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Fat Ball Bird Feeder

Description

There are certain times of the year that birds need the supplements found in fat balls. Why not provide this food source in a beautifully woven cone that looks good all year around? Tutor Louise Arthur : Louise makes and teaches under the name Rough Around the Hedges. Her basketmaking activities follow the seasons and varied landscape of Hampshire in the South Downs National Park, UK. Creating traditional and contemporary products from willow, rush and hedgerow fibres she aims to weave people and nature together. All materials will be provided. **If you book both this course as well as the morning Nesting Ball session, you will receive a £10 Voucher to be used when booking a future Adult Learning course with SWT.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Surrey Wildlife Trust

with Craft Courses since 2016

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Suitable for

Adults
Parking provided
Suitable for beginners

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Venue

Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QA

Price:

£60.00

Duration:

3 hours

Time:

14:00 - 17:00

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

7 Sep 23'

Caroline M reviewed: Introduction to Scything

"This scything course has given us basics of use and need to knows for safety and maintenance, with a good mix of practical and teaching. It was flexibly run and able to adapt to conditions and participants. Most enjoyable."

Surrey Wildlife Trust responded:

"Thank you for your review Caroline. It was a pleasure to meet you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the course and I hope you will be out mowing soon. With kind regards, Sue"

15 Jun 23'

Andy Stone reviewed: Carve a Wooden Spoon '23

"This was a great course and I had a really fun time. There aren’t many things more therapeutic than carving a piece of wood, amongst the trees, around a crackling fire, sharing stories with like minded people. Chris and Paul, the instructors, were very knowledgeable and encouraging and taught more than I expected. A great day and very enjoyable. I also came away with 2 nice spoons that will be used by my children, and a desire to book another course soon. "

Surrey Wildlife Trust responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Andy. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the day. I will certainly look forward to seeing you again. With kind regards. Sue"

12 Jun 23'

Martin reviewed: Carve a Wooden Spoon '23

"Beautiful setting and our instructors Chris and Paul were both excellent tutors and practitioners. All equipment supplied if you don't have your own and many practical tips and advice shared throughout the day - eg which woods to use, tool sharpening skills, tool use and especially the use of chrome polish as a honing paste..! Got to say not cheap at £75 but all in all a fantastic day. I went home and carved another spoon the very next day! Thank you."

Surrey Wildlife Trust responded:

"Thank you for your review Martin. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the day and that you are now hooked on carving!"

6 May 23'

Catherine Hallett reviewed: Garden Obelisk

"A wonderful morning. I was a total beginner but now I'm hooked. the workshop ran at a pace to cater for everyone and now I have a beautify obelisk for my garden. Thank you"

Surrey Wildlife Trust responded:

"Good morning Catherine, thank you for your review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the morning and that you created such a great piece of art for your garden. Sue"

27 Mar 23'

Ani reviewed: Weave a Round basket - Intermediate Level

"I cannot recommend this workshop more! Everyone at Nower Wood were so warm and welcoming and the surroundings are beatuiful. Louise is a great teacher, we all had a super pro looking basket by the end and I think that is all down to her amazing guidance and patience. I can't wait to come back and do some more!"

26 Feb 23'

Michael Phillips reviewed: Creative Nature Photography

"Very inspiring and informative. Gave me loads of ideas of new things to try and experiment with. Great teacher. Thank you. "

Surrey Wildlife Trust responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Michael. I will pass these along to Adrian your tutor. We hope to see you again. With kind regards, Sue, Surrey Wildlife Trust"

14 Dec 22'

Catherine reviewed: Christmas Wreath Making courses

"This is a really lovely course. The tutors were warm and welcoming and the festive music and treats made for a lovely Christmassy feel. The tuition and pointers were very well presented and the set up was very relaxed. I left with a beautiful wreath. I would highly recommend. Great with a friend or on your own. "

Surrey Wildlife Trust responded:

"Thank you for the very kind review. I'm so happy you enjoyed the session and that you were pleased with your wreath. Have a wonderful Christmas. I hope to see you up at Nower Wood again in 2023. With kind regards, Sue"