Join community artist Susie Walker for a new art for wellbeing series. We’ll be using natural materials inspired by the Growing Places exhibition, the Museum’s Walled Garden and the surrounding parkland. From printing with fruit and veg, drawing with sticks and natural materials, exploring cyanotype we’ll try out different techniques and have fun along the […]
Come and celebrate the spring equinox, learning about and connecting with the abundance of herbs in our fields to support the transition to Spring. Join Amy Cox, spending the morning outside with the plants, and the afternoon sampling our foraged food and making a herbal potion with positive medicinal properties.
With the guidance of Jo Biggadike we’ll discover what makes an effective linocut design, how to transfer your ideas onto the lino block, and safe techniques for using cutting tools. We will also explore simple printing methods that you replicate time and time again back at home. By the end of the session, you’ll know how to […]
Join an acclaimed artist and illustrator Jo Beal for the second edition of the Spring Equinox Art Journaling Workshop! The spring equinox is a perfect opportunity to start something new as daylight hours increase and the weather gets warmer. With a focus on nature, this art journaling workshop will enable you to explore what we can see […]
A fun but informative day course that will take you through the basic principles of professional planting design.
Working directly from a selection of narcissus (daffodils), botanical artist Karen Green will guide you through observational drawing, pen work and watercolour techniques to create a gorgeous springtime illustration that reflects a botanical understanding of your subject and captures the beauty and zing of the much-loved ‘first flower’ of the year.
Come and learn all about ivy (hedera) and the beautiful woven creations you can make from it! On today’s course, with the help of Amy Cox you will make a hanging basket with ivy, using traditional basketry techniques and explore how to forage, process and work with this abundant and beautiful plant. You will take home a […]
