The Crafty Gardeners

16/04/2026

Beautiful blooms taken in my lunch break during last weekends planning garden borders workshop at Westonbirt Arboretum.
My students tell me that Westonbirt is such a relaxing and inspiring place to hold my garden planning workshops.
Come and join me for our next planning garden borders on Sunday 7th June to learn how professionals plan borders and not waste any more money on the wrong plants. For full details and to book your place on my website here https://thecraftygardeners.co.uk/planning-planting/

22/11/2025

✨ Create Christmas Magic at Westonbirt Arboretum! ✨

Join us this festive season for our Christmas Wreath Workshops set in the heart of the stunning and truly magical Westonbirt Arboretum. There’s no better place to get creative and enjoy the spirit of the season!

Under my guidance, you’ll craft a unique, handcrafted wreath using traditional evergreen foliage and a beautiful selection of dried goods. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or trying something new, this workshop is all about creativity, relaxation, and festive fun.

🎄 Workshop Dates:
• 30th November – Morning & Afternoon
• 3rd December – Afternoon only
• 7th December – Morning only

🌿 Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!
👉 Reserve your place via our website https://thecraftygardeners.co.uk/christmas-wreath-making-2-2-2/.

Come and make something beautiful this Christmas — we can’t wait to welcome you! ✨

16/11/2025

·✨ Christmas Wreath Workshops at WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM ✨
Join us this festive season for a truly unique and magical experience in the heart of Westonbirt Arboretum — a place of history, beauty, and peaceful woodland charm. 🌿✨
In these special workshops, you’ll create your own SUSTAINABLE Christmas wreaths using traditional greenery harvested locally. Guided by me, you’ll craft a beautiful, eco-friendly wreath to take home — full of texture, fragrance, and festive spirit.
DATES: Nov 30 th 10 - 12:30 pm AND 1 - 3:30 pm
Dec 3 rd 10 - 12:30 pm AND 1 - 3:30 pm
Dec 7th 10 - 12:30 pm AND 1 - 3:30 pm
BOOKING: https://thecraftygardeners.co.uk/christmas-wreath-making-2-2-2/
COST: £85 per person

🎄 What to expect:
✨ All-natural, locally sourced greenery
✨ Expert guidance in a serene historic setting
✨ A mindful, creative festive activity
✨ A stunning wreath that’s uniquely your style

Whether you come with friends or enjoy some peaceful creative time for yourself, this workshop is the perfect way to step into the season. 💚
📅 Limited spaces available — book now and celebrate Christmas sustainably at weSTONBIRT Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England.

Christmas Wreath Making As another year comes to a close why not take some time out and create your own Christmas wreath? At our workshops there will be lots of traditional greenery, plus dried and foraged material to choose from, so you can make your wreath as wild and natural as you dare. WHAT’S...

21/10/2025

Thank you Angela for your kind words following last weekends Planning Garden Borders Workshop at Westonbirt. Thats the last date for this workshop for this year, but dates for next year are on the website to book.

14/04/2025

Thank you for your kind words.

24/11/2024

I'm thrilled to let you know that the 2025 workshop programme is now up on the website and open for booking.
Do take a look there are lots of exciting new flower arranging classes to explore and I'm really excited to be holding workshops in some new venues too. I have added Valentine red rose bouquets, flower crowns, jam jar arrangements to our popular flower arranging taster, hand tied bouquet, vase arrangements and wedding flowers workshops.

My intention when putting together the programme is that each workshop can be taken as a stand alone session or can be grouped with others and build to a course to deepen your learning of either garden design or flower arranging. As always I keep the group small, to under 10 people so it is a more personal experience. .

Full details are on my website https://thecraftygardeners.co.uk/ and also where tickets can be bought.

03/11/2024

🌱🎁 Our 2025 Garden Planning Workshops are on the website now! 🎁🌱

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the garden lover in your life? Or maybe you're ready to start planning your dream garden for next year? Our 2025 Garden Planning Workshops are now live on the website and ready to book! 🌿✨

Join me to learn how to : -

🌸 Design beautiful garden borders
🖊️ Plan garden layout

These workshops are a wonderful gift idea for anyone who loves spending time in the garden, from seasoned green thumbs to budding beginners! Each workshop is designed to inspire and equip you with everything you need to to know for you to make your dream garden.

🎄 Book now and give the gift of creativity, learning, and garden inspiration! 🎄

👉 www.thecraftygardeners.co.uk