Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Sunday, painting your very own secret garden at the height of Summer.
Join local artist Julia Morgan for a creative Sunday, painting your very own secret garden at the height of Summer.
Inspired by Chawton House’s stunning Walled Garden, you will learn how to capture the colours of the beautiful plants and flowers on a contrasting watercolour wash background, using easy and effective paint techniques.
Enjoy a morning stroll around our picturesque gardens before joining Julia in the Billiards Room, where she will demonstrate how to create interesting backgrounds for your work. Relax in peaceful surroundings, with Julia on hand to assist you as you create your very own secret garden in watercolour.
10am: Arrival - chance to visit the Walled Garden and take inspiration photos prior to your session
10.30am: Tea & Coffee served in the Billiards Room
1-1.30pm: Lunch break (please indicate when booking whether you would like to bring your own lunch or pre-order from the Old Kitchen Tearoom)
Tickets: £50pp, includes all materials, equipment, tea & coffee, and House & Garden entry. Please note that bookings for this workshop will close three days before, on Thursday 26 June.
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Visitor information
Address
Chawton House, Chawton, Hampshire, GU34 1SJ
01420 541010
Opening times
House & Garden Opening Hours 2025
6 January-31 January: Fri-Sun, 10am-3.30pm
1 February-30 March: Weds-Sun, 10am-4pm
31 March-13 April: Weds-Sun, 10am-4.30pm
14 April-20 April: Every day, 10am-4.30pm
21 April-25 May: Weds-Sun + bank holiday Mondays, 10am-4.30pm
26 May-21 September: Every day, 10am-4.30pm
22 September-2 November: Weds-Sun, 10am-4.30pm
3 November-30 November: Fri-Sun, 10am-3.30pm
1 Dec-21 December: Weds-Sun, 11am-6pm
22 December-3 January: Every day (except 24, 25, 26),11am-6pm
National Art Pass members are welcome to visit for half price as part of their membership. Book online in advance and select ‘Art Fund’ as your ticket-type. You will need to show your membership card to gain admission.
Exclusions and safety measures
For group bookings of 8+, please see further information on our website about Group Tours, or email hire@chawtonhouse.org. Please do not purchase tickets for group visits using the Art Fund ticket type.
