Day Courses

Come and experience Organic pools for yourselves, in the relaxed surroundings of our Norfolk smallholding home. Learn the theory of how the pools work, and how they are constructed, as well as the practical skills needed to build your own.

Day courses tend to be held every month or so.

Price: £320 per person.

Click the link to see the next available date.

If you’d like to buy a course on behalf of someone else, or aren’t sure you’re able to attend the next date, consider purchasing an Organic Pools Voucher, which is found further down this page.

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The courses are a mixture of theory, practical demonstrations of construction techniques, copious amounts of builders' tea, delicious food and lots of fun with water!

We run a selection of courses to introduce people to Organic Pools. All courses involve a mixture of both theory and practical sessions. They are based on small groups, with a friendly and informal atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities for questions and discussions.

The method I have developed is unique: a system which works with nature, minimising energy use, and reusing materials, to create a beautiful swimming area within a thriving natural ecosystem. Our courses give empathetic understanding of the aquatic biology so we may tread softly and maintain the balance in a natural pool, as well as the practical hands-on sessions, to bring our dream pool to fruition.

    • How Organic Pools work

    • Pool ecology

    • Construction techniques - new build and conversions

    • Energy considerations

    • Bubble-lift air pumps

    • Pool contouring

    • Laying underliner, liner and overliner

    • Plant selection

    • Water quality

    • Safety

    • Discussion of participants projects

    • Take the plunge - optional swim - bring a costume!

  • 9:30am

    Arrive.

    10am

    Pond Theory and tour of the pools.

    11am

    Bubble Pump demonstrations and pool structure.

    12am

    Pond Contruction methods.

    1pm

    Lunch.

    2pm

    Pool equipment and edge construction.

    3pm

    Pool water quality, biodiversity and planting.

    4pm

    Pond Q&A and Optional Swim!

Directions

Address:

Dairy Barn, Monks Lane, Saxthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Postcode:

NR11 7BY

Signage for the Organic Pools will be visible from the main road.

 

Organic Pools Voucher

Price: £335 per person

Purchasing an Organic Pools Voucher allows you to:

  • Attend any one Day Course event

  • Can be bought on behalf of someone else (works great as a birthday present)

Click the Voucher to Purchase.