We offer a variety of different courses and events, if you have any questions or requirements please contact us. Future Events, will include: Calligraphy, Vegetable Gardening (From Plot to Plate), Cooking for Friends, Photography, Nutrition and Fitness.
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Ellie Vandenbrekel, Chesham’s very own milliner, will share the secrets of wirework and guide you through the process of creating your very own unique and beautiful beaded comb or set of pins.
Ellie has a wealth of experience in working with a wide range of millinery materials and techniques having worked in the industry for 15 years. Opening her studio 10 years ago, she creates bespoke hair pieces for races, weddings and special occasions.
With Christmas just around the corner, this is an excellent opportunity to create something beautiful to give as a gift or keep for yourself to wear to a festive party.
Over the course of the morning you will learn how to work with wire, incorporate beads and build the structure of your embellishment; how to secure this to your chosen fixing and how to finish the piece.
You will be able to choose to use either a comb or three pins in a choice of gold or silver to decorate with a variety of coloured crystals, glass pearls and seed beads.
All materials will be provided, including a box to take your finished masterpiece home
This course accommodates 8 people.
Find out more about Ellie and the other workshop leaders.
Have you ever wondered how much our choice of colours when decorating can affect our mood? Or been faced with indecision when facing a decorating project; which colours, and patterns to use, where and how?
If you would like to learn how to find your interiors style, to help create the home that feels truly suited to you, a safe, welcoming and nurturing space, then join us at this Mood Board workshop.
Led by Charlotte Reynolds who has over 30 years’ experience of working within the Interiors Industry and has a particular interest in the theory of ‘Colour Psychology’
Over the course of the morning we will discuss Colour Psychology, what it means and how and why particular colours and tones are more suited to certain rooms and equally which ones may not be. How to make the best use of your space, with discussion of furniture placement, lighting choices and window treatments.
Finishing with a hands on session where you will create your own Mood Board to take away.
All materials, boards and delicious, homemade refreshments are all included in the ticket price.
This course accommodates 6 people.
Find out more about Charlotte and the other workshop leaders.
Come and join local, professional artisan flower farmer, florist and stylist Julie Woodford of Madge and Ivy Flowers, for a Masterclass in seasonal decorating.
In a warm, intimate and relaxed environment join fellow festive friends to create and style your own generously sized, seasonal wreath ready for hanging on a door or to use as a table decoration.
The abundant, locally sourced materials, fir, evergreen foliage, foraged decorations, dried flowers and seed pods will all be provided and a gorgeous luxury ribbon to complete the wreath is included.
You will be creating a moss based, all natural foliage, wreath.
Mulled wine, fizz, non-alcoholic drinks and delicious homemade nibbles will sustain us throughout each session.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This course accommodates 8 people.
Find out more about Julie and the other workshop leaders.
Come and join local, professional artisan flower farmer, florist and stylist Julie Woodford of Madge and Ivy Flowers, for a Masterclass in seasonal decorating.
In a warm, intimate and relaxed environment join fellow festive friends to create and style your own generously sized, seasonal wreath ready for hanging on a door or to use as a table decoration.
The abundant, locally sourced materials, fir, evergreen foliage, foraged decorations, dried flowers and seed pods will all be provided and a gorgeous luxury ribbon to complete the wreath is included.
You will be creating a moss based, all natural foliage, wreath.
Mulled wine, fizz, non-alcoholic drinks and delicious homemade nibbles will sustain us throughout each session.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This course accommodates 8 people.
Find out more about Julie and the other workshop leaders.
Christmas Wreath Workshop with Amanda from On the Green Florists.
Professional florist Amanda will lead us in creating a fully sustainable moss and fir wreath, from UK sourced greenery, using fully recyclable materials and foraged hedgerow finds.
Come and get in the Christmas spirit with mulled wine, fizz and homemade nibbles to help the festive feeling.
All materials, home-made refreshments, coffee, mulled wine & fizz all included.
This course accommodates 10 people.
Find out more about Amanda and the other workshop leaders.
Christmas Wreath Workshop with Amanda from On the Green Florists.
Professional florist Amanda will lead us in creating a fully sustainable moss and fir wreath, from UK sourced greenery, using fully recyclable materials and foraged hedgerow finds.
Come and get in the Christmas spirit with mulled wine, fizz and homemade nibbles to help the festive feeling.
All materials, home-made refreshments, coffee, mulled wine & fizz all included.
This course accommodates 10 people.
Find out more about Amanda and the other workshop leaders.
During your workshop, Hayley Farrelly, from Bramley Pottery, will take you through the process of making this Water Lily Serving Bowl.
Once your bowl has dried she will fire it in her kiln and then glaze in a celadon colour of your choice.
The bowl can be enjoyed every day; the glaze is food safe so can be used for serving food.
The pottery journey takes time, so expect to wait up to a month after the workshop to receive your pieces as this will allow time for them to dry, to be bisque fired, glazed and re-fired.
Once finished, your pottery can be collected from her studio in Ballinger, or they can be sent in the post.
Please bring an apron to the workshop and Hayley will provide all the tools you need to make your pottery pieces.
This course accommodates 6 people.
Find out more about Hayley Farrelly and the other workshop leaders.
In this workshop you will discover how to take fabulous photos with your smartphone.
We all walk round with a camera in our pocket these days and imagery is everywhere, so join us to discover how to stand out from the crowd and get the best from your phone.
The workshop will include taking photos, how to enhance them, lighting and composition as well as external apps and discussion about what you do with your photos afterwards.
This workshop would be perfect for business owners and those bloggers who use Instagram and Pinterest etc to promote their business as well as the casual photographer.
Jenny Kaye is a professional photographer and will share her hints and tips for creating stunning imagery.
This course accommodates 10 people.
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Immerse yourself in the world of flowers and foliage with Amanda from On the Green Floristry, whilst creating a gorgeous Hand tied Bouquet to take away with you to cherish at home or to give as a gift.
You will cover, conditioning the flowers, spiralling, packing and preparing a water bubble and final touches to make a hand tied look amazing.
During the session you will focus on making a Hand Tied Bouquet and you will be able to choose the flowers you would like to include from the selection provided.
There will also be a demonstration with shop bought supermarket flowers showing how with a little time and a few clever tweaks you can make a stunning basket arrangement.
The session includes all flowers, foliage and packing plus coffee and home-made refreshments on arrival!
This course accommodates 10 people.
Find out more about Amanda and the other workshop leaders.