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Welcome to our Adult Learning brochure 2020 in which we have a wide range of courses and workshops to tempt you. It is divided into four sections, Horticulture, Garden Craft, Creative and Photography.

In the Horticulture section, we have the essential skills of rose, apple and shrub pruning, as well as the seasonal What Now demos to help keep you up to date with garden tasks. There are several workshops for beginners and a new walk on colour-themed gardens, following the opening of our new Cool Garden to complement the Hot Garden.

Garden Craft covers a wide range of willow weaving – useful items for the garden, baskets, trugs and sculptures, our ever popular Christmas Wreaths and for the first time two wood working workshops.

The Creative section includes a wonderful selection of art workshops in different styles and with a variety of passionate tutors. There are needle-felted creatures and landscapes, two outdoor mosaic workshops for making stunning creations for your own garden, drawing days, paper peonies and dahlias and three new workshops making cordials, flavoured gins, smoothies and vinegars. We are very lucky to welcome Chrissie Juno-Mann from the Royal School of Needlework, who offers two exquisite hand embroidery workshops,

or you may prefer one of our two-day Printmaking sessions. Natural skincare and home-made remedies are also offered, and if plant dyes interest you, we have three engaging tutors teaching Natural Plant-based Inks for paper, Natural Plant Dyes for fabrics, and the fascinating art of Indigo Dyeing and Shibori.

If your photography skills could do with some inspiration, our ever popular tutor, Ross Hoddinott, returns to teach two one day workshops to improve your close-up camera skills with flowers.

All our courses and workshops offer the opportunity to learn alongside RHS horticulturists and experts in their field in the very beautiful and unique setting of RHS Garden Rosemoor.

Please do book early to avoid disappointment and don’t forget our courses and workshops also make perfect and unusual presents for friends and family, and can be booked online. We hope you find a course to match your needs and look forward to welcoming you to the garden in 2020.

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January

Wednesday 8 January 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Rose Pruning 8

Tuesday 14 January 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture What Now in Winter? 8

Thursday 16 January 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Apple Pruning 9

Tuesday 21 January 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Apple Pruning 9

Thursday 30 January 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Pruning/Training of Climbers 9

February

Saturday 1 February 10.30am to 4.30pm Horticulture Beginner's Gardening: Basics 1 9

Tuesday 4 February 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Winter Colour and Scent 9

Thursday 6 February 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Rose Pruning 8

Wednesday 12 February

10.30am to 4pm Garden Craft Willow Weaving: Conical Plant Support 16

Friday 14 February 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Needlefelted Kinglet/Wren NEW 21

Thursday 20 February 10.30am to 4pm Garden Craft Willow Weaving: Low Hurdles 16

Monday 24 February 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Beginner's Vegetable Growing 10

March

Thursday 5 March 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture What Now in Spring? 10

Friday 6 March 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Beginner's Vegetable Growing 10

Saturday 7 March 10.30am to 4.30pm Horticulture Beginner's Gardening: Basics 2 10

Monday 9 March 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Shrub Pruning 10

Tuesday 17 March 2.00pm to 4.00pm Horticulture Grafting for Beginners 11

Friday 20 March 10.15am to 4.30pm Garden Craft Zarzo Basket 17

Saturday 21 March 10.15am to 4.30pm Garden Craft Zarzo Basket 17

April

Tuesday 7 April 10.15am to 5.30pm Garden Craft Willow Sculpture - Birds and Beasties NEW 17


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Wednesday 8 April 10.15am to 5.30pm Garden Craft Willow Sculpture - Birds and Beasties NEW 17

Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Fresh Colours of Spring 21

Saturday 18 April 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Introduction to Polytunnels 11

Thursday 23 April 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Introduction to Polytunnels 11

Saturday 25 April 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Needle-felted landscapes/trees NEW 22

Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 April

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Mosaic Seabirds and Swallows (2 day) NEW 22

May

Friday 8 May 1.30pm to 5.00pm Creative Homemade Smoothies, Cordials, Gin NEW 23

Friday 8 May 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture What Now in Summer? 11

Saturday 9 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Perfect Paper Peonies 23

Wednesday 13 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Drawing Day 24

Friday 15 May 10.15am to 5.30pm Garden Craft Willow Trug for Produce NEW 18

Saturday 16 May 10.15am to 5.30pm Garden Craft Willow Trug for Produce NEW 18

Friday 22 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Flower in a Vase Embroidery NEW 24

June

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Summer Flowers in Watercolours (3 day) 25

Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 June

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Printmaking Weekend (2 day) 25

Saturday 20 June 10.30am to 4.30pm Photography Taking Better Garden Close-ups 36

Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 June

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Indigo Dyeing and Shibori (2 day) NEW 26

Friday 26 June 10.15am to 5.30pm Garden Craft Willow Sculpture - Heron NEW 18

Saturday 27 June 10.15am to 5.30pm Garden Craft Willow Sculpture - Heron NEW 18

July

Saturday 4 July 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture A Fully Productive Polytunnel 12

Friday 10 July 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture A Fully Productive Polytunnel 12

Friday 10 July 8.15pm to 10.45pm Horticulture Bats at Rosemoor 12

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Wednesday 15 July 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Ideas for Beautiful Containers 13

Friday 17 July 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Natural Skin Care NEW 26

Tuesday 21 July 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Roses - growing and choosing NEW 13

Thursday 23 to Friday 24 July

10.30am to 4.30pm Horticulture Designing your Own Garden (2 day) 13

Friday 24 July 8.15pm to 10.45pm Horticulture Bats at Rosemoor 12

Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 July

10.15am to 4.15pm Creative Bright Botanicals (3 day) NEW 27

Wednesday 29 July 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Drawing Day 27

August

Tuesday 4 August 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Colour-themed Gardens NEW 13

Thursday 6 to Friday 7 August

10.30am to 4.30pm Horticulture Designing your Own Garden (2 day) 13

Monday 10 August 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Herbal Remedies for Home Use NEW 28

Tuesday 18 August 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Scented Plants to lift your Garden 14

Thursday 20 August 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Natural Plant based Inks for Paper NEW 28

