Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
Be inspired for Christmas and explore your own creativity through calligraphy and watercolours.
- Booking essential
In this workshop led by local artist Alina from Creative Feel Designs, you'll be taught how to use calligraphy and watercolours to create your own Christmas cards in the cosy surroundings of Bateman's House Kitchen. In the first half of the session, you will get familiar with the materials and learn the basic strokes of calligraphy by practising uppercase and lowercase alphabets. Afterwards, you will learn how to add watercolour painting and create Christmas designs to take home on the day.
Perfect for complete calligraphy newbies and those who have tried their hand at calligraphy before and need a reminder of how much fun it can be.
Calligraphy beginner kits will be available to purchase on the day from Alina in addition to the workshop for £35. Payments for the kits can be made by cash and card.
Wed 12 and Thurs 13 Nov | Two workshops per day, 11am & 2pm.
Two-hour sessions, £35 per person, ten people per session. Entry to Bateman's is included in the ticket price.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £35.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for adults.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the front of the shop.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
This event takes place in inside the House. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
- Other
Refreshments not included but are available from the Mulberry Tea-room. We will be on our winter opening hours and close at 4pm. We recommend arriving early if you are booked on the 2pm-4pm workshop if you want to look around Bateman's. Entry to Bateman's is included in the workshop ticket price.
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