Events
Things to look forward to.
Dates for your diary.
Seasonal Flower Ceramic Painting Workshop
Saturday 5th April 10.30am – 12.30pm
£35
Join artist Elle Morse for a creative ceramic painting workshop inspired by the seasonal flowers grown in her garden.
Willow Workshop - Garden Obelisks - with Pip Cottage
Sunday 6th April, 9.30am–4.00pm
From £60
Great for edible and ornamental climbers or a bold feature that adds structure to your garden. Half day and full day options available.
Easter Wreath Making Workshop
Friday 11th April 2025, 10.00am - 12.30pm or 14.00pm - 16.30pm
£55
Join the talented ladies at Rose & Spade for a fun-filled workshop crafting your very own Easter wreath.
Get into the Easter spirit and let your creativity shine as you design a beautiful wreath to welcome the spring season.
Wine & Lancashire Cheese Tasting
Saturday 12th April, 15.00pm – 16.30pm
£35
Join us at The Nursery for this fabulous new wine & local cheese tasting workshop…
Led by Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Educator, Maureen Little, who will present five specially selected wines from around the world, each expertly paired with a local Lancashire cheese.
Pure Merino Wool Cushion Making Workshop
Sunday 13th April, 10.30am–12.30pm
£65
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits NEW chunky wool cushion knitting workshops…
Botanical Bas-Relief Casting Plaques Workshop
Friday 18th April, 10.30am – 15.30pm
£75
Come along and enjoy this fun course where you will learn the various steps to making your own bas-relief flower & nature plaster cast relief plaques.
A lovely and creative way to start the Easter Weekend with friends or family members.
Wet Felting Daffodil Workshop
Saturday 19th April, 9.30am–1.00pm
£45
Learn a new skill and join Erin Jones from Feltlikethis Workshops for this daffodil wet felting course. You will learn the wet felting process using natural wool fibres to produce a beautiful bouquet of three daffodils.
A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Flower Bed Design
Friday 25th April 2025, 9.00am-11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£15
Join John Foley for this interesting talk where he'll go into detail about planting schemes, flower bed design and styles, and planning and planting. The aim is to learn how to give your gardens interest, style, and colour combinations throughout the seasons.
Learn the art of Decoupage
Thursday 1st May, 10.00am – 14.00pm
£45
Join the creative duo Tony and Carl for a day of decoupage…
You will learn to decoupage using tissue paper on slate and fiber papers from Redesign with Prima on wood. At the end of the workshop, you will take home 4 decorated slate coasters (square or hexagonal) and a simple tray which is ideal to use for summer drinks in the garden.
Full-Day Glass Fusing Workshop
Sunday 4th May 10.00am – 16.00pm
£90
Join Angela from Settle Glass Studio for a fun and creative half-day workshop where you’ll explore the beautiful art of fused glass.
Botanical Casting Workshop
Tuesday 6th May 10.00am–3.00pm
£65
Learn the art of Botanical Clay printing.
Crepe Paper Flower Craft Workshop
Sunday 11th May, 13.00pm – 15.30pm
£50
Join Indigo Studio artist Lisa Howard to learn the gorgeous, intricate art of creating sculptural paper flowers.
Macrame Dried Flower Wreath
Saturday 24th May 9.30am – 1.00pm
£40
Join Karen from Knots and Rocks and create your own macrame dried flower wreath.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 25th May, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Secrets to Success with Pots & Containers
Thursday 29th May 2025, 9.00am-11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£15
In this interesting talk, John Foley will detail how to bring life into any outdoor space.
From small window boxes to hanging baskets, DIY wooden box planters to galvanised pots and tubs, right through to impressive feature urns, and large terracotta pots that flank a grand entrance…
Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Saturday 31st May, 9:00am–5pm
£95
A popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, or bird…ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer.
Plants for Pollinators Talk
Sunday 1st June 2025, 10.00am-11.00am
FREE
Plants for Pollinators
Join pollinator-plant expert and author Maureen Little for this interesting talk to discover what plants are best for bees, butterflies, moths, and other insect pollinators.
Cyanotype Sun Printing Workshop
Sunday 8th June, 13.00pm – 15.30pm
£50
Join Indigo Studio artist Lisa Howard to learn the stunning art of cyanotype printing…
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 252nd June, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Tips & tricks for the Summer & Autumn Garden
Tuesday 24th June 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£15
This new talk from our owner John Foley, is the perfect way to kick off a successful season in your garden.
Learn tips, tricks, and techniques in order to get the most out of your plants, your garden, and the time, money, and effort that you spend on it every year.
Botanical Casting Workshop
Wednesday 9th July 10.00am–3.00pm
£65
Learn the art of Botanical Clay printing.
Coaster Printing Workshop
Sunday 13th July, 11.00am – 12.30pm
£35
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your living room, dress up your dining table, or create thoughtful housewarming gifts, the Coaster Printing Workshop is the perfect solution.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Live Music
Saturday 29th March, 15.00pm - 17.00pm
£30pp
Join The Reading Room Kitchen for a very special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea event.
The exceptionally talented Victoria Chesterton will be singing while you sip on some fizz and enjoy a bespoke afternoon tea.
