Botanical Freehand Machine Embroidery Workshop
2 July 2026 | 09:30-15:30
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Learn the art of freehand machine embroidery using a standard domestic sewing machine.
This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, as Lara has been running embroidery workshops for 15 years and is passionate about sharing her love for this creative technique.
£80 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/botanical-machine-embroidery-workshops
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Beginners Photography Workshop
4 July 2026 | 09:30-13:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Learn how to use your camera and unlock your creativity with professional landscape and award-winning photographer Matt Goddard in the annual South Down National Park photography competition. You and your camera are capable of so much more when you free yourself from auto mode.
£80 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/photography-for-beginners
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Pause & Bloom: A Relaxed Floral Painting Workshop
5 July 2026 | 11:00-14:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Pause & Bloom is a gentle, joy-filled creative workshop designed to help you slow down, reconnect with nature and create without pressure.
Set within The Studio, in a calm, garden-inspired setting, and around a shared table, you’ll be surrounded by flowers and simple materials as you’re guided through a relaxed process of drawing, mark-making and intuitive painting. We’ll begin by observing and
sketching natural forms, before gradually layering colour, texture and expressive marks, allowing each piece to evolve organically.
£45 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/pause-bloom-a-relaxed-floral-painting-workshop
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Lino Printing Workshop: Embracing Nature
10 July 2026 | 10:00-12:30
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Learn the art of Lino printing in the peaceful setting of The Studio here at Leonardslee.
Guided by experienced art teacher Jo, you’ll learn how to design and carve your own lino tile using traditional techniques. Once your design is complete, you’ll ink your tile in the colours of your choice, ready to bring your artwork to life.
£45 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/lino-printing-workshop
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Forest Bathing
11 July 2026 | 10:00-12:30
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Emma Weaver leads regular soothing Forest Bathing experiences, guiding you on a slow-paced circular walk of around 5–5.5 km through our woodlands. In small, intimate groups, you’ll pause at several points along the trail for sensory and mindfulness exercises designed to calm a busy mind and deepen your connection with nature. These gentle invitations support relaxation, wellbeing and a more present, grounded state as you move through the forest.
£40 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/forest-bathing
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Traditional Indian Block Printing
12 July | 10:00-14:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Learn the age old process of block printing with Jenney Kelly in The Studio here at Leonardslee. Using traditional wooden printing blocks, you will immerse yourself in a creative and fun few hours, experimenting with pattern and colour.
From £70 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/block-printing-workshop
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Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer
16 July 2026 | 10:00-16:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Our botanical illustration workshop will teach you how to draw and illustrate a unique piece of art from start to finish. Professional botanical artist Leigh Ann, who is part of our Leonardslee Florilegium will guide you step-by-step, to produce accurate initial drawings, that will then be transferred to specialist watercolour paper before using watercolours and/or coloured pencils to bring your illustration to life.
£75 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/botanical-illustration-workshop-summer
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Photography Composition for Beginners
18 July 2026 | 9:30-13:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Do you know why some photos are more pleasing to the eye? Or have you taken a photo you love without knowing why or how to take more?! Grab your digital camera or camera phone and get ready to unlock your artistic side. Join award-winning photographer Matt Goddard for a look at artistic composition.
£80 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/photography-composition-for-beginners
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Rustic Jar Craft Workshop
13 September | 10:30-12:15
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend for this popular workshop, where you’ll craft beautiful, personalised Kilner jars — with colours chosen to perfectly match your home décor.
In this creative session, you'll decorate two jars using a mix of stencils, paints, and a touch of ‘shabby chic’ style, topped off with pretty ribbon. One jar will be transformed into a charming tealight holder (battery tealights included), while the other can be customised as a vase, storage jar, or anything else you fancy. Previous creations have even found life as bird seed dispensers and tip jars!
£35 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/-kilner-jar-workshop
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