UPCOMING EVENTS
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Beginners Photography Workshop
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Join our Beginners Photography workshop.
Crochet Storage Basket Workshop | SOLD OUT
Unlock your creativity with our Crochet Storage Basket Workshop! Perfect for beginners & intermediate crafters.
Watercolour Painting Workshop
This watercolour painting workshop will invite you to explore sunny and vibrant illustrations inspired by the South of France.
Perfume Creation Workshops
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.
Rustic Jar Craft Workshop
Join us for this popular and personalised workshop where you can even tailor the colours to suit your home decor.
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Two-Day Course: Spring Landscape Painting
Join our two-day practical landscape painting workshop at Leonardslee Gardens, where participants create personalised acrylic paintings on canvas through sketchbook studies, en plein air observation and studio work.
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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.
Children’s Spring Tote Bag Workshop
Join us to create your very own Spring themed tote bag using a variety of different stencils and fabric pens.
Wire Flower Making
Unwind, create, and explore the delicate beauty of wire flower art. You’ll be guided step by step through the enchanting process of crafting beautiful, everlasting flowers and leaves from metal wire.
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Mindfulness Photography Workshop
Mindful photography is perfect for finding calm in your day. Join Matt Goddard for a morning of photography in the gardens.
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 at Leonardslee.
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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.
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.
Pause & Bloom: A Relaxed Floral Painting Workshop
Paint & Bloom is a mindful creative workshop in The Studio, inspired by seasonal flowers and nature. A relaxed, beginner-friendly experience in intuitive painting and drawing designed to encourage creativity, calm and a refreshing creative reset. Book Now.
Lino Printing Workshop: Embracing Nature
Learn the art of Lino printing in The Studio.
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Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Photography Composition for Beginners
Grab your traditional camera or camera phone and learn more about photography Composition for Beginners with Matt Goddard.
All Creatures Great & Sussex – A Family Talk on Animals from Sussex’s Past
Kevin Newman, Sussex author and history teacher, presents All Creatures Great & Sussex in The Courtyard – a fun, interactive family talk exploring the fascinating, funny and surprising history of animals across Sussex. Featuring stories, local connections and hands-on activities, this engaging session is suitable for KS2 and above.
Children’s Summer T-shirt Decorating: For Ages 5+
Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend for a fun-filled Children’s Summer T-shirt Decorating Workshop. Perfect for ages 5+, this hands-on session lets kids design their own washable summer T-shirt using stencils and fabric pens, so they can enjoy their creation long after the day ends.
Children’s Mini Summer Gardens: For Children age 5+
Come along and create your own mini spring garden to keep at home!
Everlasting Floral Hoop Workshop
Create a beautiful everlasting dried floral embroidery hoop, to bring in the season
Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket using your arms as needles.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Autumn
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during autumn.
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.
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.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Spring
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during spring at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Silly Sussex
A Light-hearted Lunchtime of food and drink, fun and games, history and comedy.
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Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshops
Spend a relaxing afternoon learning watercolour brush lettering at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Modern Calligraphy Workshops
Learn the beautiful craft of modern calligraphy with Helen Wallace at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Contemporary Floral Landscape Painting Workshop
Join Jo Starkey as she teaches you different techniques and methods to create beautiful Contemporary Floral Landscape Painting Workshop
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Reusable Easter Wreath Workshop
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this hands-on Spring or Easter Wreath-Making Workshop!
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.
Gelli Print Mini Tag Book Workshop
Join us for a fun, creative day immersed in the joyful world of gelli printing.
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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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!
Children’s Valentines Wreath Workshop
Children can create their very own heart shaped wreath using a variety of different materials with Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend.
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Children’s Christmas Stocking Decorating
Children can decorate their very own Christmas stocking using a variety of different materials.
Christmas Block Printing: Festive Napkins & Cards | SOLD OUT
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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Macramé Gonk Workshop
Learn how to make a cheeky chap or chapette with a Mini Macramé Gonk workshop
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop: Poinsettia
Get ready for Christmas with the beautiful forever lasting poinsettia, with local artist Helen Mole.
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 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.
Christmas Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning Helen Wallace in a festive modern calligraphy workshop.
Willow Workshops
Celebrate the season with our Festive Willow Workshops, led by Julie of Mindful Makers.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Winter
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during winter.
Little Nature Makers: Crafts for 12 month – 5 year olds
Let your little ones get creative with Julie from Nature Makers at Leonardslee!
Botanical Machine Embroidery Workshops | SOLD OUT
Learn the art of free-hand machine embroidery using a standard domestic sewing machine.
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Watercolour Painting Christmas Card Workshop
Our Christmas card watercolour painting workshop will invite you to explore some festive illustrations at this magical time of the year.
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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.
Parent Class: Baby & Child First Aid
Discover the life-saving skills you need in our exciting, hands-on first aid courses, designed for everyone.
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
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
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
