Summer of Play: Garden Collages
Get creative and help us make six giant collages inspired by the Kitchen Garden that will be proudly displayed in the greenhouses this summer.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Bring to life juicy tomatoes, giant pumpkins and crunchy beans as we create 6 giant collages together.
Use paints, prints and papers from the Dorset Scrapstore with artist Naomi Clarke, who will help you make fun patterns and textures to add to the vegetable collages.
Each artwork be on display in our greenhouses through Summer of Play so you'll be able to admire your work and spot the see the designs grow before your eyes.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Suitable for children
- Meeting point
We'll be crafting under the Summer of play stretch tent in the Kitchen Garden. Please allow 15-20 minutes to walk from the carpark and reception.
- What to bring and wear
We'll have some aprons available, but please wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy.
- Accessibility
Our stretch tent is located on uneven grass.
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