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John Thompson art workshop: Evening at the Mill Pond - Sat 18 July

**SOLD OUT** Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans.

  • Booking essential

We're delighted to be able to offer our popular painting workshops with John Thompson once again. John will provide everything you need to create a beautiful piece of artwork in acrylic paints, inspired by nature.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £95.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Mainly level paths & level access to the Potting Shed - please check our full access statement for full details.

Meeting point

Please check in at Visitor Reception on arrival. The Potting Shed is approx. 10 minutes walk from here into the garden so please arrive in plenty of time.

Suitability for children

This is one just for the adults.

What to bring and wear

Please wear old clothing, or something you don’t mind getting paint on.

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