Friday 21 August 1.30pm to 5pm Creative Homemade Fruit and Herb Cordials NEW 29

Wednesday 26 to Thursday 27 August

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Printmaking (2 day) 29

September

Friday 4 September 10.30am to 4.30pm Photography Mastering Flower Photography 36

Saturday 5 September 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Needle-felted sitting fox NEW 30

Saturday 5 September 10.30am to 4.30pm Garden Craft Introduction to Wood Whittling NEW 19

Tuesday 8 September 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Glorious Grasses for your Garden 14

Wednesday 9 September

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Drawing Day 30

Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 September

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Mosaic Owls and Elephants NEW 31

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Autumn Treasures from the Gardens (3 day)

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October

Saturday 3 October 10.30am to 4.30pm Horticulture Beginner's Gardening: Basics 3 14

Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 October

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Natural Dyeing with Plants NEW 32

Friday 9 October 1.30pm to 5pm Creative Apple Juice, Gin, Vodka and Fruit Vinegars

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Saturday 10 October 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Handmade Botanical Gifts NEW 33

Tuesday 13 October 11am to 12.30pm Horticulture What Now Autumn 15

Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October

10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Autumn in Loose Watercolour (3 day) 33

Saturday 17 October 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Desirable Paper Dahlias NEW 34

November

Friday 6 November 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Papermaking NEW 34

Saturday 7 November 10.30am to 4.30pm Creative Pear Tree Embroidery NEW 35

Saturday 7 November 10.30am to 4.30pm Garden Craft Wooden Toys from the Hedgerow NEW 19

Tuesday 10 November

11am to 12.30pm Horticulture Growing Vegetables in Winter NEW 15

Wednesday 18 November

10.15am to 4.30pm

Garden Craft Willow Sculpture - Christmas Reindeer 20

December

Saturday 5 December 10.15am to 4.30pm

Garden Craft Willow Sculpture - Christmas Reindeer 20

Thursday 10 December

11am to 1pm Horticulture Explore Rosemoor's Woodlands 15

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Apple Pruning Thursday 16 January orTuesday 21 January 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Peter Adams (RHS team)

Come and unravel the mysteries of apple pruning at this practical demonstration. We will be looking at the formative pruning of young apple trees through to established trees that have been maintained. We will also discuss summer pruning, and see how it is used to maintain our trained apples, (i.e. cordons, espaliers and fans), and compare it to the winter pruning of our traditional orchard, which is what we will be concentrating on during this demonstration. This event will take place outside so please come prepared with boots and warm clothing.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: GardenMaximum 15 places per session

Pruning/Training of ClimbersThursday 30 January 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Jonathan Hutchinson (RHS Team)

Climbers and wall shrubs are an essential part of our garden but do need some regular, or occasional maintenance to get them to grow and flower at their best. You will see a wide range on this walk which may give you some ideas for enhancing your own garden. Wisteria and Clematis are great garden favourites but are often pruned incorrectly, so find out how the experts do it to ensure your arches and pergolas are filled with blossom. Roses will not be covered.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: GardenMaximum 12 places

Beginner’s Gardening: Basics 1Saturday 1 February 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Ian Smith (Bicton College tutor)

The fundamentals of gardening with the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need. A seasonal look around the garden learning what needs to be done at this time of year and how you can apply this to your own garden at home. Covering plant identification, pruning and seed sowing. The first of three day courses following the seasonal changes at Rosemoor and how to make the most of your own garden throughout the year. Pick and choose which season interests you the most, or attend them all.

Fee: RHS Members £42 | Non-RHS Members £54Skill level: BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre and GardenMaximum 12 places

Winter Colour and ScentTuesday 4 February 11am to 12.30pmTutor: James Shepherd (RHS Team)

Winter is often considered to be a closed season in the garden, but this definitely need not be the case. Colourful and fragrant flowers, striking barks and stems and a wide variety of evergreen plants all help to brighten up the garden and provide a wealth of interest throughout the winter. On this walk we will look at a good selection of plants, all of which are star performers during the winter months, and also discuss how to care for them. A comprehensive plant list will be provided for participants.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: Beginner/GeneralVenue: GardenMaximum 15 places

HorticultureWhat Now in Winter?Tuesday 14 January 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Helen Round

Are you new to gardening and unsure exactly what you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting tips on your timings? 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. Sessions will vary in format including talks, practical demonstrations and walks around the garden at Rosemoor.

Winter topics covered - mulching, preparing for the year ahead, renovation pruning of shrubs, rose pruning, plus other topics of seasonal interest.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Garden Maximum 15 places

Rose Pruning Wednesday 8 January or Thursday 6 February 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Philip Scott (RHS team)

This comprehensive demonstration will cover the pruning and training of all roses, from climbers through to ramblers, shrubs and modern varieties. We will also look at nutrition and disease control, and offer some handy tips on establishing roses. This demonstration will take place outside so please come prepared with boots and warm clothing.

Fee: RHS Members £16 Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: GardenMaximum 12 places per session

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Beginner’s Vegetable Growing Monday 24 February orFriday 6 March 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Edibles Team

This session will introduce complete beginners to vegetable growing and the exciting world of grow your own, looking at basic planning and needs for a successful vegetable garden. The introduction will cover how to propagate your own vegetable plants, how to grow an easy range of crops, and give you plenty of top tips for success along the way.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: BeginnerVenue: GardenMaximum 15 places

What Now in Spring? Thursday 5 March 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Dylan Welsby (RHS team)

Are you new to gardening and unsure exactly what you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting tips on your timings? 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. Sessions will vary in format including talks, practical demonstrations and walks around the garden.

Spring topics covered - dividing and planting herbaceous perennials, spring shrub pruning, cutting back of ornamental grasses, plus other topics of seasonal interest.


Beginner’s Gardening – Basics 2Saturday 7 March 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Ian Smith (Bicton College tutor)

A seasonal look around the garden learning what needs to be done at this time of year and how you can apply this to your own garden at home. Covering basic soil science, pruning and seed sowing. The second of three day courses following the seasonal changes at Rosemoor and how to make the most of your own garden throughout the year. Pick and choose which season interests you the most, or attend them all.

