Informative & inspirational events, talks, courses & workshops

We offer an inspiring mix of workshops, talks, trips and courses for all levels of experience and covering all aspects of garden-related subjects – horticultural, practical and creative, as well craft and art workshops…

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Christmas Wreath Workshop: afternoon session

Friday 5th December 2025 | 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Step into the festive season with a creative afternoon of natural wreath-making in the warm and welcoming surroundings of the Garden House.

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Christmas Wreath Workshop: morning session

Saturday 6th December 2025 | 11:00am - 1:30pm

Step into the festive season with a creative morning of natural wreath-making in the warm and welcoming surroundings of the Garden House.

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Design your own Garden: 6 session course

Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Monday 23rd February 2026 | 10:30am - 1:00pm

Are you dissatisfied with your garden? It may be new to you or it may need up-dating, or you may wish to revamp part of a larger garden.  If so, this course is for you…

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Creative Mending: afternoon workshop

Wednesday 28th January 2026 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Join stitch tutor Marilyn Willis for our afternoon workshop learning to repair or mend a garment using a range of decorative or visible repair stitch techniques.

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Specialist Rose Pruning: 1 day workshop

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | 10:30am - 4:00pm

Join us for a day with rose expert Michael Marriott. Michael worked at David Austin Roses for 35 years as head Rosarian, during which time he became one of the world’s leading authorities on roses.

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Early Spring Watercolour: 1 day workshop

Wednesday 4th March 2026 | 10:30am - 4:00pm

Join Brighton-based watercolour artist Kate Osborne to paint the beautiful and numerous Hellebores and other early spring flowers, all strutting their stuff at the Garden House.

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Botanical Illustration, the Easter Garden: 1 day workshop

Monday 30th March 2026 | 10:30am - 4:00pm

We will be painting daffodils, narcissi and tulips from the beautiful garden at the Garden House for this fascinating workshop, led by botanical art tutor Leigh Ann Gale.

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Botanical Illustration, the Autumn Garden: 1 day workshop

Monday 5th October 2026 | 10:30am - 4:00pm

Autumn is a wonderful time for capturing texture and detail. Led by botanical art tutor Leigh Ann Gale we will be studying, drawing and painting Autumn's many varied fruits, berries and seeds.

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