Home improvements and gardening

What will I learn? This course aims to provide learners with the techniques and product information required to plan their own interior schemes, making informed choices about colour, wall coverings, lighting schemes and window dressings.During the course learners will:● Explore the properties of colour and colour combinations● Consider how optical illusions can be used in [...]

What will I learn? This workshop is to introduce you to a range of different paint techniques that can be used to enhance your home or refresh that piece of furniture you have or for any other object you have.During the workshop there will be demonstrations on a range of different techniques, discussion on the [...]

What will I learn? The course aims to consider the planting design of individual learner’s gardens, helping them to extend their knowledge of plants, identify existing plants in their gardens and choose the correct plants to improve and re-design them. During the course learners will:● Consider planting design techniques, the creation of different styles of [...]

What will I learn? This course will introduce the wide range of plants used in gardens. It covers the practical growing conditions and structure of both familiar and unusual, garden plants. We will examine the relationships between plants and their use in the garden classification. We also look at their pruning, feeding and care. The [...]

What will I learn? This is an introduction to the art of gilding and using various paint effects on a wooden frame to compliment the subject being framed. Demonstration and individual help will be given. During the course learners will learn:● Types of woods and shapes that are suitable for gilding and paint effects● Outline [...]

What will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: ● Sustainable Kitchen Gardening● Plant Botany● Identification.During the course learners will cover:● The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants● The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting● After care of [...]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide the theoretical and practical aspects of Summer horticulture for enthusiastic gardeners. During the course, learners will learn how to identify and care for a variety of plants. By the end of the course you will be able to cultivate a range of fruit, vegetables and flowers. [...]

What will I learn? The course aims to show how several modern craft techniques and decorative finishing touches can be used to upcycle and update old everyday household items, making something old into something new and beautiful. Also included are ideas on how to market your items should you wish to. We will cover up [...]