Craftworks Locations
We have created 6 sites across Ashford and Swale, and have established these in key areas to support the students access to SEN provision in their local community. We work alongside Kent County Council and use the labour market to identify job skills and opportunities to consider our qualifications and work placements. We are continually looking to form community partnerships to support our college students.
Each site has a calm space to support the needs of SEND and Mental health students.
The Nook & Willow way
Based in Iwade, Willow way hosts a polytunnel, pottage, orchard, cops and pond, as a means of showing the variety of learning environments for horticulture. The Nook hosts Creative Craft, alongside Mathematics and English.
The Walled Garden
Based in Faversham, The Walled Garden is a heritage garden that provides a sheltered space for students to complete Vocational Qualifications in Horticulture alongside Mathematics and English.
Some years ago the Brogdale CIC group were given a Walled Garden, which is hidden behind the Mount, to restore. Our mission is to bring it back to its former Georgian/Victorian glory using the most sustainable means available. We now have a full 25-year lease meaning our plans for the restoration process can continue to blossom and grow. In July 2022 we entered the South & South East Kent in Bloom competition and it was an absolute pleasure to receive the news that The Walled Garden won Silver Gilt.
Brogdale Farm
Based in Faversham, Brogdale Farm, where our dream began, provides an inspiring learning environment for students to complete a Vocational Qualifications in Horticulture, Animal Care and Creative Crafts, alongside Mathematics and English.
Food With Friends
Based in Ashford, Food with Friends Café offers an industry-based work environment for students to complete a vocational qualification in Food and Cookery alongside Mathematics and English. This is a welcoming environment where customers are pleased to be served by the students to support their learning.
Stourside Farm
Based in Ashford next to the Wyvern School and Rainbow centre, Stourside Farm offers a nurturing learning environment for students to complete qualifications in Farm Animal Care and Small Animal Care, alongside Mathematics and English.
Muddy Wellies
Based in Smeeth, Ashford, Muddy Wellies is a small-holding farm site with four polytunnels, an orchard, fruit and vegetable growing space and the beginnings of a show garden. Students can study, Horticulture or Creative Craft alongside Mathematics and English.
