RHS GARDEN WISLEY COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2015

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1 RHS GARDEN WISLEY COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2015

2 RHS GARDEN WISLEY COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2015 Welcome to our 2015 programme of Courses and Workshops, full of inspiration and the very best in horticulture. CONTENTS Courses and Workshops at a glance 4 Horticulture 9 Within this brochure you will find a wide range of courses and workshops to inspire your experience and knowledge of plants and gardens, from pruning and propagation to art and photography. Whether you enjoy creative days out or short courses for building your skills, we hope you find something to suit you in the following pages. The courses offer the opportunity to learn alongside RHS horticulturists and experts in their field in the amazing, unique setting of RHS Wisley. Our 2015 programme aims to provide horticultural sessions to suit everyone, whether you are just starting out with a garden or are already confident in your horticultural ability and looking to broaden your skills. We have once again extended our range of Creative courses and workshops to cover lino cutting, screen printing, and Japanese ink painting. For the first time we are also offering cookery courses inspired by apples and edible flowers in association with the wonderful cooks at Taste of Wisley. The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK s leading gardening charity, helping and inspiring millions of people to garden. Our goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening. We are entirely funded by our members, visitors and supporters. We hope you find a course to match your needs and look forward to welcoming you to the garden in Garden Design 28 Creative 32 Photography 42 How to book 46 Further information 46 How to find us

3 COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Date Time Type Course Title New course Page No. FEBRUARY Tuesday 3 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Spring Pruning 9 Wednesday 4 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Spring Pruning 9 Tuesday 10 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Rose Pruning 9 Wednesday 11 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Rose Pruning 9 Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Printing 32 Thursday 26 February 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Garden Design Drawing Skills 28 Saturday 28 February 10am to 1pm Horticulture Greenhouses for Beginners 10 MARCH Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 March 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Beginner s Botanical Watercolour Painting 33 Thursday 5 March 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Beginner's Propagation 10 Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 March 10am to 4pm Photography Creative Plant Photography with Andy Small 42 Tuesday 10 March 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture What Now? March and April 11 Wednesday 11 March 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture The Vegetable Garden in Spring 11 Thursday 12 March 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture The Vegetable Garden in Spring 11 Friday 13 March 10.15am to 12.45pm Creative Willow Weaving: Living Willow 33 Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 March 10.15am to 4pm Horticulture Starting from Scratch 12 Saturday 14 March 10am to 1pm Horticulture The Productive Greenhouse in Spring 12 Wednesday 18 March 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Lawn Care 12 Thursday 19 March 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Garden Design Drawing Skills: Perspective 28 Friday 20 March 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Printing and Bookbinding 34 Wednesday 25 March 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Beginner's Propagation 10 Date Time Type Course Title New course Page No. APRIL Tuesday 14 April 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Summer Containers and Hanging Baskets 13 Tuesday 14 April 2pm to 4pm Horticulture Summer Containers and Hanging Baskets 13 Wednesday 15 April 10.15am to 12.45pm Creative Willow Weaving: Tipis 34 Wednesday 15 April 1.45pm to 4.15pm Creative Willow Weaving: Tipis 34 Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Spring Flowers and Light with Billy Showell 35 Thursday 23 April 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Garden Design Drawing Skills: Drawing Your Garden 29 Friday 24 April 1pm to 3pm Horticulture Spring Walk and Talk with the Curator 13 Saturday 25 April 10am to 4pm Photography A Beginner's Guide to Digital Photography 42 Tuesday 28 April 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative An Introduction to Japanese Ink Painting 35 MAY Tuesday 5 May 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture What Now? May and June 13 Wednesday 6 May 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture The Vegetable Garden in Summer 14 Thursday 7 May 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture The Vegetable Garden in Summer 14 Friday 8 May 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Plant Supports and Staking 14 Friday 8 May 1pm to 3pm Horticulture Spring Walk and Talk with the Curator 13 Sunday 10 May 10.30am to 4pm Creative Willow Weaving: Decorating your Garden 36 Tuesday 12 and Tuesday 19 May, Tuesday 2, 7pm to 9pm Horticulture Garden History: Six Sessions 15 Tuesday 9, Tuesday 16 and Tuesday 23 June COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Friday 15 May 10.15am to 4pm Photography Garden Photography Masterclass with Clive Nichols 43 JUNE Tuesday 2 and Tuesday 9 June 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Pen and Ink Painting 36 Thursday 4 June and Thursday 2 July 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Designing Planting Plans 29 Friday 5 June 10.30am to 1pm Horticulture Growing Berries, Currants and Soft Fruit 15 Saturday 6 June 10am to 1pm Horticulture The Productive Greenhouse in Summer

4 COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Date Time Type Course Title New course Page No. JUNE continued Friday 12 June 9am to 1.30pm Creative Garden Salads of Edible Flowers and Herbs 37 Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Multi-flowered Stems: Light and Shade with Billy Showell 37 Thursday 25 June 10.30am to 1pm Horticulture Growing Tree Fruit 16 Thursday 25 June 2pm to 4pm Horticulture Weed Identification and Management 16 Saturday 27 June 10am to 12.30pm Garden Design Design Solutions: Trees 29 Saturday 27 June 1.45pm to 4.15pm Garden Design Design Solutions: Roses 30 Sunday 28 June 10.15am to 4pm Photography Plant Photography Masterclass with Adrian Davies 43 Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Large Blooms in Coloured Pencil with Ann Swan 38 JULY Tuesday 7 July 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture What Now? July and August 17 Saturday 11 July 10.30am to 1pm Horticulture Summer Fruit Pruning 17 Sunday 12 July 10am to 4pm Horticulture Increasing the Long Term Performance of Perennials 18 Friday 17 July 1pm to 3pm Horticulture Summer Walk and Talk with the Curator 18 Saturday 18 July 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Designing the Cutting Garden 30 Wednesday 22 July 10.30am to 1pm Horticulture Mediterranean and Dry Gardens 18 Wednesday 22 July 2pm to 4.30pm Horticulture Meadows and Prairies 19 Friday 24 July 1pm to 3pm Horticulture Summer Walk and Talk with the Curator 18 Wednesday 29 July 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Summer Ornamental Pruning 19 Wednesday 29 July 6pm to 8pm Horticulture Unusual Gardening Techniques 19 AUGUST Wednesday 5 August 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Plant Pests and Diseases 20 Saturday 8 August 10am to 12.30pm Garden Design Design Solutions: Tropical Planting 30 Saturday 8 August 1.45pm to 4.15pm Garden Design Design Solutions: Planting Design with Annuals 30 Saturday 15 August 10.30am to 4pm Creative Willow Weaving: Basket Making 38 Date Time Type Course Title New course Page No. AUGUST continued Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative An Introduction to Lino Printing with Laura Boswell 39 Thursday 20 August 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Designing for Colour 31 Friday 21 August 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Botany for Gardeners: Flowers, Fruits and Seeds 20 Saturday 22 August 10am to 4pm Photography Close-up and Macro Photography with Adrian Davies 43 Wednesday 26 August 10.30am to 1pm Horticulture Fruit for Small Gardens 20 Wednesday 26 August 2.30pm to 4.30pm Horticulture Storing and Preserviing Fruit and Vegetables 21 Thursday 27 August 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Harvesting and Preparation of Seed 21 Thursday 27 August 1.30pm to 4pm Horticulture Hedges 22 SEPTEMBER Saturday 5 and Saturday 19 September 10.15am to 4pm Horticulture Starting from Scratch 22 Sunday 6 September 10am to 4pm Photography Video with your DSLR 44 Wednesday 2 September 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture What Now? September and October 22 Tuesday 15 September 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Propagation: The Next Steps 23 Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Apples in Watercolour with Billy Showell 39 Friday 18 September 10.30am to 4.15pm Creative Willow Weaving: Handled Baskets 39 Saturday 19 September 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Topiary: Alternatives to Boxwood 23 Tuesday 22 September 10.30am to 12.30pm Horticulture Autumn and Winter Pots and Containers 23 Tuesday 22 September 2pm to 4pm Horticulture Autumn and Winter Pots and Containers 23 Wednesday 23 September 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture The Vegetable Garden: Autumn into Winter 24 Thursday 24 September 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture The Vegetable Garden: Autumn into Winter 24 Friday 25 September 10am to 4pm Photography Close-up Photography with Clive Nichols 44 Tuesday 29 September 10.15am to 12.45pm Horticulture Revitalising Old Garden Borders 24 Tuesday 29 September 2pm to 4.30pm Horticulture Planting New Beds and Borders 24 Wednesday 30 September 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Propagation: The Next Steps 23 COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE 6 7

