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Events and Workshops

Every year we organise a series of gardening workshops, creative workshops and special events at Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. Our main event is our Wildlife Day in June, which is a family event, with plenty of activities and information about the wildlife of the area.

How to Book

 
To reserve your place/s on the courses, please select the course you wish to attend and use the Buy Now buttons beside each workshop. Alternatively complete and return the downloadable booking form. 

All courses include entry to the garden plus coffee and biscuits. Materials are provided unless stated and you will leave each workshop with plenty of reference information.

Please note that course fees cannot be refunded if cancelled less than 7 days prior to date of workshop.

Throw & Turn Ceramic Vases – Terri Donockley

April 1 at 1:00 PM - September 30 at 5:00 PM

Terri Donockley, from Throw & Turn Ceramics coming to exhibit her vases in the tearoom. They will be in the tearoom throughout the summer and are the perfect vessel to show off your home grown cut flowers!

August – Joyfully Celebrating Local Flora and Fauna- Rachel Jones

August 1 at 1:00 PM - August 28 at 5:00 PM

We are absolutely delighted to welcome artist Rachel Jones back to exhibit here for a second year, where her beautiful…

Wire Sculptures in the Garden

August 1 at 1:00 PM - August 28 at 5:00 PM

Richard Gibson of Wold Wire Sculptures, who is our wire workshop leader for 2026, will be exhibiting his life size…

Learn to Make a Willow Trug

August 17 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

On this full day workshop you will learn to make a willow trug, a beautiful item to use in your…

September – Nature in Many Forms – Veronica Ongaro

September 2 at 1:00 PM - September 30 at 5:00 PM

We are delighted to welcome Veronica Ongaro back to exhibit in 2026 after several successful exhibitions here.  With nature as…

Garden walk with Vanessa in September

September 2 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join Vanessa for a garden walk when she will show you the highlights of the garden in September. This will…

Make a Wire Pheasant

September 7 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

After the success of the Make a Wire hen workshop in April and Make a Wire Duck in June, Richard…

National Garden Scheme

September 13 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

We are pleased to be opening the garden for the second time this year as part of the National Garden…

Linocut and Cushion Printing with Rachel Jones

September 14 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

On this full day workshop you will learn how to design and carve your own linocut with local artist, Rachel…

Examples of Past Events

SOLD OUT Making Wire Alliums – Morning

September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Chris Moss is back by popular demand for this wire sculpture workshop. On this course you will learn how to make wire alliums, perfect as an extra feature in your…

A Garden Sketch Book with Kate Pettitt – September

September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We are delighted that our outdoor art workshops are back this summer led by local artist Kate Pettitt. Many of you will be familiar with Kate’s work at York Open…

A Garden Sketch Book with Kate Pettitt – August

August 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We are delighted that our outdoor art courses are back this summer led by local artist Kate Pettitt. Many of you will be familiar with Kate’s work at York Open…