The Big Churchinford Wreath Making Evening with Little Breizh Crepes - 7th December 2024

Date: 7th December 2024

Time:  3:30pm to 6:30pm

Venue: Churchinford Village Hall, TA3 7QY 

Price:  £38 per person (We've made this just as affordable as we could so you can invite a friend or two to join too!).

Come in your funkiest Christmas jumpers, bring a friend or two and make this a friends' or a family time out.  

Create your bestest fresh wreath you'll be proud to bring home and hang on your front door

When done, you will be treated to freshly made crepes by Little Breizh Crepes. 

Hot drinks and refreshments are for sale and you are welcome to bring your own bottle of bubbly to enjoy! 

This will be the third year we are running such a big gathering of merry makers. There's good amount parking although we encourage you to share lifts. 

I will be assisted on the day by family and friends to make sure each one of you get all the love you need while making your wreaths! 

What to bring: your own secateurs & scissors

Who can come: from 18 and up; beginner, non beginner, anybody who wants to make a wreath 

Instagram Reels Masterclass

Date: Thurs 20th June 2024

Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm

Price: £60

Are you harnessing the power of Instagram reels to promote your business, increase your exposure & make more sales?

Don’t try and figure it out by yourself! Come along to this interactive workshop with Sarah from @mutedtonemedia

In this 3 hour session we’ll cover:-

• Why reels get 7 times more engagement than other content formats

• The kit you need to make professional looking reels

• Easy filming techniques to master on your phone

• How to edit your reels & add text

• Where to find the best music

• Top tips for getting more views

• The reels features you need to know

• Examples of reels you can make for your business

• Quick & easy reels to fit into your busy day

• Eye catching transitions to create magic! 

And no dancing or pointing required! (Unless you want to!) 

Sarah set up @mutedtonemedia in early 2022 helping creatives market their businesses on Instagram, after working for more than 20 years in design & retail.

She’s worked with a variety of brands across the UK & trained many others in a 1:1 or group environment.

This workshop is perfect for you whether you’re a product or service based business & whether you’re new to reels or just fancy a refresh. If you do have any questions you can find Sarah on Instagram at @mutedtonemedia

Please bring along a fully charged phone & a notebook & pen.

Looking forward to seeing you! 

Children’s Eucalyptus Outdoor Craft & Cooking Workshop

Children aged 4-11year olds are invited to Yalham Hayes Flower Farm for a magical craft and cooking workshop

Date: Saturday 15th June 2024

Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Price: £15
+ £5 for coffee and cake (bookable online)

Location: Yalham Hayes

WHAT TO EXPECT

Children aged 4-11year olds are invited to Yalham Hayes Flower Farm for a magical and creative workshop learning about eucalyptus.

• At 11am Children will be greeted at the campfire by Elsie and Jeanette whilst parents have the opportunity to enjoy delicious cakes and coffee available to purchase by pre-ordering with booking or on arrival to the Flower Farm.

• Children will be introduced to the flower farm and begin session by learning about eucalyptus and burning aromatic dried leaves in the fire.

• We will then safely explore the Flower Farm in search of eucalyptus. Children will be safely supported to use tools and materials to harvest leaves which will be placed in to water over the fire to create a natural dye. Children will then learn to prepare provided bandanas to tie dye using the campfire crafted dye.

• Whilst the dye sets in to the t shirts will bake home made apple pies on the fire with locally sourced apples. We will also make eucalyptus crowns.

• We will end the session by retrieving the dyed clothing items ready to take home.

IMPORTANT INFOMATION

• A responsible adult must remain at the Flower Farm for the duration of the session.

• Please ensure children are wearing suitable clothing (welly boots, water proofs or sun hats and sun cream depending on the weather) and are not in any items of clothing you do not wish to get muddy or stained.

• A liability and consent waiver must be signed by a responsible adult on behalf of the child in order for them to participate in the session.

• Booking is non-refundable. Please contact Elsie or Aizel if you have a problem.

• Elsie: 07305064532

Necklace or Bracelet making workshop

Fancy crafting your very own necklace or bracelet with pre-enamelled shapes, sterling silver charms, and/or copper blanks?

Date: Thursday 13th June 2024

Time: 10am to 12pm

Price: £46
+ £5 for coffee and cake

In these sessions Rachel will help you unleash your creativity onto paper and guide you in selecting pieces that match your unique design and colour preferences.

Using quality recycled 925 sterling silver, you get to pick your chain style, decide on the perfect length, and add the findings. Rachel will even show you the ropes on filing any copper edges (if you’re using copper) and securing all the components together with some nifty plier work.

