Workshops
The series of Hope Garden workshops running from September 2024 to June 2025 illuminate every aspect of the garden, from the wildlife, to the edible perennials, from design to inclusive decision making. They are all run experienced tutors from a variety of backgrounds.
They are free because of the funding by the Local Places for Nature scheme. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with the Welsh Government.
- Cost: Free
- Refreshments provided
- Eventbrite tickets
| Date | Title & Tickets | Venue | Tutor | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 11 Jan | 🍎 Fruit tree pruning | Fruit & Nut, Welsh Wildlife Centre | Martin Hayes | 10am-2pm Pruning with multi-talented orchardist, on 2 sites |
| Sat 22 Feb | 🌳 Tree planting | Hope Garden | Martin Hayes | 10am-3pm Learn how to plant a fruit tree, with guards & supports. We’ll be planting the Hope Garden |
| Fri 11-13 Apr | 🪑Greenwood bench making | Coppicewood College, Eglwyswrw | David Hunter & Tracey Styles | 10am-4pm Full 3 days of greenwood bench making, with very experienced tutors David & Tracey. Max 6 |
| Sat 26 Apr | ⛺ Outdoor workshops | Hope Garden | Phil Blackwood, Blue Green Cymru | 10am-2pm BlueGreenCymru have years of experience running well-being outdoor workshops & Phil will be sharing his knowledge |
| Sat 10 May | 🌰 Foraging | Gardd Enfys | Salena Walker | 10am-1pm Forager, herbalist & gardener Salena takes you on a walk to forage, which leads to a tea making session. |
| Past | ||||
| Sat 14 Sep | 🌻 Introducing the Hope Garden | Cilgerran Village Hall | Jake Rayson Nature Works | 10am-12pm Introducing the ideas & practise behind the Hope Garden. Followed by lunch. |
| Sat 14 Sep | 🪲 Wildlife ID | Hope Garden | Yusef Samari WWBIC | 2pm-4pm Identifying plants, fungi, invertebrates & other creatures, suitable for all levels. Max 20 |
| Sun 06 Oct | 🌐 Garden design | Cilgerran Village Hall | Jake Rayson Nature Works | 10am-3pm Ideas & techniques to transform your garden into a wildlife & edible paradise |
| Sat 12 Oct | 🥦 Perennial vegetables | Half Acre Homestead, Lampeter | Stephanie Hafferty | 10am-2pm A look at the wonderful world of perennial vegetables in Steph’s own garden. Max 15. Lifts available. |
| Sat 26 Oct POSTPONED | 🧑🤝🧑 Community Assembly | Cilgerran Village Hall | Ophelia Camp | 10am-1pm An introduction on how to run a Community Assembly, an inclusive & directly democratic process |
School workshops
Time: 9.30am-11am
| Date | Title | Venue | Tutor | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Sep | 🪲 Wildlife ID | Hope Garden | Yusef Samari | 10am-12pm A general wildlife identification and engagement session, designed specifically for schools, with a highly experienced & enthusiastic ecologist |
| Fri 20 Sep | 🌐 Garden design | School | Marianne Jones & Jake Rayson | 10am-12pm Using mood boards, sketches and simple models, Marianne will explore different ideas for the design of the wildlife garden, including the children in the process |
| Fri 14 Feb | 🧑🤝🧑 Community Assembly | School | Ophelia Camp | 10am-12pm A workshop exploring the inclusive decision-making aspects of a Community Assembly, created for children by an experienced facilitator & educator |
This project is funded by the Local Places for Nature scheme. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with the Welsh Government.