This course is for anyone who has wanted paint with watercolours in a free and loose way outside. We will explore techniques, traditional and experimental and find ways to connect these methods to the environment around us.
Join Lorraine (of Hedges and Hurdles ) for a half-day or full-day, outdoor craft workshop and make a selection of plant supports you can be proud of! The workshop is set within the picturesque location of Sussex Prairie Gardens. We will use Willow or Hazel to create our plant supports, a large majority of these materials are coppiced and harvested locally.
Take a little time for yourself and join me for a relaxing yoga practice in the stunning Sussex Prairie Gardens
This workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to explore lino printing techniques for the first time or extend previous knowledge into varied colour. We will be using the gardens as inspiration looking at the beautiful flowers and foliage to design simple motifs.
We will forage for materials in the gardens and surrounding farmland and then return to make tools using traditional, hand made techniques. We will then utilise our tools to make beautiful marks with ink on paper.
Come and join Hilary Phillips from Moth studio Textiles in this relaxing mixed media, colour and texture workshop. During the morning will be experimenting with colour and mark making on a variety of papers. We will then sublimation print your beautiful pieces onto fabric.
Sussex choir Coro Nuovo Choir will be joining us on the Prairie this summer. It’s an opportunity to listen to some fantastic ‘country gardens’ themed music whilst enjoying your visit to the Garden.
Day 1 Introduction to batik techniques, equipment and materials Using inspiration from the gardens create a range of suitable marks, patterns and design ideas with tutor guidance Experiment with a range of styles and colours to produce a series of creative samples on paper and fabric Review and discuss the results and direction for a larger more focused piece on day 2 Day 2 Create a design plan for a cotton or silk scarf or panel Work on a larger piece with more time and focus to develop your skills and work with colour and natural dyes re-waxing and over-dyeing to create a layered and beautiful final piece
Finding stillness in chaos - Making mindful connections with Nature, with Emma Weaver and Rachel Richards. A workshop combining elements of mindfulness, Qigong moving meditation, flower essences and guided visualisation. To help us deepen our connection with Nature, finding comfort and solace in the natural world around us.
Come and join Hilary Phillips of Moth Studio Textiles for a morning of experimental transfer printing with plants. Using a selection of flowers & greenery we will create a fabulous series of prints on a range of manmade fabrics using transfer printing inks and the heat transfer process.
Collage can be used as a form of self expression to explore hopes and dreams and create visual memoirs. In this workshop we will be using mixed media to create a collage (or two!) ready to be framed which will develop from a personal theme. This year we will be using vintage 1930’s pianola paper as backing and longer strips to work on and manipulate.
Join Lorraine for an afternoon in our outdoor Willow Craft Workshop and make a selection of crafts to take away! There is something about working with Willow that is relaxing and mindful, you have to focus on the task at hand, the only danger in learning the skill of weaving is you could get hooked!
Join Lorraine of Hedges & Hurdles and weave your own Willow Dragonfly at this beautiful location of Sussex Prairie Gardens!
Join artist Clare Buckle and find your landscape joy in the inspiring environment of Sussex Prairie Garden. In this workshop we will explore soft pastels in an expressive way, working with spontaneous & creative mark making to establish impactful compositions & rich colour. You will learn how to apply the pastel, how to choose or create surfaces to work on, the best ways to build colour, and how to preserve your work.
The Prairie Garden is the perfect setting for this 1 day botanical drawing course. Tutors Emma Taylor and Amanda Duke will introduce you to step by step drawing basics designed to build your self-confidence in observation drawing. Our aim is to reduce any drawing fears and enable your personal creativity to flourish.
LANDSCAPE RHYTHM - DRAW AND EXPLORE You will be encouraged to work in a sequence to produce at least 3 sketches that help increase your confidence in observing and drawing the landscape. Capturing a sense of - the 'prairie' place by sketching expressively as well as in detail.