Fear not, there’s time to chat, ask questions, plus eat cake and drink tea!

All this creativity and fun comes at a steal – just £46 per person!

Includes all silver chain and findings, along with up to 3 charms (enamel, silver, or copper).

More charms can be purchased on the day.

Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop

Date: 4th May 2024

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Price: £60
(refreshments included)

Location: Yalham Hayes

Let's create a dried flower wreath which you can enjoy the whole year round or possibly longer, using various plant based, dried material which can be grasses, greenery, branches, flowers, we will together create something you will be proud of and unique to you. 

I look forward to making with you

Spring Pots Flower Arrangement

Date: 4th May 2024

Time: 10am to 12pm

Price: £25
(refreshments included)

Location: Yalham Hayes

We will arrange daffodils found in the flower field, hellebores, birch twigs, eucalyptus and a few bought in tulips in terracotta pots of your choice from a selection we have in the Cow Shed.

We will finish off with moss, a cup of coffee and you will bring home an arrangement you can enjoy in your own home or give out as a present for someone needing a spring on their step! 

Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop

Date: 20th April 2024

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Price: £60
(refreshments included)

Location: Yalham Hayes

Let's create a dried flower wreath which you can enjoy the whole year round or possibly longer, using various plant based, dried material which can be grasses, greenery, branches, flowers, we will together create something you will be proud of and unique to you. 

I look forward to making with you

Spring Pots Flower Arrangement

Date: Weds 20th April 2024

Time: 10am to 12pm

Price: £25
(refreshments included)

Location: Yalham Hayes

We will arrange daffodils found in the flower field, hellebores, birch twigs, eucalyptus and a few bought in tulips in terracotta pots of your choice from a selection we have in the Cow Shed.

We will finish off with moss, a cup of coffee and you will bring home an arrangement you can enjoy in your own home or give out as a present for someone needing a spring on their step! 

Mending Workshop for Mend In Public Day

As part of Fashion Revolution Week (in association with Southwest Makers)

Date: Weds 17th April

Time: 10am to 1pm

Price: £25
+ £5 for coffee and cake

Chloë is delighted to be hosting a clothing repair workshop for Mend in Public Day as part of Fashion Revolution Week.

Over 15 years, Chloë has built a business around her love of fashion, fabrics and textile reuse, but most specifically rescuing beautiful remnants from landfill.

Her award winning sustainable profession, has taken her to Milan and London Fashion Weeks, and also seen her work in the likes of publications such as The Times, Cosmopolitan, Vogue and Elle.

Her obsession with repurposing textiles, has now led to the art of repair, resulting in a fabulous commission from Manchester Art Gallery, of her now very well known Couture Applique Patches.

In this creative workshop at Yalham Hayes’ beautiful barn, Chloë wants to focus on denim and the different ways we can mend, alter, applique and patch with offcuts and a blend of embroidery, borro, sashiko elements, using beautiful offcuts donated from The Royal Opera House and stitching with natural plant dyed thread.

This will be a relaxed three hour session where you’ll bring your own garment or accessory and Chloë will supply all the equipment needed to aid your ‘mend’ plus one of her a stunning applique patches to choose from and to take home with you.

During the workshop, coffee/tea will be served and delicious cakes will be on offer too. 

This workshop is aiming at anyone who is a beginner to experienced skills. Chloë will be on hand to guide and problem solve with you, so you come away with an item that you can cherish for many more years to come.

Kids Creative Outdoor Wish Work Shop

Children aged 4-11year olds are invited to Yalham Hayes Flower Farm for a magical and creative wish workshop.

Date: Saturday 13th April

Time: 11am to 1pm

Price: £15

• At 11am children will be greeted at the campfire by Elsie and Jeanette whilst parents have the opportunity to enjoy delicious cakes and coffee available to purchase by pre-ordering with booking or on arrival to the Flower Farm.

• Children will be introduced to the flower farm and will spend time getting to know each other making bread dough with fresh herbs and seasonings of their choice.

• Whilst our dough proves, we will learn about Elder trees around the campfire. We will then safely explore the Flower Farm in search of pre-prepared, sustainably sourced Elder Branches. Children will be safely supported to use tools and materials to turn the branches in to Elder Wish Pots before writing down their wishes and placing them inside the pot.

• We will then return to the campfire to cook our bread and toast marshmallows. Children will then have the choice to enjoy outdoor games, or decorate their wish pots before the session draws to a close at 1pm. All children will have the opportunity to take home their wish pot and an Elder Tree information sheet.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• A responsible adult must remain at the Flower Farm for the duration of the session.