5 COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Date Time Type Course Title New course Page No. OCTOBER Sunday 4 and Sunday 11 October 10am to 4pm Photography Creative Plant Photography with Andy Small 44 Saturday 10 Oct and Saturday 7 Nov 10.30am to 4pm Garden Design Designing for a Large Garden 31 Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative An Introduction to Screen Printing 40 Saturday 17 October 10.15am to 4pm Horticulture Mushrooms 25 Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Japanese Woodblock Printing: Landscapes with Laura Boswell 40 Friday 23 October 9am to 1.30pm Creative Apple Cookery 41 Friday 23 October 1pm to 3pm Horticulture Autumn Walk and Talk with the Curator 25 Saturday 24 October 10am to 4pm Photography Capturing Autumn Colour with Adrian Davies 45 Saturday 31 October 10am to 1pm Horticulture An Unorthodox Look at Growing 25 NOVEMBER Tuesday 10 November 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture What Now? November and December 26 Tuesday 17 November 10.30am to 1pm Horticulture Winter Pruning of Tree Fruit 26 Saturday 21 November 10.30am to 4pm Horticulture Care of the Fruit Garden in Winter 26 DECEMBER Thursday 3 December 10.30am to 1.30pm Creative Christmas Wreaths 41 Friday 4 December 10.30am to 1.30pm Creative Christmas Wreaths 41 Saturday 5 December 10.15am to 12.45pm Creative Christmas Decorations in Willow 41 Saturday 5 December 1.45 to 4.15pm Creative Christmas Decorations in Willow 41 JANUARY 2016 Tuesday 12 January am to 4pm Horticulture What Now? January and February 27 Friday 15 January pm to 3pm Horticulture Winter Walk and Talk with the Curator 27 Saturday 16 January am to 4pm Photography Creative Seed Heads with Andy Small 45 HORTICULTURE Spring Pruning Tuesday 3 February or Wednesday 4 February 10.30am to 12.30pm February and March are busy times for pruning before growth begins in earnest in the spring. This talk and demonstration by RHS staff will teach you the theory behind pruning shrubs at this time of year, along with vital pruning principles which will allow your plants to be at their best for the year ahead. General maintenance and pruning shrubs and climbers such as Buddleja, Wisteria and Cornus (dogwood) will be covered, as well as renovative pruning for overgrown shrubs. This session will involve walking outdoors and practical demonstrations, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: RHS Members 28 Event code: Non-RHS Members 41 Tuesday 3 Feb: Wednesday 4 Feb: Rose Pruning Tuesday 10 February or Wednesday 11 February 10.30am to 12.30pm Do you love roses but are unsure of their care? This course will cover all the major rose types including hybrid tea, floribunda, shrub roses and climbers, and demonstrate the correct pruning and planting techniques to allow each one to reach its full potential. The talk and demonstration will be led by RHS staff and will involve some outdoor demonstrations, so please come equipped with suitable clothing for the weather. Fee: RHS Members 28 Event code: Non-RHS Members 41 Tuesday 10 Feb: Wednesday 11 Feb: HORTICULTURE 8 9

6 HORTICULTURE Greenhouses for Beginners Saturday 28 February 10am to 1pm Whether you have recently acquired, or are thinking of acquiring a greenhouse, or would simply like guidance and ideas on how to get started, this illustrated talk and practical demonstration by Wisley s Glasshouse Specialist Team will set you on the right track. The session will cover different types of greenhouses to suit your needs, useful gizmos and gadgets, setting up the greenhouse for spring, raising plants, growing early crops under protection and growing springflowering plants. Fee: RHS Members 34 Event code: Non-RHS Members 46 Venue: Clore Learning Centre Beginner s Propagation Thursday 5 March or Wednesday 25 March 10.30am to 4pm Learn how to save a fortune on plants by growing your own from seeds and cuttings. This full day course will go through the basics of propagation and show you the best techniques to produce the most successful results. It will include a demonstration of taking cuttings and sowing seeds with opportunities to try the activities and take the results home for further nurturing. There will also be a guided tour around the propagation glasshouses at Wisley where thousands of plants are raised for the garden every year. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 60 Event code: Non-RHS Members 73 Thursday 5 March: Wednesday 25 March: Includes a light lunch and refreshments What Now? March and April Tuesday 10 March 10.30am to 4pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts 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 when. March and April will include pricking out, lawn care, propagation, staking, sowing annuals outdoors and pruning for winter stem colour with opportunities to have a go at many of these tasks yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Offer: Book all six What Now courses in this year s programme for the price of five*! Event code: Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time The Vegetable Garden in Spring Wednesday 11 March or Thursday 12 March 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young Spring is in the air and it s time to get sowing for bumper crops to harvest in the summer and autumn. This day will focus on the vegetables that can be grown during spring and how to sow and plant them. This time of year is often a lean time for harvesting so discussions will also cover crops to plant in your garden this year for a harvest next spring. A range of practical jobs such as soil preparation, seed sowing techniques and intercropping will be covered. This is a practical day and attendees will have the chance to practise skills they are shown, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, outdoor clothes and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Event code: Wednesday 11 March: 11588, Thursday 12 March: Learn about the whole year in the vegetable garden by booking on The Vegetable Garden in Summer and The Vegetable Garden Autumn into Winter at the same time. HORTICULTURE 10 11

