UPCOMING EVENTS
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Modern Calligraphy Workshops
Learn the beautiful craft of modern calligraphy with Helen Wallace at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Pop Up Play Village: For Children 0-8 Years Old
Pop Up Play Village is a mobile role play village like no other! Children can become doctors, vets, builders, explorers and loads more...imagination knows no limits and no two play sessions are ever the same.
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Little Nature Makers: Crafts for 12 month – 5 year olds
Let your little ones get creative with Julie from Nature Makers at Leonardslee!
Nature Makers Workshops: Crafts for 5+ year olds
Regular workshops for 5+ year olds with Julie from Nature Makers.
Little Lifesavers: Kids' First Aid Class for Ages 5–10
Whether you are a parent, childcarer or industry professional, Daisy First Aid provides multi award winning first aid courses to suit your needs.
Family Cupcake Decorating Workshop
Join our fun and family-friendly buttercream flower workshop, perfect for kids and adults! Learn how to pipe beautiful buttercream blooms in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
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Little Crafters: Crafts for Pre-schoolers
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session with Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend.
Make, Do & Trend: Summer Workshops for 5+ year olds
Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend this summer for exciting workshops, suitable for 5+ year olds.
Family Jesmonite Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning in the Studio where you will explore the wonders of Jesmonite with the whole family.
Junior Brush Lettering: For Children Aged 7+
Let your little one who wish to create handwritten cards, letters, or any other items that showcase exquisite handwriting. Perfect for children aged 7+
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Family Wellness Workshop: Awaken & Connect - For Children ages 6 - 11
Awaken & Connect invites families to pause, breathe, and rediscover the joy of being present together in Leonardslee Gardens.
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Botanical Pottery Workshop
Join us for a fun and hands-on pottery workshop where you'll create four personalised pieces using flowers, fabrics, and stamps. Learn how to make and decorate your own trinket dish with expert guidance from Sarah.
Gelli Printing Workshop
Join us for a fun, creative day immersed in the joyful world of gelli printing.
The Fragrant Garden: Perfume Creation Workshop
Discover some of the hidden secrets of perfumery with your very own take home bottle created by you in a workshop with Jonathan Gilhooly.
Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Learn the art of creating buttercream decorating in a cupcake workshop with Zoe from Bouquet Bakes.
Traditional Indian Block Printing
Learn the old process used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden block.
Autumnal Watercolour Painting Workshop
Our autumnal watercolour painting workshop will invite you to explore illustrations of the fauna and flora at this beautiful time of the year.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Autumn
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during autumn.
Sketchbook Making Workshop
Join our fun and friendly sketchbook/art journal-making workshop hosted by Nikki Loy.
Jesmonite Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning in the Studio where you will explore the wonders of Jesmonite at Leonardslee.
Photography for Beginners
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Join our photography workshops for beginners.
Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket using your arms as needles.
Contemporary Approaches to Landscape Painting
Join us in this immersive three-day course set within the captivating landscape of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with Colleen Conti.
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Botanical Machine Embroidery Workshops
Learn the art of free-hand machine embroidery using a standard domestic sewing machine.
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Photography Workshop: Artistic Composition
Grab your traditional camera or camera phone and learn more about photography with Matt Goddard at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this winter.
Festive Candle Making Workshops: Trio of Votive Candles
Join us for a festive session of candle-making and discover the joy of crafting your own unique Christmas scents.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Winter
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during winter.
Christmas Wreath Workshops
As we countdown the days till Christmas, we invite you to enjoy a day of festive cheer whilst learning to craft your own seasonal wreath.
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Christmas Wooden House Ornament Making Workshop
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun and festive Christmas workshop hosted by Nikki Loy of The Wandering Gallery, as you create your own christmas wooden house ornaments.
Floral Christmas Buttercream Cupcake Decorating
Get hands-on experience, allowing individuals to express their creativity and take home not only new skills but beautifully adorned cupcakes to share and enjoy this Christmas…
Christmas Block Printing: Festive Napkins & Cards
Learn the age old process of block printing used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden blocks with Jenney Kelly in The Studio here at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
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Sussex History & Heritage Events with Kevin Newman
Join Sussex historian, author, and Pages Magazine columnist Kevin Newman for a lively and entertaining series of history events in The Studio.
