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Book Making Workshop with illustrator Cathy Brett

Overwhelmed by screen noise and info overload? Take time out, and explore the mindful pleasure of making your own sketchbook.

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Join illustrator, graphic novelist and book artist, Cathy Brett, for a day of creative sketch-booking. With Cathy’s expert guidance, make your own luxurious hard cover folded sketchbook in the morning, then, after lunch, fill its pages with mindful drawings, patterns, doodles and thoughts inspired by this peaceful house and beautiful landscape. All materials provided.

Enjoy a full day being inspired by the glorious surroundings of Leith Hill Place. Bring your own packed lunch.

This will be the last opportunity to spend time in the House for the 2025 season.

Nearest parking is at the Rhododendron Wood car park (what 3 words location push.horses.fade). Normal parking charges apply. NT members park for free.

This event will go ahead with 10 or more bookings.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £30.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Not appropriate for children

Meeting point

Meet at Reception

What to bring and wear

Dress comfortably to be able to create the book. No food available to purchase. Please bring your own lunch.

Accessibility

No disabled toilets on site but cubicles are large. Ramp to front door. Limited disabled parking at the front of the house.

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