Horticulture & Arts Classes | Longboat Wakefield

Groundwork Yorkshire, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is launching a new free programme of arts and horticulture at Kirkgate Station, Wakefield.

Starting 23 September 2025, sessions will take place every Tuesday and are open to all Wakefield residents. Participants may attend individual sessions or complete the full programme.

For details and booking:
Amanda

📧 amandascrimgeour@groundwork.org.uk

Tracey

📧 tracey.sugden@groundwork.org.uk

Programme Structure

Horticulture Programme (10am–12pm or 12.30–2.30pm)
Practical activities to develop green skills and improve the station environment, including terrarium making, wildlife habitats, wreath making, composting, mosaics, tree grafting, and propagation. A Level 1 qualification in Horticulture is also available for those interested.

Horticulture Sessions Calendar

23 Sept – Mini Terrarium
30 Sept – Mini Terrarium (continued)
7 Oct – Bird box / Hedgehog house / Bat box
14 Oct – Water literacy talk
21 Oct – Indoor Air Quality session
28 Oct – Pyrography
4 Nov – Pyrography (continued)
11 Nov – Macramé plant holder
18 Nov – Macramé plant holder (continued)
25 Nov – Propagate garlic
2 Dec – Christmas activities: Reindeer & wreath making
9 Dec – Christmas activities: Reindeer & wreath making
6 Jan – Propagate rosemary or blackcurrant bush
13 Jan – Composting
20 Jan – Minibeast hotel
27 Jan – Mosaic
3 Feb – Tree grafting
10 Feb – Jesmonite / coaster making
17 Feb – Propagation techniques
24 Feb – Natural insecticide making

Arts Programme (2–4pm)
Creative workshops inspired by Keith Haring and Henri Matisse. Sessions include drawing, painting, mural-making, collage, and a final exhibition displayed inside Kirkgate Station.

Art Sessions Calendar