Foraged Workshops
Curiosity blooms.
Have you noticed the beauty of the flowers and trees in your local area or garden? Have you ever wondered how joyous it might be to bring a slice of that natural decoration into your home? “But having vases of seasonal flowers all year round will cost the earth!” I hear you cry. If you order big bouquets from florists who import their ingredients, then yes, both our environment and your bank balance will pay the price. However, beautifully curated floristry designs don’t need to be an expensive, unsustainable luxury. Throughout the year there are abundant natural materials on our doorsteps to be celebrated and enjoyed while respecting and nurturing our surroundings. All you need is a bit of knowledge on what to look for and how to treat it. Come along to my hands-on foraged floristry sessions and learn all you need to know to create gorgeous, high-quality seasonal designs to decorate your home or treat your friends and family.
Please note: These workshops require you to bring your own foraged materials. Ideas of what to cut and gather will be sent prior to each session to keep your designs fresh and seasonal. All other equipment is provided. Children are welcome with a paying adult and the taproom is dog friendly! The bar will be open for delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.
Sunday 26th July: Natural Summer Hand-Tied Bouquet
Immerse your senses in the abundant colour, scent and texture of our British summertime. In this workshop you’ll learn to be led by your seasonal pickings to design and make a unique hand-tied spiral bouquet.The ‘spiral’ described is the satisfyingly uniform way the stems rest against one another, assisting the structural integrity of your bouquet and giving it a professional finish.
You will benefit from:
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Digital booklet of advice on how to choose and cut your ingredients
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Small group size for personalised guidance throughout the session, making sure you get the most out of your materials
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Demonstrations, advice and hands-on experience of working with a range of locally grown ingredients
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Step-by-step instructions through designing and composing your own unique bouquet using a method led by nature
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Use of professional grade floristry scissors
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A range of sustainable ribbons to finish your bouquet
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Simple tips on photographing your beautiful bouquet
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Preparatory advice on preparing summer ingredients for Autumn floristry
Sunday 20th September: Autumn Equinox Woven Wreath
At the start of the traditional second harvest (sometimes referred to as Mabon), it is the perfect time to celebrate the balance of our seasons; both showcasing the abundance offered by nature and preparing for the scarcity of Winter. Explore this dichotomy by hand-weaving your own foraged wreath-base, decorating half with the spoils of your rich Autumn ingredients and leave half exposed as a reminder of what is upcoming, and an invitation to view the beauty in the bare bones of your creation.
You will benefit from:
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Digital booklet of advice on how to choose and cut your ingredients
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Small group size for personalised guidance throughout the session, making sure you get the most out of your materials
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Demonstrations, advice and hands-on experience of working with a range of locally grown ingredients
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Step-by-step instructions through designing and composing your own unique wreath from scratch using a method led by nature
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Use of professional grade floristry scissors
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A range of sustainable ribbons to embellish your wreath
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Simple tips on photographing your seasonal wreath
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Preparatory advice on reusing your wreath base ingredients for the winter months
Thursday 3rd (evening), Sundays 6th & 13th December: Festive Door Wreath
The warm, fuzzy environment of Double-Barrelled taproom at Christmas is the ideal place to lay out your foraged ingredients and learn everything you need to know to leave with a beautiful seasonal wreath hand-made from scratch by none other than your own hands. Bring your friends, bring your family and enjoy the satisfaction of decorating your door with a wreath that conjures happy memories, is gentle on our planet and doesn't break your bank.