• Please ensure children are wearing suitable clothing (welly boots, water proofs) and are not in any items of clothing you do not wish to get muddy. It is advised all children bring a spare change of clothes just in cast they get wet and muddy. 

• A liability waiver / health and consent declaration must be signed by a responsible adult on behalf of the child in order for them to participate in the session. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WAIVER FORM

• Booking is non-refundable. Please contact Elsie or Aizel if you have a problem.

• Elsie: 07305064532

The Big Churchinford Christmas Wreath Making & Wine Tasting Evening with Pip Vanham

When: 10th December 2023

Time: 5pm-8pm

Price: £38

Refreshments, coffee and cake are available to buy on the day.

This includes 10in mossed wreath ring; mostly foraged local materials. You’re welcome to bring additional wreath accessories.

We provide the wreath wire, ribbons and of course, the wine tasting with Pip!!!  

What to bring: your own secateurs & scissors. You are welcome to bring 'responsibly' foraged winter foliage materials, or berries from your own gardens. This will make your wreaths even more unique to you

Who can come: from 18 and up; beginner, non beginner, anybody who wants to make a wreath 

“We organised our first CHURCHINFORD 
wreath-making activity last year. It was BIG!”

You gathered your friends and you came as a group of four and more.

Pip, a sommelier, threw an entertaining wine tasting show—a superb finish to the wreath making mayhem

Let’s make a party out of our Christmas wreath workshop again this year, shall we? 

Any groups of four and more booked will receive £5 PYO vouchers from Yalham Hayes, redeemable from June 2024. 

Let’s have fun together! Christmas is coming!” 

The 'GO LARGE' Exmoor Wreath Making and Wine Tasting Evening with Pip Vanham

When: 9th December 2023

Time: 5pm-8pm

Price: £50

Refreshments, coffee and cake are available to buy on the day.

Thank you to Janet of Grownup Marshmallows for accepting our invitation to be host for this community event. 

This event will start with a short lecture and demo.  The rest of the evening will be a guided workshop for all. Your materials will be abundant. Your mossed wreath ring will be 12" LARGE.  Special foliage bought in and wreath accessories will be provided.

From 7pm, Pip will start the MERRY wine tasting. Please bring some nibbles to match, if you're feeling generous, also to share. Let's make this a lovely pre Christmas community get together! See you there! 

I'm Aizel of Yalham Hayes, a flower field in Taunton, recently featured in Gardeners' World.  We do floral designs for shows, events such as weddings, workshops and PYO flowers in the summer!

Last year I partnered with Pip Vanham, a sommelier, for  Churchinford Village's wreath making and wine tasting evening.  Just coming out of lockdown, I thought, why don't we create something together for Christmas. It was well attended, much fun, and a huge success!

Luxborough should party like we did too! So, on the 9th December, please gather your friends, bring your secateurs and scissors, let's fill the hall with merry making and laughter. 

Please book below:

Christmas Wreath Workshop - 2nd December

Date: Saturday 2nd Dec

Time: 4pm - 7pm 

Price: £55 per person, with all greenery and decor; starts with a short ‘lecture’ and demo. Last year this was followed with lots of noise and giggles and then extremely fascinating and unique wreath creations from everyone! 

“Last year, it was very kind of my dear friend Leanne to host a Christmas Wreath Making evening. 

It felt such a privilege to be able to visit and see old friends in Whitchurch where me and my family lived for 10 years. 

Now in Somerset with a small flower field, I got into floristry too and would love to share this love for creating while having fun! 

So, we’re doing this again with bubbles and nibbles too but at our beautiful Cowshed in Somerset.”

Please book below:

Silver Bangle: Silversmithing Workshop with Sarah Bradley

When: 30th September

Time: 10.30pm-3:30pm

Price: £95

Includes: refreshments, coffee & cake 

If you have always wanted to learn about the craft of making a piece of silver jewellery our interactive workshop is a really fun way to do so.

This course is to make a beautiful sterling silver bangle from scratch. This is a great experience day to give as a present or to book for yourself!

The course is based on a piece that can be completed during this time, therefore a basic design and shape/size is offered so that all elements of this course can enable you to get a taste of silversmithing, and leave the course with a shiny new item of jewellery.

Sarah will run you through the start to finish process involved to make a beautiful finished piece to take home at the end of the course.