Come and join Hilary Phillips of Moth Studio Textiles for a relaxing 2-day workshop exploring creative transfer printing, mixed media collage, appliqué, fabric layering & free machine embroidery
The band Taylor Maid band will join us to celebrate a Summer Prairie Garden with a mixture of vintage swing, latin, popular jazz and lively fiddle jigs and reels and lots, lots more ! Garden opens at 530pm for picnics . Performance will start at 6pm.
Brass Fusion band will be back playing in the garden from 1pm until 3pm . Their jaunty friendly musical repertoire will make the afternoon go with a definite swing . Pay to come into the garden and the band will be there playing for you !
Using inspiration from the stunning and colourful array of plants at Sussex Prairie Gardens learn how to focus on a small section of the gardens to create a design idea and translate this into a beautiful textile artwork for sketchbook or to frame.
LANDSCAPE RAMBLINGS - DRAW AND EXPLORE We will take you on a leisurely walk around the garden to observe and drawelements of the landscape and floral detail. We will create a visual map of your journey whilst awakening all of the senses.
BOTANICAL STITCH | DESIGN AND EXPLORE Collect plants, arrange, create a design, transfer to fabric. Choose colour and embellish using simple running stitches. Our aim is to help you increase your confidence to develop your own designs & to introduce you to the abundant uses of the simple running stitch.
****** THIS EVENT IS A TICKETED EVENT ******* YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK A TICKET WITH A TIMED BOOKING SLOT TO VISIT THIS EVENT ***** The aim of the Fair is to showcase an attractive , affordable and quality selection of work by artists and makers. Tasty refreshments teas and cakes will be available all set in a glorious prairie garden.We will be enjoying music during the afternoon with Sybie and Henry !
****** THIS EVENT IS A TICKETED EVENT ******* YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK A TICKET WITH A TIMED BOOKING SLOT TO VISIT THIS EVENT ***** The aim of the Fair is to showcase an attractive , affordable and quality selection of work by artists and makers. Tasty refreshments teas and cakes will be available all set in a glorious prairie garden.
We are delighted to welcome Alfonso the Magnificent to the garden to play live for us . Pay the garden admission fee and the band will be there for you to enjoy . Alfonso the Magnificent is an innovative and exciting group, mixing traditional genres of Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Classical and Modern Folk to create a unique sound of their own.
This course is for anyone who has wanted paint with watercolours in a free and loose way outside. We will explore techniques, traditional and experimental and find ways to connect these methods to the environment around us.
NATURAL AND BUNDLE DYEING FOR BEGINNERS 22nd and 24th July This 2-day course includes all materials that have been scoured and mordanted by Amanda prior to the course date. This will include all fabric needed for the 2 days and silk scarf blank 180 x 45cm ready to print. Detailed notes about scouring and mordanting processes will be sent to you after course completion.
Take a little time for yourself and join me for a relaxing yoga practice in the stunning Sussex Prairie Gardens
Join Lorraine and weave and sculpt your own Willow Butterfly to decorate your home or garden! There is something about working with Willow that is very relaxing and mindful as you have to concentrate on the task at hand.
This is such a great time of year to identify plants and herbs and whip up a little magic! Workshop includes meditative walks in the gorgeous gardens, identifying healing herbs, and making some products of course!
NATURAL AND BUNDLE DYEING FOR BEGINNERS 22nd and 24th July This 2-day course includes all materials that have been scoured and mordanted by Amanda prior to the course date. This will include all fabric needed for the 2 days and silk scarf blank 180 x 45cm ready to print. Detailed notes about scouring and mordanting processes will be sent to you after course completion.
Watercolour is a magic potion... Come learn some of its secrets and capture the spirit of this inspiring garden. Embrace the happy accidents that inevitably occur with this mercurial medium, and also learn easy and effective techniques to create beautiful paintings of a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Join artist Clare Buckle and find your landscape joy in the inspiring environment of Sussex Prairie Garden. In this workshop we will explore soft pastels in an expressive way, working with spontaneous & creative mark making to establish impactful compositions & rich colour. You will learn how to apply the pastel, how to choose or create surfaces to work on, the best ways to build colour, and how to preserve your work.
This workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to explore lino printing techniques for the first time or extend previous knowledge into varied colour. We will be using the gardens as inspiration looking at the beautiful flowers and foliage to design simple motifs.
Mini retreat to reduce stress and Boost the Immunity with Yoga, Breathing techniques and Meditation In a stunning prairie in the heart of Sussex – Sussex Prairie Garden Come and join Eva for a half day of Yoga, breathing techniques, Yoga postures (asanas) and meditation to help bring your body, mind and breath back to harmony. This nurturing session will bring tranquillity to the mind and help your body to release holdings and tensions while it can powerfully boost your immune system.
Come and experience an inspirational Writing for Wellbeing workshop, to delight all your senses at Sussex Prairies Garden. Enjoy easy and fun writing exercises to stimulate your imagination, encourage flow writing and bring peace and healing.
You have heard about Bullet Journals – a system that combines your diary, planner, ‘to do’ list with a twist of creative flair? You like pen to paper ‘to do’ lists, stationary, planning, setting goals and beautiful pens. You love the idea of getting organised, decluttering your mind, but are not sure how to get started?
Grab the wine and popcorn and sing along at this fab night of classic songs from the movies! come into the garden at 530pm for picnics , event starts at 7pm
There is no better place to see and enjoy grasses and perennial planting, than Sussex Prairie Gardens. In this fully illustrated planting design day, you will learn how to create the atmosphere of a prairie garden, even if your plot is small. Join Juliet Sargeant, Chelsea Gold Medallist and Gardeners World/Gardener's Question Time contributor for a fully illustrated workshop and an inspirational day out.
Thurs 5th and Sat 7th August OR Wed 8th and Thurs 9th September INSPIRED TO STITCH This 2-day course includes all fabrics and threads required. Join me for 2 days to learn about fabric and hand stitch techniques in a relaxed yet productive environment. Free and experimental approaches to stitching will be supported by some traditional skills.
An event spread out in Marquees in Sussex Prairie Garden. Gorgeous clothes in cottons and vintage sari silk,semi precious designer jewellery,scarves,home furnishings and gifts – all ethically traded from India.
Thurs 5th and Sat 7th August OR Wed 8th and Thurs 9th September INSPIRED TO STITCH This 2-day course includes all fabrics and threads required. Explore hand stitching in confidence building and therapeutic ways Join me for 2 days to learn about fabric and hand stitch techniques in a relaxed yet productive environment.
‘Come Craft with Us’ With Block printing, Weaving, Collage, Christmas Crafts and more. Come and have a go – learn a thing or two from our experts – leave with a bag of handmade treats!
Featuring 4 x 4 Kings of Bhangra – A fantastic Punjabi Dance Group
We are delighted to welcome Alfonso the Magnificent to the garden to play live for us . Pay the garden admission fee and the band will be there for you to enjoy . Alfonso the Magnificent is an innovative and exciting group, mixing traditional genres of Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Classical and Modern Folk to create a unique sound of their own.
Join artist Clare Buckle and find your landscape joy in the inspiring environment of Sussex Prairie Garden. In this workshop we will explore soft pastels in an expressive way, working with spontaneous & creative mark making to establish impactful compositions & rich colour. You will learn how to apply the pastel, how to choose or create surfaces to work on, the best ways to build colour, and how to preserve your work.
****** THIS EVENT IS A TICKETED EVENT ******* YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK A TICKET WITH A TIMED BOOKING SLOT TO VISIT THIS EVENT ***** It's the plant fair of the year . Expect amazing plant specialist nurseries to wow you with their plants and gardenalia , sculpture and plenty more to entice you. Delicious refreshments available to keep you going throughout the day !