7 HORTICULTURE Starting from Scratch Two-day course: Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 March 10.15am to 4pm If you re new to gardening and are feeling a little overwhelmed this is the course for you. Over two days we will take you back to basics and grow your knowledge from the ground up. Subjects introduced will include; plant naming, growth and structure, planting and plant care, basic propagation, ground cultivation, growing media, pruning, lawn care, feeding and watering. By the end of the course you should have gained a solid base from which to build further knowledge. The course 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 110 Event code: Non-RHS Members 123 Includes a light lunch and refreshments The Productive Greenhouse in Spring Saturday 14 March 10am to 1pm Further your knowledge and skills, develop the use of your greenhouse and make your space more productive. This illustrated talk and practical demonstration with Wisley s Glasshouse Specialist Team will include advice on managing the glasshouse environment throughout the spring, growing salads, fruits and vegetables, a close look at feeding and watering and how to control pests and diseases Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code: Lawn Care Wednesday 18 March 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Ray Broughton Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? If so then come and find out the secrets to keeping a healthy, luscious lawn all year round on this one-day course. Discover how to establish a lawn from scratch with turf or seed, and how to renovate a grass area that is past its best. Yearly maintenance will be covered including feeding, mowing and weeding as well as effective solutions for removing moss. Grass types for different situations will be covered, as will equipment for keeping your lawn smart to set your garden off to its best and be the envy of your neighbours. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Event code: Summer Containers and Hanging Baskets Tuesday 14 April 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm Discover how to create a tremendous container display and transform your patio into an attractive and eye-catching space with visual impact throughout the seasons. The session will cover how to choose the right containers, hanging baskets and growing media as well as plants and their aftercare. You will then have the opportunity to plant up a small container to take home, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. All materials are provided and included in the price of the course. Fee: RHS Members 36, Non-RHS Members 49 Event code: Morning session: Afternoon session: Spring Walk and Talk with the Curator Friday 24 April or Friday 8 May 1pm to 3pm Tutor: Colin Crosbie, Curator It s that time of year when the garden is springing back to life and preparing itself for an exciting year ahead. Join RHS Garden Wisley s curator, Colin Crosbie as he shares his passion for plants, on a walk and talk around the garden. Learn about the plants that put on their show at this time of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session will involve a considerable walk outside, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: RHS Members 20, Non-RHS Members 33 Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: Friday 24 April: 11595, Friday 8 May: What Now? May and June Tuesday 5 May 10.30am to 4pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts 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 when. May and June will include weed control, feeding, planting up pots and containers, pests and diseases, potting on and deadheading with opportunities for you to have a go at some practical jobs. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Offer: Book all six What Now courses in this year s programme for the price of five*! Event code: Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time HORTICULTURE 12 13

8 HORTICULTURE The Vegetable Garden in Summer Wednesday 6 May or Thursday 7 May 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young It s not too late to get some vegetables growing for abundant crops this autumn and winter. This course will focus on vegetables that can be grown in summer months and how to sow and plant them. Harvesting, using and storing crops from spring sowings will also be explained. A range of practical techniques will be covered including seed sowing, successional sowing and planting out techniques. This is a practical day and attendees will have the chance to practise skills they are shown, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Event code: Wednesday 6 May: Thursday 7 May: Learn about the whole year in the vegetable garden by booking on The Vegetable Garden in Spring and The Vegetable Garden Autumn into Winter at the same time. Plant Supports and Staking Friday 8 May 10.30am to 12.30pm Tutor: RHS Formal Team Discover how to support different plants in your garden including grasses, roses, flowers and shrubs. The session will cover why we stake, the different options for staking materials/products and how they are used at Wisley. You will then have the opportunity to have a go using Birch stems on the Mixed Borders, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. All materials are provided and included in the price of the course. This course includes the opportunity to make and take home a birch obelisk. Fee: RHS Members 36, Non-RHS Members 49 Event code: Garden History Six Sessions: Tuesday 12 May, 19 May, 2 June, 9 June, 16 June and 23 June 7pm to 9pm Tutor: Stephen Harmer This six-session evening lecture series (2 hours per week) on garden history will look at the first gardens created and why and how they developed. What were the influences that shaped human desire to settle in one place and grow plants? We will go back in time and look at the main fundamental garden design styles that have shaped the development of gardens throughout the ages. As well as the study of their key features we will look at the social, religious, political or economic reasons for their conception. Some gardens of significance will be studied in depth. Garden design styles that will be covered include: Egyptian, Medieval, Persian/Islamic, Italian (Renaissance/Mannerism/Baroque), French (Renaissance/Baroque), The English Landscape Movement, and Arts & Crafts. We will also look at the plant hunters and the use of plants in garden design. The course is intended for anyone with an interest in gardens, plants and garden design. An interest in the subject is the only entry requirement. Fee: RHS Members 125, Non-RHS Members 138 Venue: Lecture Room Event code: Multi session event book all six as one but separate dates. Consecutive except for half term week. Maximum 50 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Growing Berries, Currants and Soft Fruit Friday 5 June 10.30am to 1pm Soft fruits are immensely rewarding to grow and can produce an abundance of crops even in minimal space. Learn how to get the taste of summer in your garden from strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and more. This session will cover different soft fruits and their care, planting, soils, siting, training, pruning and maintenance. Fee: RHS Members 28, Non-RHS Members 41 Event code: HORTICULTURE 14 15

9 HORTICULTURE The Productive Greenhouse in Summer Saturday 6 June 10am to 1pm Further your knowledge and skills, develop the use of your greenhouse and make your space more productive. This illustrated talk and practical demonstration will include advice on managing the glasshouse environment throughout the summer, growing salads, fruits and vegetables, a close look at feeding and watering and how to control pests and diseases. Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code: Growing Tree Fruit Thursday 25 June 10.30am to 1pm Learn how to grow tree fruit successfully in this half-day workshop with RHS Garden Wisley s fruit experts. Looking at tree form and selection, establishment and maintenance, you will feel much more confident about caring for your apples, pears, plums, cherries and more. This session will involve an outside section in Wisley s fruit garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: Weed Identification and Management Thursday 25 June 2pm to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young This session will help you to identify common garden weeds in various stages of growth and learn what to do with them. From hand weeding and spraying to suppressing, you will learn the most effective techniques for a variety of situations. Find out ways to use the weeds that grow in your plot. Skill level: Advanced Event code: What Now? July and August Tuesday 7 July 10.30am to 4pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts 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 when. July and August will include taking cuttings, watering, summer pruning of shrubs, trees and fruit, harvesting seed and hedge trimming with opportunities to have a go at some practical tasks yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Offer: Book all six What Now courses in this year s programme for the price of five*! Event code: Includes light lunch and refreshments Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Summer Fruit Pruning Saturday 11 July 10.30am to 1pm Your fruit trees and bushes spend their summer lavishing you with delicious treats and will reward you further for a little love and attention at this time of year. Discover how to correctly prune a range of fruit trees and bushes, including restricted forms for maximum productivity in the current and coming years, in this talk and demonstration with RHS expert staff. Event code: HORTICULTURE 16 17

