Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th May
ONE OR TWO FULL DAYS 10.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday 15th May
FULL DAY 10.00am - 4.00pm
Art and Inspirations, Drawing and Sketching in the Gardens
Hedgerow Medicine
Tutor: Val Littlewood
Tutors: Julie Burton-Seal and Matthew Seal
A two day art workshop taking, for our inspiration and ideas, different aspects of Easton Walled Gardens. You will be able to attend either or both days. Day 1 Drawing and sketching in the Gardens. If the weather is good we will go out and sketch in the gardens. If not we will bring nature inside! There will be plenty to choose from. This day is all about gathering visual information, looking at colours, structures and details and the interactions of flora and fauna set against the backdrop of beautiful architecture and the landscape. Day 2 Continuing sketchbook work, working on one finished piece or experimenting with basic printmaking from natural objects Techniques covered will be pencil and pen and ink drawing, adding watercolour washes, working in more detailed watercolour and keeping watercolours clean and fresh. Nature printing using acrylics. The courses are for all levels, beginners are very welcome.
Join Julie and Matthew, authors of the wellknown book Hedgerow Medicine, for a herb walk around Easton Walled Gardens and learn how to make herbal medicines from the plants we pick. We will discuss the healing properties of the plants we find on the herb walk. We will show you how easy it is to make your own tinctures, glycerites and infused oils from plants in your own garden or the hedgerows around you. Some of these plants are considered weeds but we see them as potential healing gifts, freely available, which can be used to our benefit. Handouts and materials will be supplied, and you will be able to take home anything you have made. We look forward to sharing the secrets and traditions of hedgerow medicine with you! Course fee - ÂŁ50 Barnsdale offer code EWG 0513
Course fees - ÂŁ50 per day Barnsdale offer code EWG 0513
For bookings call 01476 530063 or email info@eastonwalledgardens.co.uk