Keep dry and warm
We will be spending time both indoors and outdoors. Temperatures are unpredictable. We recommend you wear several layers of clothing and bring a rainproof outer layer and boots. There are several pairs of wellingtons to borrow on site, although numbers in the smaller sizes are limited.
Designers' kit
We will not be providing materials or other kit, electronic or otherwise, but we will have some base maps available and you may be able to borrow some of the items on our more detailed list. At the very least, you should bring a notebook and a pen or pencil. That should get you through the weekend. But if we all limit ourselves to that, it won't be half as interesting as it could be. If you have an A3 pad (artists or layout pad) that could prove useful. Please pack any coloured pens and simple drawing instruments that you already have - this is a chance to practice with them (or to show off to the rest if us?)
We will let you know whether we will have internet access. But books are also fun and informative, it is good to have some for reference, particularly for plant growing and for trees. Bring a book on your favourite area of sustainable living.
We should have a surveyor's tape for measuring distances. If you don't have a tape (or a laser measure), perhaps you could bring a long length of cord or string to check dimensions on the site?
If you have anything on the list to hand, and the capacity to bring it, then please pack the following items:
- torch
- tablet or laptop OR old-fashioned drawing equipment (preferred, as follows)
- notepad
- layout pad (or A3 size paper and tracing paper)
- drawing materials including pens and coloured pencils + drawing instruments/flexicurve/french curves + clipboard and/or portable drawing board
- compass
- pocket calculator
- indoor shoes or slippers
- books and magazines to share for weekend library e.g. field guides (plant/tree/bird/grass/insect identification), garden and orchard planting. eco-building etc
- a memory stick for shared information (high a capacity as possible for video clips etc)
- seeds and plant material to share (if you have excess in your own gardens/alottments)
- musical instrument
- info about your own site or projects, including diploma portfolio material - advice and guidance will be given on request
- ideas for additions to our checklist ! I
f you gave any more questions, just contact us by phone. Phone numbers in case you need to contact us: Angus 07973 856528