Practical Sustainability Courses Spring 2010

Course availability

This year we are piloting a varied programme of practical skills and leisure interest workshops. These include basket-making, creative textile re-cycling, creating mosaics, herbal medicine, seasonal food preparation, DIY solar hot water installation and an introduction to permaculture. These excellent-value courses, with expert tuition, are set in the beautiful surroundings of Denmark Farm.

Course title Each course title links to a detailed description of the course.

Status Use the "Reserve" link to reserve a place using the Course Booking form.

NB. Course places will be filled on a first-come first-served basis and are confirmed only once full payment has been received (please see booking form).

Where a course is fully booked or has already been held, you can use the on-line "Reserve" link to express an interest for next year or to be offered any places available through cancellations.

Accommodation is available at Denmark Farm: please see the booking form.

Course title Date Cost Status  
Solar Hot Water Installation Fri 5 Feb 2010   Completed Reserve
Hedgerow Basket Making Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2010 10am-5pm £54 Completed Reserve
An Introduction to Permaculture Design (in partnership with Aberystwyth University) Fri 12 - Sun 14 Feb 2010 £50 Completed Reserve
Creative Textile Recycling – Rag Rugs Sat 27 Feb 2010 10am-4pm £30 Completed Reserve
Hedgerow Basket Making Fri 5 March 2010 10am-5pm £30 Completed Reserve
Introduction to making Mosaics Fri 19 Mar 2010 10am-4pm £30 Available Reserve
'Sowing the Seeds' – Grains and Spring Food Preparation Tue 13 Apr 2010 10am-4pm £30 Available Reserve
'Roots and Shoots' – Spring Medicinal Herbs Tue 27 Apr 2010 10am-4pm £30 Available Reserve
Encouraging Community Participation in Sustainable Projects Thu 15 April 2010 9.30am-4pm £10 Available Reserve