Newsletter: 9th February
Looking for a thoughtful and unique Valentine’s gift? Treat your loved one (or yourself!) to one of our inspiring Spring Master Classes at Jekka’s. Whether it’s a creative experience, a deep dive into herbs, or a hands-on introduction to beekeeping, our classes offer the perfect blend of learning and joy.
This year, we’re offering a mix of our beloved favorites along with our Friends of Jekka’s Master Classes, including a brand-new Medicinal Herbs for Stress & Anxiety master class.
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Friday 28th March: Introduction to Botanical Screenprinting, with Hannah McVicar
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Friday 11th April: Beekeeping for Beginners Master Class, with Richard Rickitt
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Friday 25th April: How to Grow Herbs Master Class, with Jekka McVicar
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Friday 16th May: Medicinal Herbs for Stress & Anxiety Master Class, with Herbalist Bee McGovern
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Friday 30th May: How to Use Herbs Master Class, with Jekka McVicar & Alistair McVicar
Give an experience, not just a gift! A Jekka’s Master Class is a perfect way to show you care. Secure your spot or surprise a loved one with a booking through the link below.
Our Friends of Jekka’s Master Classes bring passionate experts to our herb farm in South Gloucestershire, offering a one-of-a-kind learning experience. This spring, we’re thrilled to welcome specialists in screenprinting, beekeeping, and medicinal herbs, each eager to share their knowledge and love for their craft.
We asked each of our guest experts a series of questions so you can get to know them better. Read their stories through the links below!
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Hannah is a modern botanical artist using printmaking to illustrate plants in all their forms. She has been producing botanical screenprints for the past 18 years and during her master class you will learn how to produce a multi-layered colourful screenprint. |
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Richard has been keeping bees for more than twenty years. He is beekeeper at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, and teaches beekeeping courses around the UK. His one-day course will introduce the important basics of beekeeping to anyone thinking about keeping bees. |
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Bee is passionate about sharing her knowledge and encouraging reconnection with nature at all levels. Bee is a Medical Herbalist and Botanist with over 15 years clinical experience. Her class will focus specifically on herbs which can support through stress and anxiety and you will learn how to blend herbs for you or a family member’s needs. |
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Cultivating flavour, creating experiences.