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Ship Ahoy! Family Trail 

Step into the world of J.M.W. Turner and set sail on an artistic adventure through Petworth House and Garden!

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22 Aug to 7 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times

Fun Art Fridays 

This summer, Petworth House and Garden invites young artists to Fun Art Fridays—a series of hands-on creative sessions inspired by the legendary painter J.M.W. Turner!

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22 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
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10:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Introduction to ink at Petworth House 

An introduction to the fluid and versatile qualities of ink, in collaboration with West Dean College. Learn to control and allow the ink to flow to produce a variety of exciting outcomes.

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23 Aug 2025
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10:15 to 16:45

Painting the landscape – Turneresque 

This course will take its inspiration from Petworth House and Park and the exhibition of Turner's paintings. Explore the use of acrylic paints to evoke atmosphere and space in your paintings.

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29 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
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18:45 to 21:00
+ 2 other dates or times

Expressive fibres – fine art textile feltwork 

For artists and makers with an interest in textiles, wishing to explore material behaviours and the wet felting technique. This course is based at West Dean College.

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21 Sep to 24 Sep 2025
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18:45 to 21:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Watercolour painting for beginners – 'en plein air' 

Petworth offers the unique opportunity to explore the wonders of watercolour in this iconic location. From blank paper to finished work, your tutor will help and encourage you to learn and gain confidence.

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25 Sep 2025
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10:15 to 16:45

Watercolour painting influenced by Turner 

Paint with watercolour in the style of Turner at Petworth House. Learn how to capture the essence of light and atmosphere, tonal shape and composition. Learn how to explore the narrative, and how to draw the viewer in to engage their interest.

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26 Sep to 29 Sep 2025
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18:45 to 21:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Charcoal landscapes inspired by Turner 

Working between Petworth House and West Dean College, this course will take inspiration from Petworth's gardens and Turner exhibition. It will be an in-depth and comprehensive guide to drawing landscapes with natural and compressed charcoal.

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9 Oct to 12 Oct 2025
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18:45 to 21:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Petworth's Academy of Witches and Wizards 

Step into the magic this October half term at Petworth’s Academy for Witches and Wizards!

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18 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 15 other dates or times

Deer Rut Guided Walk 

Discover more about the annual deer rut in the Park on this two hour guided walk.

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20 Oct to 29 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
+ 5 other dates or times

A Christmas Enchantment at Petworth House 

Step into A Christmas Enchantment - a midwinter journey through Petworth House, where the longest night of the year stirs something ancient and magical.

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29 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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10:30 to 16:00
+ 34 other dates or times

Traditional Wreath Making Workshop 

Get into the festive spirit with a traditional wreath making workshop at Petworth House.

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2 Dec to 7 Dec 2025
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times

Festive Block Printing 

Led by the Indian Block Print Co. Experience the joys of Indian Block Printing and learn how to hand print fabric and paper creations using a variety of festive designs.

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4 Dec 2025
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time