There is an option to stamp letters, numbers and/ or symbols into the bangle, as well as decorate with copper or silver embelishments (no extra cost)

Material used will be a flat silver of 3mm wide to allow for space to stamp into the bangle.

The course takes place in the beautiful setting of Yalham Hayes Farm in Somerset. On the day you can have a wander around to see the beautiful flowers growing on the farm and there is an option to pick your own flowers for £10 per bucket, or buy flowers from the farm.

We allow a short interval for coffee, tea and cake, and a little lunch break too. Please bring lunch, we will provide the tea/ coffee and cake

The course takes place in the beautiful setting of Yalham Hayes Farm in Somerset. On the day you can have a wander around to see the beautiful flowers growing on the farm and there is an option to pick your own flowers for £10 per bucket, or buy flowers from the farm.

We also allow a short interval for coffee, tea and cake, and a little lunch break too. Please bring lunch, we will provide the tea/ coffee and biscuits.

Lots of fun, meet new people and achieve a new skill!

I look forward to welcoming you.

*For more information and booking please click on the button below

Three Stacking Rings: Silversmithing Workshop with Sarah Bradley

When: 9th September

Time: 10.3m-3:30pm

Price: £70

Includes: refreshments, coffee & cake 

If you have always wanted to learn about the craft of making a piece of silver jewellery our interactive workshop is a fun way to do so. Our workshops are designed for beginners where you will learn about the whole process involved in making a beautiful piece of jewellery.

This is a great experience day to give as a present or to book for yourself!

Materials (Sterling Silver) to complete 3 rings of 2mm thick each is included in the course.

There is a selection of embellishments to enhance your project, these are hearts, flowers or round balls to add if you wish. One embellishment is included in the price of the workshop, any additional would be dependant on being able to fully complete your project in the time allocated.

The time allowed is to complete your project, during the course dedicated support is given by Sarah to help with the process.

The course takes place in the beautiful setting of Yalham Hayes Farm in Somerset. On the day you can have a wander around to see the beautiful flowers growing on the farm and there is an option to pick your own flowers for £10 per bucket, or buy flowers from the farm.

We also allow a short interval for coffee, tea and cake, and a little lunch break too. Please bring lunch, we will provide the tea/ coffee and biscuits.

Lots of fun, meet new people and achieve a new skill!

I look forward to welcoming you.

*For more information and booking please click on the button below

Eco Printing Hand Dyeing Workshop by Pam Martin

Date: 26th August, Saturday

Time: 10am to 3pm

Price: £55

This is a hands-on workshop of eco printing with fresh and dried natural materials on silk. The morning would be spent creating samples to learn how to successfully transfer colours from natural materials to fabric and, in the afternoon, attendees will each eco print a silk scarf. 

Pam will ‘mordant’ the silk fabrics before the event to give you the best results after eco-printing.  Attendees will be provided with instruction throughout the day, information sheets to take away and the opportunity to buy materials to try at home. 

After the activity, you are most welcome to enjoy more cakes and coffee/tea and pick your own flowers from Yalham Hayes at £15/bucket. 

I am so excited about this event as I have been looking since last year to include hand dyed fabrics in our offering. I really look forward to more collaborative activities with Pam at Yalham Hayes!

- Aizel

Mini photo sessions with Becky Tea Photography - 5 Bookable 30 min sessions

Date: 26th August, from 3pm 

Duration: 30 mins photoshoot

Price: £75 for 10 digital downloads

Includes: refreshments provided 

A lovely relaxed afternoon stroll at the flower field, with Becky capturing your child/children or your whole family’s interaction with each other surrounded by flowers. For more queries please email beckytrevaskis@gmail.com 

Willow Sculpture with Fon Cosens - 19th Aug, Sunday - POSTPONED

PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A TBC DATE

Time: 10am to 4pm 

Price: £75

Option for Thai lunch: £15; vegetarian/meat option (Or, BYO lunch)

Willow Art: Hare

Minimum 7 people, Max 15 people

To book: Pay only £20 now (When we reach the minimum number of 7 students, we will confirm the workshop ASAP, and collect the balance, otherwise your £20 payment will be returned to you; so invite your friends and share the event with who you know will enjoy this day with you)

Contact us to get two days workshops for £140. £40 to book now. 

Fon is a seasoned wire and willow artist and also a Thai chef for Fon Food Arts & Crafts. Her work has been featured in many renowned events and spaces including RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Taunton Flower Show, The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre. We met last year when I styled her daughter’s wedding flowers. Now a lovely friend, I get really inspired by her! 