10 HORTICULTURE Increasing the Long Term Performance of Perennials Sunday 12 July 10am to 4pm Tutor: Noel Kingsbury How long will plants survive? Will they spread? How will my new border look in five years time? This full-day garden-based workshop with renowned plantsman Noel Kingsbury aims to encourage participants to observe garden and landscape plants, focussing on their growth through the year. The session will look at how plants compete with each other, how to assess prospects for their longevity and their suitability for a variety of garden locations. Gardeners and designers can then use their experience and knowledge of plants to plan for the maximising of interest and the minimising of maintenance at all seasons. Fee: RHS Members 78 Event code: Non-RHS Members 91 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Summer Walk and Talk with the Curator Friday 17 July or Friday 24 July 1pm to 3pm Tutor: Colin Crosbie, Curator The garden is in full swing and at its most floriferous and colourful. Join RHS Garden Wisley s curator, Colin Crosbie on a walk and talk, as he extols the virtues of plants which bring colour to our gardens during the summer months. Learn about the plants that put on their show at this time of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session will involve a considerable walk outside, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: RHS Members 20, Non-RHS Members 33 Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance. Event code: Friday 17 July: 11609, Friday 24 July: Mediterranean and Dry Gardens Wednesday 22 July 10.30am to 1pm Learn how to design a garden with Mediterranean elements taking into account seasonality, climate and texture. This course includes a lecture demonstrating some of the most remarkable Italian masterpieces that have inspired the world on new trends and garden design ideas - alongside some of the most captivating gardens of the French Riviera. You will be inspired to take ideas from these gardens and how to use those plants with style in your own garden. The session will end with a tour to the UKs longest Mediterranean walk divided into the five Mediterranean climate regions of the world. Skill level: Advanced Event code: Meadows and Prairies Wednesday 22 July 2pm to 4.30pm Find out about different establishment and management techniques for perennial meadows, annual meadows and alpine meadows on this walk and talk session led by our in-house experts. Skill level: Advanced Event code: Summer Ornamental Pruning Wednesday 29 July 10.30am to 12.30pm Many early summer flowering shrubs and trees require pruning at this time of year to ensure their longevity and to maximise their performance for years to come. This talk and demonstration by expert RHS staff will teach you the theory behind pruning shrubs in the summer along with vital pruning principles which will allow your plants to be at their best for the years ahead. General maintenance and pruning of shrubs and climbers such as Deutzia, Philadelphus, Spirea and Wisteria will be covered. This session will involve walking outdoors and practical demonstrations, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing Fee: RHS Members 28, Non-RHS Members 41 Event code: Bending the Rules at Wisley Wednesday 29 July 6pm to 8pm A range of micro-climates means that many unusual plants thrive in the garden. Join us for an evening walk and talk around the garden with our expert garden team. You will take in the laboratory wall with its range of tropicals and the new Mediterranean plantings among many others. Venue: Lecture Room Event code: Includes refreshments HORTICULTURE 18 19

11 HORTICULTURE Plant Pests and Diseases Wednesday 5 August 10.30am to 4pm Are you fed up with your plants being nibbled or keeling over without warning? Learn about the pests and diseases most likely to attack your plants, how to spot them and what to do about them. This session will cover the identification and control of a variety of common garden enemies. There will also be a walk around Wisley to show pests and diseases in context and the controls used. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73. Event code: Storing and Preserving Fruit and Vegetables Wednesday 26 August 2.30pm to 4.30pm Make the most use of fruit and vegetables by storing them for use during the winter and into the hungry gap in spring. Methods of storage for many fruits and vegetables including, apples, pears, plums, root vegetables, potatoes, peppers, pumpkins, squashes and cabbages will be covered. Please note that cooking methods, such as making jams and cooked preserves, will not be covered in any detail on this course. Event code: HORTICULTURE Botany for Gardeners: Flowers, Fruits and Seeds Friday 21 August 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Dr Catherine Baxter Have you ever wondered what plants look at under the microscope? What s the difference between a flower, fruit and a seed? What do they do? In this practical workshop we will dissect flowers and fruits, look at plant material under the microscope, and find out more about their function and structure through an illustrated talk. This course is suitable for those with no experience of botany or microscope use and will cover the basics up to GCSE level theory. Fee: RHS Members 78, Non-RHS Members 91 Event code: Maximum 12 places Fruit for Small Gardens Wednesday 26 August 10.30am to 1pm By choosing compact cultivars, dwarf rootstocks and restricted forms, fruit can be grown in even the smallest garden. Learn what to consider when planning a fruit garden. This will cover choice of fruits and cultivars to grow. Training forms will be explained including choice of rootstocks for tree fruits. Event code: Harvesting and Preparation of Seed Thursday 27 August 10.30am to 12.30pm Harvesting seed from your own plants is a cheap and exciting way to increase plants for your garden. Discover the best techniques and timings for harvesting, as well as when to sow and how to treat your seeds to ensure maximum germination rates. This course will include behind the scenes tours of the seed department and propagation department at Wisley. Fee: RHS Members 28, Non-RHS Members 41 Event code: Maximum 16 places 20 21

12 HORTICULTURE Hedges Thursday 27 August 1.30pm to 4pm Discover how to keep your hedges healthy this year. Join our RHS Team to look at the selection of suitable plants for hedging, care in the formative years and keeping a mature hedge at its best. This course will involve walking around the garden, so please come prepared in suitable clothing and footwear. Event code: Starting from Scratch Two-day course: Saturday 5 September and Saturday 19 September 10.15am to 4pm If you re new to gardening and are feeling a little overwhelmed this is the course for you. Over two days we will take you back to basics and grow your knowledge from the ground up. Subjects introduced will include; plant naming, growth and structure, planting and plant care, basic propagation, ground cultivation, growing media, pruning, lawn care, feeding and watering. By the end of the course you should have gained a solid base from which to build further knowledge. The sessions 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 110 Event code: Non-RHS Members 123 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Venue: Clore Learning Centre What Now? September and October Wednesday 2 September 10.30am to 4pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts 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 when. September and October will include dividing perennials, planting trees and shrubs, protecting tender plants over winter, developing new lawns and storing tubers over winter with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Offer: Book all six What Now courses in this year s programme for the price of five*! Event code: Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Propagation: The Next Steps Tuesday 15 September or Wednesday 30 September 10.30am to 4pm Take a step onwards in propagation with Wisley s propagation team. Learn how to increase your stock of plants with shrub propagation, hardwood cuttings, root cuttings and bulb propagation. There will be a guided tour around the propagation glasshouses of Wisley where thousands of plants are raised for the garden every year. This session will involve practical activities and items to take and grow on at home, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. Some plant knowledge, or previous attendance on the Beginner s Propagation course is recommended. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Tuesday 15 September: Wednesday 30 September: Topiary: Alternatives to Boxwood Saturday 19 September 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: The European Boxwood and Topiary Society (EBTS UK) It is time to start thinking outside the box. With the spread of fungal diseases such as box blight together with a variety of pests, this workshop will aim to answer the question What alternatives can I use? as well as looking at methods of treating and preventing disease in the first place. We will demonstrate a wide variety of alternative plants and cultivars suitable for both hedging and for use as specimens and topiary, propagation, planting and cultivation techniques for open ground and containers and pruning and shaping. Advice will be given regarding the best plants to use for a specific purpose and reliable suppliers. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Autumn and Winter Pots and Containers Tuesday 22 September 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm Discover how to make the most of your seasonal containers with plant suggestions and planting demonstrations. Learn about the correct care and maintenance of your containers for a fantastic display and create your own winter container to take home. This session is run by RHS expert staff and will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with gardening gloves, suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: RHS Members 36, Non-RHS Members 49 Event code: Morning session: 11626, Afternoon session: HORTICULTURE 22 23