Fee: RHS Members £42 | Non-RHS Members £54Skill level: BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre and GardenMaximum 12 places

Shrub Pruning Monday 9 March 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Jonathan Hutchinson (RHS Team)

Pruning is for many a complicated subject, not knowing when or why you are meant to be carrying out the task. This demonstration will look at a wide variety of plants, outlining the different reasons for pruning, how we can trick nature to get better displays within our garden and look at annual and rejuvenation pruning techniques, and the best tools for the job. At the end, you will feel more confident to go home and tame your ‘jungle’ and get the best display possible from your plants.


Grafting for Beginners Tuesday 17 March 2.00 to 4.00pmTutor: Jim Arbury (RHS Wisley Fruit and Trials Specialist)

Learn the art of grafting from RHS Wisley’s Fruit Garden expert. Jim will explain the theory behind the skill and demonstrate each stage before you try the technique yourself. Each attendee will be able to graft two apple varieties onto dwarfing rootstocks and take them away to grow at home. This method can be used to produce fruit trees and many ornamentals. The after-care needed to grow the tree on will also be explained.

Fee per single session: RHS Members £30 | Non-RHS Members £42Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Small Garden RoomMaximum 10 places

Introduction to Polytunnels Saturday 18 April or Thursday 23 April 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Adams (RHS Team)

In this introduction, Peter will look at the features of a polytunnel structure as well as its construction and siting, to help you make the best decisions when choosing one. He will show you where and how to begin growing in the tunnel, give suggestions for which crops to grow and explain how to manage

the growing space throughout the season. There is also a Fully Productive Polytunnel talk on Saturday 4 July, or Friday 10 July.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Allotments PolytunnelMaximum 12 places

What Now in Summer? Friday 8 May 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Sally Newbrook (RHS Team)

Are you new to gardening and unsure exactly what you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting tips on your timings? 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. Sessions will vary in format including talks, practical demonstrations and walks around the garden.

Summer topics covered - Plantings for summer display, growing tomatoes and cucumbers under glass, staking herbaceous perennials, planting seasonal containers, plus other topics of seasonal interest.


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Ideas for Beautiful Containers Wednesday 15 July 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Susie Hauxwell (RHS Team)

Whether you have a large, or small garden, beautifully planted containers are essential to enhance your front door and garden, and with careful planting you can have a selection to give you colour and interest all year round. Susie will help you with plant choice, the right composts to use and how to make sure the plants are maintained in tip-top condition.


Roses – growing and choosing Tuesday 21 July 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: James Shepherd (RHS Team)

Roses are deservedly one of the most popular garden plants, providing a stunning display throughout the summer months. This walk will provide you with expert advice on how to choose suitable roses for your garden; how you can use roses in your garden; how and when to plant them so they establish successfully; and what ongoing maintenance is required, including feeding, deadheading and pest and disease control. Please note that although the walk will include a discussion of pruning, because of the time of year it will not be possible to demonstrate pruning techniques.


Designing your own Garden (2 day) Thursday 23 to Friday 24 July, or Thursday 6 to Friday 7 August 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Sheila Dearing (RHS Curatorial Team), Ian Smith (Bicton College Tutor)

Do you have a new garden, or want to change your existing one but have no idea where to begin? This

A Fully Productive Polytunnel Saturday 4 July or Friday 10 July 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Peter Adams (RHS Team)

In this follow-up talk, Peter will look more closely at crop selection and particular varieties that do well in the polytunnel environment. He will also cover management techniques for the growing space through the summer, and how to plan what to grow into the autumn and winter months. There is also an introductory talk on Saturday 18 April, or Thursday 23 April.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Allotments PolytunnelMaximum 12 places

Bats at RosemoorFriday 10 July or Friday 24 July8.15pm to 10.45pm Tutor: Sarah Butcher (Devon Bat Group)

Sarah returns to Rosemoor, having been interested in bats for over seven years, since going on a bat walk, trying out a bat detector for the first time and buying her own three days later. She now monitors bat

populations all over the county, leads walks, talks and surveys, and rehabilitates injured bats.

The event will start with a talk about bats, the bat year, local species and their ecology, attendees can also learn how to use a bat detector. A garden walk will initially lead to Lady Anne’s house for sunset, where there is a roost and you can watch the bats emerge, before heading into the formal gardens to see which bats can be found. Sarah will also talk about the kind of planting which is good for bats.

Fee: RHS Members £22 | Non-RHS Members £34Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre Douglas and GardenMaximum 16 places

very practical 2-day workshop will include a walk to show you design ideas and planting combinations, seeing how they can be adapted to your own garden. You will spend time learning how to survey your garden area, measure small, marked out example gardens, and arrange a mixture of real potted plants, shrubs, trees and garden features in a variety of planting designs. Please bring a notepad, pen and camera if you wish and photographs of your own garden.

Fee: RHS Members £74 | Non-RHS Members £98Skill level: BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre Oak and GardenMaximum 12 places

Colour-Themed Gardens Tuesday 4 August 11am - 12.30pm Tutor: Richard Wilson (RHS Team)

Join Richard on this exploration of the two colour themed gardens here at Rosemoor. The Hot Garden with its fiery tones compared with our newest garden, The Cool Garden's gentle, calm hues. Enjoy the wider, inside story of the gardens and plants, their contributions, maintenance and challenges. Take away inspiration and planting ideas to perhaps include in your own plot or merely enjoy the juxtaposition of the two.


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What Now in Autumn? Tuesday 13 October 11am to 12.30pmTutor: David Perry (RHS Team)Are you new to gardening and unsure exactly what you should be doing when, or are you a keen gardener wanting tips on your timings? 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. Sessions will vary in format including talks, practical demonstrations and walks around the garden.

Autumn topics covered - planting trees and shrubs, dividing herbaceous perennials, planting bulbs, digging, protecting tender perennials and autumn lawn renovation.

Fee per single session: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: GardenMaximum 15 places

Growing Vegetables in Winter Tuesday 10 November 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Miriam Petry (RHS Team)

As the main growing season in the Fruit and Vegetable Garden starts to wind down, join Miriam to find out how to have a bountiful harvest from your plot throughout winter. Whether you are lucky enough to call a glasshouse or poly tunnel your own or want to get the most out of your allotment plot throughout the colder months come along to find out what varieties to choose to carry the display right through the season. Learn how to plan and lay out your garden to incorporate winter veg and it will surprise you not only how many things you’ll be able to grow but also how decorative your garden will look when that first frost sparkles on it.


