Hedges & Hurdles

Contact name: Lorraine Ellery Matthews

64
Total bookings

Rating

(8)

almost 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Hedges & Hurdles is a family-owned business run by Lorraine and Paul Matthews. Paul is a national award-winning Hedgelayer delivering Hedgelaying and Hurdle Making training courses during the autumn and winter months. Lorraine is experienced in delivering various types of courses for both individuals and groups including Wood Craft & Willow Craft Workshops. Workshops and training courses are run from a selection of picturesque locations across the Surrey Hills and Sussex. These experiences are suitable for private group bookings too with a choice of catering options available.

Courses, kits & gifts

silver award

Guildford

Plant Support Workshop (Full Day)

6 hours

Next date: 7th Mar 2025

(1)

£110.00

silver award

Guildford

Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop

2½ hours

Next date: 4th Apr 2025

4 places left

(2)

£50.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Feb 24'

Sue Parker reviewed: Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop

"I loved the course. A whole morning in the woodland which was full of birdsong and met new people, and gained a new skill which I really enjoyed"

Hedges & Hurdles responded:

"It was lovely to meet you Sue, such a lovely morning, thank you for your review, I hope you enjoy nuturing your Harlequin Tree, do send photos in the Spring."

22 Mar 23'

Anna and Gary Pilon reviewed: Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop

"We loved the session. Lorraine was passionate about her work. We had two lovely living willow harlequin trees to take home. Highly recommend this workshop."

Hedges & Hurdles responded:

"I"m so pleased to hear you enjoyed the workshop, the Hsrlequin Trees looked anazing all lined up next to each other at the end of the workshop, well done to you both, I hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Lorraine"

15 Mar 23'

Sue reviewed: Plant Support Workshop (Full Day)

"Really enjoyed the course, thank you Lorraine! The location is lovely and although we were outside and the weather on the day was cold & wet, we were under cover and there was hot tea and cake to warm the soul. I made 2 small obelisks and my friend made 1 small obelisk and a larger one (which I declined on the day as I thought it would be too tall to fit into my car!). Lorraine gave clear obelisk-making instructions/help throughout and I can't wait now to put my new obelisks in my garden, with maybe clematis to grow up, once they've dried out a bit more. Excellent workshop, thank you :)"

5 Jun 22'

Joanne reviewed: Willow Craft Workshop 'for the birds' (afternoon)

"Beautiful setting in the wood. Lorraine was very patient with us as we were beginners. Came home with some lovely bird feeders which are already in use."