13 HORTICULTURE The Vegetable Garden: Autumn into Winter Wednesday 23 September or Thursday 24 September 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Hayley Young Learn how to get more out of your vegetable garden all year round. This day will focus on which vegetables can still be grown in autumn and winter months and how to sow and plant them, plus harvesting and storage methods for existing autumn crops. A range of practical jobs such as soil preparation, composting and planning crops and rotation for the next year will also be covered. This session will involve practical activities, so please come prepared with suitable footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. You will also learn more about your own soil type and how that influences jobs on your vegetable plot, so please bring along a soil sample (a trowel full). Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Event code: Wednesday 23 September: Thursday 24 September: Learn about the whole year in the vegetable garden by booking on The Vegetable Garden in Spring and The Vegetable Garden in Summer at the same time. Revitalising Old Garden Borders Tuesday 29 September 10.15am to 12.45pm If you have some tired garden beds and borders that need a boost, this course is the ideal opportunity for you to gain inspiration and innovative ideas. This talk will cover how to redevelop elements of borders that have become overgrown, neglected or patchy. This will include plant selection suggestions and what can be divided. The talk will include a walk to see different planting designs. Fee: : RHS Members 34, Non-RHS Members 46 Event code: Planting New Beds and Borders Tuesday 29 September 2pm to 4.30pm It can be hard knowing where to start when you have a blank canvas. Gain inspiration at this talk, which will cover structure, styles and seasonal colour to give you design ideas for your new garden border. You will then be taken outside to visit different planting designs. Event code: Mushrooms Saturday 17 October 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Richard Mansfield-Clark Take a closer look at mushroom growing as part of ornamental gardening and edible gardening. There will also be mushroom identification and keys. While the talk includes a walk around the garden this is not a fungal foray. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Event code: Includes lunch and light refreshments Autumn Walk and Talk with the Curator Friday 23 October 1pm to 3pm Tutor: Colin Crosbie, Curator Join RHS Garden Wisley s enthusiastic curator, Colin Crosbie, on a walk and talk around the garden to see the spectacularly vibrant autumn colour. Learn about the plants that put on a show at this time of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session will involve considerable walking outside, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing. Fee: : RHS Members 20, Non-RHS Members 33 Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: An Unorthodox Look at Growing Saturday 31 October 10am to 1pm Tutor: Plant Base Graham Blunt Graham Blunt of the Plant Base nursery in East Sussex has spent many years trialling interesting growing techniques to get the best out of his exotic plants. Join him to hear about his experiments and successes including propagation, aftercare, habitats and composting. Graham s infectious enthusiasm will have you trying all sorts of new techniques! Fee: RHS Members 36, Non-RHS Members 49 Event code: HORTICULTURE 24 25

14 HORTICULTURE What Now? November and December Tuesday 10 November 10.30am to 4pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts 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 when. November and December will include ground preparation, winter fruit pruning, taking root cuttings, taking hardwood cuttings and winter vegetables with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Offer: Book all six What Now courses in this year s programme for the price of five*! Event code: Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Winter Pruning of Tree Fruit Tuesday 17 November 10.30am to 1pm Winter is the time of year that many types of tree fruit including apples, pears and quinces receive their main prune of the year. Join Wisley s fruit team for a demonstration and explanation of how to prune various tree forms in winter for maximum benefit to fruit production, aesthetics and space constraints. Please note that stone fruit such as plums will not be covered as pruning in the winter should be avoided. This course will involve walking outside so please come prepared for the weather. Event code: Maximum 24 places Care of the Fruit Garden in Winter Saturday 21 November 10.30am to 4pm Do you have overgrown apples, unproductive pears and trees that only crop well every other year? How you care for your fruit garden in the winter determines its success for the coming year and for the future. Join Wisley s fruit experts to learn how to plant trees and bushes, correctly establish them in good forms and prune them every year for maximum productivity. This full day course will cover both soft fruit and top fruit and will involve an outside session in the fruit garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Fee: RHS Members 60, Non-RHS Members 73 Event code: Maximum 23 places What Now? January and February Tuesday 12 January am to 4pm Are you new to gardening and unsure what exactly you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting to brush up on your skills? Let the RHS experts 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 when. January and February will include spring and renovation pruning, seed sowing, getting to know your soil and preparing a seed bed with opportunities for you to have a go yourself. The session will include practical activities and a walk outside in the garden, so please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 55, Non-RHS Members 68 Offer: Book all six What Now courses in this year s programme for the price of five*! Event code: Includes lunch and light refreshments Maximum 22 places *All bookings must be made at the same time Winter Walk and Talk with the Curator Friday 15 January pm to 3pm Tutor: Colin Crosbie, Curator Not everything in the garden is sleeping in winter. Join RHS Garden Wisley s enthusiastic curator, Colin Crosbie, on a walk and talk around the garden. Learn about the plants that put on a show at this time of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session will involve considerable walking outside, so please come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing Fee: RHS Members 20, Non-RHS Members 33 Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside the garden entrance Event code: HORTICULTURE 26 27

15 GARDEN DESIGN GARDEN DESIGN Our garden design courses are run in association with the London College of Garden Design, providers of world-class, inspirational garden design training. More information on further LCGD courses can be found at Garden Design Drawing Skills Thursday 26 February 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Andrew Wilson In our electronic world we might be forgiven for thinking that drawing no longer matters, however, the ability to sketch and think spatially is still essential to the design approach. In this one day course Andrew Wilson looks at the best communication techniques for the speedy delivery of drawings and visuals. Fee: RHS Members 96, Non-RHS Members 109 Event code: Garden Design Drawing Skills: Drawing your garden Thursday 23 April 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Andrew Wilson Using and enhancing the techniques developed in the first two drawing workshops, Andrew will develop skills to draw both existing and proposed gardens using colour rendering and pen and watercolour wash techniques. Both general garden views and planting detail will be covered in the workshop intended to develop general drawing skills and build confidence. Fee: RHS Members 96 Event code: Non-RHS Members 109 Includes a light lunch and refreshments GARDEN DESIGN Garden Design Drawing Skills: Perspective Thursday 19 March 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Andrew Wilson Perspectives play two major roles in garden design drawing, firstly helping the designer to understand the garden spaces they have created and secondly to communicate their thinking to their clients. This workshop is dedicated to the understanding of perspective technique in both one point and two point format and to the rendering of perspective drawings to create lively three dimensional representations of two dimensional design drawings. Fee: RHS Members 96, Non-RHS Members 109 Event code: Designing planting plans Two-day studio study course: Thursday 4 June and Thursday 2 July 10.30am to 4pm Tutors: Andrew Wilson The first day will look at the challenges facing designers of small garden spaces and the different ways you can develop planting plans. One of the most common planting design challenges faced by many gardeners is how to structure a great border, or whole garden planting plan. We will look at the key steps for putting together a great border, focusing on mixed planting schemes including shrubs. Course participants will then have a whole month to go away and work on a space of their choosing, either their own garden or another space. The second day will be a studio day to look at ideas for these spaces including small group discussions that will help others resolve their issues with their own gardens and allow you to take forward ideas. Fee: RHS Members 190 Event code: Non-RHS Members 203 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Design Solutions: Trees Saturday 27 June 10am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Thurman Most gardeners only use trees for their ornamentation but they offer so much more than just prettiness! The talk will introduce lesser-known types and explain all the other design functions that trees offer us. Practical issues such as planting, pruning, feeding and aftercare will also be reviewed. Fee: RHS Members 38, Non-RHS Members 51 Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code:

