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Kent Wine School , Tunbridge Wells www . localwineschool . com / kent
dough and shaping it , ready to take home with you and share with your loved ones . All ingredients and equipment will be provided for this class . Keep an eye on their socials for workshop updates .
Whitemills Wakeboarding , Sandwich www . whitemillswake . co . uk
If you ’ re feeling a little daring and always fancied a go at watersports , the team at Sandwich ’ s very own wakeboard park will have you up and riding in no time at all . Perfect for all ages and abilities , the stateof-the-art , five-tower cable system allows riders of all levels to practice , play and even compete should you get to that level . Get expert advice from one of the pros , get in the water and practice , don ’ t worry there is a lakeside restaurant and bar with all the goods to keep you energised throughout . in the universe while listening to explanations of what you see , including the different constellations . While the telescopes will not be operational on cloudy / wet nights , the telescope domes are open . You can chat freely with the very knowledgeable amateur astronomers and ask those burning questions you always wanted answers to . If the weather is not suitable they do have other options .
Blooming Green Flower Arranging , Maidstone www . bloominggreenflowers . co . uk / flower-arranging-courses
Gardening , Pruning & Foraging , Brogdale www . brogdalecollections . org / short-courses
Like your wine , but want to broaden your wine horizons ? Kent Wine School , based in Tunbridge Wells , offers a range of evening , three- , four- and eight-week courses allowing its students to explore worldly wines , regions , grape varieties , tastes and flavours while learning the tricks of the trade . For those enthusiasts considering embarking on a professional career within the drinks industry , you can book on to the WSET ( Wine & Spirit Education ) award course and work towards a level 3 , an internationally recognised qualification . Suppose you ’ ve started with a World of Wine , Saturday or evening introduction . In that case , they offer a threeweek wine course that delves deeper into a particular topic , maximising your enjoyment while you taste wines in a relaxed social atmosphere .
Unita 4 Pasta Workshop , Ashford www . unita4 . com
Unita 4 is opening exclusively over the next few months to host events including a pasta-making workshop at the end of March . Learn how to make traditional pasta with Italian experts from scratch using different flour types and techniques based on regional recipes . Get to grips with making your own
Set in acres of beautiful land , Brogdale Collections in Faversham are proud to offer a variety of gardening focussed short courses throughout the year covering all seasons . If you ’ re a novice or improving gardener , the introductory gardening course is led by an expert horticultural lecturer and covers a broad range of topics . While other specialist courses include willow weaving , grafting , orchard design and even foraging – great for those looking to broaden their knowledge and cooking ingredients .
The Observatory Science Centre , Hailsham www . the-observatory . org
Gaze through some of the country ' s largest telescopes to discover the awe-inspiring night sky surrounding the Observatory Science Centre . Immerse yourself
Blooming Green has some exciting news and will offer a series of value-for-money gorgeous flower arranging courses as of this year . These will include some old favourites such as hand-tied bouquets and new workshops on cut flowers , sustainability and willow weaving . All the workshops are relaxed and fun , cater to all abilities , and take place in the spacious onsite shed or outside on the flower plot where you ’ ll get hands-on with the materials you are working with . Don ’ t worry about materials , tools and refreshments , as these will all be provided !
Kent Life History Workshops , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk / education / workshops
One for the kiddies ! Touch on history skills and book your kids onto one of the 45-minute history sessions at Kent Life . Have them transported back to the Victorian era , where they ’ ll get the chance to learn about food , toy making and all about life in the school classroom way back when . Other workshops cover eras including the Vikings , Romans and Tudors , or , for more specific events that could align with school activities , they also offer workshops on WWII , The Great Fire of London and significant people in history . A fun , exciting , hands-on way of learning that the kids will love .
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