Scented Plants to lift your GardenTuesday 18 August 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Sally Newbrook (RHS Team)

Beautiful scents and tactile foliage can create a wonderful atmosphere and help to attract a wider range of pollinators. They can be used to enhance any size garden and there is a vast array, so Sally will lead you round some of her favourites and give you tips about where to place them in your garden to appreciate them fully.


Glorious Grasses for your GardenTuesday 8 September 11am to 12.30pm Tutor: Susie Hauxwell (RHS Team)

Grasses bring a beautiful, refined elegance to the garden and yet are some of the easiest and trouble

free plants to grow. At RHS Rosemoor we have one of the best collections in the country; this walk and talk will inspire you with suggestions and tips for growing the best ones for your own garden.


Beginner’s Gardening: Basics 3Saturday 3 October 10.30m to 4.30pmTutor: Ian Smith (Bicton College Tutor)

A seasonal look around the garden learning what needs to be done at this time of year and how you can apply this to your own garden at home. Covering seed collecting and propagation. The last of three day courses following the seasonal changes at Rosemoor and how to make the most of your own garden throughout the year. Pick and choose which season interests you the most, or attend them all.

Fee: RHS Members £42 | Non-RHS Members £54Skill level: BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre Douglas and GardenMaximum 12 places

Explore Rosemoor’s Woodlands Thursday 10 December 11am to 12.30pmTutor: Rod Knight (RHS Team)

At Rosemoor, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a stunning backdrop of trees within our wooded valley. We own and manage over 120 acres of woodland, the majority of which is not yet open to our visitors. This walk will highlight the work we are doing to transform and maintain our diverse woodland plantings across the site - be prepared for a long walk to see some of these exciting areas. We will look at relevant pest and disease issues, suitable trees and plants and you will gain an insight into the maintenance that is needed.

Fee: RHS Members £16 | Non-RHS Members £28Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: WoodlandMaximum 15 places


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Willow Low Hurdles Thursday 20 February 10.30am to 4.00pmTutor: Peter Earl

These attractive hurdles have been used for many years to edge our potager beds and they last several years, providing a sturdy but very natural looking edge. In your own garden, you might prefer them to edge flower borders and provide a little support to lower growing plants. Peter will help you to create this popular and extremely sturdy path or border edging using natural willow, some materials from Rosemoor. Please make sure you have room in your car for your creation which will be around 5ft (1.75m) long.

Fee: RHS Members £57 | Non-RHS Members £69Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Garden RoomMaximum 12 places

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Willow Conical Plant Support Wednesday 12 February 10.30am to 4.00pmTutor: Peter Earl

Learn how to make a conical plant support to enhance your garden plants and provide a focal point in your border for several years. Peter will take you through all the steps to create this popular and extremely sturdy support using natural willow, some materials from Rosemoor. Please make sure you have room in your car for your creation which will be just over 6ft (2m) tall.

Fee: RHS Members £57 | Non-RHS Members £69Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Lecture HallMaximum 12 places

Willow Zarzo BasketFriday 20 or Saturday 21 March 10.15am to 4.30pmTutor: Sarah le Breton

Sarah is passionate about willow basketmaking and in this workshop she will help you make a striking round or rectangular Zarzo basket in a day – this is a recently developed basketry style from Denmark, and you will weave your very own Zarzo using willow of assorted colours. These baskets are perfect for beginners but due to the way they are created you do need to have a decent level of fitness! Sarah is passionate about willow sculpting since starting her own business in 2006.

Fee: RHS Members £92 | Non-RHS Members £104Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 8 places

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Willow Birds and Beasties Tuesday 7 or Wednesday 8 April 10.15am to 5.30pmTutor: Sarah WebbSarah Webb is a basket maker and contemporary willow artist, and has run several deservedly popular willow sculpture workshops at Rosemoor.

Willow Sculpture is a craft that is accessible to all and requires very little skill level to begin with. This course has been designed to give each student the opportunity of making whatever they fancy, whether that be a Hare, Pheasant, Badger, Pig, Duck…… this in turn allows the tutor to demonstrate lots of different methods of construction which the whole group can learn from, giving everyone a better understanding of how each individual creature is created.

Fee: RHS Members £85 | Non-RHS Members £97Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Lecture Hall Maximum 10 places

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Willow Trug for Produce Friday 15 or Saturday 16 May 10.15am to 5.30pmTutor: Sarah le Breton

Exclusively created for the RHS, make this beautiful and highly practical willow trug, perfect for carrying your glut of fruit and veg! Sarah will inspire you with tales about this craft form and what our rich willow basket-making heritage has to offer.

This day is suitable for both beginners and those with willow weaving experience. All materials will be supplied, including locally sourced willow, but please bring your favourite secateurs and wear old and comfortable clothing.

Willow weaving is a very physical activity, so please assess your own suitability at the time of booking and on the date of your course. Should you have any mobility, accessibility or physical health issues do please contact us prior to booking your place.


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Willow Heron Friday 26 or Saturday 27 June 10.15am to 5.30pmTutor: Sarah WebbSarah Webb is a basket maker and contemporary willow artist, and has run several deservedly popular willow sculpture workshops at Rosemoor.

This course is designed for anyone who would like to make a beautiful stately Heron for the garden. Birds are one of the easiest shapes to make making this the perfect course for the complete beginner. It is also an opportunity for you to hone skills already acquired and learn the process of making birds that can be adapted to create many other types of bird.


Introduction to Wood Whittling Saturday 5 September 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Richard Irvine

Richard has been doodling with a whittling knife for 25 years, enjoying the process of making things as much as the finished products, and believes that practical craft making is not only fun but can also benefit our mental health and well-being. He is a full time outdoor educator and the author of the recent best-selling book 'Forest Craft - a child's guide to whittling in the woodland'.

This workshop aims to develop the timeless skills of carving sticks and branches with a single knife. You will find out how to choose, use and sharpen a whittling knife and gain knife skills and confidence with a range of techniques. You will have the chance to make several small items such as camp and kitchen gadgets, whistles and small carvings or just to doodle in wood as you wish. Those who wish to extend their skills may be interested in Wooden Toys from the Hedgerow on 7th November.

