanical Artist Sue Vize draws to an end in the garden at almost the end of the year. Winter provides the artist with inspiring silhouettes from now bare trees, winter flowering shrubs and vibrant evergreens and berries. Relax and enjoy this two day workshop drawing plants that have been gathered from the gardens of Harlow Carr. Experienced and enthusiastic tutor Sue Vize SBA will help you achieve more out of a coloured pencil than you thought possible, demonstrating the techniques required to accurately draw and achieve depth of colour by building layers of coloured pencil. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace to produce a botanical study of your chosen winter flower or plant. All levels of ability are welcome, whether you are a beginner or someone with previous experience in botanical illustration just wanting to brush up on existing skills. The only requirements are a desire to work in detail and a love of plants. Demonstrations and one-to-one guidance throughout. An equipment list will be provided on booking. Fee: RHS Members 140, Non-RHS Members 158 Event code: Offer: Book all four courses for the special price of: RHS members 480, Non-RHS members 552 All courses must be booked at the same time Festive wreaths Tuesday 5 December 10am to 2.30pm Tutor: Rachel Petheram Come and make a Christmas door wreath in this wonderful seasonal workshop. Rachel will show you how to make a moss ring, wire it to incorporate foliage, and then decorate it with beautiful natural materials. At the end of the session you will have made your own stunning wreath to adorn your home! This course is suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Fee: RHS Members 71, Non-RHS Members 79 /Intermediate Event code: Tea and coffee and all workshop materials are included, but please bring your own lunch. Maximum 8 places Creative 34 35

19 Photography Photography An introduction to flower and plant photography Friday 5 May 10am to 5pm Tutor: Steve Gosling This one day course is aimed at those relatively new to photography or those wanting to know how to take more control over their cameras. Steve, an award-winning photographer and experienced tutor, will cover the basics of photography e.g. controlling exposure (apertures, shutter speeds and understanding the relationship between the two), depth of field made simple, setting ISO, understanding file formats (JPEGs & RAW) and an introduction to composition. The day will include a classroom-based session and the opportunity to put your new skills into practice in the gardens. Fee: RHS Members 86, Non-RHS Members 94 Event code: Students will need to bring their own digital SLR camera and instruction booklet. The magical world of insect photography Friday 9 June Tutor: Garry Fry Join Garry Fry, qualified and experienced professional photographer, on this one day course. Garry worked for DEFRA as a Senior Photographer for many years, specialising in scientific photography. Most gardens are teaming with insect life and during the day you will cover the equipment needed and techniques used to obtain successful insect pictures. This is a classroom based session with attendees going out into the garden to photograph or to collect their insects and bring them back into the classroom to photograph against an insect set. A basic knowledge of photography will be assumed and a digital camera that can close focus is required. A digital SLR with macro lens is an advantage. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 68 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Getting great pictures of birds in the garden Friday 13 October Tutor: Garry Fry Are you interested in getting great pictures of birds in your garden? This one day course will cover cameras, camera controls, lenses, picture composition, field craft and much more. Garry will share tips on how to attract more birds into your garden. This is a classroom based session with attendees going outside during the day to photograph birds both in the gardens and using the purpose built bird hide. Ideally a basic knowledge of photography would be useful but anyone who is interested in birds and would like to explore bird photography is welcome to come along. This course will start with the basics. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 68 / Intermediate Event code: Students will be required to bring a digital camera. A digital single lens reflex (SLR) with a long lens is ideal. Capturing the beauty of trees Monday 23 October 10am to 5pm Tutor: Steve Gosling A one day workshop exploring and photographing the beauty and diversity of the woodland at Harlow Carr. As well as being helped to make visual and photographic sense of woodland scenes, participants will also be encouraged to look for images in the details of the woodland e.g. tree bark textures, colourful foliage, the patterns in root structures. A short classroom based session will be followed by extensive time in the garden photographing with the help & advice from the tutor. Fee: RHS Members 86, Non-RHS Members 94 /Intermediate Event code: Students will need to bring their own camera, lenses, instruction booklet and, if you have them, filters and tripod. Photography 36 37

20 Further information Any updated information can be found on the courses section of the RHS website at rhs.org.uk All tickets must be booked in advance. Your tickets should arrive within 10 days of booking. In the unlikely event that they fail to arrive or you have a query regarding your tickets, please telephone between 9am 5pm Monday to Friday. Non-members may become a member of the RHS at the time of booking and pay the members price. RHS members may bring one guest at the discounted members rate. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. RHS Garden Harlow Carr reserves the right to cancel an event and in these circumstances will fully refund course fees. All events will run subject to a minimum number of students. The decision as to whether the course goes ahead is made one week in advance of the event; therefore you are strongly advised to book before this time. Circumstances may require that event tutors change from those named in this brochure. Provided a tutor of equal standing is secured, participants will not be notified in advance. Refunds will only be given in the unlikely event that a replacement tutor is unavailable. All the events are non-residential. All materials and tea and coffee are included in the price (unless otherwise stated). Some of the creative courses require attendees to bring in their own equipment, this is specified in the brochure. An equipment list is sent with the booking confirmation or can be requested in advance by contacting adultlearning@rhs.org.uk Lunch is not included in any of the courses. Unless specified, the events are run specifically for adults. We regret that we are unable to admit children under 16 to any event. Our courses and workshops are designed to be informative, friendly and fun. Please kindly note that whilst you may leave with some expertise, these courses do not count towards any formal qualification. Access: We are passionate about ensuring our courses are accessible for everyone. Please contact the adult learning team on or at adultlearning@rhs.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements. Access to The Bramall Learning Centre is via a short walk through the garden from the main garden entrance. It has level access from the rear of the building, disabled access toilets and a lift to access the upstairs classrooms. Hearing loops can be provided on request. Wheelchairs: RHS Garden Harlow Carr has a number of manual wheelchairs which are available to borrow from the garden entrance. These can be pre booked in advance by ringing Mobility Scooters: Scooters are available for use but must be pre-booked by ringing We suggest a donation of 2 towards maintenance. There will be a short questionnaire and trial before hire so it is advisable that you allow additional time for this. Admission: Admission to RHS Garden Harlow Carr is included in the price of the course ticket. Weather: Many of our courses include outdoor activities. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. First aid: In the event of an emergency there will always be a trained first aider on site. Parking: Car parking is free. Coaches may park or drop off passengers in the coach parking area only a short walk to the garden entrance. Please allow extra time for parking on weekend courses and during the summer months. Join the RHS and save money on courses today! RHS Members enjoy: Free days out at RHS Gardens with a family guest and more than 180 Partner Gardens across the UK at selected periods Practical gardening tips from The Garden monthly magazine and personalised gardening advice from our RHS Advisors Members days, priority booking, and discounted tickets at RHS Shows including RHS Chelsea Flower Show. To join Visit rhs.org.uk Call (weekdays 9am 5pm) At the entrance to RHS Garden Harlow Carr Over the phone at the time of booking a course Student? Visit rhs.org.uk/student to learn about our special Student rates