Botanical Collage
Goodnestone Park Gardens, Goodnestone · 21 October 2026
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Illustrator and collage artist Clare Youngs leads a full-day workshop at Goodnestone Park Gardens near Canterbury, on Wednesday 21 October 2026 from 10.00 to 16.00. Participants learn mark making and collage, drawing on the seasonal details of the gardens, and no previous experience is needed. The price includes materials, garden admission and lunch at the Old Dairy Cafe, and booking is required.
Highlights
- Full-day workshop, 10.00 to 16.00, on Wednesday 21 October 2026
- Open to all levels, with a relaxed and mindful introduction to collage
- Price includes materials, garden admission and lunch at the Old Dairy Cafe
Getting there
Goodnestone Park Gardens, CT3 1PJ
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