16 GARDEN DESIGN Design Solutions: Roses Saturday 27 June 1.45pm to 4.15pm Tutor: Peter Thurman There are well over 150 species of wild rose on the planet and thousands of varieties. Their cultivation goes back at least 3,000 years. They are spectacular plants that are still badly used or under-used in our gardens. The talk will explore both the old and the new, design uses and practicalities such as planting, pruning and aftercare. Fee: RHS Members 38, Non-RHS Members 51 Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code: Design Solutions: Tropical Planting Saturday 8 August 10am to 12.30pm Tutor: Sarah Eberle The use of plants from other climatic zones are an increasing possibility in our changing climate. The fashion for using predominantly native species has declined however combining both familiar and native species with more unfamiliar and exotic species presents an exciting design challenge and opportunity for creating a new style. Fee: RHS Members 36, Non-RHS Members 48 Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code: Designing for Colour Thursday 20 August 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Andrew Wilson Colour is a key element of the contemporary garden and planting design scene but needs to be handled with care. The course explores colour in individual plant selection but also in its application in terms of plant massing and key colour associations in planting design. The relationship with materials and architectural colour will also be discussed. Fee: RHS Members 96, Non-RHS Members 109 Event code: GARDEN DESIGN Designing the Cutting Garden Saturday 18 July 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Claire Brown Cutting gardens allow us to explore a different range and palette of plants that provide colour and interest for our interiors across the four seasons. Claire Brown is your guide to good plant selection and will help with suggestions for effective layout and scale, using the gardens at Wisley as a backdrop. Fee: RHS Members 95, Non-RHS Members 108 Event code: Includes a light lunch and refreshments Design Solutions: Planting Design with Annuals Saturday 8 August 1.45pm to 4.15pm Tutor: Andrew Wilson Bedding seems like an outmoded form of planting design recalling civic planting and seaside promenades. But, as our gardens get smaller, the use of changeable seasonal planting and annuals is more pertinent. Andrew discusses options and ideas and looks at the ways in which annuals can be explored and used with support from the team at RHS Wisley. Fee: RHS Members 36, Non-RHS Members 48 Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code: Designing for a large garden Two-day studio study course: Saturday 10 October and Saturday 7 November 10.30am to 4pm Tutors: Andrew Wilson Dealing with the scale of larger country gardens can be daunting but this two-day course aims to explore planning and design techniques that will help to dispel the mystery and build confidence in dealing with larger spaces, planting needs and basic garden organisation. The two-day programme allows students to explore ideas for their own gardens in preparation for group discussion and analysis on day two. Fee: RHS Members 190, Non-RHS Members 203 Event code:

17 CREATIVE CREATIVE An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Printing with Laura Boswell Two-day course: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Laura Boswell Join renowned printmaker Laura Boswell for this two-day course in the wonderful art of Japanese woodblock printing. Traditional Japanese woodblock is a sensitive and beautiful print process using watercolour and rice. This ancient method produced the iconic woodblock prints from Japan s Edo Period. It is a table top process, requiring no press and uses totally non-toxic materials. This course covers the basic skills needed to create a multi-coloured print using traditional Japanese woodblock techniques, giving an understanding of the materials and the techniques to prepare, register, cut and print using Japanese plywood and watercolour paints. Laura welcomes all levels of experience, especially beginners who would like to take away the basic skills to be able to print successfully with watercolour at home. Laura is one of the only practitioners of the art in the UK and at the time of writing has just been selected as the British artist for a return residency in Japan to further her skills. Don t miss this opportunity to learn from her in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Fee: RHS Members 170, Non-RHS Members 183 Event code: Maximum 12 places Beginner s Botanical Watercolour Painting Two-day course: Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 March 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Anna Mason Get started with watercolour on this two-day workshop with renowned botanical artist Anna Mason. Anna will take you step-by-step through the creation of a botanical watercolour painting and provide guided support throughout the day to help you develop your skills. Don t be nervous, this is a perfect opportunity to develop a new hobby in a relaxed and friendly environment. A suggested equipment list will be sent to attendees prior to the course. Fee: RHS Members 160, Non-RHS Members 173 Event code: Willow Weaving: Living Willow Friday 13 March 10.15am to 12.45pm Tutor: Nicki Rowling Come and learn about living willow with local willow weaver Nicki Rowling. Learn living willow techniques and to make and take home your own spiralling harlequin tree that can be replanted in your garden. Please bring your own pot 30-40cm deep and 30-35cm in diameter. You will be provided with living willow, compost and all materials needed to create your living willow structure. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 63 Event code: Maximum 12 places CREATIVE 32 33

18 CREATIVE Printing and Bookbinding Friday 20 March 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Alice Feger and Katherine O Connell Discover how to design, print and bind your own stylish notebooks in this one-day workshop. First you will be guided through designing, carving and printing your own unique patterns by Paper Designer Alice. Bookbinder Katherine will then work with you to bind your printed papers into simple, practical and functional books, ready to take home and use right away. You will learn how to create two different binding structures; the notebook style pamphlet binding and the album style concertina. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the price of the course. Fee: RHS Members 83, Non-RHS Members 96 Event code: Maximum 12 places Willow Weaving: Tipis Wednesday 15 April 10.15am to 12.45pm or 1.45pm to 4.15pm Tutor: Nicki Rowling Learn a wonderful skill as you make and take home your own willow tipi on this course taught by local willow-weaver Nicki Rowling. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the price of the course. The course may be held outdoors if the weather is good, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 50, Non-RHS Members 63 Event code: Morning Session: 11549, Afternoon Session: Maximum 12 places Spring Flowers and Light with Billy Showell Two-day course: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Billy Showell Join renowned botanical artist Billy Showell for two days of drawing flowers and an in-depth look into wet-in-wet painting techniques. This two-day course aims to help you to broaden your painting skills and create new effects for seamless pictures. Billy will be demonstrating techniques and providing guided support throughout the day while you get to grips with this style of painting. This course aims to teach, encourage and support all levels of ability. Fee: RHS Members 160 Event code: Non-RHS Members 173 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Maximum 13 places An Introduction to Japanese Ink Painting Tuesday 28 April 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Talia Lehavi In this workshop you will be introduced into the world of Japanese ink and the beauty of painting Wild Orchids. The appeal of this technique is in the flow of the brush, and the seemingly effortless minimalistic stroke that suggest a bamboo in the wind. It is an art form of economy, using one brush and one colour to reflect upon nature s harmonies. You will study Wild Orchid, and learn to paint with the Asian brush. The workshops will include a short introduction, live demonstration by Talia, work-sheets, one on one time with the tutor and plenty of practice time for you to create your own Wild Orchid ink painting. Tools and materials will be supplied. Please bring an apron and a notepad. Fee: RHS Members 95 Event code: Non-RHS Members 108 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Maximum 12 places CREATIVE 34 35

