9.30am to 4pm

 

The course

A golden day filled with spicy fragrance, creating the traditional festive atmosphere of Christmas.
Gifts to be made include a door wreath, herbal tree decorations, a yule log and a herb-filled snowman.  For those that finish quickly, there will be an option to make another wreath or herbal tree decoration (at an extra cost).

The tutor

Christina Stapley BSc (Hons) MCPP is a qualified medical herbalist with a degree in Phytotherapy (plant therapy) and practises in Wiltshire.  She has grown some 300 herbs, studied and used them for over 30 years.  Her Hampshire garden was featured on television several times.

Her knowledge of herb history is shared in historical herb workshops at Butser Ancient Farm, the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, the Chiltern Open Air Museum and other centres in Somerset and East Anglia.

She has written three books on cultivating and using herbs in cookery, fragrant recipes, wines and liqueurs, crafts and home remedies.  Christina has also edited and interpreted a 17th century book of cookery and physic recipes.

Participant information

This workshop will be limited to 10 participants. Please bring a pair of sharp craft scissors.

Fee

£55 per person, which includes tuition, tea & coffee. You can bring your own packed lunch or the cafe will be open for lunch.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.