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John Thompson art workshop: Moon over Skye - Saturday 18 October

** 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.

Tea, coffee & cake will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements at checkout.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Moon over Skye Workshop£95.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This is one just for the adults.

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.

What to bring and wear

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

Accessibility

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

Contact info

Central Booking Office

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