Tulip mania: watercolour workshops
Create your very own watercolour of tulips under the guidance of local artist Kate Bates. The workshop will be outdoors in the beautiful garden at Dyrham Park surrounded by tulips. Seating will be provided plus all materials.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Kate Bates is based in the village of Dyrham and creates artworks based on a botanical theme, which are inspired by her natural surroundings and love of colour. During the workshop, participants will sketch tulips from direct observation in the garden and then work into them with watercolour and pen to create a final composition to take home. An undercover plan will be ready in case of wet weather. The workshops are aimed at adults and must be booked.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
The event is aimed at adults/older teenagers.
- Meeting point
Please meet down in the garden in Sphynx Court.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress suitably to be outdoors.
- Accessibility
The garden has level access. Shuttle bus available from the car park to the garden.
Upcoming events
Tulip mania at Dyrham Park
Immerse yourself in a world of tulips this season as we celebrate the springtime favourite which has strong links with the history of Dyrham Park.
Easter egg hunt at Dyrham Park
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Dyrham Park on an Easter trail with a fun, festival feel.
Guided parkland walks
A volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's deer herd, history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.
Tulip mania: artists' exhibition
Seven local artists have teamed up to create a dazzling display of work this spring as part of tulip mania. Inspired by tulips, there's a fascinating variety of work including oil and watercolour painting, cyanotype, printing, giclee and textiles.