EcoBee and Bug Homes Carving Themes
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The Brickhouse Bee and Bug Home
EcoBee & Bug Home Carving Workshop
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Duration: Half-day (3.5–4 hours)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Style: 3D sculpture using aerated concrete with natural infills
Location: Private Coalville carving room or mobile workshop at a suitable venue of your choice
Includes: All materials, tool use, PPE, natural infill materials (bamboo, pine cones), step-by-step tuition, refreshments, and photo keepsake
Price: £75 per person​
Create a functional and charming bug haven — a house-shaped EcoBee & Bug Home, complete with bamboo chambers and natural textures that invite solitary bees and other garden invertebrates.
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This mindful, hands-on session is a beautiful blend of creativity and conservation. You’ll carve a brickwork design from aerated concrete and add habitat-friendly nooks to support local wildlife. Ideal for garden lovers, families, or anyone wanting to make a difference in a small but powerful way.
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The finished piece is perfect for wall-mounting or nestling among plants, adding charm and biodiversity to your outdoor space.
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Tags: Wildlife · Pollinators · EcoBee · Bug Hotel · Nature carving · 3D sculpture · Half-day · Mindful making · Coalville & East Midlands
EcoBee and Bug Homes Carving Themes
The Bee Belfry- Bee and Bug Home
The Bee Belfry-Themed EcoBee & Bug Home Workshop
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Duration: Half-day (3.5–4 hours)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Style: 3D relief carving using aerated concrete
Theme: Church or cross motif with built-in bamboo chambers and natural elements
Location: Private Coalville carving room or mobile workshop at a suitable venue of your choice
Includes: All materials, tool use, PPE, carving tuition, natural filling elements (e.g., bamboo, pine cones), refreshments, and a photo of your finished piece
Price: £75 per person​
Carve your own meaningful EcoBee & Bug Home with a cross or chapel-inspired design — combining mindful making with a contribution to local biodiversity.
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The structure mimics a small monument or steeple and is filled with pollinator-friendly chambers made from natural materials. Whether your design is inspired by peaceful remembrance, spiritual symbolism, or simply architectural beauty, this half-day workshop offers a thoughtful, creative experience.
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Ideal for those wanting to carve something personal, positive, and purpose-driven — while offering a welcome sanctuary for solitary bees and garden invertebrates.
Tags: EcoBee · Cross design · Faith-inspired · 3D sculpture · Pollinators · Wildlife habitat · Half-day · Mindful making · Coalville & East Midlands
EcoBee and Bug Homes Carving Themes
The Sanctuary Spire- Bee and Bug Home
The Sanctuary Spire Bee & Bug Home Workshop:
Duration: Half-day (3.5–4 hours)
Design: Tall, house-shaped 3D carving with a pitched roof, arched doorway, and bamboo nesting chambers​
Includes: All materials, tool use, PPE, carving tuition, natural filling elements (e.g., bamboo, pine cones), refreshments, and a photo of your finished piece
Skill Level: Suitable for beginners with good wrist/hand strength
Location: Private carving room in Coalville or as a mobile workshop at a suitable venue of your choice.
Price: £75 per person​
Create a distinctive, architectural EcoBee sanctuary designed to echo the elegance of a church spire or garden bell tower. Using reclaimed aerated concrete and natural materials, you'll carve your own "Sanctuary Spire" — a robust 3D wildlife home that features a stylised arched door, textural roof lines, and a recessed cavity for installing bamboo chambers and pine cones, ideal for solitary bees and beneficial bugs.
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This peaceful, creative experience champions sustainability and sculpture, combining traditional techniques with ecological purpose. As always, Jayne offers step-by-step support, top tips for texturing, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
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Bring your piece to life with characterful carving, then take it home ready to wall-mount or position in your garden to support pollinators.
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EcoBee Bug Home Garden Sculpture Sustainable Craft Nature Art Creative Wellbeing Solitary Bees Hand Carved Pollinator Friendly Alternative Stone Carving Outdoor Art Half Day Workshop
EcoBee and Bug Homes Carving Themes
The Bee Tower
The Bee Tower-Themed EcoBee & Bug Home Workshop
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Duration: Half-day (3.5–4 hours)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Style: 3D sculpture using aerated concrete
Location: Private Coalville carving room or mobile workshop at a suitable venue of your choice
Includes: All materials, tool use, PPE, step-by-step tuition, refreshments, and a photo of your finished piece
Price: £75 per person​
Craft your very own miniature castle stronghold — a haven for solitary bees and beneficial bugs. The Warden Tower design blends eco-conscious purpose with timeless stonework aesthetics, creating a sculptural habitat full of character.
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This peaceful and creative workshop offers a hands-on introduction to alternative stone carving in a fun and supportive setting. Take home a beautiful, functional piece for your garden that supports wildlife and makes a unique talking point.
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Tags: Wildlife habitat · 3D sculpture · Castle design · EcoBee & Bug Home · Half-day · Creative experience · Beginner-friendly · Coalville & East Midlands
EcoBee and Bug Homes Carving Themes
Floral Rosette
Floral Rosette EcoBee & Bug Home Workshop
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Duration: Full-day (6 hours)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Style: Bas relief carving using aerated concrete
Location: Private Coalville carving room or mobile workshop at a suitable venue of your choice
Includes: All materials, tool use, PPE, full guidance, light lunch, refreshments, and a keepsake photo of your finished piece
Price: £150 per person​
Craft a striking floral EcoBee & Bug Home that merges classical floral beauty with purpose-built biodiversity. This bold bas relief carving features a large sculpted flower with a cluster of golden bamboo chambers at its heart — designed to invite solitary bees and beneficial garden invertebrates.
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A slow-paced, satisfying creative day for those who love nature, pollinators, and crafting something both artistic and functional. Your finished piece can be wall-mounted or displayed outdoors as a permanent wildlife feature.
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Tags: EcoBee Home · Pollinators · Floral design · Bas relief · Full-day · Nature & Wildlife · Creative experience · Coalville & East Midlands
EcoBee and Bug Homes Carving Themes
Floral Dome Haven
Floral Dome Haven EcoBee & Bug Home Workshop
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Duration: Half-day (3 hours)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Style: 3D flower relief with integrated bee hotel
Location: Private Coalville carving room or mobile workshop at a suitable venue of your choice
Includes: All materials, tool use, PPE, creative tuition, refreshments, and a photo of your finished carving
Price: £75 per person​
Create a bold floral bee and bug home bursting with texture and personality. Carved in aerated concrete and featuring drilled bamboo cores, this compact wall-mountable design is perfect for supporting solitary pollinators in your garden.
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A relaxing, beginner-friendly session with full guidance and time to personalise your piece with carved leaf details or colour tints.
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Tags: EcoBee · Flower · Garden wildlife · Relief carving · Half-day · Pollinators · Beginner-friendly · Coalville & East Midlands