Fee: RHS Members £70 | Non-RHS Members £82Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre Douglas

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Willow Christmas Reindeer Wednesday 18 November or Saturday 5 December 10.15am – 4.30pmTutor: Sarah WebbSarah Webb is a basket maker and contemporary willow artist, and will help you get into the Christmas spirit as you make a wonderful seasonal sculpture. Come and spend a festive fun day making your very own willow reindeer. During this course you will be guided through the process needed to make a reindeer with antlers, red noses are however optional. Be warned though willow sculpture is addictive, soon you may have to home a whole herd, or give them away as very desirable gifts.


Needle-felted Kinglet Friday 14 February 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Tracey Benton

Needle felting is a wonderfully simple technique whereby fibre is shaped and compressed with the hand and 'fixed' in place using barbed needles which act like hooks, interlocking the fibres together and forming a mass. This project is suitable for people with no felting experience.

You'll be exploring both wet felting and needle felting in this workshop to make one of Benton's Menagerie's signature Kinglet sculptures. A Kinglet is another name for a wren based on the Aesops fable 'King of the Birds' where a tiny wren outwitted an Eagle to claim the crown. We will be wet felting the base and needle felting the wren using a range of wools. Please bring a small goblet, candlestick or liqueur glass on which to mount your finished sculpture. All other materials are provided, and equipment is on loan.

Fee: RHS Members £57 | Non-RHS Members £69Skill level: General/Beginners/ImproversVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 10 places

Fresh Colours of Spring Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Ros FranklinA three-day botanical painting workshop working in watercolour with RHS Gold medalist Ros Franklin FLS, SBA(Fellow), FEPFS. Ros has paintings included in the RHS Lindley Library, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australia, and the Eden Project Florilegium archives in Cornwall. She has been teaching for twelve years, and will be sharing her knowledge to explore Spring colours and textures, using seasonal flowers and buds from the gardens at Rosemoor.

Students will be shown how to create three-dimensional form by building up transparent layers to capture the Fresh colours of Spring; together with fine detail to create different textures, using different watercolour techniques. Ros is offering the opportunity to work either on paper, or vellum. (Vellum will be available to purchase directly from Ros). Suitable for all abilities.


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Wooden Toys from the Hedgerow Saturday 7 November 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Richard Irvine

Richard has been doodling with a whittling knife for 25 years, enjoying the process of making things as much as the finished products, and believes that practical craft making is not only fun but can also benefit our mental health and well-being. He is a full time outdoor educator and the author of the recent best-selling book 'Forest Craft - a child's guide to whittling in the woodland'.

Folk crafts used to be passed down through the generations and many children were able to make their own toys with a pocket knife and wood from the hedgerow. In this workshop, we will be using a few simple hand tools to make a range of fun items from wood collected from local hedgerows. This is suitable for beginners as well as being a perfect next step for those who completed the introduction to whittling in September.

Fee: RHS Members £70 | Non-RHS Members £82Skill level: General/BeginnerVenue: Learning Centre DouglasMaximum 10 places

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and relaxing, this skill doesn’t require a great outlay of time or money to begin with, and Wendy will teach you how to make a beautiful posy of peonies to take home. This workshop will give you the skill and confidence to produce some colourful, beautiful and highly sought-after gifts which are inexpensive to make but wonderful to receive. You can also buy other flower-making kits from Wendy in the workshop.


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Needle-felted Landscapes Saturday 25 April 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Joan Prowse

Joan is an established needle felting tutor having taught at many shows and educational establishments and will teach you the techniques of needle felting flat work to create a mini treescape and a seascape, including the addition of mixed media. There will be flexibility within the workshop to create your own composition if you wish to do so. All materials are included for the set pieces, along with an opportunity to try using the different tools and equipment available. You will leave with your finished pieces and the knowledge and confidence to go on to create more of your own work. Joan will also bring along a pop up shop of supplies and tools for those who wish to purchase.

Fee: RHS Members £65 | Non-RHS Members £77Skill level: General/Beginners/ImproversVenue: Learning Centre DouglasMaximum 20 places

Mosaic Seabirds and Swallows Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 April 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Amanda Anderson

Amanda Anderson is an international selling mosaic artist who exhibits widely. She has over twenty- five years’ experience in mosaic-making after originally studying sculpture at Liverpool’s School of Art. Amanda’s joyful mosaics are instantly recognisable for their bold colours and whimsical designs of birds and other creatures.

Spend a weekend making a wall based mosaic. Design and cut a base from a foam and fibreglass sheet and construct the mosaic using brightly coloured ceramic pieces, stained glass and recycled china. Finish off with a weather proof grout and the mosaic will be suitable for inside or out. All tools and materials are provided.

Fee: RHS Members £160 | Non-RHS Members £184Skill level: General/BeginnersVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 10 places

Homemade Smoothies, Cordials, Gin Friday 8 May 1.30pm to 5.00pmTutor: Sally Harvey (Country Cordials)

Sally is a once-upon-a-time food writer and recipe developer, then smallholder, teacher and since 2012 “head cook and bottle washer” at Cornish Country Cordials, making a range of fresh-tasting fruit drinks without any artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives. She will help you test your taste-buds with a range of non-alcoholic drinks, from simple fruit infusions and cold-brew coffee, to fruit and vegetable smoothies, finishing the session with your own bespoke “bath tub” gin, full of the flavours of your favourite tipple.


Perfect Paper Peonies Saturday 9 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Wendy Morray-Jones

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Drawing DayWednesday 13 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Peter Newell

After an introduction to the aims of the day you will start working directly outdoors in the garden. Seated on comfortable chairs and using large clip boards you will undertake a series of studies with expert guidance from your tutor. The tuition will take you through a variety of drawing materials and techniques enabling you to explore the qualities of each medium and how it relates to the subject matter you are looking at. Once initial studies have been made, you will progress to a final drawing using watercolour wash. All materials and equipment are provided, but please bring clothing for all weathers and good walking shoes, beginners and experienced are most welcome. If the weather makes it impossible to work outdoors there is a good indoor space.

Peter is a popular local artist and teacher, who jointly runs Quay Drawing to encourage people to improve their observational skills and thereby improve their artwork. During the day he will also introduce the use of sketchbooks in drawing.

