Workshops, Talks & Lectures
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Lino Block-Print Seed Packets with Nastasha Boyce
Inspired by the blossoming David Parr garden, spend an evening with printmaker Nastasha Boyce and create your own lino-block printed seed packets.
Painting party in Cambridge: The LAB
Everything you need to paint a masterpiece! Join us for a relaxed evening of painting and socialising. You can purchase some nibbles and drinks from the bar. At previous Paint Clubs, we have painted starlit lakes, tropical toucans and even a llama! All materials including a canvas to take home are included in the ticket cost. Food and drink are to be purchased separately. The event starts at 7 pm. Please arrive before to find your seats.
Painting party in Cambridge: Castle Inn
Everything you need to paint a masterpiece! Join us for a relaxed evening of painting and socialising. You can purchase some nibbles and drinks from the bar. At previous Paint Clubs, we have painted starlit lakes, tropical toucans and even a llama! All materials including a canvas to take home are included in the ticket cost. Food and drink are to be purchased separately Please note there is limited availability so please purchase tickets in advance. If you are buying tickets as a group, we would suggest purchasing all tickets together to ensure no one misses out. Our events can sell out quickly and unfortunately, sometimes it means some people can’t get tickets.
Evening Screenprint Mono-printing with Adam Bridgland
Join artist-printmaker, Adam Bridgland for a screen print mono-printing workshop on 9th July 2024, 6.00pm - 8.30 pm.
Women’s Riverside Retreat: Ground, Create, and Connect
A women’s retreat for grounding, creativity, and wellbeing-enjoy somatic practices, eco-art, mindful tea, and wild gardens in Cambridge.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Wild Garden Walks – 21 July 2025
Explore the wildflowers of the Botanic Garden with our early morning guided walks, a special opportunity to experience the Garden before it opens to the public. Each walk highlights seasonal species, from bee orchids in the Old Pinetum to eyebright on the Ecological Mound, offering insight into their identification, ecology and distribution. You’ll also hear about their historical uses and folklore. Join us for one or more sessions and discover the rich diversity of British flora.
Evening Decorative Copper Tile Making with Rebecca Stark
Join artist and craftswoman Rebecca Stark for a copper embossing workshop on 23rd July, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Inspired by the intricate patterns of David Parr House, this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the traditional art of copper embossing. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, you will learn how to create your own decorative metalwork piece using emboss and repoussé techniques.
Mini Ceramic Pinch Pots with Daniela Stief
Join ceramic artist, Daniela Stief to make patterned pinch pots and dishes with glazed glass interiors.
Did you know?
Cambridge can boast of William Wordsworth, Samuel Pepys, Virginia Woolf, Stephen Fry and Prince Charles as alumni of the university.