Painted Papers: Bloomsbury Group Art Workshop
Artist Sarah Tanat-Jones leads a workshop where you will create artwork using the traditional techniques of the Bloomsbury Group.
- Booking essential
Create a work of art using the traditional techniques of the Bloomsbury Group which you can take home with you.
Artist and illustrator Sarah Tanat-Jones, whose illustrations are displayed in our current exhibition 'Between the Covers', will guide you through using sponge painting, prints from natural materials, stencils and mark making to bring your creation to life.
This workshop emphasises the creative process, guiding you through the experimental and colourful ways to create a work of art as you go.
This workshop takes place in the Elizabethan Tower, right above Vita Sackville-West’s famous Writing Room.
There are two separate bookable sessions.
Session 1 will take place between 11:00- 13:30.
Session 2 will take place between 14:30 - 17:00.
Please note: the ticket price does not include re-admission to the garden and collection spaces. After the session, visitors wishing to remain in the garden can do so. Visitors wishing to re-enter the garden once leaving the session must obtain a timed entry ticket from Visitor Reception by purchasing one or scanning their membership card. All workshop materials are included in the ticket price.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £35.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Recommended for 16+
- Meeting point
Please meet at the garden entrance.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing you wouldn't mind getting paint on.
- Accessibility
There is no step-free access inside the Tower. The workshop takes place up a spiral staircase. There is a handrail and passing points to stop on the way up.
- Other
After the session, visitors wishing to remain in the garden can do so. Visitors wishing to re-enter the garden once leaving the session must obtain a timed entry ticket from Visitor Reception. This ticket does not include the price of admission.
Upcoming events
'Between the Covers with Vita' Exhibition (10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025)
This exhibition explores the literary prowess of author Vita Sackville-West, accompanied by colourful commissioned artwork by Sarah Tanat-Jones. Runs 10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025. Booking not required.
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