We’re really excited to share our brand-new autumn series of nature-inspired workshops and activities. From pressed flowers to propagation, herbs, and seasonal wreaths, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All tickets are now live on our website: Book here
Join Victoria for a gentle, creative evening working with real pressed flowers, petals, and leaves. Create your own decorated vase or tealight holder, and floral cards – perfect to keep or give as gifts.
Tickets: £14 – book online
Learn simple ways to grow new plants for free through seeds, cuttings, and division. Perfect for beginners, and you’ll take home a plant you’ve propagated yourself.
Tickets: £14 – book online
Join Ali in our community garden for a tour of the herbs, how to grow and care for them, and their uses in cooking. You’ll pot up your own herb to take home and enjoy a herbal tea together.
Tickets: £16 – book online
Our popular Christmas wreath workshop now has an autumn twist! Create your own seasonal wreath with natural, dried materials, perfect to bring autumn colour into your home.
Tickets: £19 – book online
Ali will guide you through the world of herbal remedies and teas – learn about different plants, blends, and how to prepare soothing brews at home. We’ll make an immune-boosting tonic together to take home.
Tickets: £15 – book online
All of our workshops are hosted by The Community Patch CIC, a local non-profit in Wigan. Our aim is to bring people together through nature, creativity, and green spaces.
We provide everything you need for each session, just come along, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and full guidance. Book your place now: giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/events
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