Fee: RHS Members £55 | Non-RHS Members £67Skill level: General/Beginner/ExperiencedVenue: Wisteria Meeting Room and GardenMaximum 10 places

Summer Flowers in Watercolours Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Laura Silburn

Join three-times RHS Gold medal artist Laura Silburn for three days enjoying the beautiful garden flowers of RHS Rosemoor. You will learn the drawing and painting techniques necessary to produce a finished piece of botanical art in watercolour. Laura will demonstrate and explain the step-by-step process used by botanical artists to record and showcase a specimen with particular emphasis on celebrating the horticultural varieties we love in our gardens. Paying special attention to accurate drawing of flowers and colour-matching our cultivars, the course is suitable for all levels including absolute beginners.

Fee: RHS Members £160 | Non-RHS Members £196Skill level: Beginers/General/ImproversVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 12 places

Flower in a Vase Friday 22 May 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Chrissie Juno-MannJoin Chrissie Juno-Mann from the Royal School of Needlework for a day of Jacobean Crewelwork hand embroidery. The 'Flower in a Vase' design was inspired by embroidery on an 18th century pocket. The simple stylised flowers and the symmetry of design create an appealing image that is bright, pretty and great fun to stitch. This piece includes a range of stitches including stem, split, whipped wheel, French knots and trellis. The day is suitable for a confident beginner right through to someone who wants to enjoy a day of embroidery.

Fee: RHS Members £90 | Non-RHS Members £102Skill level: General/Beginner/ExperiencedVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 12 places

Printmaking Weekend Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 June 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Polly PocockAfter an introduction to the aims of the course you will start by drawing and gathering source material from the gardens, which is used to explore a variety of monoprint techniques. The images created lead into lino cuts which will embrace the use of several colours and produce a short edition of prints. If the weather is bad there is a good indoor space available. All materials and equipment are provided but an old shirt or apron would be useful, beginners and experienced are most welcome. Polly is an experienced printmaker artist and teacher, who jointly runs Quay Drawing to encourage people to improve their observational skills and thereby improve their artwork.


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Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 June 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Vivien Prideaux

Spend an enthralling weekend learning about and experimenting with the glorious blue dyes of natural indigo. There will be plenty of hands-on experience learning how to make and keep a natural indigo vat, and you will learn the fascinating and addictive processes of Shibori, the inventive art of Japanese shape-resist dyeing and have a creative, fun experience with colour and cloth.


Bright Botanicals Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 July 10.15am to 4.15pmTutor: Angeline de Meester

Angeline returns to Rosemoor for her third course. She is an award winning botanical artist, and her work is included in international collections including the Dr Sherwood Gallery at Kew, The RHS Lindley Library and The Hunt Institute in America. She is a regular tutor at Capel Manor College in Regents Park and a member of the Society of Botanical Artists. Trained also as a jewellery designer her passion is for studying and portraying the structure and intricacies of botanical subjects in watercolour both for illustration and art purposes.

This botanical watercolour workshop will look at painting the vivid midsummer colours found in plants growing in the Hot Garden at Rosemoor at this time of year. Time will be taken to understand the use of colour in watercolour painting and how to achieve 3D form on paper while retaining a sense of the correct colour of the chosen plant. There will be demonstrations and discussion of techniques and approach throughout the course. It will be useful to have some prior drawing and watercolour experience.

Fee: RHS Members £164 | Non-RHS Members £200Skill level: ImproversVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 12 places

Natural Skin Care Friday 17 July 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Laura HoyLaura Hoy is an Essential Oil Consultant and completed her training in Holistic Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Science with Neal’s Yard Remedies in 2009. She will teach you an appreciation for the natural ingredients, understanding where they come from and their precious qualities can inspire us to bring a whole new level of cherishing to our everyday skin care rituals.

You will be introduced to a range of botanical ingredients to use in mixing and making various beauty products for you to take home. Learn more about a range of essential oils, their incredible scents, as well as their health and wellbeing properties. You will feel confident to choose your own blends, to enrich the already nourishing base products we will put together including cleansing balm/oil, face mask, face oil and face cream.

The ingredients used will be of the highest quality and organic where possible. All materials are provided, and you may like to bring your own notebook and a pen. Please let Laura know if you have any allergies, especially those pertaining to the skin, if you are pregnant, have epilepsy or cardiac fibrillation (some essential oils will be avoided in these instances).


Drawing Day Wednesday 29 July 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Peter NewellAfter an introduction to the aims of the day you will start working directly outdoors in the garden. Seated on comfortable chairs and using large clip boards you will undertake a series of studies with expert guidance from your tutor. The tuition will take you through a variety of drawing materials and techniques enabling you to explore the qualities of each medium and how it relates to the subject matter you are looking at. Once initial studies have been made, you will progress to a final drawing using watercolour wash. All materials and equipment are provided, but please bring clothing for all weathers and good walking shoes, beginners and experienced are most welcome. If the weather makes it impossible to work outdoors there is a good indoor space.



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Herbal Remedies for Home UseMonday 10 August 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Dawn Ireland

A wonderful day of shared and individual activities to make your own herbal oil, molasses pastilles for indigestion, salt and dried herb bath sachets, ointment/salves using the oil from the morning, choice of essential oils to individual jars, herb teas for common ailments and herbal sleep pillows. You will leave with your own collection of preparations and the knowledge to make more at home. Homemade Fruit and

Herb Cordials Friday 21 August 1.30pm to 5pm Tutor: Sally Harvey (Country Cordials)

Sally is a once-upon-a-time food writer and recipe developer, then smallholder, teacher and since 2012 “head cook and bottle washer” at Cornish Country Cordials, making a range of fresh-tasting fruit drinks without any artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives.

She will explain how to harvest the hedgerows and orchards for a range of fruit cordials, delicious with still or sparkling water, even better with a few bubbles or a splash of something a little stronger? Taste away then choose a few quick recipes to make with her, before heading home with a selection to see you through the autumn and winter.



Natural Plant-based Inks Thursday 20 August 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Flora Arbuthnott

Learn how to identify and harvest wild and cultivated plants to make inks for paper. Discover how to source, create and use modifiers - metals, acids, and alkalis that you can use to create a chemical reaction, transforming and shifting colours on the page.