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Cyanotype Printmaking: Botanical Postcards
Come join us as you take inspiration from Leonardslee’s landscape to create your own beautifully blue postcards in a photographic art tradition called cyanotype printmaking.
Everlasting Floral Hoop Workshop
Create a beautiful everlasting dried floral embroidery hoop, to bring in the season
Abstract Floral, Landscape and Forest Painting Workshops | SOLD OUT
Join Jo Starkey as she teaches you different techniques and methods to create beautiful abstract floral, landscape and forest themed paintings.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Parent Class: Baby & Child First Aid
Discover the life-saving skills you need in our exciting, hands-on first aid courses, designed for everyone.
Stylised Landscape Painting Workshop | Sold Out
Come and create your own beautiful meadow landscape, while learning the methods and techniques that Jo Starkey uses in her work as a professional artist
Children’s Mini Spring Gardens: For Children age 5+
Come along and create your own mini spring garden to keep at home!
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Nature Makers: Children’s Miniature Gardens and Fairy Folk
Join Julie from Nature Makers, and plant your own enchanted miniature garden and use wooden pegs and recycled materials to make fairy folk.
Little Nature Makers Easter Specials: How does your garden grow?
Join your child for fun and creative arts with Julie from Nature Makers. Plant giant sunflower seeds and make seed balls and goofy grassheads! Perfect for 12 months - 4 year olds
Children’s Cooking Skills Classes with Prept. Foundation
Join us for a fun-filled event where kids get to learn cooking skills with the Prept at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens!
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Spring
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during spring at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Beeswax Wraps Making Craft Workshop
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps and get rid of the cling film, join Kristy from Make, Do and Trend
Children’s Christmas Stocking Decorating
Children can decorate their very own Christmas stocking using a variety of different materials.
Festive Winter Paper Cutting Workshop
Local artist Suzanne Snow is back for a festive winter-themed paper cutting workshop.
Acrylic Pouring
Be introduced to newly popular acrylic pouring this new year with introduction and full day workshops.
Introduction to Acrylic Pouring 22 September | 13 October & 15 December
Christmas Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning Helen Wallace in a festive modern calligraphy workshop.
Macramé Gonk Workshop
Learn how to make a cheeky chap or chapette with a Mini Macramé Gonk workshop
Willow Christmas Tree & Star Decoration Workshop | Sold out
Join Sarah Gardener in these exciting willow workshops where you can create beautiful Christmas Tree & Star Decoration.
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop: Poinsettia
Get ready for Christmas with the beautiful forever lasting poinsettia, with local artist Helen Mole.
Reusable Christmas Wreath Workshop
Come and have a go at making this beautiful crepe paper leaf and berry Christmas wreath.
Festive Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed session creating your own Christmas crackers, greeting cards and gift tags with Helen Wallace.
Autumn Wreath-Making Workshop
Join us for an Autumn wreath-making workshop with Jane of Forge Flowers.
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Come and join us for an enjoyable session learning the art of Macrame and creating your own stunning boho plant holder.
Paper Cutting Workshop
Join us for a day of papercutting, a traditional and beautiful craft, with summer themed workshops.
Summer layered workshop | 14 July
Mindfulness Photography Workshop
Mindful photography is perfect for finding calm in your day. Join Matt Goddard for a morning of photography in the gardens.
Hand-painted Crocus Pottery Painting Workshop
Join us for a hand-painted Crocus Pottery Painting Workshop.
Spring Easter Wreath Making Workshop
We invite you to enjoy a day of Easter festivities whilst learning to craft your own Spring Easter wreath.
Silver Pendant Making Workshop | Sold out
Create your own silver pendant led by local jeweler Mollie Paling in a 2-hour workshop.
Festive Christmas Candle Making
Come and join us for a festive workshop as you create your very own Christmas scented candle at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens with Wax and Willow.
Bauble Decorating with Art Styles Academy
Join Jessica from Art Styles Academy to get Christmas crafting your own bespoke marbled baubles.
