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| Training | Coming in 2011... Offshoots Training! |
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Brand New for 2011... Introductory Permaculture Course |
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WEA Permaculture Design for Sustainable Living |
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Permaculture Design is an inspiring course that explores the concept of turning problems into solutions, improving our lives at the same time as improving the environment and enjoying having fun. Explore .Energy and transport, design methods, surveying skills, Soil conservation, types, texture and factors in fertility, no-dig gardening, soil rehabilitation, Kitchen gardening, urban permaculture, composting, green manures, dynamic accumulators, Patterns in nature, spirals of erosion and points of intervention, climate and microclimate, water and sewage treatment. |
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| Arts Courses by Edward Foster | |
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Offshoots Artist in Residence, Edward Foster, a very successful, professional local artist, delivers various art courses and workshops from Offshoots. "Edward Foster undoubtedly possesses the technical prowess and high production values required of a successful contemporary fine artist. He is a deeply sensitive man, producing artwork that is colourful, surreal and unique." Courses on offer can include: Botanical Drawing To arrange a course or workshop for your group, or to enquire about general arts courses, please contact the office at Offshoots on 01282 450270, or email info@offshoots.org.uk For further information about Edward Foster, please see his website - www.edwardfosterart.co.uk |
Bach Flower Remedy Workshops Offshoots hopes to be the first site in the world to grow all the plants used to make the Bach Flower Remedies. Join us for a workshop to discover more about these natural remedies and how they support health and wellbeing. Workshop places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and you need to book your place in advance. NEW WORKSHOP DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED - SPRING 2012! CLICK HERE for the Bach flower remedy garden blog for news and photographs. These workshops are funded by the Lottery's Awards for All fund. |
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Permaculture & Traditional Skills We run workshops to coincide with our Volunteer Saturday activities throughout the year. Workshops will include: Container vegetable growing |
Offshoots Training Courses |
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| Offshoots also offers bespoke courses available to groups in a wide range of environmentally related and creative activities. | |
These are delivered by professional tutors in the field of: - Dry Stone Walling |
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| If you would like to arrange a school/college/educational trip or visit to learn more about Permaculture and Offshoots, information is available on the GROUP BOOKINGS page. Visits can be arranged with Phill Dewhurst, the Project Manager - see CONTACTS. Offshoots is open to the public Monday to Friday, and the first Saturday of every month - 10am till 4pm. | |
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Offshoots is managed by Groundwork Pennine Lancashire |
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