Create your own botanical ink reference sheet, demonstrating how inks are affected by different modifiers. A set of handmade unbleached recycled paper is included in this course for you to start exploring the possibilities of these inks using brushes. Come away with a small set of handmade inks, a colour and modifier key, and some explorational drawings.


Printmaking Wednesday 26 to Thursday 27 August 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Pete NewellAfter an introduction to the aims of the course you will start by drawing and gathering source material from the gardens, which is used to explore a variety of monoprint techniques. The images created lead into lino cuts which will embrace the use of several colours and produce a short edition of prints. If the weather is bad there is a good indoor space available. All materials and equipment, including a portable press are provided but an old shirt or apron would be useful, beginners and experienced are most welcome.

Peter is a popular local artist and teacher, who jointly runs Quay Drawing to encourage people to improve their observational skills and thereby improve their artwork.


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Needle-felted Sitting Fox Saturday 5 September 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Tracey BentonNeedle felting is a wonderfully simple technique whereby fibre is shaped and compressed with the hand and 'fixed' in place using barbed needles which act like hooks, interlocking the fibres together and forming a mass. This project is suitable for people with no felting experience.

A choice of coloured fibres will be offered and all tools required will be on loan.


Mosaic Owls and Elephants Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 September 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Amanda Anderson

Amanda Anderson is an international selling mosaic artist who exhibits widely. She has over twenty- five years’ experience in mosaic-making after originally studying sculpture at Liverpool’s School of Art. Amanda’s joyful mosaics are instantly recognisable for their bold colours and whimsical designs of birds and other creatures.

Spend a weekend making a wall based mosaic. Design and cut a base from a foam and fibreglass sheet and construct the mosaic using brightly coloured ceramic pieces, stained glass and recycled china. Finish off with a weather proof grout and the mosaic will be suitable for inside or out. All tools and materials are provided.


Drawing Day Wednesday 9 September 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Peter NewellAfter an introduction to the aims of the day you will start working directly outdoors in the garden. Seated on comfortable chairs and using large clip boards you will undertake a series of studies with expert guidance from your tutor. The tuition will take you through a variety of drawing materials and techniques enabling you to explore the qualities of each medium and how it relates to the subject matter you are looking at. Once initial studies have been made, you will progress to a final drawing using watercolour wash. All materials and equipment are provided, but please bring clothing for all weathers and good walking shoes, beginners and experienced are most welcome. If the weather makes it impossible to work outdoors there is a good indoor space.



Autumn Treasures from the Garden Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Ros Franklin

A three-day botanical painting workshop working in watercolour with RHS Gold medalist Ros Franklin FLS, SBA(Fellow), FEPFS. Ros has paintings included in the RHS Lindley Library, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Florilegium, Australia, and the Eden Project Florilegium archives in Cornwall. She has been teaching for twelve years, and will be sharing her knowledge to explore rich autumn colours and textures, using colourful leaves, nuts, fruits & vegetables from the gardens at Rosemoor.

Students will be shown how to create three-dimensional form by building up transparent layers; together with fine detail to create different textures, using different watercolour techniques. Ros is offering the opportunity to work either on paper, or vellum, to capture these wonderful 'Autumn treasures from the Gardens'. (Vellum will be available to purchase directly from Ros). Suitable for all abilities.


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Natural Dyeing with Plants Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 October 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Isabella Whitworth

The course offers a hands-on introduction to natural dyes and their rich and ancient history. Students will learn how to prepare fibres, yarns, fabrics and dyes, and mordant items before dyeing. Weld, madder, cochineal and indigo dye will be used, as well as some material from the woods and gardens at Rosemoor. Students will take away a set of dyed samples as well as their own individually-dyed silk scarf.

Students will need to purchase a silk scarf to dye from the course tutor, on the day. Prices vary from around £6.00 - £20.00, depending on size and silk quality.


Handmade Botanical GiftsSaturday 10 October 10.30am to 4.30pm Tutor: Dawn Ireland

On this rose and chocolate-themed day you will take part in a mixture of shared and individual activities to make your own chocolate, clay and herb face mask, relaxing herbal hand bath, rose and herb infusions, a rose cream lotion, and chocolate and herb lip balm. Perfect for making Christmas presents, or just for yourself.


Autumn in Loose Watercolour Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Janet Judge

Taking inspiration from the wonderful autumn colours at Rosemoor we will be painting still life and landscapes in watercolour and mixed media. Janet has been a professional painter for over 20 years exhibiting widely, with many images published as prints and greetings cards.

Apple Juice, Gin, Vinegars Friday 9 October 1.30pm to 5pm Tutor: Sally Harvey (Country Cordials)Sally is a once-upon-a-time food writer and recipe developer, then smallholder, teacher and since 2012 “head cook and bottle washer” at Cornish Country Cordials, making a range of fresh-tasting fruit drinks without any artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives. She will help you celebrate the apple with a range of drinks based on this plentiful fruit, everything from homemade cloudy apple juice, through apple-infused alcoholic drinks and the legendary cider vinegar with all its health-giving properties.


‘Watercolour can have a mind of its own but I teach my students to work with the medium, enjoying the flow of the colour rather than fighting and trying to completely control it.’

This workshop will be all about celebrating the sumptuous colours of autumn. There will be bowls of fruit from the orchards, piles of pumpkin and squash and a veritable Harvest Festival of produce from the vegetable garden with vases of seasonal flowers. There will also be the opportunity to paint outside in the garden, or from photos of autumn trees and landscapes.

We will start with quick tonal drawings using charcoal and watercolour with big brushes, to loosen up and get to know your subject. Learn how to build up layers of transparent colour, try techniques such as wet in wet and experiment with using sticks and feathers as well as a variety of different brushes and drawing media, to create several paintings during the course.

There will be a mixture of demonstrations and individual tuition making the course suitable for all abilities.

Fee: RHS Members £175 | Non-RHS Members £211Skill level: General/ImproversVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 12 places

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Desirable Paper Dahlias Saturday 17 October 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Wendy Morray-Jones

Wendy is a paper flower artist and has been practising her art for over 20 years. Engrossing and relaxing, this skill doesn’t require a great outlay of time or money to begin with, and Wendy will teach you how to make a beautiful posy of richly coloured dahlias to take home. This workshop will give you the skill and confidence to produce some colourful, beautiful and highly sought-after gifts which are inexpensive to make but wonderful to receive. You can also buy other flower-making kits from Wendy in the workshop.