19 CREATIVE Willow Weaving: Decorating your Garden Sunday 10 May 10.30am to 4pm Tutor: Nicky Rowling Discover how to make fabulous willow decorations for your garden including spheres, lanterns, dragonflies and chains. Join Nicki Rowling, a local willow weaver, to learn the basics of the craft and create contemporary decorations to take home. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the price of the course. The course may be held outside in good weather, so please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 79 Event code: Non-RHS Members 92 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Maximum 10 places Multi-flowered Stems: Light and Shade with Billy Showell Two-day course: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Billy Showell Discover how to enhance your watercolour flowers by building up light and shade with renowned botanical artist Billy Showell. This two-day course aims to develop your botanical painting skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Billy will be demonstrating techniques and providing guided support while you get to grips with this style of painting. This course which aims to teach, encourage and support all levels of ability. Fee: RHS Members 160 Event code: Non-RHS Members 173 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Maximum 13 places CREATIVE Pen and Ink Painting Two-day course: Tuesday 2 and Tuesday 9 June 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Naomi Lyons Discover the fabulous potential for drawing with pen and ink. Have fun and unlock your creativity, taking advantage of the awe-inspiring views of RHS Garden Wisley. Working in a small, relaxed and informal group you will learn how to create impressive images with renowned tutor Naomi Lyons. Over two days, Naomi will demonstrate techniques, tricks of the trade and shortcuts before providing guided support as you capture Wisley s beautiful gardens for yourself. The workshops will take place outdoors with a covered space provided if the weather is inclement. Absolute beginners are very welcome. Fee: RHS Members 160 Event code: Non-RHS Members 173 Includes refreshment vouchers Venue: Meet at the birdbath inside Maximum 12 places the garden entrance Garden Salads of Edible Flowers and Herbs Friday 12 June 9am to 1.30pm Tutor: Taste of Wisley Chef For the first hour of this session you will join one of the garden team for a tour of the Vegetable garden. Here you will learn all about edible flowers, unusual herbs and heritage lettuce cultivars, and pick your own salad ingredients fresh from the garden. You will then join our Taste of Wisley Chefs for a cookery class on herb oils, the Wisley loaf of herby bread and three unusual garden salads. This course is interactive and provides lots of have-a-go opportunities. The session ends with a three-course lunch. All materials are included in the price. Fee: RHS Members 75 Event code: Non-RHS Members 88 Includes lunch Venue: Clore Learning Centre 36 37

20 CREATIVE Large Blooms in Coloured Pencil with Ann Swan Two-day workshop: Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Ann Swan Discover how to capture large blooms in all their glory using coloured pencil. Ann will demonstrate how you can easily achieve vibrant colours using under-painting techniques, layering and blending and help you to create interesting and dynamic compositions. This course is suitable for intermediate students and anyone who has been on a beginner s workshop. Attendees are asked to bring their own materials to this course as these are not provided. Fee: RHS Members 160, Non-RHS Members 173 Skill level: Intermediate Event code: Willow Weaving: Basket Making Saturday 15 August 10.30am to 4.15pm Tutor: Nicky Rowling Join Nicki Rowling, a local willow weaver, for an introduction to basket weaving. Learn the basic skills of this ancient craft and spend a relaxing day creating your own basket to take home. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the price of the course. Please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 81, Non-RHS Members 94 Event code: Maximum 10 places An Introduction to Lino Printing with Laura Boswell Two-day course: Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Laura Boswell Enjoy the bold method of colour linocut. From design to finished print, this friendly and fun class includes lots of hints and tips for printing at home without a press. You ll work with a selection of simple colours creating the designs of your choice. Ideal for the complete novice or intermediate printer. Materials and equipment are provided on this course. Fee: RHS Members 170, Non-RHS Members 183 Event code: Maximum 12 places Apples in Watercolour with Billy Showell Two-day course: Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Billy Showell Capture the detail of the apple in this two-day workshop. Covering colour mixes, wet-in-wet techniques and much more. Billy will be demonstrating techniques and providing guided support throughout, whilst you get to grips with this style of painting. This course aims to teach, encourage and support all levels of ability. All levels are welcome but some previous experience of watercolour would be an advantage. Fee: RHS Members 160, Non-RHS Members 173 Event code: Maximum 13 places Willow Weaving: Handled Baskets Friday 18 September 10.30am to 4.15pm Tutor: Nicky Rowling Join Nicki Rowling, a local willow weaver, for an introduction to weaving handled baskets. Learn the basic skills of this ancient craft and spend a relaxing day creating your own basket to take home. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the price of the course. Please come equipped with suitable clothing and gloves. Fee: RHS Members 80, Non-RHS Members 93 Event code: Maximum 10 places CREATIVE 38 39

21 CREATIVE An Introduction to Screen Printing Two-day course: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Hannah McVicar Discover how to produce a two colour floral screen-print in this two-day course, new for Illustrator and Printmaker Hannah McVicar will guide you through the preparation of how to design and create stencils for your floral inspired print. The following day you will see the results of your hard work and create a small edition of a two colour screen-print. All materials will be provided on the day and are included in the course price. Fee: RHS Members 160, Non-RHS Members 173 Event code: Maximum 8 places Japanese Woodblock Printing: Landscapes with Laura Boswell Two-day course: Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 10.15am to 4.15pm Tutor: Laura Boswell Join renowned printmaker Laura Boswell for this two-day course in the wonderful art of Japanese woodblock printing. Traditional Japanese woodblock is a sensitive and beautiful print process using watercolour and rice. This ancient method produced the iconic woodblock prints from Japan s Edo Period. It is a table top process, requiring no press and uses totally non-toxic materials. Don t miss this opportunity to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. All materials and equipment are provided on this course. Fee: RHS Members 170, Non-RHS Members 183 Event code: Maximum 12 places Apple Cookery Friday 23 October 9am to 1.30pm Tutor: Taste of Wisley Chef Join us in the garden before it is open to the public as one of the garden team takes you on a tour of the Orchard. Learn which cultivars would suit your garden, tips for apple tree growing and top tips on the best varieties. You will have the opportunity to taste at least 10 apple varieties and then pick your own apples. Then join our Taste of Wisley chefs for a cookery class on spiced apple chutney, apple compote, apple salad and apple pie. The Cookery course is interactive and provides lots of have a go opportunities. The course is followed by a three-course lunch. All materials are included in the price. Fee: RHS Members 75 Event code: Non-RHS Members 88 Includes lunch Venue: Clore Learning Centre Christmas Wreaths Thursday 3 December or Friday 4 December 10.30am to 1.30pm Tutor: Sussex Flower School Georgia Miles If you have ever wanted to create your own real wreath for Christmas, now is your opportunity. Georgia from the Sussex Flower School will show you how in a relaxed and fun environment, surrounded by the magical backdrop of RHS Garden Wisley in all its winter glory. It doesn t matter if you are a complete beginner, Georgia will guide you through the process, showing you how to create a traditional moss base covered in seasonal foliage. You will then get creative using the wide selection of decorations provided to make your wreath unique. We promise you fun, expert tuition and a fabulous wreath to take home. Fee: RHS Members 75, Event code: Non-RHS Members 88 Thursday 3 December: Friday 4 December: Christmas Decorations in Willow Saturday 5 December 10.15am to 12.45pm or 1.45pm to 4.15pm Tutor: Nicki Rowling Get in the Christmas mood while you learn to make natural Christmas decorations for your house and garden in this practical workshop. Local willow weaver Nicki Rowling will demonstrate and instruct while you make chains, wreaths, stars, lanterns and Christmas trees to dress for your home. All materials will be provided on the day. Please bring a pair of gardening gloves. Fee: RHS Members 50, Event code: Non-RHS Members 63 Morning session: Afternoon session: CREATIVE 40 41

