UPCOMING EVENTS
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Summer Fun at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
A summer of adventure at Leonardslee, filled with creativity, outdoor fun and family moments. From live entertainment to hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this school holiday.
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 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.
Modern Calligraphy Workshops
Discover the art of modern calligraphy in a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop at Leonardslee, complete with expert tuition, your own take-home starter kit and inspiring garden surroundings to spark your creativity.
Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshops
Spend a relaxing afternoon learning watercolour brush lettering at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
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.
Children’s Mini Summer Gardens: For Children age 5+
Come along and create your own mini summer garden to keep at home!
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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Everlasting Floral Hoop Workshop
Create a beautiful everlasting dried floral embroidery hoop, to bring in the season
Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Learn the art of creating buttercream decorating in a cupcake workshop with Zoe from Bouquet Bakes.
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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Lino Printing Workshop: Embracing Nature
Learn the art of Lino printing in The Studio.
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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.
Meadow Landscape Painting Workshop
A relaxed acrylic painting workshop at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens where you’ll create a sunlit meadow landscape using expressive brushwork, texture and layering techniques, guided step-by-step by a professional artist.
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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.
'Landscape’ Applique Freehand Machine Embroidery Workshop
Discover the art of embroidered landscapes in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Using beautiful seasonal fabrics and simple stitching techniques, you’ll create your own unique appliqué scene inspired by the natural beauty of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Introduction to Botanical Printing
Join us at Leonardslee for a creative botanical printing workshop with Jenney Kelly. Create your own unique printed silk scarf using fresh leaves and natural materials.
Beginners Photography Workshop
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Join our Beginners Photography workshop.
Christmas Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Get into the festive spirit with a cosy Christmas calligraphy workshop at Leonardslee, where you’ll create beautiful handmade crackers, cards and gift tags while enjoying mulled wine, mince pies and your own take-home starter kit.
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.
Festive Paper Decorations Workshops
Get creative this festive season with a hands-on paper crafting workshop at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Create elegant handmade stars and baubles to bring a personal touch to your Christmas décor.
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.
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 Freehand Machine Embroidery Workshop
Learn the art of free-hand machine embroidery using a standard domestic sewing machine.
Christmas Block Printing: Festive Napkins & Cards
Join us at Leonardslee for a festive Christmas block printing workshop with Jenney Kelly. Create your own handcrafted printed pieces using traditional wooden blocks.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Traditional Indian Block Printing
Learn the old process used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden block.
Pause & Bloom: A Relaxed Floral Painting Workshop | Sold out
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.
Mindfulness Photography Workshop
Mindful photography is perfect for finding calm in your day. Join Matt Goddard for a morning of photography in the gardens.
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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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.
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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Watercolour Painting Workshop
This watercolour painting workshop will invite you to explore sunny and vibrant illustrations inspired by the South of France.
Crochet Storage Basket Workshop | SOLD OUT
Unlock your creativity with our Crochet Storage Basket Workshop! Perfect for beginners & intermediate crafters.
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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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.
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.
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!
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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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
