Astley Summer Studio Sessions
Join us this summer for a series of artist-led workshops inspired by nature, heritage and creativity!
Taking place in Astley’s Coach House Studio and Walled Garden, these welcoming sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike.
- Beautiful heritage setting
- Artist-led workshops
- Materials included
- £15 per session
Advance booking essential.
Workshops
Botanical Slow Stitching with Sorrell Kerrison
- Tuesday 28 July: 11am to 2.30pm
- Tuesday 4 August: 11am to 2.30pm
15 places available per session
Suitable for ages 16+
Inspired by the colours and texture of Astley’s Walled Garden, this relaxed workshop combines gentle exploration, and embroidery. Create your own botanical-inspired piece using beautiful threads and take home your materials to continue stitching at your own pace.
Led by: Sorrell Kerrison Instagram
Woven with Flowers with Natasha Emily Lynch
- Tuesday 11 August: 1pm to 4pm
20 places available
Suitable for ages 16+
Create a beautiful floral wall hanging using seasonal flowers, foliage and natural fibres inspired by the gardens. Learn simple weaving techniques and leave with a unique handmade piece to display at home.
Led by: Natasha Emily Lynch Instagram
Creative Re-Use Workshop with Lucy Wray
- Tuesday 18 August: 1pm to 3pm
20 places available
Suitable for ages 16+
Discover the creative possibilities of re-used materials in this fun, hands-on-workshop. Experiment, make and transform everyday objects into something unexpected and uniquely yours.
Led by: Lucy Wray, Thrift Design Instagram
Sketchbook Stories with Angelica Vanasse
- 25 August: 1pm to 3pm
20 places available
Suitable for ages 16+
Create a mini sketchbook and fill them with small stories that share our ideas, connections to place and appreciation for the living world. You can learn to create a simple folded sketchbook and have a go at drawing, collage and painting to fill it with colour, texture, pattern and symbols.
Led by: Angelica Vanasse Instagram