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Jane Austen Festival: ‘To Sit in the Shade’ - an Austen painting workshop

Explore watercolour techniques to create a beautiful floral border, then fill with your favourite Jane Austen quote.

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Explore watercolour techniques to create a beautiful floral border, then fill with your favourite Jane Austen quote.

The event will start with a chance to take a turn around the lower garden before it opens to the public.

Finish with a hot drink and bake from the Tea Cabin (included in the ticket price).

Tickets £20 (no entry fee).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £20.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

For lower garden, uneven terrain and moderate slopes (steep slopes rest of garden), stairs to bridge. Pre-bookable accessible parking available.

Meeting point

Lower entrance

What to bring and wear

Regency dress encouraged. Outdoor event, please dress appropriately.

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