22 PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY Creative Plant Photography with Andy Small Two-day course: Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 March 10am to 4pm Tutor: Andy Small Andy Small is one of the UK s most original and influential fine art flower photographers. Spend two days with Andy learning about his creative approach to garden and plant photography and discover how he creates his iconic images. The first day will begin indoors with talks on plant photography and the fundamentals of creating stunning images. There will be a combination of practical photography sessions out in the garden and time back in the studio with an emphasis on macro work. The second day will cover further practical techniques, image processing and a review of your photographs. Please bring your own camera, a digital SLR is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 190 Event code: Non-RHS Members 203 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Venue: Clore Learning Centre A Beginner s Guide to Digital Photography Saturday 25 April 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies If you have a digital camera (DSLR, CSC or compact) and wish to learn how to get the best from it, this is the course for you. The day will look at camera settings, lenses, file formats, basic image processing and printing. Little prior knowledge is assumed. There will be some time allocated for photography in the garden or glasshouse. Please bring your own camera. Fee: RHS Members 90 Event code: Non-RHS Members 103 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Venue: Clore Learning Centre Garden Photography Masterclass with Clive Nichols Friday 15 May 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Clive Nichols This course begins with an illustrated lecture followed by practical sessions in the garden, where students can learn about the techniques honed by Clive over a twenty-year career as a professional flower and garden photographer. Clive is a very experienced teacher and will show you how to get the most from your camera whatever your skill level. Please bring your own camera a digital SLR camera is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 125, Non-RHS Members 138 Event code: Plant Photography Master class with Adrian Davies Sunday 28 June 10.15am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies Join expert photographer and author Adrian Davies on this one-day workshop, aimed at helping you take technically perfect and visually exciting images of plants. Following an introduction to plant photography there will be sessions in the garden and glasshouse, as well as indoors. Please bring you camera (DSLR preferred), lenses and tripod if you have them. Fee: RHS Members 125, Non-RHS Members 138 Event code: Close-up and Macro Photography with Adrian Davies Saturday 22 August 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies This course concentrates entirely on close-up and macro photography, and is designed for more experienced photographers using DSLR or compact cameras. It will look at photography both in the field and indoors. There will be at least one session during the day in the garden or glasshouse, where camera settings, lenses and use of flash will be demonstrated. Please bring your own camera, tripod and any close-up accessories you have. Fee: RHS Members 100, Non-RHS Members 113 Event code: PHOTOGRAPHY

23 PHOTOGRAPHY Video with your DSLR Sunday 6 September 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies Most DSLR cameras are capable nowadays of producing high definition video clips with sound. Join experienced Wisley tutor Adrian Davies for an introduction to this fascinating topic. Following a classroom-based session, practical sessions will be held in and around the garden to produce video clips, which will be later edited together. By the end of the day you will have produced a 30-second Flavour of Wisley video. Please bring your own camera and tripod if you have them. Fee: RHS Members 90, Non-RHS Members 103 Event code: Capturing Autumn Colour with Adrian Davies Saturday 24 October 10am to 4pm Tutor: Adrian Davies Capture the vibrancy and depth of autumn colour in this one-day workshop with expert tutor Adrian Davies. There will be at least two sessions in the garden where camera settings and lenses will be demonstrated whilst photographing the stunning Wisely autumn colours. There will also be sessions on image processing and printing. Please bring your camera, lenses and tripod if you have them. Fee: RHS Members 90, Non-RHS Members 103 Event code: PHOTOGRAPHY Close-up Photography with Clive Nichols Friday 25 September 10am to 4pm Tutor: Clive Nichols This course begins with an illustrated lecture followed by practical sessions in the garden where students can learn about the techniques honed by Clive over a twenty-year career as a professional flower and garden photographer. Clive is a very experienced teacher and will show you how to get the most from your camera whatever your skill level. Please bring your own camera, tripod and any other appropriate accessories. Fee: RHS Members 125, Non-RHS Members 138 Skill level: Intermediate Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code: Creative Plant Photography with Andy Small Two-day course: Sunday 4 and Sunday 11 October 10am to 4pm Tutor: Andy Small Andy Small is one of the UK s most original and influential fine art flower photographers. Spend two days with Andy learning about his creative approach to garden and plant photography and discover how he creates his iconic images. The first day will include indoor talks on plant photography and the fundamentals of creating stunning images. There will be sessions of practical photography out in the garden, as well as studio sessions indoors with an emphasis on close-up macro work. The second day will cover further practical techniques, image processing and a review of your photographs. Please bring your own camera; a digital SLR is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 190 Event code: Non-RHS Members 203 Includes a light lunch and refreshments Venue: Clore Learning Centre Creative Seed Heads with Andy Small Saturday 16 January am to 4pm Tutor: Andy Small Andy Small is one of the UK s most original and influential fine art flower photographers. Spend a day with Andy to learn about his creative approach to garden and plant photography and discover how he creates his iconic images. This workshop will include talks on plant photography and the fundamentals of creating stunning images, followed by sessions of practical photography out in the garden and studio sessions indoors with an emphasis on close-up macro work. Please bring your own camera; a digital SLR is preferable. Fee: RHS Members 96, Non-RHS Members 109 Venue: Clore Learning Centre Event code:

24 HOW TO BOOK By Telephone (local rate) (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) By Post Send a cheque made payable to the RHS including your daytime telephone number, event code number and, if applicable, membership number to: Events Booking RHS Membership Department PO Box 313 London SW1P 9YR FURTHER INFORMATION Any updated information can be found on the courses section of the RHS website at rhs.org.uk TICKET INFORMATION: 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. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the RHS. RHS Garden Wisley 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; details of local accommodation are available on request. If catering is provided and you have specific dietary requirements or food allergies please let us know at least five days in advance of the event. It may not be possible to accommodate your request on the day. Unless specified, the events are run specifically for adults. We regret that we are unable to admit children under 16 to any event. ACCESS: Our facilities are accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact the adult learning team on or at adultlearning@rhs.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements. Wheelchairs: RHS Garden Wisley has a number of manual wheelchairs which are available to borrow at the garden entrance. Mobility scooters: Three scooters are available for use which must be pre-booked by ringing A 5 returnable deposit is payable. There will be a short questionnaire and trial before hire so it is advised that you allow an extra five minutes on your travelling time. Facilities: Hillside Events Centre and the Clore Learning Centre are both fitted with a hearing loop and have disabled access toilets. Carers and translators: Attendants cannot be provided, but one companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability or situation necessitates a carer. If companions wish to be included in refreshments during the course please state this and pay for refreshments at the time of booking. Please note that we are not able to allow cars into the garden. If you have impaired mobility and feel you may need assistance from your car to the course venue, please contact the adult learning team in advance on the number above who will be able to organise alternative arrangements. ADMISSION: Admission to RHS Garden Wisley 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. We regret that we are unable to allow cars into the garden but if you need help with equipment or transport from the garden entrance to the course venue please contact the adult learning team in advance who will be able to assist. Coaches may park or drop off passengers in the coach parking area only a short walk to the garden entrance. SAVE MONEY ON COURSES AT RHS GARDEN WISLEY WITH RHS MEMBERSHIP! Students can join for as little as 10 and enjoy: Member discounts on workshops and courses Free days out at more than 150 RHS Gardens and Partner Gardens across the UK at selected periods Supplementing your studies with 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. NOT A STUDENT? Save money when you join today Enjoy a year s membership with our special offer of 12 months membership for the price of 9 when you join by annual Direct Debit Plus you ll enjoy an extra member benefit to take a family guest to the four RHS Gardens for FREE! Here s how: Ask at the garden entrance about membership options and prices Terms and Conditions apply to membership prices and benefits; ask at the garden entrance. Offer is available until