Student Caroline at the sewing machine recycling donated laptop bags. On sale in our shop at the fantastic price of £2.99. A real bargain!
Horticap is a small garden centre and nursery for adults with learning difficulties. This blog shows art work created by students who take part in a weekly workshop run by Carol Sowden. The students are encouraged to express themselves within this creative environment, building on their individual talents and visual/verbal communication.
Saturday, 7 June 2014
Drawing, sewing ,knitting!
Caroline is starting one of the first pictures for our drawing competition. Form 19th July everyone who visits Horticap will be able to take part. Watch this space for more details.
Paula has a real talent for knitting and is making a scarf Dr Who would be proud of!
David has spent a long time creating his tapestry from his very own design. Looks fantastic David well done.
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Success at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show!
Horticap was awarded the Silver Guilt Award for the 30th Anniversary garden. There has been a massive team effort from staff, students and volunteers to produce the garden The students fence has been a real success and is the highlight of the garden. Well done to all students involved your creative talents have done you proud.

Assembly
The fences are now attached and ready to be placed within the show garden . Thanks to Andy Lawrence for a great job!
Fence Project
Over the past few months the students have been taking part in a project to produce their individual fence sections. These will contribute to the Horticap show garden at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show.
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Hanging Willow Hoops
This morning we made the most of the beautiful morning. Alistair & David hung willow hoops made by the students, in the wildlife area of our gardens creating an outdoor installation.
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Silk Painting
Today Carl & Jamie are making scarves by painting onto silk! This beautiful scarf will be available to buy along with many others made by the students here at Horticap from late November
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