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Workshops at Bateman's

A view across the rose garden towards the house at Bateman's in June
A view across the garden at Bateman's in June | © National Trust/Lucy Evans

Learn a new skill this summer with a variety of workshops at Bateman's. Upcoming workshops include crepe paper flower making, identifiying bumblebees, Indian block printing and calligraphy.

Crepe Paper Flowers

Peony: 20 June | 10.30am–1pm & 2pm–4.30pm | BOOK NOW

Sunflower: 21 June | 10.30am–1pm & 2pm–4.30pm | BOOK NOW

Create your own beautiful, everlasting peony or sunflower out of crepe paper.

£45 per person, booking essential.

A Beginner's Guide to Identifying Bumblebees

10 July | 10.30am–3.30pm | BOOK NOW

Ever wanted to tell your buff tail from your early bumblebee? Join our bumblebee experts in learning how to identify different bumblebees at Bateman’s.

£25 per person, booking essential.

Indian Block Printing

Cushion cover: 11 & 12 July | 10.30am–1pm | BOOK NOW

Tote bag: 11 & 12 July | 2pm–4.30pm | BOOK NOW

Learn the art of woodblock printing to design and create your very own cushion cover or tote bag.

£50 per person.

Summer Calligraphy

18 & 19 July | 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm | BOOK NOW

Get to grips with modern dip pen calligraphy and watercolour painting to create spring designs.

£35 per person.

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