Thurs 5th and Sat 7th August OR Wed 8th and Thurs 9th September INSPIRED TO STITCH This 2-day course includes all fabrics and threads required. Explore hand stitching in confidence building and therapeutic ways Join me for 2 days to learn about fabric and hand stitch techniques in a relaxed yet productive environment. Free and experimental approaches to stitching will be supported by some traditional skills.
Thurs 5th and Sat 7th August OR Wed 8th and Thurs 9th September INSPIRED TO STITCH This 2-day course includes all fabrics and threads required. Explore hand stitching in confidence building and therapeutic ways Join me for 2 days to learn about fabric and hand stitch techniques in a relaxed yet productive environment. Free and experimental approaches to stitching will be supported by some traditional skills.
Take a little time for yourself and join me for a relaxing yoga practice in the stunning Sussex Prairie Gardens
Working in a sketchbook is a great place to experiment and try new approaches to art without the pressure of creating a masterpiece. It can be daunting starting a sketchbook but I will show you how to get started and how to gain confidence to develop your own style. We will be exploring varied media and create pages of backgrounds in a sketchbook which will follow your own theme or point of interest.
A Garden Sketchbook by Anne Kelly
*****THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED *****Using plant and garden themed fabrics and papers, we will be designing a cover for a small sketchbook that can then be used to sketch in or as a gift for a gardener/artist.
This course is for anyone who has wanted paint with watercolours in a free and loose way outside. We will explore techniques, traditional and experimental and find ways to connect these methods to the environment around us.
Join Lorraine for an afternoon in our outdoor Willow Craft Workshop and make a selection of crafts to take away! There is something about working with Willow that is relaxing and mindful, you have to focus on the task at hand, the only danger in learning the skill of weaving is you could get hooked!
Join Lorraine from Hedges and Hurdles and weave your own Willow Dragonfly at this beautiful location of Sussex Prairie Gardens!
Hannah Bould ceramics
****** THIS EVENT IS A TICKETED EVENT ******* YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK A TICKET WITH A TIMED BOOKING SLOT TO VISIT THIS EVENT ***** See and buy from some of Britain’s best designer-makers at this carefully curated boutique fair. Work on offer includes an exciting, inspiring mix of ceramics, wood, textiles, metalwork and more. Delicious refreshments will also be available.
Hannah Bould ceramics
****** THIS EVENT IS A TICKETED EVENT ******* YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK A TICKET WITH A TIMED BOOKING SLOT TO VISIT THIS EVENT ***** See and buy from some of Britain’s best designer-makers at this carefully curated boutique fair. Work on offer includes an exciting, inspiring mix of ceramics, wood, textiles, metalwork and more. Delicious refreshments will also be available.
Gelli-Printing & Watercolour Collage An Exuberant Mixed-Media Celebration of the Prairie Gardens for artists of all abilities
Heading towards the Autumn Equinox and days are drawing in – time to boost our immune system and get mixing! Natural herbal remedies in the mix now to beat the winter blues, and to keep us happy and healthy!
We are excited to bring you further, mindful and creative botanical workshops with a twist! Combining natural materials with carefully selected plants to produce beautiful Willow Cone Planter for you to enjoy or gift to a loved one!
We will experience the joys of Gelliprinting to produce layered, patterned and textured backgrounds. These numerous prints which are made using layers of acrylic paints will explore the harmonious and vibrant colours of the garden around us.
We will explore the many exciting possibilities of collagraph printmaking by building up tex- tures and marks with a variety of collage materials on a mount card plate. You will learn how to construct interesting textured printing plates using metallic card, papers and precut pattern pieces as well as tapes and found textures before cutting areas away.
This course is for anyone who has wanted paint with watercolours in a free and loose way outside. We will explore techniques, traditional and experimental and find ways to connect these methods to the environment around us.
We will forage for materials in the gardens and surrounding farmland and then return to make tools using traditional, hand made techniques. We will then utilise our tools to make beautiful marks with ink on paper.
Paul & Pauline McBride,
Sussex Prairie Garden
Morlands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road (B2116),
near Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AT
