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at Monk's House

Suminagashi Marbling with Lisa Ibbetson 

Connect with your creativity and flow state in this mindful Suminagashi Japanese ink marbling workshop. Set in the serene surroundings of the Monk's House garden. Tickets also include a visit to see Virginia Woolf's handbound Shakespeare collection.

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6 May 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30

Botanical Blossom Painting 

Celebrate the beautiful spring blossom with this botanical painting workshop. Under the expert tuition of established artist Vicky Mappin you'll learn techniques of botanical painting in the inspiring surrounds of Monk's House garden.

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20 May 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00

Bookbinding with Lucy May Schofield 

Artist and expert maker Lucy May Schofield will take you on a step-by-step bookbinding journey. Lucy's inspiring teaching will show you how to make a Coptic hand sewn journal and involve you in the meditative nature of folding and sewing.

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3 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

How to Write the Perfect Murder Mystery - in two parts - with Ciar Byrne 

Join Ciar Byrne, the author of two Golden Age-style murder mysteries, to learn how to craft your own whodunnit. This event takes place on two dates: WEDS 10TH JUNE 9:30 - 12:15pm and WEDS 17TH JUNE 9.30- 12:15pm your booking includes both sessions.

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10 Jun 2026
at 09:30 to 12:15

The Landscape of Life - a creative writing workshop with Jill Hucklesby 

Award-winning author and playwright, Jill Hucklesby delivers this writing workshop exploring literary landscapes in the beautiful garden at Monk’s House with views of Mount Caburn. Ticket includes a visit to Virginia Woolf's writing lodge.

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1 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30

Bookbinding - flat back, sewn & covered text block, inspired by Virginia Woolf. 

In this full day workshop held in the serene space of the Monk's House garden Sara from Beloved Bindery will teach you how to craft your own flat-back case binding hand sewn block, covered in a choice of marbled or block printed papers.

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29 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00