Return to page 2 Special Evening Guided WalksJoin us in 2012 for a series of guided walks, after hours at Harcourt Arboretum and The Botanic Garden. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will lead the walks. Lynn Daley, Education Officer
Legends in the bluebell woodJoin Lynn for a walk through the wonderful bluebell wood at Harcourt Arboretum and learn some of the myths and superstitions associated with trees and woodland plants. Find out which trees to plant for good luck and protection, which plants help to ward off evil spirits and which tree you need to make yourself invisible. Ben Jones, Arboretum Curator
Geographical evening walks at Harcourt ArboretumJoin Ben to hear about the adventures of seed collecting, the plants, people, politics and places, then walk through the collection at the Harcourt Arboretum and experience the plants come to life. Chile and North Patagonia Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco Redwood Forests of North California Timothy Walker, Director
Plant family evening walks at the Botanic GardenIn these evening walks Timothy will inspire you with a treasure trove of botanical wonders from each family. Fabaceae – peas and beans Lamiaceae – mints and lavender Asteraceae – sunflowers and dandelions Alison Foster, Senior Curator
The chemistry of plants evening walks at the Botanic GardenThere is a hidden world of chemistry which is all happening right under our noses in the plants in our gardens. Join Alison Foster to find out more. The medicinal properties of plants Scented plants – what makes them smell? The chemistry of colour – nature’s palette Garden Secrets ExhibitionAn exhibition by professional artists of works created in paper, inspired by the Botanic Garden. Garden Secrets Exhibition Related Special Events at the Botanic GardenAnne Willitts
A paper quest: From rags to riches - a social look at the development of paper Anne Willitts has trained in textiles and papermaking and has created a range of textile and handmade paper books. Join her to find out more about the social history of papermaking at this illuminating evening lecture. Anne Willitts
Plants for papermaking walkA guided walk around the Garden introducing you to plants used in papermaking. Anne Willitts will talk about how and when they were or could be used for making paper. She will show some small examples of paper and briefly include historical and geographical background information. Jean Mould Hart
Paper plusThis one-day workshop will explore the use of paper as a creative medium. A portfolio of beautiful papers will be made from specialist fibres as well as recycled sources. Jean Mould Hart
Paper plus continued - more experiments in papermakingThis one-day workshop will further explore the use of paper as a creative medium by combining pulps with other materials such as fabrics and threads. Heather Hunter
Long stitch journalThis wrap-around journal is fashioned from sturdy handmade paper. The pages are made from different papers, thick or thin, handmade or not. The sections are hand-sewn into the cover in the style of an exposed long stitch, and attached without the use of adhesives. This functional book makes an excellent travel journal. Heather Hunter
Tacketed booksIn this workshop we shall have fun constructing a non-adhesive binding (tacketing), using a method dating back to the 4th century. You do not need to be a bookbinder or have even thought of binding before. We shall use chamois or waxed thread for the tackets (stitches) and a heavy paper for the covers. The structure can be supported by simple decorative lacing patterns. This binding method is most suited for handmade papers and/or a mixture of papers. How to book Please book online at https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk This allows secure payment and immediate confirmation of your place(s). If you are unable to book online, please complete the booking form in the pdf link at the top of the page and return it with your cheque payment to the address below. Public Education Programme
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay
Oxfordshire OX44 9PX Cheques should be made payable to the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. End. Return to the top of the page. | 
