The Folly Farm Centre has teamed up with some of the UK's most acclaimed educators, naturalists and field experts to bring you exciting new opportunities.
Whether you want to learn more about wildlife or gain skills to promote and interpret the natural world, the Centre has created a wide range of adult courses to meet your needs. Try out a twilight badger watch or treat yourself to an all-inclusive residential wildlife film-making weekend.
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The Folly Farm Centre course programme offers everyone the opportunity to get involved with their environment and enjoy the countryside . There's something for everyone - from professional development to those who already work within the environmental sector, to activities for those who have a passion for exploring their natural heritage through art, photography, hands-on craft, or just understanding what makes this a very special place.
One impulse from a vernal wood
May teach you more of man
Of moral evil and of good
Than all the sages can
With Joanna Young, Saturday 31st October & Saturday 5th December – 1pm – 4pm This one-day course gives a perfect introduction to creating fused glass jewellery – from learning about different types of glass (including dichroic); how to cut and break glass cleanly; how to assemble layers of glass; kiln firing; and how to finish your pieces and turn them into wearable art! You will try cutting glass yourself before designing and making two pieces of jewellery, incorporating dichroic glass accents. Cost: £35