Learn the art of calming calligraphy, in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, with Laura Edralin.Far From the Madding Crowd opens the doors to their beautiful new art space to host these special 3-hour seasonal workshops throughout 2022. From the essential drills and letterforms to lettering full words and phrases, these sessions are perfect for beginners and lettering… Read More »Seasonal Brush Pen Calligraphy Workshop

Create sculptural flower arrangements with the talented Tori Single Tori will demonstrate how to create a dramatic, sculptural floral arrangement and discuss some key elements such as textures, colours, form, balance and emotion, as well as sustainability and local sourcing. During the workshop participants will be invited to create their own floral arrangement that they… Read More »Learn how to create sculptural floral arrangements with Tori Single

Enjoy a day's printmaking in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Enjoy a full day’s printmaking workshop in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. In this introduction to relief printmaking you will guided by artist and tutor, Glynis Porter, to create you own prints and greetings cards. Exploring linocut, this workshop will take you through developing your own design,… Read More »Enjoy a day’s printmaking in the beautiful Suffolk countryside

Come and paint the day away in a beautiful Suffolk garden with Francis Bowyer.We are delighted that Francis will be running a day’s painting course here in the garden at Far From the Madding Crowd.Born in London Francis has studied at St. Martins School of Art and Chelsea School of Art in London. He has… Read More »Francis Bowyer Painting Course

Learn about seasonal pot planting with experienced gardener Gavin Edwards.The workshop will begin with Gavin walking you through how to pot up four seasonal summer pots and a hanging basket. He will show you how to create pots for various parts of the garden; very hot dry sunny positions; mostly sunny positions and shady locations… Read More »Learn about seasonal pot planting with experienced gardener Gavin Edwards.

Breathe life back into your garden with the wonderful Gavin Edwards.Gavin will start by talking to you about his career as a gardener and garden consultant. He will then take the group through some rejuvenation projects he has undertaken in his own gardens. He will then lead the class around the established garden at Far… Read More »Rejuvenate your garden with experienced gardener Gavin Edwards