Subject Focus: Flower Power
Have you ever bought a bunch of flowers and simply stuck them in a vase when you got home and thought no more about it? Someone, somewhere, put a lot thought into how they are arranged, which colour combination to use and which different flowers would look good when put together. Floristry is the art of creating flower arrangements in vases, bowls, baskets or any suitable container using cut flowers, grasses, foliage, or even fruit and herbs! Also, there are several styles of floral design like Japanese Ikebana, which is a more minimal and asymmetrical form of flower arranging,...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...