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With sumptuous views of the gardens and the nearby mountains, the house and Garden Room are the perfect classrooms for the variety of courses offered by Jimi and wide range of enthusiastic teachers. For practical demonstrations, the whole of Hunting Brook becomes an outdoor classroom.

This year's schedule includes courses on many aspects of gardening, cookery, hobbies, arts, crafts, health and wellness. These classes are designed to be enjoyable, informative and, in many cases, practical in nature and are taught by enthusiastic instructors who know and enjoy their craft. All courses are held at Hunting Brook and include morning coffee/ tea and a gorgeous home cooked lunch except for cookery courses where the tasting of dishes prepared during the course is an integral part of the day's enjoyment.

Gift vouchers are available from €50 upwards.

We can also organise specific courses or days out for groups such as garden clubs, staff days or corporate events. Just contact us for details.

Please click on the course title to find out more information. 

The Complete Beginners' Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetables

With Klaus Laitenberger
March 22, 10:15-16:00

The Complete Beginners' Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetables

With Klaus Laitenberger
March 23, 10:15-16:00

Growing Your Own Vegetables

With Klaus Laitenberger
April 05, 10:15-16:00

Growing Your Own Vegetables

With Klaus Laitenberger
April 06, 10:15-16:00

Chill Out Day at Hunting Brook

With Roy Griffin
April 13, 10:00-16:00

Growing Greenhouse Vegetables

With Klaus Laitenberger
April 19, 10:15-16:00

Growing Plants from Cuttings

With Andrew Smith & Karen Morgan
April 25, 10:15-16:00

Gardeners' Master Class

With Ciaran Burke, Jimi Blake, June Blake
April 26, 10:15-16:00

Growing Plants from Cuttings

With Carl Dacus
May 25, 10:15-16:00

Watercolours in the Garden

With Kathy Saunders
June 06, 10:15-16:00

Botanical Drawing Masterclass

With Kathy Saunders
July 03, 10:00-16:00

Plant Person's Master Class: Plant Hunting in the 21st Century

With Bleddyn Wynn-Jones & Jimi Blake
July 12, 10:15-16:00

Hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop

With Carol Bone
July 26, 10:15-16:00

Good Planting - Designing with Plants

With Fergus Garrett
August 23, 10:15-16:00

Planting for a Longer Season

With Fergus Garrett
August 24, 10:15-16:00

Photography in the Garden

With Paul Flannigan
August 30, 10.15-16.00

Botanical Painting and Drawing

With Susan Sex
August 31, 10.00-17.00

Six Week Beginners' Gardening Course

With Jimi Blake
September 03, 10:00-noon

Gardening Masterclass

With Helen Dillon & Jimi Blake
September 06, 10:15-16:00

Unlock the Secrets of Effective Use of Plants in Garden Design

With Jimi Blake
September 07, 10:15-16:00

Landscape Drawing and Painting

With Kathy Saunders
September 19, 10:15-16:00

One Year Plantsperson's Masterclass

With Jimi Blake
September 20, 10:00-16:30

Ornamental Grasses Masterclass

With Jimi Blake
September 27, 10:15-16:00

Inspirational Autumnal Gardening Hands-on Gardening Day

With Jimi Blake
October 05, 10:15-16:00

Aromatherapy for Home Use

With Bernie Sexton
October 11, 10:15-16:00

The Emotional Freedom Technique

With Darina Davis
October 12, 10:15-16:00

Keeping Hens and Ducks

With Norah Burges
October 18, 10:15-13:00

Synergy - The Law of Attraction in Relationships with Astrology

With Andrew Smith & Karen Morgan
October 19, 10:15-16:00

Environmental Toy-Making Workshop

With Caroline Walshe
November 15, 10:15-16:00

Christmas Flower Arranging

With Carol Bone
November 22, 10:15-16:00

Natural Presents

With Joyce Fitzpatrick
November 29, 10:15-16:00

In addition to the courses offered by Jimi at Hunting Brook, we are pleased to announce other independent courses which are being offered by other instructors who are using the facilities at Hunting Brook.  

Course Information

- Gift vouchers available. Contact us for details.

- Please wear appropriate clothing. If you have a secateurs, bring it for the gardening classes.

01 | GARDENS: Introduction - Visitor Information - History of Hunting Brook - Location - Articles - Our Friendly Residents - Tour of the Garden - Photo Gallery - Links - Garden Room Hire - Volunteers - Photography in the Gardens

02 | COURSES: Complete Index - Booking Form

03 | CONTACT: Contact Details