Garden Styles: Woodland Gardens

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Course code: SCP9

An opportunity to look at both design and planting from scratch or using existing planting to create a woodland garden.

when: From 08 May 2026
Fri 10:00-15:00 One day
Tutor: Christine Pritchard

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course £42.00, concession fee £26.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Come along to an informal one-day workshop to get ideas on creating a small woodland garden: either from scratch or as part of an existing garden.

What can students expect?

Expect a supportive atmosphere where your ideas will be encouraged, you will not be expected to know Latin plant names. You will be introduced to a range of plants and design ideas suitable for creating an area of woodland garden. This might be woodland from scratch or a small part of a larger, established garden.

Previous experience required?

No

What is the progression route?

Learners might like to select another of the Garden Styles courses

Are there any extra costs?

No

What should students bring?

A packed lunch

Pen and paper to take notes

Teaching method/style?

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Presentation by the tutor: slides will be shown to illustrate certain plants or design ideas. 
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Learners will learn through discussions with the tutor and other students, and will be shown a variety of plants to handle. 
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Learners will be encouraged to share their experiences of their own gardens. 
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Refunds and cancellations

Course Cancellations by Us

· If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.

· We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. 

Cancellations by You

· If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.

· If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. 

Transfers

· Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.

· A 10% transfer fee applies.

· Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. 

Illness and Absence

· No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.

How Refunds Are Issued

· Refunds are returned via the original payment method: 
• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. 
• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. 

Online Course Access

· Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.

· No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.