Pear Tree Embroidery Saturday 7 November 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Chrissie Juno-Mann

Come and join Chrissie Juno Mann from the Royal School of Needlework for a day of raised embroidery. Rosemoor grows some wonderful fruits in the vegetable garden and this design captures the beauty of the espalier tree. Worked


Papermaking Friday 6 November 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Jim Patterson

Handmade paper maker Jim Patterson has been named Maker of the Year 2019, by the Heritage Crafts Awards. He is the owner and operator of Somerset-based Two Rivers Paper, which manufactures handmade paper for artists, printers and designers. Based in a 400 year old water mill, it is the only commercial business of its kind in the UK and one of only a handful in Europe. Jim won the award in recognition of the quality of his work, for his role in developing the skills of others, both within his own business and beyond, and for the innovations which are enabling him to keep the craft alive.

The workshop will cover an introduction to traditional European style hand paper making. Students will have the opportunity to learn how rag waste is reduced into individual fibres and re-formed into durable long lasting sheets of paper using techniques that stretch back some two thousand years. All materials included on this practical workshop.


in a variety of techniques including raised work, ribbon work and with a touch of gold, this design is a great way to learn new skills. Ideally, some experience with stitch would be required for this day of embroidery.

Fee: RHS Members £90 | Non-RHS Members £102Skill level: General/ImproversVenue: Learning Centre OakMaximum 12 places

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Further InformationPhotography

Taking Better Garden Close-ups Saturday 20 June 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Ross Hoddinott

Ross Hoddinott is one of the UK’s leading outdoor photographers and a close-up specialist. He is the author of 8 photography books, including ‘Digital Macro & Close-up Photography’ and multi-award winner. During this photography workshop, Ross will offer expert guidance on how to capture eye-catching close-ups and give advice on technique, lighting and composition. During spring and early summer, RHS Garden Rosemoor is arguably at its best, bursting with interesting new growth, and vibrant, interesting flowers – there will be no shortage of picture potential. Due to the limited group size, a good deal of personal 1-2-1 attention and tuition is guaranteed – allowing Ross to tailor his advice to your exact requirements and level of experience. To get the best from the day with Ross, we suggest you bring a digital SLR or mirrorless camera, plus either a dedicated macro lens or close-up attachment.

Fee: RHS Members £85 | Non-RHS Members £97Skill level: IntermediateVenue: Learning Centre Oak and GardenMaximum 8 places

PhotographyMastering Flower PhotographyFriday 4 September 10.30am to 4.30pmTutor: Ross Hoddinott

Flowers are vibrant, elegant and exquisitely beautiful things but flower photography is far from easy. To capture the beauty and character of flowering blooms requires good camera handling skills, technique and a creative eye. Join close-up specialist Ross Hoddinott for a masterclass in flower photography when he will offer expert guidance on camera settings, focusing and depth of field, while also highlighting the importance of subject selection, background choice and shooting angle. Emphasis will be placed on creativity and also the influence of light. Photographers of all abilities are welcome, but participants will ideally be using a digital SLR or mirrorless camera, and also have their own macro lens (or a dedicated close-up attachment). A sturdy tripod with low level capability is also highly recommended.

Fee: RHS Members £85 | Non-RHS Members £97Skill level: IntermediateVenue: Learning Centre Oak and GardenMaximum 8 places

Further Information

Our courses are designed to be informative, friendly and fun. Please kindly note that whilst you may leave with some expertise, these courses do not count towards any formal qualification.

Ticket Information:

• Booking is essential.

• Please print / bring your online reservation and reference number to the garden entrance to collect your ticket. If you have a query regarding your booking please call 01805 626810, every day 9am – 5pm.

• Non-RHS 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 Rosemoor reserves the right to cancel an event, in which case fees will be fully refunded.

• 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 strongl 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 but if you would like to stay in one of our luxurious self-catering holiday apartments in

• Rosemoor House, please call 01805 626810, or email [email protected] for more details.

• Unless specified, the events are run specifically for adults. We regret that we are unable to admit children under 16 to any event.

Access:• The majority of Rosemoor is easily accessible but if

you have any specific needs or requirements please call 01805 626805.

• Wheelchairs: RHS Garden Rosemoor 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 01805 626810. 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 15 minutes on your travelling time.

• Facilities: The Rosemoor Plant Centre and Gift Shop, and the Rosemoor Garden Kitchen Restaurant are open daily from 10am all year round. The Wisteria Tearoom is open April to September, and the Rosemoor Reading Room is open for reference only every day, during opening hours.

• Carers: 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. Please state if this is the case when booking.

Admission:Admission to RHS Garden Rosemoor 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.

Dogs:We don’t encourage visitors to bring dogs to Rosemoor, and only Guide and Registered Support Dogs are allowed inside the Garden. We do have limited shaded parking available on a first come first served basis.

Any updated information can be found onthe courses section of the RHS website atrhs.org.uk

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A visit to Rosemoor is not only your chance to enjoy a stroll around the gardens after indulging in one of our courses or workshops. It’s the perfect opportunity to stroll around our plant centre and gift shop, for a treat for yourself or to discover the perfect present for a loved one.

No matter what size your outdoor space, our friendly experts are on hand in the plant centre to offer help and advice in turning your space into a haven. With a 5 year guarantee on all hardy plants you can buy in confidence and if you get

carried away then we’re on hand to help carry your purchases to your car.

In our Gift Shop you’ll find a wonderful array of home wares, fashion, toiletries, accessories and foods. From locally produced foods and crafts, to wonderful RHS Exclusive ranges only available in our shops, there’s everything you need to take a piece of Rosemoor home with you.

Every purchase in our shops supports the charitable works carried out by the RHS.

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1 mile south of Great Torrington on the A3124. Approximately 1 hour from the M5 at Tiverton (junction 27) via A361.

50 minutes from Exeter, 20 minutes from Barnstaple. Parking is free.

By train:

Exeter (40 miles), Barnstaple (11 miles).

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Bus 315 from Barnstaple, Bideford, Exeter or Crediton. Please ring Traveline for up-to-date bus information on 0871 2002233.

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