The unique colours made by plant dyes are both vibrant and soothing. Explore how to produce these and the plants that make them. A popular event with our tutor Zoe Burt, learning about and making wonderful natural colours • Create a sample colour card using heritage dye plants of the kind growing in the SLBI …
An afternoon of olfactory learning for your wellbeingA workshop in the SLBI garden exploring aromatherapy and making a variety of products. In the workshop participants will: ● Learn about aromatherapy & herbalism, focusing on key benefits of a range of easy-to-grow / access herbs and some key essential oils ● Learn the basics of aromatherapy …
Why not treat yourself to a Plant-inspired Winter Wellness workshop? Led by holistic therapist and stress management coach, Natasha Mann, this interactive online workshop will explore a range of calming activities that can help you recharge your batteries and add peaceful pauses to your daily life. The session will share plant-inspired techniques as well as …
Native wildflower seeds to sow to 'show the love' against climate change At the SLBI we will be taking part in the Climate Coalition’s ‘Show the Love’ campaign. This is where people across the UK and the world will put aside their differences and do something positive to tackle climate change. We’ll make little green …
Bark rubbings, discovering wormeries, and growing microgreens! Growing Young Minds is our series of workshops for little ones aged 3 and 4 years old. In this session we will explore the SLBI garden, stopping to make tree bark rubbings, to feed the worms in our new wormery and to plant up seeds in egg cartons …
If you fancy being a busy bee this Spring break, come along to our first children's outreach workshop at Rosendale Allotments. To celebrate the arrival of Spring, we'll be making bumble bee decorations using alder pine cones and planting bee-friendly seeds in eco-pots for you to take away and plant in a bee-friendly place. Discover …
Learn how to make and give creative expression to plant colours. Experiment with plants and cuttings and learn how to form beautiful unique patterns. Explore how simple chemistry can extend your colour palette. Come away with colourful pages, recipes and notes to develop further. Zoë has been exploring colour from plants for several years and …
Experiment with plants and cuttings and come away with colourful pages, recipes and notes to develop further Learn how to make and give creative expression to plant colours. Experiment with plants and cuttings from the local environment, Brixton market and kitchen scraps. Explore how simple chemistry can extend your colour palette. Come away with colourful …
So sorry but we have had to postpone this event till later in the year. Please see Tanya's website for further courses she is running meanwhile https://www.theperfumemistress.com/ Join Tanya Moulding, the Perfume Mistress, for an afternoon exploring the ancient, devotional art of incense. Since the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, incense has been used …
Come on a sensory journey at our Sparkling Solstice workshop. Natasha Mann will be leading a self-care workshop which will take you on a sensory journey. Discover the variety of ways to use plants to help you calm and lower your stress levels. Taking place in the Rosendale Allotments, this is a chance to fully …