Chocolate Making Workshop
Saturday 29th March 10.30am – 13.00pm
£45
Join Jaqueline’s Chocolates for this fun, interactive artisan chocolate-making workshop. Make and decorate your very own, unique box of truffle chocolates. Bring Mum, or whoever you celebrate as a mother figure…
Propagation Masterclass
Monday 24th March 2025, 9:00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£15
Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to discover the wonder of plants by understanding how to harness the ability to reproduce them, through cuttings, division, and other forms of propagation.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 23rd March, 10.30am–1.00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Hand Craft your own Pottery Highland Cow
Wednesday 19th March, 10.00am–3.30pm
£75
At the Highland Cow workshop you will learn some of the key skills of the sculptor and in the process you will create your very own masterpiece.
Living Willow “Harlequin Tree” Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Sunday 16th March, 10:00am–4:00pm
£95
Weave your own living willow tree and take it home in a pot. A satisfying make and a great feature to plant out in the garden or into a larger pot.
Nurture & Glow - Lymphatic Massage & Flow
Saturday 8th March 2025, 16.30pm - 19.30pm
£55 inc. food / drinks
Join The Reading Room Kitchen for an evening of celebrating femininity. Indulging in delicious food whilst discovering the power of self-massage for lymphatic and breast health.
Pruning Masterclass
Wednesday 26th February 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to unravel the mystery of how and when to prune, across a variety of different plants.
Glass Bottle Painting Workshop
Sunday 23rd February 1pm–3pm
£35
Learn easy and fun glass painting techniques as you transform an ordinary glass bottle into a stunning piece of art.
Pure Merino Wool Cushion Making Workshop
Sunday 23rd February 10:30am–12:30pm
£65
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits NEW chunky wool cushion knitting workshops…
Macrame for Beginners
Sunday 23rd February 10am–12pm
£35
Learn the basics of macrame and create a unique plant pot holder.
Botanical Casting Workshop
Tuesday 18th February 10.00am–3.00pm
£65
Learn the art of Botanical Clay printing.
Hand Craft your own Moon Gazing Hare
Wednesday 12th February, 10:00am–3.30pm
£75
At the Moon Gazing Hare workshop you will learn some of the key skills of the sculptor and in the process you will create your very own hare masterpiece.
The 12 Months of Gardening Masterclass
Tuesday 28th January 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
This interesting talk from plantsman John will give you knowledge and know-how on what to do in your garden throughout each month of the year. It will touch on planning, planting, pruning, propagation, mulching, maintenance, and much more.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 19th January, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Leafy Couture
Wednesday 11th December, 10:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
£65
Join Leafy Couture for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Leafy Couture
Wednesday 4th December, 10:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
£65
Join Leafy Couture for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Leafy Couture
Friday 29th November, 10:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
£65
Join Leafy Couture for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 17th Novembner, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Wet Felted Poinsettia Bouquet Workshop
Sunday 17th November 9:30am–12:30pm
£45
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of Erin's Wet Felting Workshops.
Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Sunday 10th November, 9:00am–4:30pm
£95
A popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, or bird…ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer.
Flaming Fire Pits
Sunday 3rd November 2024, 17.00pm - 21.00pm
£4 Adults / £2 Children (includes marshmallow skewer)
Join The Reading Room Kitchen for this fun family night of getting cosy around crackling fire pits with warm drinks, toasted marshmallows, and seasonal food specials
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 3rd November, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Children’s Pumpkin Carving
Monday 28th October 2024, 15.00pm - 18.00pm
£10
Join The Reading Room Kitchen for their popular annual event. Enjoy carving a spooky creation into a pumpkin, a yummy children's meal, followed by fun Halloweeny crafts...
Pumpkin Flower Workshop
Monday 28th October, 1pm–2:30pm
£45
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill with this fun pumpkin flower arranging workshop.....
Christmas Launch Night
Friday 18th October 2024, 17.00-20.00pm
£3 (children are free)
Includes mulled wine, mince pie & 10% off on the night
We cordially invite you, your family, and friends to the launch of 'All Things Christmas' at Holden Clough Nurseries…
Getting your garden ready for Winter … with John Foley.
Thursday 17th October 2024, 9.30am-11.30am
£45
Join John Foley for this talk on how to prepare for the next seasons ahead. There are many tasks that you can do to protect your plants and give them the best chance of survival through Winter, from lifting, dividing, cutting back, wrapping, and even planting...ensuring your plants and garden will thrive when the sunshine returns in Spring...
Autumn Container Planting & Lasagne Planting Demo
Thursday 10th October 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
You are invited to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live container planting demo, and to learn the hows, whats, wheres and whens of container planting for Autumn, ensuring colour and interest through the next seasons...
Pure Merino Wool Cushion Making Workshop
Sunday 6th October 10:30am–12:30pm
£65
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits NEW chunky wool cushion knitting workshops…
Autumn Container Planting & Lasagne Planting Demo
Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
You are invited to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live container planting demo, and to learn the hows, whats, wheres and whens of container planting for Autumn, ensuring colour and interest through the next seasons...