Spend a morning learning about the benefits of saving your own seeds, from sustainability to preserving your favourite plants year after year. This session will cover practical advice timing and collection techniques of different plant seeds across the seasons, as well as which varieties are best to save fresh each year. You’ll also gain useful […]
Price includes all materials to make one blanket, your tuition & access to our exclusive online video tutorial. Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket. Made from extreme chunky vegan friendly yarn, make your own blanket. Perfect for beginners & knitters alike, Paula from Cocoon&me will guide you through […]
Learn to create a stylish, soft yarn bag or cushion using just your fingers - no needles required! Join us for one of the season’s trendiest & most satisfying craft experiences! In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, Paula from Cocoon&me will guide you through the art of finger knitting your very own soft-yarn shoulder bag or […]
Kitty Witch Bakehouse workshops at Pitbarn Flower Farm Kitty Witch Bakehouse was set up by Paula Evenden in 2020. She lovingly bakes for the village of Firle in East Sussex and the surrounding areas using the finest Shipton Mill organic flours and milled grain. She runs baking classes from her bakehouse and seasonal gatherings throughout […]
Explore the possibilities of willow for Christmas, making decorations and presents. Projects include a wreath, willow stars, small willow sphere and willow swallow. 8 People Maximum
Price includes all materials to make one blanket, your tuition & access to our exclusive online video tutorial. Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket. Made from extreme chunky vegan friendly yarn, make your own blanket. Perfect for beginners & knitters alike, Paula from Cocoon&me will guide you through […]
Get into the festive spirit with Paula from Cocoon&me in this creative and hands-on workshop! 🎄✨ Using soft, recycled cotton cord & a high-quality woven cotton stocking as your base, you'll be guided through the process of crafting a beautifully textured macramé design to adorn the top of your stocking. We'll show you how to […]
Come and join us and learn how to make a Christmas foliage wreath on a hand-made willow base. Bea will demonstrate how to make your wreath with a variety of fresh foliage, berries and other lovely materials – all British and locally sourced at the farm as much as possible so will be made as […]
Learn about the principles of rose pruning, how to care for different types of roses and gain confidence in maintaining a variety of shrubs in your own garden. Pitfield Barn has a selection of roses from different groups and a great variety of flowering shrubs, so you will have a chance to put your new […]
This class will focus on one of our main spring tasks, raising new plants from seeds, tubers, cuttings and division. We will also look at other essential spring gardening jobs such as planting up borders, installing natural plant supports, mulching, plant care and planning for a flower-filled season ahead.
Learn to carve your own linocuts and create original linoprints inspired by spring plants and wildlife, on this immersive and relaxing crafting day. We begin with an introduction to linocut – how to use the carving tools and basic cutting techniques. At first, you will make your own small practice block to learn the techniques. […]
I love Scandi baking and can’t wait to show you how to make this simple Rye loaf with a hint of Caraway or Fennel. Rye has so many health benefits and is lower in gluten too! We will then move on to making traditional style Cinnamon Buns, filled with a sugary, buttery paste with a […]
Discover the joy of growing dahlias, one of the most generous cut-and-come-again flowers from summer through autumn. Learn how to grow them from tubers, seeds and division, care for mature plants, create plant supports for larger varieties, prevent pests and diseases in the forthcoming season. We will cover growing different varieties of dahlias suited for […]
Treat yourself to a whole day of painting surrounded by fields of beautiful flowers in the heart of the Sussex countryside with professional botanical artist Penny Sanderson. Brush up on your watercolour and drawing skills, learn some new ones; come with family or friends or on your own for a bit of "me time" All materials, beverages and […]
This course is perfect for anyone looking to grow a year-round, productive cut flower garden on a domestic scale - whether for personal enjoyment or to share with others. We’ll guide you through the key plant groups to grow in each season, helping you build a core selection of your favourite cut flowers to pick […]
Learn to weave and create a vibrant bag or plant pot cover, on this relaxing and colour-filled Weaving Magic course day with expert weaver Theresa Sundt. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world in summer, Theresa will teach you how to turn a handful of coloured fabrics into something special. Spend a creative […]
Medium Blanket £75 Small Blanket £46 Discover the Cosy Art of Arm Knitting Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Join us on Sunday, 15th March at the picturesque Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm & Studio in the heart of the Sussex countryside - just a short drive from Brighton. This year, we want to […]
Learn how to grow annuals and perennials from seed, cuttings, and division to create a beautiful, productive garden. This course will guide you through sowing different types of seeds, pricking out, potting up and caring for seedlings, as well as knowing what and when to sow each season. You’ll also learn how to take softwood, […]
Join us for a nourishing morning under the energy of the Flower Moon a time of blooming, growth, & renewal. This special workshop will include: ✨ Gentle lunar-inspired yoga🌙 A short talk on the meaning of the Flower Moon and moon cycles✨ A deeply relaxing Reiki-infused sound bath Together we will slow down, release what no longer serves us, and plant […]
Join us for a relaxed, flower filled, and creative course day, learning to create your own personalised art and stationery from flowers that you have harvested and prepared yourself. Spend the day surrounded by the stunning blooms of the flower farm, selecting your own flowers to press, and working with pre-pressed petals and leaves to […]
This fun beginners class will teach you the principles of bread making, a little bit about the science behind it and how baking can truly be beneficial to your wellbeing. You will learn to make a simple loaf, bread rolls and a spelt loaf.
With Clare Buckle. In this workshop you will be supported to create expressive mixed media paintings in the beautiful surroundings of Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm in Hurstpierpoint. Bring your own brushes, palette, and pot for water. Tea & coffee included. Bring a packed lunch.
Make a 6’ tall conical plant support from woven willow. Learn how to prepare willow and weave in a in a strong way suited to outdoor structures. With Dominic Parrette od Sussex Willow. This woven cone is based on a traditional Salmon trap and is both strong and elegant. Perfect for climbing plants. All materials […]
In this hands-on course, you’ll discover how to grow vibrant, nutrient-dense salad leaves that are full of flavour and ready to harvest in just a few weeks. Whether you have a sunny windowsill, a balcony or a traditional kitchen garden, you’ll learn how to choose the right varieties for each season, with the best growing […]