Leonardslee Workshops
Leonardslee Gardens
Sept. 6, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.
Candle Making Workshops
6 September | 10:30 – 11:30
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Join local Chandler Ursula, founder of Wax and Willow, for an immersive candle-making experience in The Studio. Discover the artistry behind crafting the perfect candle as Ursula guides you through the different types of waxes and the science that makes each candle unique.
£49 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/candle-making-workshop
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Rustic Jar Craft Workshop
13 September | 10:30-11:30
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/rustic-kilner-jar-workshop
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Everlasting Floral Hoop Workshop
13 September | 13:00-14:45
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Join us for an unforgettable experience with Kirsty from Make, Do, and Trend! Discover the art of crafting an everlasting floral hoop that will leave a lasting impression.
During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create a unique and personalized 'floating' dried floral hoop. Choose your desired initial or stencil and explore a wide selection of flowers and ribbons to bring your vision to life. Don't miss out on
the chance to create a breath-taking piece that will not only beautify your home but also captivate everyone who sees it.
£35 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/everlasting-floral-hoop-workshop
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Cupcake Decorating Workshops
19 September | 10:30-13:30
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Following a series of sold-out sessions in 2025, we’re thrilled to welcome Zoe from Bouquet Bakes back to Leonardslee for another season of inspiring cupcake decorating workshops.
Whether you're just starting out, love to bake for fun, or have some experience under your belt, these hands-on workshops are a fantastic way to learn new skills, boost your confidence, and get creative with buttercream.
Tickets from £75 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/buttercream-flowers-cupcake-decorating-class
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Perfume Creation Workshops
24 September | 10:00-13:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Discover some of the hidden secrets of perfumery and take home a bottle of fragrance created by you from a range of beautiful ingredients, all provided as part of this fascinating, half-day workshop with Jonathan Gilhooly.
Explore the captivating world of scent in this creative, hands-on, fun and informative workshop. You will be introduced to a variety of olfactory materials (essential oils and other fragrance components) - including some special ‘secret’ ingredients which have the ability to magically transform simple blends into perfume. You will also get to know about fragrance ‘families’ and how to recognise them, and have access to a range of perfumery ingredients, before creating your own signature scent.
£75 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/the-fragrant-garden-perfume-creation-workshop
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Meadow Landscape Painting
26 September | 10:00-16:00
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Join Jo Starkey for a fun and inspiring day creating a beautiful meadow landscape!
Spend a creative and inspiring day at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens learning how to paint a beautiful meadow landscape in this relaxed acrylic painting workshop.
£125 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/stylised-landscape-painting-workshop
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Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
27 September & 12 November | 11:00-13:15
Location: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,Brighton Road, Lower Beeding Horsham, England, RH13 6PP, United Kingdom
Create a beautifully soft throw using nothing but your arms as needles. Perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike, this relaxing workshop is led by Paula from Cocoon & Me, who will guide you through each step. Using giant, vegan-friendly yarn, you’ll see your blanket grow quickly and leave with an on-trend piece you can proudly snuggle under.
£87 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/arm-knitting-blanket-workshop
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Botanical Illustration Workshop: Autumn
28 September | 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. These will then be transferred to specialist watercolour paper before using watercolours and/or coloured pencils to bring your illustration to life.
£70 per person
Booking link: https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/botanical-illustration-workshop-autumn-at-leonardslee
