Le Jardin Créatif

09/06/2026

02/06/2026

Due to a late cancellation we now have one place available on our NATURAL PLANT DYES AND ECO PRINTING WORKSHOP Friday 5th June 10am-3.00pm
We will look at the principles, materials and potions used in dying fabrics with simple plant based materials, and also eco printing and rust printing.
We will make up some dye pots and prepare some fabric bundles and get them 'cooking' while we have lunch and then we will explore other things like solar dying and eco printing on paper.
Cost: 55 euros per person
You will take home your fabric samples, a pot of solar dye, paper prints, a dye plant and an information leaflet.
We will provide tea/coffee/water but you will need to bring a packed lunch.
*Please also bring along a large glass Kilner type jar to take home your solar dye bath.
If you would like to join us please send us an email at: [email protected] (check your spam/junk mail if you do not get a reply within 24 hours)
SIRET 83487135200011 - We are located in the hamlet of La Guinandie, close to Vayres and Rochechouart 87600

27/05/2026

EARLY CLOSING SATURDAY 30TH MAY Due to the heat we will be closing at 2pm this Saturday. Our nursery and garden will be open from 10am-2pm on Saturday 30th May. The tunnels and potting area are just too hot at the moment in the afternoon for us and for customers.
we have a range of drought tolerant plants, including over 20 different varieties of Salvia, as well as herbs, shrubs, grasses and cottage garden perennials.

25/05/2026

Day over, happy souls. Great day.

25/05/2026

A good morning with the first bunch of Obelisk making buddies. Lunch then amother fresh group this afternoon. It is hot hot hot.

22/05/2026

We have been busy preparing dye pots in advance of our Natural Plant Dye and Eco-Printing workshop in June. You can watch the full video of how we made them on our YouTube channel. Follow the link below to see our latest video and take a look at our other videos. We upload weekly vlogs on crafts, gardening tips, behind the scenes at le Jardin Créatif, Bee keeping, Stained glass, recipes and much more!! Subscribe to our channel to see what happens next!! https://youtu.be/ILD6PzsT6_s

12/05/2026

NATURAL PLANT DYES AND ECO PRINTING WORKSHOP Friday 5th June 10am-3.00pm NOW FULLY BOOKED
We will look at the principles, materials and potions used in dying fabrics with simple plant based materials, and also eco printing and rust printing.
We will make up some dye pots and prepare some fabric bundles and get them 'cooking' while we have lunch and then we will explore other things like solar dying and eco printing on paper.
Cost: 55 euros per person
You will take home your fabric samples, a pot of solar dye, paper prints, a dye plant and an information leaflet.
We will provide tea/coffee/water but you will need to bring a packed lunch.
*Please also bring along a large glass Kilner type jar to take home your solar dye bath.
If you would like to join us please send us an email at: [email protected] (check your spam/junk mail if you do not get a reply within 2 working days)

07/05/2026

We have two places available on our STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS 2 day course taking place on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th June 2026 10am-4pm.
On this two day course you will learn the traditional skills involved in making leaded glass panels. You will create a panel around A4 size that can be used as a decorative piece or mounted in a window frame.
The cost of the two day course is 160 euros (materials are extra - depending on what glass you use, on average around 20-25 euros for an A4 piece).
If you would like to join us please send us an email at: [email protected] (check your spam/junk mail if you do not see a reply within 2 working days).

04/05/2026

Did you know that after a thunder storm the soil is more fertile? Now is a great time to plant your veggies, herbs and decorative plants.
Our garden and nursery are open this Saturday 10am-4pm, you can wander round our garden for inspiration on your way up to the nursery. We are happy to give gardening and planting advice.

27/04/2026

WILLOW OBELSIK WORKSHOP EXTRA DATE Monday 18th May 2026: 4 places available
Learn basic weaving skills and create a decorative willow obelisk for your garden.
This workshop will run from 1.00pm - 4.00pm on Monday 18th May 2026. Cost: 45 euros per person (the price includes all materials needed to make an obelisk approximately 1.2 metres tall plus tea/coffee/biscuits).
If you would like to join us please send an email to: [email protected] (please check your SPAM/Junk mail if you do not see a reply from us within 2 working days) or use the messenger button below.
We are located in the hamlet of La Guinandie, close to Vayres & Rochechouart 87600
SIRET 83487135200011