- Aizel

These willow days will be a start of many activities Fon will lead at Yalham Hayes. 

PYO flowers & Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop with Toria Britten of Wildly Beautiful Flowers

When: 9th August, Wednesday

Time: 2pm-4:30pm

Price: £60

Includes: all materials & tools; refreshments, coffee & cake 

This afternoon will begin with a demo of hand tying flowers in a bouquet. It will then be followed by a stroll in the flower field, looking, choosing, picking from amongst the plant beds what you will be arranging in a bouquet. 

Toria is an award winning floral stylist and flower grower. She has gained a gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show 2018 with the FFTF exhibit. She’s been featured on BBC Countryfile and the Daily Telegraph, to name a few. One of her creations appear in Rachel Ashwell’s book, ‘My Floral Affair.’ 

”This will be the fourth project I’m going to be doing with Toria. After Gardeners World has been over to film at Yalham Hayes a few weeks ago, I feel I’m nearly up there with her! 

We hope to see you here at our flower field and Cow Shed for the workshop. Create with us. Enjoy this space with us. “ 

- Aizel

Pottery Hand Built Vase Workshop with Flowers - 22 July 2023

Date: 22 July 2023

Time: 10am - 1pm

Total Price: £70

This is a half day pottery workshop run by Deborah the thoughtful potter.

The workshop will be held in our stunning barn at Yallam hayes and is suitable for beginners or if you have some experience of clay. Deborah will teach you how to hand build a beautiful vase out of stoneware clay.

There will be beautiful selection of flowers from the farm for you to experiment with. You'll discover the joy of pressing them into clay revealing the beautiful imprint and patterns in your work.

You can add words too with Deborah’s selection of letter stamps. Once your pieces are made you'll be able to paint them with a wide choice of underglazes to create your very own unique pottery pieces. You can then choose your glaze colour and Deborah will glaze and fire your piece to be collected at a later date.

Willow Sculpture with Fon Cosens - 16th July, Sunday - POSTPONED

PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A TBC DATE

Time: 10am to 4pm 

Price: £75

Option for Thai lunch: £15; vegetarian/meat option (Or, BYO lunch)

Willow Art: Hare

Minimum 7 people, Max 15 people

To book: Pay only £20 now (When we reach the minimum number of 7 students, we will confirm the workshop ASAP, and collect the balance, otherwise your £20 payment will be returned to you; so invite your friends and share the event with who you know will enjoy this day with you)

Contact us to get two days workshops for £140. £40 to book now. 

Fon is a seasoned wire and willow artist and also a Thai chef for Fon Food Arts & Crafts. Her work has been featured in many renowned events and spaces including RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Taunton Flower Show, The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre. We met last year when I styled her daughter’s wedding flowers. Now a lovely friend, I get really inspired by her! 

- Aizel

These willow days will be a start of many activities Fon will lead at Yalham Hayes. 

Hands-On Workshop for Florists & Flower Growers with Toria Britten of Wildly Beautiful

Date: 20 June 2023

Time: 9:30am to 4pm

Total Price: £180 (flowers supplied by us); £130 (Bring Your Own flowers)

To book: Pay only £50 now (When we reach the minimum number of 6 students, we will confirm the workshop ASAP and collect the balance, otherwise £50 payment will be returned to you; so invite your friends and share the event with who you know will enjoy this day with you.)

Assistant Florist: Aizel Finch

Whether you are just starting out or an experienced florist this is a great workshop to learn all about non-floral foam mechanics and techniques for funeral flowers.  This is a hands-on workshop where we will teach you how to make funeral flowers in a sustainable way without the use of floral foam. 

Following Toria’s demonstration, you will make a hand tied sheaf with our guidance and help. Together we will then make up a coffin spray of bouquets.  This is a very popular version of a coffin topper as the flowers can be shared with family and friends after the service. 

There will be lots of opportunities to take photographs, share ideas with like-minded students, ask questions about pricing, talk about how to get funeral work and discuss other options for funeral tributes. 

Tea, coffee and cake are included; please bring your own lunch with you. 

Toria used to run an interior design business before becoming a flower grower florist.  With many years of experience behind her in floristry all without use of floral foam, not only has she become one of my very good mentors, but also a lovely and most welcome friend in the industry.

- Aizel

Ornamental Spring Planter Workshop

Aizel will provide a selection of lined baskets.

Attendees will be able to pick three main plants and bulbs.

There will be accessories to decorate the planter and an introduction to pot-et-fleur (combining plants with cut flowers).